What is the lifespan of eye shadow?

**asiandiva** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 10:01 AM

Thanks. I am trying to clean up my makeup stuff.

keri · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 02:32 PM

I think eyeshadow is a year and mascara is 6 months. I *think*

sweetiepie2209 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 02:39 PM

I think so too...although I never use eyeshadow so most of mine is wayyy past that 1 year mark...whoops!

bombon · #4 (**permalink**) 07-01-2006, 06:43 PM

mascara lasts me about 4 mo as well, and eyeshadows last me sooo long bc I have soo much makeup I don't use it all.

Tigistylist · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keri

I think eyeshadow is a year and mascara is 6 months. I *think*

Mascara is only 3 months! Eyeshadow is a year.

keri · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 01:15 PM

At least I was close!!!!! I use it so fast I have to replace it every 2 or so...

mejumpmore1 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2006, 09:03 PM

i thought eyeshadow was supposed to be tossed every 6 months...hmm.

shadepixie · #8 (**permalink**) 07-18-2006, 01:32 AM

IMHO:
I believe as long as an eyeshadow has not been exposed to liquids, such as water, saliva (eeyw) etc. There is no reason for it to be tossed after a year. I have shadows that are ten years old that apply as nicely as when they were freshly opened. There is a greater risk of a product turning bad if it is water-based, less of a risk for emollients, and little risk for an unaltered powder-based eyeshadow. I'd look for changes in colour, smell or texture. If nothing seems wrong with a powder eyeshadow, it's more than likely fine.