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Originally Posted by Cida
When do I throw out old makeup? Never, actually.
And I've never, never heard of anyone having a problem with a makeup item just because it's old.
The expirations are mostly just a ploy to get you to spend more money.
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SPF protection degrades around 3 years, as does any preservatives in makeup. After that time, bacteria can grow easily in makeup. Rule of thumb: if the product changes color, consistency, texture, or odor....toss it!