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As a makeup junkie it’s safe to say that I have products in my bathroom older than my kids.
It’s a bit scary to know then that makeup, like food, has an expiry date. And keeping it longer than its intended shelf life opens the door to bacteria and infection — neither of which you want anywhere near your face.
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Here’s exactly how long to keep your products, and how you’ll know when they’ve gone off. (Now excuse me, I’m off to clean out my bathroom cupboards.)
The use by date of your favourite cosmetics
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Whats the oldest product residing in your makeup bag?