But using old makeup is supposed to be bad for you isn't it? Hmmm I'm not convinced.
Apparently, many of us keep eye shadows for 6-7 years, foundation for 4 years, and lipstick for 3 years. Apparently, Old make-up can become a breeding ground for bacteria such as satphylococcus aureus, staphylococcus epidermis, bacterial conjunctivitis, and blepharitis (an inflammation of the eyelid).
I find this hard to believe - sometimes, I use old makeup. I mean, ANCIENT. But have I ever got a big inflamed eyelid, or a skin malfunction? NO! So, who commissioned this study, I wonder? Surprise, surprise, A MAKEUP COMPANY!
But to be on the safe side, in 2003, it became compulsory to have "use-by" dates on cosmetics (FYI, it's that little jar symbol with a number on it - for example, '6M' means the product can be used for six months after opening). But cosmetic manufacturers are taking advantage of this law -commissioning studies or sending out press releases that scare monger us into throwing away makeup and buying loads more.
So, f**k you, makeup companies. I'm not going to be part of your sneaky scheme to get me to buy more shit from you. I'll restock when I need to. When it all runs out. When I'm scraping the barrel of my lipgloss. Until my mascara smells funky.
But then again, maybe it's just another excuse to keep hoarding my makeup.
So, what about you: do you pay attention to expiry dates? Do you regularly throw everything away, and restock? Do you have ten-year-old makeup? Confess!
The only things I am wary about are eyeliners and mascaras because you are using them on the eye area which can bacteria in it really easily and cause infection. Other things though powders especially I'd keep them for decades, I'm pretty sure they'd be fine! xx
ReplyDeleteI use quite old shadows etc, although I'm more careful with mascaras. I've never had a problem before! Plus, if you use brushes that you clean regularly rather than your fingers, I assume it's less likely to spread infection? x
ReplyDeletei think if it still works, use it! I don't have any makeup that I've had for THAT long- 2 years ago I moved to another country so just started again from scratch but when I visit home I raid my mums store and some of that stuff is years old. Sometimes things smell a bit funky, in that case we throw them away but most of it its just as good as the day it was bought! And at the end of the day- is it going to kill you? If something gives me a rash or an itchy eye I'll throw it away and get on with my life. Sometimes brand new makeup brings me out in hives! xx
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My makeup is so old, it's stupid. I recently bought a new pot of Benefit's Earse Paste. You know why? Cause the old one ran out after 3 years of use everyday. That's me sticking my fingers in that pot everyday for 3 years. Gross? Maybe, but my skin is fine and I didn't waste loads of £22.50's because it was like 2 months old and needed changing.
ReplyDeleteMakeup lives forever! Almost.
This is a very interesting topic. I was discussing this with some mates yesterday and we were debating how long you should keep beauty stuff for. I personally throw stuff out after two years.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, especially when powdered products are concerned. I'm relatively hygienic with my makeup, I don't see any harm in having a 5 year old blush that I've only used with a clean brush. I only use one mascara at a time (usually lasts around 3 months till it starts to dry) and yea, you should chuck out lip gloss when it starts to smell funky. I even have Mac lipsticks that must be around 4-5 years old, and I've honestly had no problems with them.
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