Does unopened makeup expire?

Question

I just found some makeup (mostly eye shadows) in a drawer and they have been there for maybe 4 yrs or so but some of them are brand new! so is it okay to still use them? i dont know if they are expired or not because they dont smell bad or anything. will they give me an eye infection?

Answer 1

It should be fine as long as it isn't opened. it is very unusual to get infection because of makeup anyway. You can tell a make up is old when it starts having a smell, but that doesn't necessarily say that it's bad. It's ok.

Answer 2

uhm if the makeup hasnt been open, please tell me how an infection could  come in contact with the makeup? it cant. so duhhhhhhhh, you wont get an infection.

Answer 3

no if it isnt opened, is still make up which is 10 years old is hasnt given me any infections yet lol

Answer 4

I personally would not use it. Even if unopened the preservatives in most make-up are going to start breaking down. That means the bacteria will begin to take over. My information says that most unopened make-up has a shelf-life of 2 years. Anything older than that I would get rid of. Buying new make-up is always better for your skin than risking bacterial infections or even simple blemishes.

Answer 5

Things that have liquid in them (like mascara, liquid foundation) and "soft makeup" (like cream blushes, lipsticks, glosses, cream anything) expire sooner, I have heard you should toss them after 3 months.

Eyeshawow can hold longer if it's powder. But if it's 4 yrs old, just buy new stuff!  

Answer 6

i was wondering that too.

but if its powder i dont think so.

to be on the safe side, just buy new ones.

Answer 7

they should be fine as long as they havent been exposed to heat.