Ever wonder if the lipstick you’ve been using is going to expire? I’m sure we’ve read it somewhere that unfortunately, cosmetics do get expired, and the lifespan that they have is, again, unfortunately much shorter than we have hoped. The experts say that we need to toss out mascara after 3 months..but is anyone here really following the rule? Changes are, we probably try a new mascara every three months or so, but that doesn’t mean we’re tossing out the old one, we’re just gonna use them interchangeably…:D. T
So obviously, I haven’t been following the rule and just using common sense instead. If it smells funny, or if the texture and the color have changed then it’s time for me to march to Sephora and get a new one. Thank god I haven’t had any infection or breakout due to expired products.
If you have sensitive skin, it’s wise to pay attention to your beauty products. If they don’t have the expiration date anywhere in the packaging, you can make your own label and write down the date when you first open the products. Here’s a guideline I found from Sephora book regarding cosmetics lifespan.
One year
- Blush. (I still have my Nars ‘Orgasm’ that I bought in 2003..and it would probably take me a year to fill out my MAC pro pan palette blush..I ain’t throwing away the first one I bought after only a year)
- Eau de Parfum. (I’m not following this one either, I still have some perfumes from my college years and they still retain heir scent)
- SPF. Sunscreen is good for a year from the day you open it if you keep it away from the sun. Never leave it in the car because the sun-filtering chemicals in the lotion can lose their mojo and become ineffective. (I have to agree with this one, you don’t want to waste time and energy to slather the sunscreen allover your body only to find out that they don’t do help at all).
Six months
- Facial Moisturizer. Creams that contain antioxidants are very sensitive to light and expire quickly, especially ones with vitamins A, C, and E. Products with acids like glycolic, salicylic, and beta hydroxy will last the longest.
- Eye makeup. Your eyes are extra prone to backterial infection, so anything touching them – cream and powder shadows, liners – should be tossed after six months. (I have no problem throwing my one dollar Milani pencil eyeliner after six months, but not my MAC Paint Pot..:D, they still look barely used anyway)
Three months
- Mascara. Since it’s extremely prone to microbial growth (the wand pushes air and bacteria into the tube), you better play it safe! (I guess this is why most people stick with drugstore mascara, or stock them when CVS has buy one get one free offers..:D )
- Concealer. Depending on its packaging, concealer is usually in contact with the air for long amounts of time. Be sure to wash your hands first if you use your fingers to apply.
- Liquid foundation. (I’m sticking with mineral foundation then!)
Hoping to stretch out your beauty products just a tad bit longer?.
Here’s some tips:
- Always use brush, and wash them regularly. If you apply with fingers, always make sure to wash your hands first.
- Store your beauty products in dark and cool place, away from light and heat.
- Buy powdery products than creamy ones as they have longer life spans.
- Don’t share your makeup. (Girls night/day in won’t be fun without rummaging through friends’ traincase)
You can visit this thread to know more about this subject.
NOOOOOOOO!! *sambil ngekep traincase*
drama..:P
makanya gw ga terlalu berani beli beraneka ragam lenongan karena faktor yang satu ini. Apalagi kulit gw termasuk sensitif, padahal pengen deh hiks.
*Pretending I didn’t read this post and moved on to the next item on my beauty wishlist while chanting “My makeup will always be loyal and won’t go bad on me…” repeat 100x*
altogeher now … “my makeup will always be loyal and won’t go bad on me” *bencong in denial*
komat-kamit ngikutin mantranya Koukla…
aman…
lagipula… kulit gw kan kulit badaak…
hmm, i still have (and use) a palette from 2000 ….
but about the sunscreens, i leave them out in the sun on boats sometimes, sooooo, they don’t screen themselves from the sun??
heuhe walau gw bukan banci.. saking jarang kepake masi byk deh tuh perintilan makeup2 dr jaman jebot
harus nya dibuangg siy emang ga dipake jg.. salah satunya believe it or not, body spray barbie dr avon gw bawa dr jkt dr 2002 bukan makeup siy! ga brani di semprot jg kali ke kulit ;d hanya krn gw suka ama botolnya dan si barbie ;d *norak emang
mama gue kan orangnya “pelit”. jaraaannngg banget beli alat lenong. apa yang dia pake sekarang, ya udah dipake dari jaman dulu. so far, enggak ada masalah tuh di dia. jadi aku berkaca pada ibuku, memakai kosmetik untuk jangka waktu yang melebihi lifespan..hehe
setuju. parfum lama yg gw simpen wanginya masi tetep sama kyk dulu. walopun ga gw pake jg sih hehe
itu gunanya ada MP kan… ? :p
hihihi…bete emang nih kalo soal expiration date. kalo gue sih, as long as the product doesn’t change color, form, or smell…i’ll still keep it. tapi biasanya keliatan kok kalo emang bentuknya udah berubah, gue juga udah kagak berani make…daripada entar muke or kulit kita kenapa2….kalo blush masa sih setaon doang? kalo foundie or mosturizer, gue emang gak berani deh…foundie gue stick with minerals…which is habis eniwey every 3 months kan, kalo mosturizer juga gak pernah lewat dari 3 bulan…dah abis eniwey hehe…
yg gue concern biasanya lipstick
lipstick kalo bejibun..bete deh….akhirnya gue cuma bisa nyium dari baunya. kalo dah bau…yah mo gak mo gue harus buang deh. soalnya ada pengalaman wkt itu bibir jadi iritasi…behh..mending dibuang deh..
wah mascara expired 3 bulan 0__O tp sebagian ada yg uda pernah tau tapi teuteup ga lakuin apa2 hahaha duhhhh sayang bangett….:((
huhuwww uda tau sihh semua “lenongan” gw ada pasti expire (one day) tapi teteup klo liat mereka dan inget harganya hiks hiks sama deh ky dun-dan *kekep box make up* jangannnn..pdhl emak gw ud gatel ngebuang peralatan lenong gw yg ud nambah byk semenjak nangkring di MP-nya FD hihi
i (with ignorance) consider all products in general, each item lasts 3 years after it’s being opened, as long as it’s stored in room temperature. Unless the product has expiry date written on it. Although i need to keep in mind when i bought it.