Why You Should Makeover Your Makeup & Enter the Sephora Gift Card Giveaway
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Sep 27, 2018
As consumers, we’ve become vigilant about peaking at the expiration date before purchasing food and beverages. But, what about that stuff we put all over our bodies and faces everyday? The truth is, cosmetics go bad too and when using products that are past their prime, we are putting ourselves at risk of contracting skin and eye infections...eek!
Read on to find out more, and then enter the #SheSpeaksMakeup Giveaway to win a $25 gift card to Sephora - so you can start replacing all your expired goods.
Tricks & Trucco reports about some of the worst items to hold onto for too long and what effects using old makeup can have on your delicate skin. For one, using expired mascara is known to cause eye infections. And since Racked reports that mascara only has a shelf life of about 2 - 4 months, we’re probably all guilty of putting ourselves at risk.
We know you love your foundation, but for the love of your skin, make sure you’re not keeping it for longer than 6 - 24 months. More specifically, Racked says you can hold onto cream foundations and concealers for 12 - 24 months and liquid foundations for 6 - 12 months. Older foundations tend to have their ingredients separate and the preservatives stop working as well, which can lead to germ growth and skin issues.
Unless you want to put yourself at a higher risk of rashes, tossing your lipstick or glosses anywhere from 6 to 24 months after purchase is also recommended. And old powder blushes kept longer than 18 - 24 months have been known to transfer nasty skin infections like impetigo.
Luckily, there's help for those of us who are elbow deep in questionable cosmetics. Websites like CheckCosmetic allow users to type in the batch code of their specific product and get answers like when the makeup was made and how long of a shelf life it has. Or try the app Beauty Keeper, which stores your makeup expiration dates and will remind you when it’s time to replace certain products that are about to go bad.
What's the oldest beauty product you own? Tell us about your cosmetics, and you'll be entered to win a $25 Sephora gift card.
There are two ways to enter:
- Comment below and tell us about the cosmetics you just can't let go.
- Tweet about the giveaway: Click HERE to Tweet: “Makeover your old cosmetics! I'm entering the #SheSpeaksMakeup giveaway to win a Sephora gift card, thx to @SheSpeaksUp. bit.ly/2QXwnz6"
*One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift card to Sephora. Giveaway is open through October 14th, 2018 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member jennyoliver1.
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by lauren75 | PERRINEVILLE, NJ
I know I keep mascara longer than I should. My problem is that I fall in love with a product and don't want to let go of it
by j-rays | HUXLEY, IA
Eyeshadow palettes! They last forever for me and I've never gotten rid of one because of how long I've had it! (Only gotten rid of them if I don't like the colors anymore)
by hyburn87566 | OCALA, FL
I have an unopened pot of Bare Minerals from 15 years ago. I just can't bring myself to toss it.
by confessmomof5 | Amherst, OH
I keep beauty products longer than I should even know I know the dangers.
by beaniebaby70 | Mt PLeasant, TN
My eyeshadow palette
by Denigan17 | NINE MILE FLS, WA
Mascara is my 'must have.' I feel so exposed without it.
by gkhanch | FARMINGTN HLS, MI
I use Revlon longlasting lipstick for last several years but am sad that they discontinued a colour which I like. I will always miss it.
by JulsB20 | WAUKEE, IA
CC cream with sunscreen and mineral powder foundation
by Jenny391 | Port Isabel, TX
Cover Girl Naturelux mascara. It has not be made in years and I am hording all that I was able to find. It's the best mascara I have ever used.
by elizdup | Tomball, TX
A pair a tweezers. I had for 20 years!!! Small sample size of a old olay lotion (empty) that I refill often if I need to bring a makeup bag, while on vacation and or over night trip...
by yarbr012 | MINNETONKA, MN
Eye liner and lipstick!!
by harrisle | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Eyeshadows..... they don't go bad......IMO
by carrotrunr | Saint Louis Park, MN
I have lipsticks and lip balm from the early 2000's...the tubes are full...maybe I'll need them someday? :)
by melliecat | Springdale, AR
I hang on to lipsticks until they're so dry I can't use them!
by HPan210 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
I cannot let go of my mascara, I know I shouldn't keep it as long as I do I just forgot to buy new.
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