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suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

On 10/2/2014 susan25 said:
On 10/2/2014 Persephonel said: I'm thinking of throwing out makeup over a year old and starting fresh each year. Is that wrong?

Most makeup products shouldn't be kept for more than a year or 18 months.

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/2010/how_to_know_when_your_beauty_products_expire#slide=1

This is just one of the many articles that you can find about how long to keep makeup products.

I know that it isn't easy to do but if you try to just buy what you need you will end up with much fresher makeup products.

I didn't check that article, but I've seen others. I think some overstate the whole expiration thing. I do not throw out powder-based cosmetics that often. Actually, the only cosmetic I would dump that quickly is mascara.

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

this is my nic · ‎03-30-2010

I agree with the OP!

We are bombarded with stuff! Just try going to the store to buy a pair of sneakers. OMG! I remember when there were 2 or 3 brands. Yeah, I'm old!

Tissyanne · ‎12-07-2012

There is only so much of anything we can use. The rest becomes unused clutter in my opinion.

virgosun · ‎05-22-2012

I totally agree. I posted recently how I cleaned out my stash of make up and skincare and how good it felt. I just had too much of everything and was sick of looking at drawers and cabinets filled with products that I didn't really need or really hadn't performed any miracles for me. And like you, how many of the same basic shades of lipstick, foundation and blush do I really need that I keep buying different brands of! I am really using what I have and have even discovered things I like that I had forgotten about in all the clutter. Yes, simple is definitely better. Good luck to all the posters trying to get real with themselves about their cosmetics Smile

orange · ‎03-09-2010

I hear ya! Just purged a HUGE AMOUNT of 'stuff' - scared me to death how much money just 'went out the door'! NO MORE hoarding or buying just because it's a good deal or a great 'kit'. FELT MUCH LIGHTER once it was gone!

Vamp · ‎04-14-2010

I have a ton of makeup and am starting to come to the same conclusion. Despite having a multitude of choices, I tend to reach for a handful of favorites. Less is more. I am going to simplify, too.

tucsongal · ‎03-10-2010

I use one concealer, one eyeliner, one mascara and one powder. Where I value choice is in cheek and lip color ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$ .

Tissyanne · ‎12-07-2012

Does make up expire if you have not even used it? I bought Philosophy blush, eye shadows, and other items when Big Lots had them for $3.00.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

I have a small backup and that's it for "stash".

It's not like I can run out to ULTA when I need to. That takes a planned trip.

I've learned to be happy with my gwp's, use them up and then move on to something else when the mood strikes.

I love my cash more than I love my mu. ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

On 10/2/2014 Tissyanne said: Does make up expire if you have not even used it? I bought Philosophy blush, eye shadows, and other items when Big Lots had them for $3.00.

I once heard the pur minerals rep say that it didn't expire because there was no water in their formulation. I think the general rule otherwise, for unopened makeup, is probably about 2 years