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Powder and BE eye shadow

bargainsgirl — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:45:44 GMT

I have 3 small Carmindy shadow pallets and lots of BE pots that are anywhere from 4-7 years old. I have been using stick shadows lately (LWYA and RMS) and since my 72 year old skin is changing, I am liking the non powder shadows much better. Guess it's time to toss them? They "smell" ok but they are old...How long can you keep the shadow sticks? They do seem to last awhile as well...

Re: Powder and BE eye shadow

SilleeMee — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:18:18 GMT

Sticks should be good for 2 years. After that the preservatives in them degrades and the sticks can harbor bacteria or fungus so they should be tossed.

Powders are good indefinitely as long as you don't use them wet. If the powder shows a sheen on top then remove the sheen with some sticky tape to refresh the powder under it.

Re: Powder and BE eye shadow

Shanus — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:27:15 GMT

@bargainsgirl Any type of cream shadow seems to be a good choice of women our age. The skin on our lids may begin to wrinkle and powders may settle into those lines.

Powder shadows last quite awhile, but if you think you won't go to them, I'd toss them.

Shadow sticks and cream shadows usually are good for 2 yrs., but check smell and consistency often.

Re: Powder and BE eye shadow

Still Raining — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:20:14 GMT

I would toss these items. Too old. But you can thank them for their memories 💕

Re: Powder and BE eye shadow

San Antonio Gal — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:26:20 GMT

As @SilleeMee stated, powder shadows are good indefinitely. Is there someone you can give them too instead of tossing?

Re: Powder and BE eye shadow

wagirl — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:52:02 GMT

I had many, many pots of powder shadows, blushes, setting powders and on and on---I tossed out the colors I had ---I only use neutrals now--but I combined like colors into one container, especially the blushes. Put the many bisques together and the many mineral veils in one pot too. So I have nice neutral colors that look fine on and got rid of alot of clutter.

Re: Powder and BE eye shadow

bargainsgirl — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:10:44 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
As @SilleeMee stated, powder shadows are good indefinitely. Is there someone you can give them too instead of tossing?

No but my granddaughter likes to play with them.