Is YOUR makeup out of date? Experts reveal the shelf life of popular cosmetics - and say lip gloss only lasts one year while blending sponges should be replaced EVERY month
- Fashion and beauty experts from PublicDesire.com reveal cosmetics' shelf life
- Warned against out of date make-up which can cause irritation or infection
- Make-up sponges should be replaced every single month and lipstick every year
We're all guilty of leaving certain beauty products at the back of our drawers for years before using them again.
But fashion and beauty experts at UK-based PublicDesire.com have revealed that leaving cosmetics untouched for too long can cause damage to our faces - including irritation and infection, particularly with products used on the eye.
With this in mind, the retailer has revealed how long the most popular products last, advising that checking expiry dates on cosmetics and regularly refreshing make-up bags are essential.
The symbol to look out for on the product is the outline of an open jar. This includes the letter 'm', which means month, and a number before it, which stands for the amount of months you should keep it once opened.
A spokesperson for PublicDesire.com said: 'Makeup products don't last forever, and creamy products in particular only have a shelf life of around six months.
'So, it's very likely that the majority of makeup wearers in the UK are regularly using products that passed their expiry date months, if not years ago.
'Whilst it doesn't harm you to use some out-of-date makeup products, some provide moisture which bacteria thrives on, and mascara and eyeliner can cause eye irritations or infections.'
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