Cosmetics/Skin Care/Tools (Expiration date from the time you open it)
General tip: 6 months for liquids; 2 years for powders
| Foundation (expired when the ingredients begin to settle or separate). | 3-18 months |
| Concealer (always wipe the brush after use if the concealer comes in a wand and brush package) | 6-12 months |
| Powders, Pressed powder , blush, bronzer | 2 year |
| Mascara, liquid eyeliners (Never "pump" your mascara as that introduce bacteria) | 3 months |
| Lip gloss & Lipstick | 2 year |
| Eye/Lip Pencils, eye-shadows (May last >1 yr but sharpen pencils at least once a week to prevent bacteria. Product expired if it dries or crumbles.) | 2 year |
| Facial Cleansers & Moisturizers (expired when oils and fats begin to separate) | 6 months |
| Facial Toners | 1 year |
| Natural Cosmetics ("all-natural body washes", etc.) | 6 months |
| Natural-bristled brushes (use mild soap) | Wash once a month |
| synthetic brushes (use mild soap) | three to four times a month |
| Cosmetic makeup sponges (expired when the sponge begins to tear) | Wash after every use, Toss within 1 month |
| Nail polish (expire when consistency turns gooey or stringy) | 2 years |
| Sunscreen | 6 months |
| Hair products | 1 year |
| Fragrance (prolong life by keep in the fridge) | 2 years (maybe longer) |
House/Domestic Stuff:
| Pillows | Every year (every 2 year if using pillow cases |
| Mattress | 5 - 10 years |
| Smoke alarms | 10 years |
| AC | Until it die |
| Vitamins (pills) | 2 years |
| Fire extinguishers | Every 10 years |
| Water filter | 20% past its expiration indicator |
| Cutting boards | sanitized after each use: Wash the board with detergent and hot water; then rinse and flood with a solution of 1 part full-strength white vinegar to 4 parts water and let it sit for five minutes. Rinse with clean water, pat with a clean towel, and air dry. |
| Contact Lens | 3 months |
| Toothbrush | 3 - 4 months (exception for some electric toothbrush heads, may be up to 6 months, see manufacturer for instruction) |
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| Anti-bacterial cream | 1 year |
| Rubbing alcohol | Till it's gone |
