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How often should you replace your makeup?

Believe it or not, your makeup has a shelf life. Makeup that's gone bad lets you know it: the color, consistency, and, most importantly, the smell changes. Using cosmetics that have expired can irritate skin, even causing breakouts or infections. And an expired product won't perform as when you first bought it.

Here's how to know when it’s time for something new:

* Foundation: Liquid formulations typically last three to six months. Powders should last a year. Not sure of when you bought your liquid foundation? One indicator that it's gone bad is an offensive smell. You’ll also see an uneven or chunky consistency.
*Concealer: Because it's exposed to the air and bacteria, replace concealer every three to six months.
*Blush: Powders last longer than creams. Washing your blush brush often will keep the powder fresh longer. But always check for unpleasant smells or unusual consistency.
* Lipstick: Like foundation, even your favorite tube of lipstick will begin to smell when its time has come.
*Lip gloss: If you use your fingertips to apply it, toss it after six months. A lip gloss that’s applied with a wand, however, can last upwards of a year.
*Lip liner: Every time you sharpen a lip liner pencil, you’re cleaning it. So if you’re sharpening it often, a lip liner can last indefinitely.
*Mascara: You should replace your mascara most often—every three months. Why? Of all makeup products, mascara is the most prone to microbial growth. Not only can expired mascara lead to an eye infection, it also can dry out your lashes.
*Eye shadow: If it starts to break up, it's time for a replacement. But no matter what, you should toss eye shadow after six months because eyes are more vulnerable to bacteria.
*Eyeliner: Replace liquid eyeliners every three to four months. If your liner is a pencil, sharpen and replace it every six months to a year.
*Eyebrow pencils: Sharpen eyebrow pencils frequently and follow the same guidelines as with a lip liner pencil.

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