Hey Collectors!!! I love my makeup! I have a lot of makeup! I show up to level 5 squalor jobs with makeup on. I am that chick. No doubt! However... every three months I go through and purge all my cosmetics that are expired. I have this handy dandy chart below to show me what expires and when.
Since expired cosmetics can cause skin irritation and infections, it's important to replace them before they go south.
Unlike food, though, cosmetics aren't required to have an expiration date on their packaging. Instead, you'll have to keep track of when you opened it. Most products have a symbol similar to this one, in which the number signifies the number of months you have until the item is no longer usable. If you have a hard time keeping track of when you've bought things, use a Sharpie to write down the purchase date right on the tube or compact.
If you know how to take care of your cosmetics, your makeup should serve you well.
Collectors, use common sense: If your gloss has cat hair in it, your nail polish is dried out, or your lipstick smells, it's time to say adios!
| Product | Toss it... |
|---|---|
| Mascara | Every three months |
| Foundation | One year |
| Concealer | 12 – 18 months |
| Powder | 18 months |
| Blush/Bronzer | 18 months |
| Cream blush | 12 – 18 months |
| Eye shadow | 18 months |
| Eyeliner | 18 months |
| Liquid eyeliner | 6 months |
| Lipstick / lip gloss | 18 months |
| Lip liner | One year |
| Nail polish | One year |
| Makeup sponges | Wash after each use, then throw away after a month. |
Thank you for visiting our blog Collectors. Do you need help organizing your makeup? I would LOVE to come over and help ... give me a call!
Rachel Seavey, Professional Organizer (and blogger) For Collector Care
Collector Care specializes in hoarding disorder, chronic disorganization and professional organizing. We love what we do, and provide realistic expectations and timelines. Please visit our website at
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