Re: “Old” Cosmetics

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

My rule of thimb is if it smells fine, consistancy is normal and color is normal, I use it!!

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@millieshops wrote:
The dates on almost everything we buy are often SELL BY or BEST BY more than they are actual use expiration dates. I use my own common sense plus a bit of science knowledge or investigation to make my choices.

I rarely toss anything except what goes near my eyes just because of the date on the package.

@millieshops "Sell By" more refers to if the item is not opened. "Best By" usually means it should be used within a reasonable amount of time after being opened.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

If you think you are going to use them, use them. If you aren't going to use them, just toss them.

Just because a lipstick goes on fine doesn't mean it is fine. Rancid lipsticks get a bad smell and taste to them. You will know if they are bad. Foundations will separate and you will know when they are bad too.

I fairly regularly go through my make-up and toss things that are told or that I never really loved and won't use. If they are good enough I will give them to my sister. Otherwise I toss them.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

I decided to toss and get new when this over. Fun to get some new colors.

Then, since I was a roll and had nothing but time, I moved on to the kitchen. Yikes!

Then off to the garage. Who knew that old paint could dry out so fast 🤣

LuvmyLab · ‎06-07-2010

I once had a blush that was 20 years old that I was using. (It takes a long time for me to go through blush!). I have some lipsticks that are 10 years old and I still use and still look great on me. I also have 5 mascaras that I use on a regular basis so I do use them longer than 3 months but I would not go past 6 months on mascara. Unless the cosmetic smells bad or looks gross I would keep it and use it.