When to Replace Those Products!

I know, no one wants to get rid of their stash even if you only use it sometimes. Throwing out an almost untouched makeup product is kind of like having a goldfish die; it happens way too often and it makes you really depressed to see it go. But! Life goes on, I pinky promise.
Really though, it's not too great for the health of your skin or your eyes if you're not paying attention to how long these things last. I only found these time spans out recently, and I figured I would share the shelf lives of all our favorite makeup products with all of you.
Let's get glowing!

Your makeup brushes:
You don't have to dispose of these regularly, unless all of the hair is falling out. This doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with them, it's just that eventually you won't have any brush hairs left.

Concealer:
Lasts up to one year. It's nothing too drastic if you don't throw it out right after those 12 months, however it may lead to a decline in the quality of the product. You probably loved it when you got it and by the time it gets to around a year old, it starts looking a little iffy. That's probably from so much use; a liquid concealer will dry as its used, making it look cakey on the skin.

Powder foundation:
Up to 2 years, make sure you wash your brushes regularly though! It would be the brushes that contaminate the foundation more than anything; if you have some kind of infection that the brush gets into and you use it continuously on your face, it's probably going to lead to an infection there too. I don't think anyone wants that.

Sponges:
Meant to be discarded after use, unless you're washing them with a brush cleaner or a mixture of dish soap and olive oil.

Mascara:
4 months. If you're using a mascara after the 4 month period, it's probably pretty dried out. Not only that, but when you take the wand out of the tube, every time, you're exposing it to potentially dirty air that can contaminate the formula inside. This can lead to eye infections, sensitivity, and styes.

Pencil eyeliners:
3 years, as long as you sharpen it regularly! Every time you sharpen it, you're taking off that top layer of already-used pencil, basically disinfecting it every time you use it.

Eyeshadows:
Also 3 years, and that's a good thing because it gives you time to hit pan and buy a new one! Honestly, I've never owned an eyeshadow for 3 years that I haven't finished, and even after those 3 years, there isn't much wrong with the product. Powder eyeshadows don't have a change in the formulation by the 3-year mark as far as I've seen.

And last but not least:
Lipstick:
1-2 years, but if it smells, it's too old and needs to be thrown out! Putting it in the fridge might save it for a little while longer, but the basic rule is if it smells, get rid of it because it's probably gone rancid.

Hope this was helpful everyone, happy reading!