Is it time to throw out your makeup?

All makeup products have a expiration. They can cause skin and eye irritations if you dont throw them out when they are expired.

A tip that I do: I write the date that I bought the product on the product with a black marker, so that I know how long I have had it for.

Most products have a symbol (like the one above) that looks like a container with a open lid and the number of months that the product is good to use.  I have used products for longer than recommended but its good to know what the expected life span is. Generally if the product has a unusual smell or doesn't look right then its better to throw it out.

Here is a guide for how long a product can be used for :

Foundation- Most foundations have the symbol telling you how long it is good to be used, usually its one year. Keep your foundation in a  dry cool place and closed tight. If its kept in light or direct sunlight, has a funny smell or the texture isn't right then its expired.
Lipsticks have a life span of one and half years if opened and up to two years if packed. Keeping them in the fridge, keeps them from melting. They should be kept in a dry cool place and always closed properly after the use. If your lipstick has a funny smell or is sweating, it can be expired.
Eye Shadows and Eyeliners - can last about 12-18mth. A lot of eyeshadows now have the symbol on them telling you how long they are good to use.
Make up brushes should be cleaned regularly.  If you see that they are out of shape then it may be time to buy new ones.
Nail Polish - usually about a year.  The bottle should be kept tightly so that air shouldn't enter inside.
Mascara has a very short life span. Usually only three months. I have used mine longer, but again if there is a funny smell or it doesn't look right, it should be thrown away.

Have you done a clean up of your makeup lately?