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Cosmetics
I've noticed that none of my makeup has expiration dates, but I've read in magazines and other places that you're supposed to throw out mascara after about 3 months, foundation after about a year, etc. because the makeup does go bad. Well, the thing is, I got this really nice makeup kit for Christmas about 3 years ago and it contains about 50 different shades of eyeshadow. Now this makeup costed a lot of money, I still use it quite often, and I haven' even began to use it all. So, since I heard that you were supposed to throw out eyeshadow after awhile, I was wondering if I could still use this eyeshadow even though it's pretty old? Would it be harmful if I did? I use it a lot and I seem to be fine. But, will it eventually cause eye infections or something?
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i think you will be fine. just dont be sharing w/ other people and spreading infections
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Eye make-up (ESPECIALLY mascara) is one of those things you have to be careful how old it is, because your eye is the most sensitive part of your face. If the eyeshadow is cracking, discolored, or doing that weird caking thing that eyeshadow and powder do, I would throw it out. You don't want to risk getting an allergic reaction or some nasty infection on your eye.
And I don't know if this does anything or not, but if I find an old eyeshadow that I really like and can't bring myself to throw out, I'll use paper towels or sponge applicators and just rub off the top layer. Not really sure if that's good or bad or even does anything, but you can try it if you want haha. :)
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I think that rule applys after you've opened the make-up packages... God knows how long make-up sits in the factory or even on the shelves before we purchase it. You should throw away the masacara 3 months after opening the individual package. If your make-up came in one huge package and wasnt individually wrapped than im not sure. But if it was individually wrapped, and you didnt open everything 3 years ago, you should be fine.
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*Yes, this could be very harmful to your skin. Whether or not, you have or haven't used this -- the bacteria is still there. So I do not recommend using this, whatsoever. The bacteria can cause you to become very sick, and ill.
Here are all expiration dates for makeup:
Oil-Free Foundation: 1 year
Cream or Compact Foundation: 18 months
Concealer: 12-18 months
Powder: 2 years
Blush and Bronzer: 2 years
Cream Blush: 12-18 months
Powder Eye shadow: 2 years Cream Eye shadow: 12-18 months
Eyeliner: 2 years
Liquid eyeliner: 3-6 months
Mascara: 3 months
Lipstick: 2 years
Lip liner: 2 years
Lip gloss: 18-24 months
Nail Color: 1 year
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hey, well i heard that make-up does expire also. i`ve used make-up kits from 2-3 years ago and i`ve never had a problem. im not sure what kind of make-up kit you have so i dont know if your in risk. just to be sure, i would throw away the kit and just try to find the same or a similar kit. you`d rather be safe than sorry right?
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If you just started using it recently, then I don't see how yucky bacteria and icky micoorganisms could've gotten to it, but yes, you're risking having an eye infection by wearing the eye shadow. Eye shadow expires 6 months through up to two years, and you've had yours for 3 years.
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