What Should You Do with Expired Eyeshadow? Replacement Timing and Criteria

Using an eyeshadow palette for years once I buy it... I'm not the only one, right? 😢
Since I have several palettes, it feels like they never run out no matter how much I use them.
It doesn't rot like food, so I end up leaving it there....

 

but
The fact that eyeshadow has an expiration date..!!
It is best to use it within the expiration date.

 

 

✅ How long is the shelf life of eyeshadow?

How long can I use the eyeshadow I use every day?

The expiration dates vary depending on the type of eyeshadow!
Powder type / Cream type If we break it down and examine it, it is as follows:

 

division	Powder type	Cream type
Before release	3 years	2~3 years
After release	Within 1 to 2 years	Within 6 to 12 months

 

 

✅ You should throw away old eyeshadow if it shows these symptoms!

- If the color has changed or clumping occurs
- If it smells musty or the texture has hardened
- If itching or irritation occurs during use, stop using immediately.

 

 

 

✅ Dangers of Expired Eyeshadow

- Causes skin troubles (pimples, allergic reactions, etc.)
- Eye infection caused by bacterial proliferation
- Possibility of skin pigmentation

 

 

 

✅ How to store eyeshadow to make it last longer

- Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight
- Store tightly sealed with the lid closed (minimize exposure to air)
- Maintain hygiene by cleaning the brush periodically (clean at least once every 1-2 weeks).
- Hand hygiene management (washing hands before and after use)

 

 

 

The shelf life of eyeshadow is shorter than you think, right?
Old products can cause skin problems, so please make sure to check them, Cheeses!