How To Store Beauty Products To Maximise Shelf Life

 

2. VANITY OR AMOIRE

Note: The shelf-life of eye products is more limited than most other cosmetics due to repeated microbial exposure that happens through general use and contact with the eye area. On developing an eye infection, we recommend disposing all eye-products and starting from scratch.

How To Store Beauty Products To Maximise Shelf Life makeup

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  • Essence, Moisturiser & Serums  – 6M to 12M
  • Oils – 18M
  • Mascara – 3M to 6M (Never add water or other liquids.)
  • Liquid, Pencil & Gel Liners – 4M to 6M (Never add water or other liquids.)
  • Brow Pencil – 12M to 18M
  • Liquid, Cream & Stick Foundations or Concealers  –6M to 12M
  • Pressed Powder-products  – 24M to 36M
  • Loose Powders-products – 24M
  • Lip Sticks, Gloss & Liners – 12M to 36M
  • Lip Balm – 12M
  • Spongers – 6M (Wash after each use)
  • Brushes –  For life if cared for well

 

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7 Comments

  • Reply blueruby Thursday 17th September, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    i have products to throw away now. They are way past expiry!

  • Luci
    Reply Luci Monday 7th September, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Very helpful! Will take note.

    • Vanessa Roberts - Editor
      Reply Vanessa Roberts - Editor Tuesday 8th September, 2015 at 8:03 am

      Really pleased you found the cheat sheet useful Luci!

  • Reply BellaB Friday 4th September, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    I’m pretty sure there’s some scary stuff hiding at the back of my cupboards.

  • Reply vikki18 Monday 31st August, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Wow so helpful, amazing!

  • newbie
    Reply newbie Tuesday 25th August, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    oh wow great tips thanks!

    • Vanessa Roberts - Editor
      Reply Vanessa Roberts - Editor Saturday 29th August, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      You’re welcome, so happy you found the story useful!

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