Is your makeup drawer full of stuff you bought five years ago?
And are you still using any of it?
Well, news flash: Makeup can go bad.
We have some tips on what to do with old makeup.
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Some will do its job for years but other makeup starts to fade in a mere three months.
Use it or lose it?
The lid will be slightly open and theres a number followed by an m, like 6m or 3m.
Next to it is a swooshing arrow symbol.
This means that the makeup inside is good for 6 months or 3 months after you open it.
For pencils or smaller containers, the information may be on the box they come in.
Eyeshadow
Shelf life:3 to 6 months
Did you know?
Loose powders tend to last longer than pressed powder, and thats really what eyeshadow is.
This will keep the mascara from drying out prematurely.
But you should stick with the expiration date on this one, as mascara can easily spread eye infections.
It will actually give you a beautiful, dewy finish, she says.
Also keep your fingers away from the bottles lips to prevent bacteria from getting inside the products.
Pour the foundation directly onto the back of your hand instead.
Keep these beauty products in a cool place thats not your bathroom.
This will dilute them and make them easier to apply, Graham says.
Extend it by keeping the pencils in a cool, dry area so they dont rot prematurely.
you might extend perfumes life even longer by keeping it out of the sun.
UV light can damage the structure of the liquid and change the scent.
Put the bottle in a dark, dry place thats not the bathroom.
Danielle Braff is a contributor to the Penny Hoarder.
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