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Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:51 pm  |
I seldom make up. I check may cosmetics today, my eyeshadow have exceeded the expire day!
May I use it? |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:59 pm |
Didn't know eyeshadow had an expiry date on.
Usually items have a shelf life of 2-3 years, is it a liquid eyeshadow? |
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Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:00 pm |
me too; i din't know eyeshadows have expiration dates.
as for mineral make up, i heard that if they expired, you can still use them but the spf may not be effective?? and this is for bare minerals. |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:26 am |
I have some ancient powder eyeshadows that I still use and also a dior lipstick from about 1989 that I still occasionally use (it was my first high end acquisition so I was sparing ok!  ).
I do not understand why MMU should lose its SPF though or have an expiry date as they are usually just minerals and therefore (you'd think) inert 
The only stuff I'm fussy about the sell/use by is liquid stuff. |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:36 am |
I think powders are unlikely to hold bacteria so have quite a long shelf life, pencils if I've had them a while I just give them a good sharpen, lipsticks I tend to only keep for a year or so because I find they tend to dry out and/or the smell/texture changes, liquid cosmetics tend to separate when they get too old. If you use them hygienically (ie don't stick you fingers in them/use clean brushes etc) they will last longer as the main issue with elderly cosmetics is contamination with bacteria.
Saying that if an items smell,texture, scent or appearance hasn't changed I would use it quite happily - I think like food manufacturers tend to err on the side of caution (with most foods they are safe to eat sometime after the expiry date but manufacturers like to make sure they are definitely on the safe side).
HTH's |
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Lucia, VERY fair (ghostly so!)redhead, combination skin prone to dehydration. |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:05 pm |
| It's an expire day on the bottom of my relvon's shaddow! |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:05 pm |
| Oh wow, I didn't even know make-up had an expiry date. I don't wear very much and have some eyeshadow, blush, etc that I've had for years. I guess I better go clean out my drawer. On a good note, that will give me some space to go buy some new stuff. Helloooo EDS! |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:23 pm |
| I think you're okay with using expired powder eye shadows since they can't harbor bacteria or have any ingredients in them that would make them go rancid. Lipsticks, glosses, liquid/cream concealers and foundations, cream blushes and highlighters can and do go bad. I think in the latter case, a funky smell or change in consistency or appearance would be a clue if the product's "turned" and there's no expiration date that you can see on the packaging. |
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Light, yellow undertones, dark hair & eyes, extremely combo., resistant skin prone to congestion, dryness AND breakouts! |
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Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:22 pm |
| You can use the eyeshadow as long as it doesn't split into layers. |
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Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:43 am |
i cannot remember where i read it, but i read something about how you should only keep personal care items and make up for about six months or so.
i wish i remember what magazine...
as for mineral makeup, especially bare minerals, the foundation have a expiration data. i believe it's either on the side or bottom. |
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Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:35 am |
I think for powders, you don't really have to be wary of the expiry dates, especially if you always apply your makeup using brushes. If you tend to use your hands etc, then I'll say take note of the surface of the powders. If they start looking dubious then chuck them to be on the safe side! Same goes with lipstick - I usually use a clean tissue to wipe the lipstick after I'm done to make them last (not turn bad) longer... For liquid stuff, I rely on seeing if they have changed texture (i.e. turned clumpy or watery) and if they start to smell weird.
I guess generally I go by the safety rule - if think it looks/smells/feels weird then regardless of expiry date or not I'll chuck! Haha  |
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A girl of 25, living in Singapore & still searching for that one line of skincare products that i can continue using for long term for my combi-dry-prone to bumps/spots skin... |
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Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:42 am |
| I had no idea it comes with an exp date. In that case, I'm sure all mine have expired since I barely use make-ups. They're probably 5 years old. No wonder I never look good when I wear make-ups. |
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Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:15 am |
| expiry date... never heard of it... I do use blush that are like 3-4 years old and they still work ok. no breakouts or whatsoever. It's only liquid that I keep a close eye on, only keep them around for 2 years max |
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Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:20 am |
For powder items, I still use them after 3 or 4 years as long as they still look alright.
But for liquid and creme stuff, I try to keep it to 2 years or dump once they look funny. |
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