Even if they get too thick you can always buy some paint thinner, thin them out and keep using them.Īs you can see from the list above powder products last much longer than cream products, so if you love buying makeup, but don't currently have a money tree in your backyard definitely focus on buying more powder products and not as many cream products. Nail Polish: Nail polishes can last a long time (5+ years).
Pencil eyeliners can last up to three years. Also, remember never to share your mascara! When applying mascara don't pump the brush, if you do the air along with bacteria will be pushed down into the tube which will not only pollute the mascara, but also dry it out. I recommend not using them straight out of the jars (so that bacteria doesn't get trapped in the main jars).
If your MAC items do not have an expiration date on them or you simply can't find the expiration date don't worry! I have included a list of (it's impossible to give precise numbers) general shelf life estimates for each general MAC item:
