How often are you supposed to throw out your liquid foundation? I have one like for over a year, I didn't like it too much so I rarely use it and I was thinking is time to throw it out.
A water-based foundation will last up to 12 months, oil-based will last up to 18 months. If your not happy with a product, I suggest returning it for a refund or exchange it for something else you know you will like and use, otherwise its like a waste of money or your hard earned money going in the garbage.
Before throwing it out, have a smell of it. Does it smell rancid? Has it gone gloopy or started to separate? If so, toss it. If not, instead of tossing it, why not find someone to swap it with and get something you like or want to try out in exchange, or sell it?
(Personally, for the most part, I think makeup expiration date rules are BS. (The one exception would be something like mascara.) You'll know when you need to toss something.)
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Jun 06, 2012
Marilyn C.
How often are you supposed to throw out your liquid foundation? I have one like for over a year, I didn't like it too much so I rarely use it and I was thinking is time to throw it out.
Jun 07, 2012
Mary P.
A water-based foundation will last up to 12 months, oil-based will last up to 18 months. If your not happy with a product, I suggest returning it for a refund or exchange it for something else you know you will like and use, otherwise its like a waste of money or your hard earned money going in the garbage.
Jun 07, 2012
Marilyn C.
thanks a lot for the info, very helpful :)
Jun 07, 2012
Shelly T.
Before throwing it out, have a smell of it. Does it smell rancid? Has it gone gloopy or started to separate? If so, toss it. If not, instead of tossing it, why not find someone to swap it with and get something you like or want to try out in exchange, or sell it?
(Personally, for the most part, I think makeup expiration date rules are BS. (The one exception would be something like mascara.) You'll know when you need to toss something.)
Jun 08, 2012
Marilyn C.
Thanks, Shelly :)
Jun 11, 2012
Ashley H.
on the bottom it should say, it'll look like a jar with a # and a M that stands for month
Jun 11, 2012
Julie J.
I wouldnt use it after 18 months! Really should only keep 12
Jun 11, 2012
Julie J.
I wouldnt use it after 18 months! Really should only keep 12