I've always been a bit of a hoarder when it comes to beauty products and even though i know they can cause allergy or infection i keep hold of cosmetics for a long time.
It's time for a cull i think.
While searching on the Internet for standard use by dates for cosmetics I stumbled across a gem of information, something I never knew before and I'd be interested to know whether you did. Most cosmetic items have a small icon of a jar with an open lid printed onto them. The numbers written inside the jar icon denote the suggested amount of months you should keep that product for. I had clocked the icon before but never really knew what it meant. I feel like the time someone told me the Cat's musical logo had silhouetted figures dancing in the set of eyes!
I set about clearing out some cosmetics basing my decisions on any specified or general use by dates and whether I actually use them at all. Anything I feel I need a replacement for I will replace.
LIPS
Lipstick 18 months
Lipgloss 18 months
Lipliner 12 months
EYES
Eyeliner 18 months
Liquid eyeliner 6 months
Eyeshadow 18 months
Mascara 4 months
SKIN
Foundation 12 months
Concealer 12-18 months
Powder 18 months
Blush/bronzer 18 months
Cream blush 12-18 months
TOOLS
Sponges 1 month, washed after each use
Brushes Washed regularly
