Mo is back this week, with a REALLY cool app that she found that helps you find out of your cosmetics are expired. I know we are likely ALL guilty of letting some of our beauty products go undetected, so this is a good way to stay on top of it!
(photo from Check Your Cosmetics app web page)
Along with checking the expiration dates of your cosmetics, the app also offers a general shelf-life guide for reference. If you do not have an app friendly cell phone or are not interested in this app, here is the shelf-life info for your noggin...
- Blush (cream) ................ 1 year
- Blush (powder) .............. 2 years
- Bronzer ........................... 2 years
- Concealer ........................ 1 year
- Eye Cream ...................... 1 year
- Eye Liner (liquid) ........... 6 months
- Eye Liner (pencil) .......... 2 years
- Eye Shadow (cream) ..... 1 year
- Eye Shadow (powder) ... 2 years
- Foundation (liquid) ....... 18 months
- Foundation (powder) .... 2 years
- Lip Liner ......................... 2 years
- Lip Gloss ......................... 2 years
- Lipstick ........................... 2 years
- Mascara .......................... 6 months
- Nail Polish ...................... 1 year
- Perfume ......................... 4 years
- Powder ........................... 2 years
- Skin Care ....................... 1 year
- SPF Lotion ..................... 1 year
That's awesome, both the app and the general guidelines. I'll be sure to refer to this entry often to check my stuff!
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