How Long To Keep Makeup

FDA’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON WHEN TO TOSS COSMETIC PRODUCTS
It is recommended that you wash your hands before applying makeup.The FDA recommends tossing these products after owning them for this long:
  • Mascara — between 2-4 months
  • Pencil eyeliner — 2 years
  • Liquid or gel eyeliner –3 months
  • Liquid face makeup — 6 months
  • Cream compact foundation — 18 months
  • Concealers — 12-18 months
  • Powders (including blushes, bronzers and eye shadows ) — 2 years
  • Cream shadows and blushes — 12-18 months
  • Lipstick and lip liner — one year
  • Lip gloss — 18 -24 months
  • Skin products in pump bottles — 6 months
  • Makeup applicators — 3 months
  • Makeup sponges — 3 months

A new study done by the FDA found that up to 90% of makeup products are contaminated with super bugs. Hanging on to products well past their expiration dates risks applying bacteria to your face every day.