A chilly change in season is the perfect excuse to lock yourself indoors,binge-watch Netflix, eat lots of ramen, and reorganize your makeup bag. Since expired cosmetics can cause skin irritation and eye infections,it's essential to replace them before they go south. A new study from Stowaway Cosmetics and Poshly found that 89 percent of women hoard dilapidated makeup "just in case." Plus, fewer than one in five of us trash mascara within the recommended three months (we're guilty, or too). Unlike food,cosmetics aren't required to have an expiration date on their packaging. Instead, you'll have to retain track of when you opened them. Most products have a jar symbol with a numeral that signifies the number of months you have until the item is no longer usable. whether you have a tough time keeping track of when you've bought things, or just use a Sharpie to write down the purchase date. whether you know how to take care of your cosmetics,your makeup should serve you well. But use common sense: whether your gloss is gloopy, your nail polish is separating, and your lipstick has a laughable smell - it's time to tender it adieu. And maybe your next life goal should be to never let crusty compacts and congealed mascara make an appearance again. See guidelines for when to replace your makeup below: table.tiptable { border-collapse: collapse;
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Product
When to toss
Powders (including blushes, bronzers, or shadows)
Two years
Cream shadows and blushes
12-18 months
Oil-free foundation
One year
Cream compact foundation
18 months
Concealers
12-18 months
Lipstick and lip liner
One year
Lip gloss
18-24 months
Pencil eyeliner
Two years
Liquid or gel eyeliner
Three months
Mascara
Three months
Source: popsugar.com