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By Julyne Derrick, About.com Guide to Beauty since 2005

What's the Shelf Life of Your Makeup?

Monday May 30, 2005
Quiz: You've just bought new eyeshadow, foundation & lipstick. Which one will expire the fastest? If you guessed the foundation you're .... wrong. Of all the products in your makeup drawer, mascara has the shortest fresh date, lasting only 3 months on average. Here I rundown the shelf lives of your basic makeup products. Plus, I give you all sorts of fun tips to remember, such as always put your nail polish in a plastic baggie when flying. The pressure in the cabin causes the cap to unscrew.

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