To have been using the same mascara since May?

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Just bought some new mascara after my one started drying out. And it actually occurred to me that I have been using it since May…

Im quite surprised at myself, I just hadn’t realised how long I had had it…

I just keep thinking of the bacteria that must have been on it😱

Tell me I’m not alone here, what’s the longest you have kept mascara or any makeup for?

Years, no conjunctivitis yet :)

That’s really not that long!

Sounds fine to me OP

I’ve had mine since may….of 2018 (part of my birthday stocking)

I don’t it much and am too lazy to replace

Until it dries out. Many months probably. I'm off to check when I purchased my current one now!

I would still be thinking of mascara from May as new.
Not sure my oldest item but I've got lipstick from 2012

I’ve got some that are years old! I don’t really ever go out though. They even say 6 months on them anyway, the little sign with the open pot shows how long you should use stuff for once open if you want to be super good, don’t worry!

I have had my foundation since 2016 😬

I just use mine until it dries out.

I've got mascaras that would be starting school... senior school!

They may have bacteria, but it's my bacteria

What’s wrong with that?! I use mine daily and it still lasts longer than a few months - maybe 8/9 months? So don’t change it til it’s run out. Never had any eye issues!

Lol at this op. What do you think those of us who only wear make up for nights out do? I have mascaras that are 2+ years old or older. My eyes are fine.

Blimey. I literally still have the eyeshadow set I got for my 13th birthday. I’m 48!

I’ve got makeup from my teens, I’m mid 40s. Any powdered item is fine forever if stored correctly but creams and liquids will go dry or could breed bacteria basically, this is what I learned on a makeup course but I ignore it most of the time!

Another one for years here. I have a hierarchy, the first one (full) I use every day. When I can tell it’s getting down I switch it to my work bag. When it’s almost gone I throw it in my travel kit, and depending on when I travel - hasn’t been much since Covid - it’s usually pretty much dry; I’ll use it for the trip then toss it before I leave.

I honestly don't think any of my make up is less than 12 years old.

95% of my makeup was purchased before 2020. Including eye makeup. I brought some mascaras in May June time and have barely used it.

I’ve been using mine for way longer! It’s almost fried up now.

probably about 10 years old, I don't wear it often but it hasn't dried up yet, and never any eye problems.

Phaha. May is practically brand new! Some of miine are older than my DC! They'll soon be 9 and 11

i suggest you stop reading beauty and style magazines which seem to be marketing tools for beauty companies. And instead use your own judgement examining the smell, colour, consistency and the condition of your eyes, when it comes to formulating an opinion about the shelf life of your mascara.

Mine last years!

Years, same as my Kat Von D eyeliner 🫣

Replacing make up every few months would cost an absolute fortune.

I tend to use mascaras for 8 months or so until they dry out and have powder/ eyeshadows that are years old.

yanbu
I use mine until it's dried up.
some of my eye shadows are a lot older than that.