Makeup Expiration Guidelines

Eyes:
Mascara = 2-6 months
(Or when it gets clumpy or smells weird)
Dont share mascara
Dont pump the wand in and out
Liquid Eyeliner = 6 months
Brow Pencil = 1 year
Liquid Eyeshadow = 1 year
Pencil Eyeliner = 1-3 years
(Or until there is a white film that cant be sharpened off)
Powder Eyeshadow = 2-3 years
(Or until extra dry and flaky, color changes, or smells bad)
Invest in a cosmetic sanitizer
Lips:
Lip Gloss = 1 year
(Or until extra sticky)
Lipstick = 1-2 years
(Or until dry or smelly)
Store in the refrigerator to last longer
Lip Liner = 1-3 years
Face:
Liquid Concealer = 6-12 months
(Or when it separates into layers or the colour has lightened)
Keep out of the sun
Liquid Foundation = 6-24 months
(Or when it separates into layers or the colour has lightened)
Keep out of the sun
Keep away from heat and moist environments
Cream Blush = 1 year
Oil-Free Foundation = 1 year
Cleanser = 1 year
Moisturising Foundation = 1.5 years
Stick Concealer = 1.5 years
Powders = 2 years
(Or until extra dry and flaky)
Invest in a cosmetic sanitizer
Long Latin names and botanicals signal that there could be small amounts of water that
could grow bacteria
Bronzer = 2 years
Blush = 2 years
(Or until extra dry and flaky, becomes too hard to budge, or has a dull gray film)
Invest in a cosmetic sanitizer
Store in a dark, dry place

 Moisturiser = 2 years
Other:
Sponges = 6 months
Wash after every use
Cleanser = 1 year
Nail Polish = 1-2 years
(Or when extra goopy or separated and wont blend after shaking)
Invest in a nail polish thinner
Lotion = 2 years
(Or when the color or scent change)
Go for a pump bottle rather than a jar
Fragrances = 8-10 years
(Or until it smells different or looks lighter in colour)
Store in cool, dark places
Cleaning Tips:
http://www.blushingbasics.com/2013/05/how-to-clean-sanitize-your-makeup.html