Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Keep or Toss

I can appreciate a clearly marked expiration date on things, but when it comes to cosmetics, that's not always the case. Here's a rule of thumb according to Shape:


- Face Cream- should be tossed after 6 months, unless the consistency starts to change before then.


- Foundation- liquids should be let go after 6 months, where powders can last for a year.


- Mascara- should be tossed after 6 months, or sooner if it dries out (or there is any sign of an eye infection).


- Lip Color- lipsticks and glosses should get you through a year, and pencils can last for 3 years (thanks to sharpening before use to shave off any bacteria).

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