Throwing away old makeup

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How often do you do this?

I'm decluttering and decided to work on my makeup bag. Some of the stuff I think may be from circa 2019 . Obviously not stuff I use often.

I'm probably going to have to bin it all aren't I?

Depends on a few things. How sensitive is your skin? Is it cream or powder? Would you use these on anyone but yourself?

I am pretty relaxed with powder products as they don't harbour bacteria in the same way as creams and it's just me who is using it and I'm not especially sensitive. I don't clear out regularly but I have a strict one in one out policy on cosmetics to stop myself buying far too much, so I don't have loads.

2019? I have makeup that would be your makeup's granny. I only dump if it's smelling funny or the texture has gone. Most makeup is good for a while.

@DioneTheDiabolist me too!

Ah ok! I'm beginning the old bb cream and foundation, but will hang on to the eyeshadow palette and mineral powders.

Thanks all

Binning*

"your makeup's granny"

2019 is nothing! I keep mine for absolutely ages. Hardly ever wear full coverage foundation so a bottle lasts years. Don't wear eyeliner much these days so the one I have must be ancient. Can't remember if it's a Mac or Dior one but not a cheapie so I'm not chucking it out in case I suddenly decide to wear eyeliner and haven't got one.

Things I wear more often obviously don't hang around as long... bb/cc cream, mascara, lip balms, etc. I'd keep a lipstick for as long as it took to run out and they're probably the most germ-ridden gross things to keep hold of.

I have had a make-up declutter during lockdown though – partly due to boredom and partly so I could justify buying more! I try and stick to the one in one out thing but am testing out a few different bases at the moment trying to find a favourite tinted moisturiser/bb/cc cream/ light foundations or whatever so am going to struggle to stick to that rule while I'm experimenting!