To be sure your makeup lasts as long as it should, wash your hands before applying, clean your makeup brushes regularly, and avoid sharing.
Expired makeup may become dry or crumbly, and you should never use water or saliva to moisten it, as it can introduce bacteria. Color pigments may not look as vibrant and powders may seem packed down and hard to use. All makeup should be stamped with an image of an open jar, then a number followed by the letter M. Mascara and other eye makeup has a shorter shelf life and may be stamped with a 6M, for example, and concealer is usually around 12M. Fragrance may last as long as 5 years. Anything in a jar or that comes with a dropper, like serum, is frequently exposed to air and bacteria on hands and should be thrown away after about 9 months.
Products that come in a pump may last up to a year. Be especially careful with SPF and sunscreen expiration dates. If you use your products regularly, you should have no problem finishing them before their expiration. If you only plan to use your skin care occasionally, mini travel bottles can be a great option. You should throw away your makeup once it hits its expiration point. Pay careful attention to certain natural makeup and skin care , which may be formulated without preservatives and may have a shorter period before expiration.
If you have an eye infection , like pink eye , or any other skin infection , toss your makeup immediately as it likely carries the same bacteria that caused the infection.
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