Should I Throw It Out?

Question

I have been using a marykay concealer for about 5 months. The thing is that it was given to me and because it was not the persons shade. She cant remember when she bought it and i dont know if i should throw it ou. It doesnt smell strange or anything, how can i know if its too old.

Answer 1

If it is the liquid type in the bottle that you squeeze or pour out and apply with a (new) sponge every time, I would keep using it until it develops a strange odor, texture or color.
However, if it's a type in a compact, where you use the same sponge/pouf/applicator to swipe on the makeup every time, I would throw it out. I say this because if the makeup has been contacting the same sponge for god knows how long, anything (bacteria, etc.) could be growing on the applicator/makeup, especially since it may have been used by someone else before you.
Hope this makes sense and helps you.

Answer 2

Make up does have a shelf life. I wouldn't keep it any kind of liquid based makeup for longer than 6 months. I suggest you visit the MaryKay website and find the concealer you are using there.

Answer 3

According to a news report I saw, concealers are okay for probably about a year...
I mean, really... you can keep make-up for a while and there is not a SERIOUS risk. You always have the SLIGHT risk of bacteria. Some people just refuse to keep something for that long. Mascaras are the big deal to me. I throw them out after about five months. Concealers though... unless it is getting dried up I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 4

I'd toss it. Maybe next time you could put some in a small container then freeze the rest in a ziploc bag. I think 3-4 months is the limit. Why risk it it's your face.

Answer 5

not quite sure how long concelers are good for, but if it doesn't smell funny then I would say keep using it. Eye makeup is often good for a few months, but I think conceler can last about a year or so. I'm not 100% sure, but I do know it is good to replace eye makeup more often.

Answer 6

One way to determine if the concealer is old is that the oil and the powder is noticeably separated so if that's the case you can throw them out ^^,

Answer 7

If she can't remember when she bought it, it is way too old. Throw it out.

Is she a friend? If so not a very good one, giving you some old concealer that could possibly break you out.

Answer 8

ok first off makeup does get to old. i say you need to change your makeup every 6 months. I learned the hard way of wearing old makeup that was my moms, it started to irritate my eyes so bad that i had to start bringing prescription eye drops to school and when i stop the following day i felt much better.

Answer 9

I don't know but I've heard if u where someone else's make-up something like zits and moles will appear on your face and that's also what happened to my aunt.But if u want to throw it out then u go ahead and do that but if u don't then keep it.

Answer 10

yeaaa u shud shrow it away
mascara lasts only like 6 months
and concealers r like less...
dont think about the other person cuz it ur skin and putting on something wrong for your skin is realli realli risky