Makeover Your Makeup Bag: What to Keep Vs. Toss. Makeup doesn’t last forever.
It can spoil, discolor, and lose it’s effectiveness. Know when to throw:
- mascara: 3-6 months (never share with others)
- moisturizer: 3-12 months (never dip fingers into jars)
- foundation: 6-12 months (change with seasons)
- powder: 2 years (clean sponges and brushes often)
- concealer: 6-8 months (don’t touch breakouts directly)
- lipstick: 2 years (dip in alcohol to clean)
- eye/lip pencil: 2 years (sharpen between use)
- fragrance: 18 months – 3 years (keep out of sunlight)
Spring Clean your Makeup Bag