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Miscellaneous Beauty Tips
How long should I keep my make-up?
The average shelf life of cosmetics is anywhere from three months to three years. It all depends on the product. To help keep your make-up fresh, follow these tips:
- Wash hands before touching your make-up and skincare products
- Replace sponges & puffs every 6-12 weeks
- Sharpen pencils to remove contamination or dust before using
- Don’t add water or moisturizer to make-up If you mix, mix the product in your hand
- Don’t share cosmetics
- Close containers tightly
- Store cosmetics in a cool dry place
Remember, if your make-up starts to smell, or if the consistency of the product or the color changes you should discard the product. Rule of thumb, if you haven't used the product in a year or you don't like the color, get rid of it! Here are some average shelf lives for products:
| Product |
Shelf life of Product |
| Cleanser |
1-3 years |
| Toner |
2-3 years |
| Moisturizer |
1-3 years |
| Exfoliater/Scrub |
1-3 years |
| Masks |
1-3 years |
| Eye Creme |
1-3 years |
| Foundation |
2-3 years |
| Powder |
2-3 years |
| Concealer |
2-3 years |
| Eyeshadow |
2-3 years |
| Blush |
2-3 years |
| Eye Pencils |
1-2 years |
| Mascara |
3-6 Months |
| Lash Thickener |
3-6 Months |
| Lipstick |
2-3 years |
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