Getting a Head Start on Spring Cleaning? Start With Your Makeup Bag

Make things easy and get rid of expired beauty products right off the bat. The shelf life of a product depends on when it's first opened, the packaging and storage conditions. Keeping products way past their expiration dates can expose you to harmful bacteria and health problems. Let's be honest, all good things must come to an end — do not be tempted to keep a holy grail product way past its prime.

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