How long should you keep your blush,eyeliner,eyeshadow,foundation,etc. before throwing it out and getting new?

Answer 1

It should say on most makeup products. On the bakc their should be a little container with a number like 9m in it representing nine months.

Answer 2

As long as you are not sharing it, you can keep it a long time because the bacteria in it is yours.
If it is liquid foundation- get one with a pump so it stays more fresh. Foundation will grow bacteria that will cause break outs if you put your fingers in it.
Some companies will tell you to replace cosmetics after a few weeks or months. This is a gimmick to get you to buy more. I have had some of the same eyeshadows for 10 years- I have LOTS of make-up- and I never have had a problem when I use it again.

The cosmetics that I use in my business, I do replace if it gets cross contaminated to protect my clients.

Answer 3

I saw a programme on tele that shows bacteria in make up and how long u should keep them
eye liner - as long as u sharpen it ..it will be fine
lip liner -same ^^
lipgloss- 3-4 months
mascara- >6 months
foundation -.6 months
hope this helped :)

Answer 4

as a general rule, if it smells or looks bad, get rid of it. otherwise, here's a basic list (each is approximate):
concealer: 1 year
powder: 2 years
pencil eyeliner: up to 3 years
eyeshadow: also up to 3 years
foundation: oil-based, up to 18 months; water-based, up to a year
lip liner: up to 3 years
lip stick: varies, but usually 1-3 years
mascara: 3 to 4 months
nail polish: up to 1 year

Answer 5

um if it starts to look funny or smell in the trash it goes but u can usually keep it for up to a couple years

Answer 6

http://www.makeupart.net/tip001.html

Hope this is helpful link.