Here is a handy list of how often it is recommended you replace common bathroom items:
Mascara: Change every 3 months, or after you have an eye infection
Eye liner, liquid: Can last up to a year, or replace after you have an eye infection
Eye liner, potted: Can last up to 18 months, use a clean spatula to scoop a small amount onto a separate palate for use
Eye and brow pencils: Can last up from one to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance), sharpen before each use to avoid eye infections
Eye shadow, liquid: Can last for a year
Eye shadow, powder: Can last up from two to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Lipstick: Can last up from two to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Lip gloss: Can last up from two to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Lip pencils: Can last up from two to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Lip balm: Can last up to 5 years
Blush, cream: Can last for one year
Blush, powder: Can last up from two to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Bronzer: Can last up from two to three years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Foundation, moisturizing: Can last for 18 months
Foundation, oil-free: Can last for a year
Concealer, stick: Can last for two years
Concealer, powder: Can last for two years
Concealer, liquid: Can last one to two years, depending on the quality (test it for performance)
Face powder: Can last for two years
Perfume: Can last for up to two years, store in a cool and dark place
Nail polish: Can last up from one to two years, depending on the quality (test it for performance). If you shake the bottle and the formula won’t mix up, the polish is garbage.
Nail polish remover: does not expire
Cleanser: Can last for two years
Moisturizer: Can last for 2 years (if in a pump) or one year (if in a jar), if product contains SPF, check for expiration date on package
Face cream: 6 – 12 months (6-9 months for products in a jar)
Eye cream: 6 – 12 months (6-9 months for products in a jar) once opened
Sunscreen: One year, this is federally regulated
Anti-acne products: Products containing Benzoyl peroxide will only be effective for 3 months, other products can last up to a year however products with retinol, glycolic acid and vitamin C break down quicker.
Anti-aging products: 6 months to a year, again, depending on ingredients (products with retinol, glycolic acid and vitamin C break down quicker)
Shampoo: Can last for one to two years if the bottle is opened, or up to three years if unopened
Conditioner: Can last for one to two years if the bottle is opened, or up to three years if unopened
Hair styling products: Can last for one to five years, products containing alcohol tend to last longer
Deodorant: Can last for three years
Anti-perspirant: Can last for three years, check package for expiration date
Shaving cream: Can last for two years
Toothpaste: Can last two years, always check the expiration date, since the product contains fluoride
Mouthwash: Can last for three years, bottle should contain an expiration date
Soap, bar: Can last for three years
Soap, liquid: Can last for 3 years
Body wash: Can last for 3 years
Body lotion: Can last for 3 years
Rubbing alcohol: Can last three to five years
Tooth whitening strips: Package will contain expiration date
Body bleach cream: Can last for six months if opened, and up to two years unopened
Depilatory cream: Can last for six months if opened, and up to two years unopened
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