Beauty

[ahoymate]

I never "obey" the 3 month rule and have not had any issues. IMO it's a marketing ploy IMO.

If they have never been opened, just use them. You are not going to go blind.

AI:

Unopened mascara

If stored in a cool, dry place, unopened mascara can last for two to three years.However, preservatives in makeup break down over time, even if the product is unopened. Natural or "clean" products may have a shorter shelf life because they have fewer or more natural preservatives. 

[San Antonio Gal]

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@ahoymate wrote:

I never "obey" the 3 month rule and have not had any issues. IMO it's a marketing ploy IMO.

If they have never been opened, just use them. You are not going to go blind.

AI:

Unopened mascara

If stored in a cool, dry place, unopened mascara can last for two to three years.However, preservatives in makeup break down over time, even if the product is unopened. Natural or "clean" products may have a shorter shelf life because they have fewer or more natural preservatives. 

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Thanks for posting that @ahoymate .  I have some unopened mascaras that are older.  I plan on using them - unless they are dried out or smell funny.  

They have been stored in a cool, dry place.

[ahoymate]

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@San Antonio Gal wrote:

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@ahoymate wrote:

I never "obey" the 3 month rule and have not had any issues. IMO it's a marketing ploy IMO.

If they have never been opened, just use them. You are not going to go blind.

AI:

Unopened mascara

If stored in a cool, dry place, unopened mascara can last for two to three years.However, preservatives in makeup break down over time, even if the product is unopened. Natural or "clean" products may have a shorter shelf life because they have fewer or more natural preservatives. 

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Thanks for posting that @ahoymate .  I have some unopened mascaras that are older.  I plan on using them - unless they are dried out or smell funny.  

They have been stored in a cool, dry place.

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Yes, and do you think dept. stores or suppliers go thru mascara and throw it out after 3 mos? No.

Nordstrom told me this as I used to buy their yearly buy 3 get one mascara free.

[Solar Is My Name]

Well now, even if I am home alone, I will put on mascara EVERY DAY!

Gotta use those pretties up!!

Thanks, Solar