Cosmetics-How long do you use before pitching it!

[BetterLateThanNever]

HI All,

I've heard that certain comsmetics should be thrown away after a period of time. For example if I remember correctly Mascara should be recplaced every 3 months and I think foundation should be changed every year. Do you follow such rules or do you keep using your makeup until it runs out.

Lipstick and eye shadow are products that I use until it's all gone. I do buy a new foundation every year and i make my mascara last 6 months buy then it's usually so thick and clumpy it's useless. Lipgloss I will also use until it's all gone which usually happens in 6 months.

[IntlMom]

I use mine till it's gone.....mascara, oh when it gets thick and clumpy, just add a dab of hair gel to the container, it will stretch it till it;s gone. (I know, I know, it will also be nice and contaminated too! )

Actually, I thought about this a few more minutes, came back to edit with this info: some of my make up I have gotten for free or gotten paid to take it out of walgreens, that I have thrown it out before it;s gone, just cause I have had so much new free stuff and fun colours to replace it.

[guest002]

I know there are general rules and the only one I really follow is the mascara rule. 3 mo. and it's gone. I don't buy expensive mascara anyway. Liquid foundations, etc. they say it's 6-12 mo. but unless it's smelling different I will use it until it's gone. I've never had an issue.

Powders should be good until they are gone unless you've had some sort of skin/eye issue.

I do buy higher end eye shadows, blush, etc. and I'm going to get my use out of them, LOL.

Lipsticks and lip gloss will also smell & feel different if it's time to pitch them.

[LexTysMommy]

I rarely use makeup. So foundation i dont know. eye shadow I use until gone. I think its been years since I bought new. I have a multicolored one i just mix colors to get right color when i run out. LOL

same with lipstick i have mulitcolorpack, mix til gone. Mascara I use until clumpy or gone. eyeliner use til gone, sharpen it to end. LOL

not sure of exact dates, but been fine for 10 years so I guess its ok way I have been doing it.

[Dutchie]

I use up everything till it's gone.
Never had any problems with anything thank goodness.

I have a powder blush that I have had for YEARS and YEARS - don't use it much.

[C@rol]

Most cosmetics I use until they are all gone or if I no longer use them I will trash them. Try to go through my makeup at once or twice a year. My mascara as long as it doesn't get thick and clumpy, up to a year.

[POOTERSMOMMY]

I use till gone. When foundation is just a ring around the edge of compact - I take a knife and flake it out into a covered container. I do this will each one or colors that aren't quite right. (It's makes a whole new color when mixed together) It's like loose powder. I haven't bought makeup in a few years, by doing this. No problems

[cab54]

I use things till gone or smell funny--whatever.

I've used makeup for about 40 years and you never heard all this stuff till recently.

I think it's a scam/con job/scare tactic to get you to buy more of their stuff, and more often. Phooey!

My mom and 3 sisters and I used to have a 'makeup drawer' that had everybody's makeup in it, and we just put on our makeup out of that drawer--yes-- all of us using each other's stuff! We never died, got eye infections, or skin problems.

[BetterLateThanNever]

I think it's a scam/con job/scare tactic to get you to buy more of their stuff, and more often. Phooey!


LOL I pretty much thought the same. Just wanted to know if anyone has had any problems

[shoiji]

Haven't worn makeup in years. Years ago never would have left the house without it. Now, well to me it just seems to be a pain to use. LOL Will probably pick up some mascara and lipstick since what I have is really old. : )

[Holly]

I've had mine a couple years

[AprilP]

I am horrified to let you guys know I've been using the same blush since HIGH SCHOOL. Like 1985.

But in my defense, it's been discontinued and I can't find another color that actually works with my skin tone.

One of these days it will be gone and I'll be brokenhearted.