Will Unopened Mascara Dry out?

The answer is no; your mascara usually doesn't dry out if you haven't open it yet and stored it in a cool and dry place. ... When an expired but unopened mascara is properly stored, it can still be good up to 2 years. If you open it and feel odd, however, you must not use it and throw it away.

Is it safe to use unopened mascara?

Generally, if properly stored in a cool, dry place, most unopened and completely sealed makeup should last for 2 to 3 years. ... All preservatives in makeup do break down over time, even if the product is unopened, so you should never keep any product for more than 3 years.

Do mascaras expire?

According to general makeup hygiene rules, you're supposed to toss your old mascara out after six months — keeping makeup past its expiration date or neglecting to regularly bathe your beauty tools is a recipe for bacteria and other nasties.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.