How strict should we be regarding the expiration dates of make-up?

Despite having what I consider to be a capsule makeup collection, I see that it’s damn near impossible to use something up because I only wear SPF and do my brows on a daily basis. However, I do need to have some eyeshadows, a couple of cheek products and some lipsticks on hand for when I need them.

I don’t want to put expired makeup on my skin but I have owned some of the things for a while. Should I strictly follow the months indicated on the packaging? Is it ok? Thoughts? What is your personal practice regarding this?

  • NYanae555@alien.top
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    11 months ago

    Do a search on this sub. This question comes up every couple of days so there is a wealth of past information here.

  • mizshellytee@alien.top
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    11 months ago

    The only product I toss regularly is mascara. Everything else I own, I go by smell or texture change, or if it isn’t performing as well as it once did.

    Powders generally last much longer than creams and liquids.

  • Miss-GreensleevesOz@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Im a lil bit particular when it comes to liquids and creams.

    I pay attention to mascaras or anything cream or liquid that i use in and around my eyes.I go over my liquid or cream foundations or any cosmetic creams and have a sight,feel and sniff test…If im unsure and i know its got age to it,i do a small patch on the neck area for any adverse reactions…

    General rule is that if they look like theyve separated,have molds,changed colour or has that crayon…playdough-y smell then,its time to toss or replace…if none of this,theyre fair game…

    Everything else in powder forms,i dont give a diddly squat,im keeping them forever…and ok what if they feel dry when applied? I use a mixing medium and get really creative and be inspired to use any as eyeliners too!

    I try to stay away from “clean beauty”…Things are getting very expensive and i want my stuff to last longer…different strokes for different folks! You do you.

  • zayaganbold@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Dry products I keep indefinitely. Cream or liquids I keep for about 3 years because at that point I think it’s obvious to me that I don’t like it that much or it’s not very useful (I’m also impatient). So far nothing has ever gone bad on me (changed in any way)

  • 2ndaccount122580@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I found an older MAC lipstick. Smelled like typical vanilla MAC lipstick so I applied it and noticed it was bad because the texture was so smeary and the color looked weird (even though the lipstick itself looked fine). My lips were not hurt from that.

    I used a Maybelline mascara for over 1 year and my eyes are still ok.

    I used Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation that has been opened since 2018 (after a break of 4 years). It applied fine, smelled like typical EL DW foundation and the texture was also fine.

    I only toss a makeup product if it smells unusual, its texture has changed or if I feel my skin reacts weird after application.

    If you store your makeup in a dark, dry and non heated place then you can enjoy it longer than you think. Clean beauty expires sooner though, I heard.

    You can use clean tools to take makeup and put it on a mixing palette and then apply it on your face. This ensures a hygienic use.