ON THE CLOCK Cosmetics checklist

According to ym magazine, the clock starts ticking the moment you open your cosmetic product. Forget what you heard, exposure to oxygen and germs will make any beauty product expire. Here's a checklist of how long your face can live in your purse:
Liquid foundation: 6 months.
Moisturizer: 6 months.
Cream foundation: 6-8 months.
Loose powder: 1 year.
Lip gloss: 1 year.
Mascara: 30-45 days.
Makeup sponge: 1 week.
Lipstick: 1 year.
Powder blush: 1 year.
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