Let’s agree…what woman doesn’t love something new when it comes to makeup?!
It is very difficult to resist the temptation of a launch or promotion of a bapho item from our makeup, from that product that promises smooth skin, to that other lipstick with the color of the moment, and so, the space becomes increasingly smaller. in our toiletry bag.
But what many women still don’t know or don’t realize is that everything has an expiration date, even your beloved makeup items.
It’s hard to face that, isn’t it?
But it is necessary, you need to pay close attention to the expiration date of your products, which, believe me, can turn into real traps!
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Red sign
Those who are more attentive will have already noticed that on cosmetic packaging there is a design of an open jar with a number inside, yes, this symbol shows the product’s expiry months.
Generally, the term is 6 to 24 months, which should start to be valid from the time you open the product. But it’s worth paying close attention, as the makeup’s expiration date is often on the box, not its packaging.
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Risks of expired makeup
When makeup expires, the product generally begins to lose its cosmetic stability, that is, it begins to show changes in color, smell or texture.
But that’s not all, it’s worth knowing that even its preservative ingredients expire, making the product more susceptible to the proliferation of bacteria and other microorganisms, as well as more likely to cause allergies.
Believe me, you need to pay close attention to the deadline, as in extreme cases, expired makeup can even lead to infections.
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Extra attention
In the case of any makeup item for the eye area, extra attention must be paid, as this is the most sensitive area of the face, therefore, makeup that is used around the eyes and has expired must be discarded immediately. .
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And be very calm at this time, the essential mascaras and eyeliners are the items that expire the fastest, so after 6 months you have to say goodbye, otherwise you risk suffering from contact dermatitis and eye irritation.
What’s more, because they have dark packaging and moist formulas, the environment is more conducive to the reproduction of fungi and bacteria.
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Conservation is everything
To perfectly preserve your makeup, the recommended place is the coolest one, away from the sun and dry, and be careful, carrying these products in your bag or toiletry bag makes them more vulnerable to temperature changes and this further reduces their useful life.
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Keeping an eye on the deadline
Write down in a clearly visible place the useful life of each make-up, on average, over time you will end up memorizing the expiration date:
- Base, BB cream, CC cream: de 12 a 18 meses
- Concealer: 18 months
- Loose or compact powder, highlighter, blush: from 18 to 24 months
- Shade: 36 months
- Lipstick: 48 months
- Eyeliner: 6 to 12 Months
- Mascara: 6 months
- Gloss: from 6 to 12 months
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