Save Your Skin: Know Your
MakeUp
The clock starts ticking from the moment any cosmetics product is
opened and exposed to air, moisture and light. Skin care experts
agree that keeping container sealed tightly and away from direct
sunlight will prolong the life of cosmetics.
Pay extra attention to products that are preservative-free, have
all-natural or active ingredients such as retinol and AHA, or are
water-based.
Also, take care of makeup for sensitive areas like eyes and lips,
and avoid sharing such items.
Above all else, use your common sense. If an eye cream smells
rancid or if a lipstick has changed colour, chances are it has gone
bad. Toss it.
MASCARA
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Shelf Life: 3-6 months
Toss it: If the mascara smells sour, looks clumpy and does not
transfer evenly onto lashes
LIPSTICK
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Shelf Life: 1-2 years
Toss it: If the oil turns rancid, the colour fades or oil droplets
form on the surface
LIQUID FOUNDATION
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Shelf Life: 3-6 months
Toss it: If the fluid starts to separate or settle at the bottom,
or if it smells off.
PRESSED POWDER
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Shelf Life: 1-2 years
Toss it: If there is a glaze on the top of the cake of powder and
it smells off
LOOSE POWDER
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Shelf Life: 1-2 years
Toss it: If powder is no longer fine and cakes together, or if it
smells off
EYE SHADOW AND BLUSHER
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Shelf Life: Over a year
Toss it: If the powder cracks or crumbles, or if a glaze forms on
top
EYE AND LIP PENCILS
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Shelf Life: Over a year
Toss it: If it dries out or crumbles
CREAMS
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Shelf Life: Over a year
Toss it: If the texture changes from smooth to grainy, it smells
sour, or a layer of liquid forms on top
