How Long Does Makeup Last? Makeup Expiration Dates You Should Know!
Question of the Week: How long does makeup last? And which part of your stash needs to be purged the most?
I recently went through my makeup and beauty stash and got rid of about seven giant bags worth of products. If it was still new or only swatched, I gave it away to friends and family, or donated it to a local women’s shelter. If it was older, or something that should never be shared (mascara for example), I tossed it. It’s amazing how fast things pile up, and how hard it is to let certain things go!
So how long does makeup last? What about skincare? It varies, but if you’re ready to do some spring (or winter!) cleaning, here’s a rule of thumb for how long beauty products last (advice from my skincare coach, Emme Diane):
Skin Care Products ~ 2 years
Makeup Powders ~ 2 years
Sunscreen ~ 1 year
Liquid or Creme foundation ~ 1 year
Lipstick/Lipliner ~ 1 year
Mascara or Eyeliner ~ 3 months
Lipstick League Week of January 28th
Please note that not all Lipstick League posts are cruelty free.
Realizing Beauty – If you’re a sucker for gorgeous cosmetic packaging then you are going to want to check out the Givenchy Lunar New Year Edition Collection for 2018.
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Beautygeeks – is using vibrant Marimekko for Clinique Pop Splash Lip Gloss as a defense against the dark arts of winter.
Blushing Noir – Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away! Here are some quick gift ideas, luxury & drugstore, all $25 OR LESS.
EauMG – I’m all about having my hair smell like one of my favorite perfumes.
My Beauty Bunny – has a list of foods and supplements you’re probably taking that are making your ACNE WORSE! Bookmark this one for later.
Got tired eyes? Painted Ladies has your solution! Sheila shares the best eye creams guaranteed to soothe bleary eyes.
Phyrra – Remember the popular Ride or Die Makeup Tag started by Jaclyn Hill from 2016? Check out my Ride or Die Makeup Revisited to see what’s changed & stayed the same!
(Wondering what the Lipstick League is? Find out here.)
Oh lordy, I have some blushes that are going on almost 10 years… and I still use them 😀 I am good at getting rid of old liquids, lip products and eyeliners/mascaras though! Thanks for this list!
Great information on the dates. A little over a year ago I started to date any new product that I got. Write on with a sharpie or using small stick on labels. This way I know how old they are, also how quickly I am using them.
Wow you are so much more organized than I am! 🙂