How long is the shelf life of blush? Can expired blush still be used?

Blush is a kind of cosmetics that we are all familiar with. Many people use it. Generally, cosmetics have a certain shelf life. So here we need to know how long is the shelf life of blush? Can expired blush still be used?

If unopened, the shelf life of blush is 2 to 3 years, but if it is opened, it can only be kept for one year. And after each use, the lid must be closed to avoid contact with air and dust. Over time, blush will breed bacteria and clog pores. Some girls may be students who don’t have much pocket money to buy cosmetics, so even if a piece of blush has been used for two years, she is still reluctant to throw it away. In fact, this practice is wrong. No matter how much you feel sorry for the money, you should not use expired cosmetics. Because once the blush is out of its shelf life, it will breed bacteria and deteriorate. If you continue to use it at this time, it will burden the skin and even clog the pores or cause skin allergies. At this time, it is not just spending money to change the blush, but it will spend more money to treat the skin, which is too much of a loss.

It is best not to use blush after it expires. Although cosmetics may not change much after expiration, the makeup effect may not be as good after expiration, and it may also cause acne after contact with the skin. The shelf life of general makeup products is 5 to 6 years, but the label can only be marked with three years. As long as it has not changed in taste, color or deterioration, it can generally be used, but it must be well stored so that it can be used with confidence. For something like blush that comes into direct contact with the skin, it is best not to apply it on your face after it expires to ensure safety. Expired blush can also be used as local concealer, highlighter and contouring. It is best to use blush with a blush brush when using blush, so that the face shape can become more three-dimensional. For people whose facial features are not very three-dimensional, they should pay special attention to this principle. They should use contouring and blush to create a three-dimensional effect on the face. The correct use of blush can make the makeup look more natural. For single-color blush, it can make the complexion look better, but it will be relatively rigid and stiff. If you can match different blush colors, you can make the complexion look better and more lively.

After opening the blush, it needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated place to extend the shelf life of the blush. After each use, the lid of the blush must be covered to prevent it from coming into contact with air and dust, otherwise the blush will breed bacteria over time and clog the pores. Keeping the blush brush clean is also a necessary condition to extend the life of the blush. If the blush is found to be lumpy, cracked, or discolored, it means it has deteriorated and cannot be used anymore. Blush cannot be applied to the face after it expires. If you don't want to use the blush after using it for a while but don't want to throw it away, you can put the blush in the nail polish. Transparent nail polish plus blush can make colored nail polish, and blush can also be mixed with lotion and used for painting, the effect is also very good.

Blush can be used for 1-2 years after opening. Dry powder blush has a long shelf life, just like pressed powder, which can last about two years. However, there are many types of blush on the market now, and the shelf life of cream blush has become shorter. I looked at several of them and they all expired in a year and a half. Liquid blush has an even shorter shelf life, generally one year. It has a special ingredient and contains a variety of chemical substances. After opening and coming into contact with air, the ingredients will change, shortening the shelf life. It needs to be used up within two years. Do not use it after this period.