TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - You are perhaps often confused with the expiration date of cosmetic products as some products only show the expiration period without lifespan date.
It is vital to know when the product`s quality may decline considering the content may be harmful to be used, let alone bacterial contamination in the cosmetics. Thus here Tempo guides you with these four knowledge about the best usage period of cosmetic products.
1. Liquid cosmetics (foundation, concealer)
Liquid products can last for six months to one year. Thus, make sure to immediately replace it if you have opened it for a year in a bid to prevent irritation because liquid cosmetics are directly attached to the skin.
2. Liquid eye cosmetics (mascara, eyeliner)
Eye cosmetics such as mascara, eyeliner in the liquid form are best to use for three months after opening. Do not underestimate the expiration date because such products are easily contaminated with bacteria or germs which are dangerous for the eye.
3. Lipstick
Regardless of its form, lip makeup is safe to use at 2 years in maximum. If it exceeds the storage date, the content may change and can poison your body or even cause inflammation due to bacterial infections.
4. Powdered cosmetics (powder, blusher, bronzer, eyeshadow)
Powdered cosmetics have the lifespan of about 2 years after the packaging is opened. You can try to note the date of when you first open the product to avoid using bad ones.
TEEN