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 darholley | ORLAND, CA
I tend to keep eye shadow and lipstick too long.
by PinkTexasChick | AUSTIN, TX
I have Mary Kay eye shadow that I bought at my aunt's MK party well over 20 years ago. She has since passed and I can't seem to throw them out simply because I bought them because of her.
by mervissa | WINTER GARDEN, FL
my eyeliner! Must have. and foundation is 2nd
by kmorgan0692 | LELAND, NC
My bbq cream & mascara are my two products I can't do without! I'm on the hunt for a bbq cream with complete coverage, any ideas?
by ACockayne | NEW LONDON, OH
Well, I thought I couldn't let any of it go, however, I literally JUST tossed out all of my makeup because a friend scolded me about it. All of my makeup was 6+ years old. I couldn't understand why I kept getting cold sores or infections in my eyes, DUH! So yeah, tossing everything was the best thing for me!
by Gjprasad | BROOKLYN, NY
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by Gjprasad | BROOKLYN, NY
Mascara! without it I look sleepy!
by Thejoyousliving | NEWBURY PARK, CA
i love my highlighting pen. does wonders.
by jpicker | WHITE PLAINS, NY
Lipstick I never use
by Hywelda9 | SADDLE BROOK, NJ
I have an ancient old lipstick that still works well for me - I havent gotten rid of it, because - even with all the shades out there - why can we never find the exact one we love?
by Karlee23 | RUSH, NY
I have a hard time parting with mascara especially when I love the shape of the brush
by klyell93 | SUMNER, IL
I have such a hard time letting go of any of my make up :/
by nickelet11 | ROSWELL, GA
nars lip stain!
by vivirick | WELLINGTON, FL
lipstick , too many of them , all kind of colors
by DebSings | GERMANTOWN, MD
Lipsticks and eye shadows!
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