Girly Spot "When to Toss Old Makeup"

Written by Lori Hancock Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00

Most women have piles of make-up they don't use all the time. But beauty products do have a shelf life -- they "expire" after a certain period of time.  Wondering how long you should keep that pile of make-up you have?  Here we go:

Concealer:  Up to 12-months

Powder:  2-years

Pencil Eyeliner:  Sharpen it regularly and it will last up to 3-years

Foundation:  If water-based, up to 12-months.  Oil-based, 18-months

Lip Liner:  Up to 3-years

Lipstick:  Most experts say 1-2 years, of course, if it smells bad, toss it -- it's spoiled!

Mascara:  This stuff expires the fastest - throw it away after 4-months

Brushes:  Wash 'em every 2-3 months with mild detergent and you can keep 'em until the bristles fall ou

Nail polish:  Up to 12-months, depending on the quality and consistency                                                   

Source:  About.com