8.30.2011

5 Reasons to Throw Away Your Old Makeup


I'd like to recomment you to read CHICTOPIA's article on why you should throw out your old makeup.

There, you'll know five common excuses people make for not throwing away makeup – and of course, some easy-to-do corrections!

In case the beauty product doesn’t even indicate a little numbered jar or batch code, here are some general tips that can guide you on when to throw away that makeup.

SHELF LIFE OF COSMETICS
• Powder: 2 years.
• Foundation: 6 months
• Pencil Eyeliner: 2 years (remember to sharpen every so often!).
• Gel/Liquid Eyeliner: 3 months
• Mascara: 3 months
• Lipstick/gloss: 2 years
• Nail polish: 1-2 years
• Skin care: 6 months
• Sunscreen: 6 months
• Hair products: 1 year
• Fragrance: 1 year
(source, Good Housekeeping)

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