Chances are your makeup is older than you think. Here are some tips to keep in mind when checking if your product has expired:
1. Check for changes in smell, colour or texture—this can mean the product has gone bad.
2. Clean your brushes and sponges weekly using warm water and a mild soap.
3. Your kid gave you pink eye? Ditch your eye products and give your eyes a break until it passes. Then, buy new eye makeup that you use daily.
A version of this article appeared in our April 2016 issue, titled "Keep or Toss?", on pg. 32.