How long after expiration is makeup good?
How long after expiration is makeup good?
All makeup expires eventually, usually within 2 years of purchase and sometimes as little as 3 months for eye makeup .By the cosmetic.
Product
Expiration
foundation & concealer
12–18 months
mascara
3–6 months
liquid eyeliner
3–6 months
cream products
12–18 months
By the cosmetic.
| Product | Expiration |
|---|---|
| foundation & concealer | 12–18 months |
| mascara | 3–6 months |
| liquid eyeliner | 3–6 months |
| cream products | 12–18 months |
Can cosmetics be used after expiry date?
Makeup that hasn’t been used yet but is past its labeled expiration date likely just won’t work as well. It can dry out or otherwise change in consistency, color or smell, and components of the makeup can separate. If the makeup has been opened and used, though, it can harbor harmful bacteria.
How do you tell if your cosmetics are expired?
In general, the easiest way to tell if a product has properly served its time is by observing visual and olfactory changes. If a product separates, changes color or texture, or smells off, odds are it’s well past its expiration date.
Does unopened makeup expire?
Yes, unopened cosmetics and personal care products do have a shelf life and will expire. Over time, unopened product will eventually have the same breakdown process as opened product.
