Why You Should Makeover Your Makeup & Enter the Sephora Gift Card Giveaway

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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:

  1. Comment below and tell us about the cosmetics you just can't let go.
  2. 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 joelina | CHARLOTTE, NC
Oct 10, 2018

a saphora lipstick worth $22 ,i own that color since my wedding because i just love that color...everybody appreciated my look and specially my lipsctick..i just can't let it go .love that color.

by joelina | CHARLOTTE, NC
Oct 10, 2018

a saphora lipstick worth $22 ,i own that color since my wedding because i just love that color...everybody appreciated my look and specially my lipsctick..i just can't let it go .love that color.

by tinawoo | Hemet, CA
Oct 10, 2018

Does perfume count? I have a bottle of Shalimar that belonged to my mother. I'm sure it has turned into something other than perfume at this point, but I still occasionally will open the velvety box it came in and take a whiff that instantly transports me to childhood, watching her get ready (I guess I'm glad it wasn't one of her giant cans of Aqua Net that I kept). *full disclosure: my mother passed away in 1993. I may be a hoarder.

by Pegasus72 | PHILMONT, NY
Oct 10, 2018

My lip products are my go to each day be it lip balm to lipstick I love everything in between. It really is the only makeup I need and use on a daily basis

by LeahSaysViews | JOPLIN, MO
Oct 10, 2018

Eyeliner pencils, I purchased several at once about 10 years ago so I wouldn't run out of the color I liked.

by xoholliebear | Fenton, MI
Oct 10, 2018

I can't let go of my physician's formula color correcting translucent talcum powder

by SaggyVirgo | HERMITAGE, TN
Oct 10, 2018

Eyeliner and mascara..my must have items!

by mkksheart | WAUKESHA, WI
Oct 10, 2018

The Bare Minerals that are more than likely out of date - I don't use them that much but feel I should keep them since I spent the money on them - need to bite the bullet and toss.

by LuvtoDream | FOLSOM, CA
Oct 10, 2018

I have some eyeshadow and lipstick that I've had over 10 years. Both are very nice, high end brands and that's why I've kept them all these years, but it's definitely time to throw both away. I certainly don't want to get a skin infection or a rash from using old makeup.

by turkoise | WEST NORRITON, PA
Oct 09, 2018

Foundation. I don't wear it often and I hate to throw it out when I've hardly used any.

by illyjns | Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 09, 2018

I tweeted https://twitter.com/i_jns/status/1049779784748855297

by illyjns | Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 09, 2018

I tend to keep my lipstick and lipgloss longer than it should

by Becs_d | Pueblo, CO
Oct 09, 2018

My oldest beauty product that I own would be some eyeshadow I got in college that I just love!! It makes my eyes pop perfectly but I cant find it anywhere anymore.

by agirlw | LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
Oct 09, 2018

Rosebalm from Sephora in a tin lasts years! It is amazing too.

by germgina | GLADWYNE, PA
Oct 09, 2018

I hate to throw away lipsticks because I never use up the whole tube before it's time to toss them! Not even close!

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