9 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your Makeup

You may love that makeup, but you can't use it forever. Using old makeup can have some pretty adverse effects, but many girls don't know when exactly to make the change.

It Has Changed Color

If your makeup has changed color or separated you need to throw it away. Color changing is a good sign that it has started to breakdown. In addition, it probably has separated and so has a different chemical composition than it should have.

You’ve Been Wearing It For Over Six Months

You’re makeup should change with the season, but you should not simply change it every season. If you have had to refill prescriptions or filed a quarterly report since you last changed your makeup, it is time.

You Have An Eye Infection

Having an eye infection can be both painful, and can lead to serious complications. The bacteria from the eye infection are probably hiding in your makeup, and can lead you to getting a new one at a later time. Throw out all of your makeup if you have an eye infection.

It’s Past Its Expiration Date

It is easy to forget how your make up looked when you bought it a long time ago. This means that you may simply think bad makeup is how it should be. Expired makeup has a number of problems, and you should look to see if your products are expired. Set aside some cleaning time ever once and a while.

You Can’t Remember When You Bought It

On a similar note to expiration dates, simply think about when you bought it. There was a good chance that you were excited to have new makeup, and if you don’t remember when that was, them it is time to throw it out. In addition, the makeup probably has lost the feelings you once had for it.

Taking It Off Resembles An Archeological Dig

Your makeup should not show signs of fossilization, and it shouldn’t have a similar banding structure commonly found in the Grand Canyon. You should also not be able to track the passage of time, or be able to identify major events in your makeup layers. Remember, you actually can’t resurrect dinosaurs like in Jurassic Park.

Feels Weird On Your Skin

If your makeup feels weird on your skin, it is a good sign that it has started to dry out from age. This means that it may harm your skin, and that it simply will not stay on as well. Weird feeling makeup can also make you feel weird when you’re try to look your best.

It Smells Odd

Having makeup that smells odd is a sign that something is wrong. It could mean that bacteria are growing in it. It can also mean that the makeup has expired, or that the composition has started to change from using it while it’s separated. Look for strong odors for rotting things, sweetness, and a strong chemical smell.

You Want To

Buying new makeup is fun, and is a great way to have it match your current wardrobe. It is also a good way to have fun shopping, and lets you have a little bit of personal time.