Lipstick, mascara, what lifespan for my makeup?Lipstick, mascara, what lifespan for my makeup?

Examination of makeup

No need to keep your old lipstick or old mascara.In terms of makeup, making stocks is not a good idea.On the contrary, throw away all the started products that you have not used for several months.

The reasons are simple and obvious.Like all cosmetic products, eyeliner, mascara and foundation have an expiration date.Despite the conservatives included in their composition, makeup products are aging: your old mascara has become thick, even pasty and the smell of your foundation has changed.It's normal !After a while, the products, having exceeded their lifespan, change their odor and/or texture.

But they can also be contaminated by a bacteria for example.If you apply this product to your skin (near your eyes, on your lips), an infection can develop.This risk is real but fortunately rare.However, it is enough, to rule out any risk, to regularly clean up your box or makeup drawer.

Here are some benchmarks.

Life of makeup products

Mascara: 3 to 6 months

Eyeliner: 6 months

Pencil: 2 years

Eyer shadow: 9 months

Lipstick: 12 months

Foundation: 6 months