When do cosmetics and makeup products expire?

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Cosmetics, safe makeup are often expensive products. Therefore, you will try to use them to the last drop to save costs as well as avoid waste. However, these products also have a certain shelf life and have an expiration date. So when do cosmetics and makeup products expire?

1. How long is the shelf life of cosmetics and makeup?

The exact time cosmetics and makeup expires depends on the type of product, how to store it, and how long it takes to open the lid. All makeup will have a shelf life, usually within 2 years of purchase and about 3 months for eye makeup.
The cosmetic expiration date printed on the package that you see is the maximum time to use the product when opening the box. In general, if stored properly in a cool, dry place, most unopened and fully sealed makeup will have a shelf life of 2 to 3 years.
With that said, cream-based products that contain oils or butters such as cream concealers, liquid blushers, etc. may discolor sooner, as the oil is damaged. If the product has a natural makeup formula without strong preservatives, it can also go bad even when sealed.
All preservatives in makeup will break down over time, even if the product is unopened. Therefore, you should not keep or use any product for more than 3 years.
Here is the cosmetic expiration date that you should know:

As for skin care products, the expiry date is also marked with the expiration date indicated on the package. Any skin care products that come in a jar or come in a dropper like a serum should be thrown away after 9 months. Because they are often exposed to the air and bacteria on the hands. After the expiry date of the beauty product, the active ingredients will not work optimally.
2. What happens when using expired makeup? Expired makeup can dry out or crumble. You must not use water to moisten them, as this can breed bacteria. Color pigments may not look vibrant and the powder will be dry and difficult to apply.
Expired cosmetics and makeup can start to contain bacteria and cause skin problems such as: acne, rashes, eye infections... It is especially important not to use makeup The eyepiece has expired. This product may be harmful to the eye area.
If you have an eye infection such as pinkeye or any other skin infection, throw away your makeup because it is likely that they are contaminated with bacteria.

Therefore, make-up should be thrown away after the expiry date. You should be aware that some natural makeup and skin care products may be formulated without preservatives and have a shorter shelf life before expiration.
In general, it's not uncommon to use the same makeup for many years, especially with products you only use a small amount at a time like: blush or eyeliner. However, you should pay attention to all makeup expiration dates to avoid infection and skin irritation.
Expired products will also not function optimally. For shelf life, look for the PAO symbol stamped on the product or packaging. This icon will show how many months you have until the product expires.
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Reference source: healthline.com