Everything you need to know about make-up expiration dates

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Decluttering this weekend? Here's everything you need to know about make-up expiration dates

at all? Cosmetics all have an expiry date and it’s important to replace them regularly to avoid breakouts, infections and skin irritation.

On the symbol, you’ll see the letter ‘m’, which stands for months, along with a number. So, if a product says ‘6m’, that means you should stop using it after six months.If you haven’t used something in ages and you’re unsure when you opened it , you can check the manufacture date for an indication of when it was made. Visit, select the beauty brand and enter the batch code. It will then tell you a rough estimate of when the product was created to give you a better idea of how old it is.

Here, we run through how long your cosmetics are meant to last, as well as ways to help prevent them from expiring early.A guide to make-up expiration datesIt depends on theyou use. Liquids and creams last anywhere between six to 12 months once the seal is broken. Most foundations are packaged in bottles with pumps, which helps to prevent bacterial contamination.

typically have a shelf life of three months – up to six months, if you’re lucky. It’s important to replace your mascara to avoid eye infections. Watch out for a change in texture or smell and avoid pumping your wand into the tube repeatedly. This traps air in the mascara tube and increases the risk of bacterial contamination.brow pencils

 

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