We all end up with make-up that we’ve had for a long time and we aren’t using tucked away in the drawer or make-up bag.  Maybe it was a color that didn’t work out, maybe we got some free samples at the mall.  Just like many areas of our home, we just plain end up with excess.  Not only will it make it easier to get ready in the morning when you have what you really like and need, but using old make-up can actually put your health at risk.  I insist (I have to get tough here) that you to part with old make-up and spring for replacements.  The time and money it will cost you if you you end up at the doctor’s office with an eye infection will be worse than paying to replace old stuff in the first place.  And you’ll still have to throw out the old products caused the infection in the first place anyway.  Here are a few general guidelines for how long you should keep make-up:

1. Blush 18-24 months
2. Foundation up to 18 months-throw out sooner if a watery top layer forms
3. Make-up around the eyes is a sensitive place where bacteria can form:  mascara after only 3 months, liquid liner up to 6 months, eyeshadow about 1 year.

Be sure to toss anything that has had a change in color, smell or consistency no matter how long you’ve had it.  Take a few minutes today to declutter and give the old stuff the heave ho so you can both look and feel good in the make-up that you do love!

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