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Friday, November 15, 2024  
12 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446  

Are you sure the make up that you are using is not expired?

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WEB DESK: The expiry dates for food is kept a close eye on, but what about the stuff you put on your face? The make up you use, no matter how expensive, still has an expiration date you should closely observed. 

Now, in this listical, we will inform you about how you can tell if its is time to throw that favorite shade of you lipstick away but we shall also tell you a general time span to use your make up.

1. When Your Makeup Is Separating
Is your lip gloss gooey? Is your liquid foundation separated? If so, it has definitely gone bad, and you need to toss it now.

2. When Your Makeup Has A Funny Smell
You should smell your makeup once in a while. When your makeup starts smelling different, it's time to throw it away.

3. When Your Makeup Is Discolored
If your makeup color has changed, it's trash. You should get rid of it now.

Makeup Lifespan

Mascara : 3 months

Liquid Eyeliner : 3 months

Facial Moisturizer : 6 months

Liquid Foundation : 6 to 12 months

Lip Balm, Lipsticks and Lip Gloss : 6 to 18 months

Liquid Concealer : 1 year

Stick Concealer : 2 years

Powder Blush : 2 years

Powder Eye Shadow : 2 years

Powder Foundation : 2 years

Sunscreen : 1 to 3 years

Perfume : 2 to 4 years