BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Cosmetics contaminated make up

Yikes, Rosie. What an experience. I'm really bad about keeping makeup too long. I hate throwing away anything that still has some use in it.
New Resolution: Clean out my makeup drawer!

That is why I hesitate to buy make-up. It is expensive and I might wear it two to three times a year - maybe. I hate tossing $50 or more down the drain. I have gravitated toward organic make-up too.
Is there any way to keep make-up safe longer? I have not had a problem but don't want to either.
Sheri

The manufacturers should make smaller containers for those who only wear makeup on occassion.

Lynne - I like that Idea. Actually since I only wear nail polish in the summer, I always buy those little ones that are like .99 at WalMart, but other make up is so expensive to be throwing it away!

Another spot of affordable make-up if you want to feel less guilty about throwing it out is Elf Costmetics. Everything they sell is $1. I've tried a number of their products from eyeshadow, face powder, nail polish and lip products and have been quite satisfied.

We have a go one dollar all there make up is just a dollar. my sister gets all her make up there.

i think it depends on what kind of makeup too. If its powder form its longevity is longer. Items like creams I keep in the fridge and only take enough out to use for a few weeks.