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If you do one thing this month … clear your cosmetics clutter: you'll give yourself and your skin a fresh start
Shape, May, 2008
You've emptied your closet of winter clothes, but don't stop your spring cleaning there--chances are your makeup bag can use an overhaul too. "Over time, cosmetics start to accumulate bacteria left behind by your fingers and brushes," says Kenneth Mark, M.D., a dermatologist in Southampton, New York. "Using expired makeup can cause skin irritation and even breakouts." But swapping outdated products for new ones isn't just good for your skin: "Changing colors every season freshens up your complexion," says Joanna Schlip, a makeup artist for Physician's Formula. Follow these guidelines to give your makeup stash a clean sweep, then restock with essentials in new-for-spring hues.
PRODUCT/LIFE SPAN SIGNS IT'S TIME TO TOSS
Mascara and liquid eyeliner It dries out, smells, or irritates your
3 months eyes
Foundation and tinted It separates, dries up, or smells funny
Moisturizer
1 year
Lipstick and gloss The smell, shade, or texture changes
1 year (lipstick may soften; gloss may become
watery)
Nail polish The lacquer thickens, separates, smells
18 months odd, or becomes discolored
Eye shadow, blush, bronzer, Its consistency or color changes
and lip and eye pencils
2 years
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