I have makeup from a few years ago that I have never used. How long is it good? powder, lipstick, etc...?

Mascara


Shelf Life: Three-six months


Mascaras should always be used fairly quickly once they're opened because they're easily contaminated by the pumping action of the brush. This can force bacteria further into the container where the moist, wet environment is ideal for bacteria to thrive.





Moisturiser


Shelf Life: Three-12 months


Moisturisers should be used up quickly, especially ones that contain essential oils and botanicals (check ingredients on the label). The best idea is to buy one moisturiser at a time and use it everyday. This is more important with natural ingredients such as plant extracts that can quickly lose their efficacy after a certain time and go off. Check the use-by date if you're not sure when yours should be chucked.





Foundation Shelf Life: Oil-Free Foundation (12 months); Moisturising, Cream or Compact Foundation (18 months)


Again, it's a good idea to use foundation quickly. Oil-free ones have the shortest shelf life because they tend to dry out quicker than other types.





Powder


Shelf Life: Two years


Although powder will actually last longer, two years is the longest you should really keep it. After that, it can start to get a bit dry and, in the case of pressed powder, it may not go on as smoothly. This is unavoidable, as powder mixes with natural skin oils left on the sponge. As a general rule, loose powder can last up to three years in the right conditions.





Concealer


Shelf Life: 12-18 months


Stick concealer lasts the longest of any type. You can tell it's had its day when it starts to get dry and no longer goes on smoothly. Liquid based concealers may start to separate or go lumpy when they're going off.





Blusher


Shelf Life: Powder Blush (two years); Cream Blush (12-18 months)


After two years, powder blushers may start to get a bit dry or develop a 'slippery' texture, caused by mixing with natural oils from skin. Also, once the colour changes it's no longer in its prime. Cream blushes have a shorter shelf life because they contain more emulsions, which are less stable and break down over time. However, you'll find you use these more quickly anyway.





Eyeshadow


Shelf Life: Powder Eyeshadow (two years); Cream Eyeshadow (12-18 months) Powder eyeshadows can last for ages because they are mainly pigmented pressed powder. Cream eyeshadows have a shorter shelf life because, like cream blushes, they use emulsions that break down over time.





Eyeliner and lipliner


Shelf Life: two years


Eyeliner and lipliners are the workhorses of cosmetics. They last for ages because sharpening them regularly goes a long way in preventing bacterial growth.





Lipstick


Shelf Life: two years


Lipsticks are generally quite long lasting because of the way the pigment and fat are formulated together. Don't be put off if tiny bubbles appear on the surface - these are just moisture drops and can be wiped off.





Lipgloss


Shelf Life: 18 months-two years


Lipgloss isn't as long lasting as lipstick because it is formulated in a different way.





Hope that helps!!I have makeup from a few years ago that I have never used. How long is it good? powder, lipstick, etc...?
If it's from a few years ago, you probably don't want to use it at all. Period.I have makeup from a few years ago that I have never used. How long is it good? powder, lipstick, etc...?
ok some make-up can last for a while first i would try for pratice not to wear around town and see how your face responds to it and there u go if it doesnt start like breaking out or get a rash than it is pretty trustworthey but dont put to much or you will break out every were or get a mager rash but to telll u the truth i dont think it will give u a rash but it is ur choice to find out!
dont use ur powder even if its not opened, u can use the lipstick only
if u didnt open the makeup its fine but it it was opened you need to throw it cuz it will b full of bacteria
never use old powder ESPECIALLY if you break out because its full of bacteria. Mascara would likely be dried up anyway after a few years but thats unhealthy for your eyes also because of bacteria. Lipstick should be fine..
Well, I wouldn't be trying it on if I were you. Most makeups have about a 3-6 month shelf life, even if you didn't open it. Mascara has about the longest life with up to a year, but it's best to get rid of it before then. Makeup that has been around for awhile, whether or not you have used it, will have bacteria in it, and could irritate your skin and eyes. I would just reccommend getting new makeup and not risking an eye infection or breakout.