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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
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Yes, your skincare does expire—here's everything the experts want you to know

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I hate wasting things. It doesn't matter what it is, if I think it's about to go to waste, I will do whatever I can to find a use for it. But what about when it comes to skincare? I don't know about you, but I've often wondered whether it's okay to keep my best cleansers and moisturisers for as long as I do, or whether it's better just to say goodbye, no matter how much it hurts.

If you've read our guide to make-up expiry dates, then you'll know that it's important to replace things such as your best mascara, because they can harbour bacteria due to their environment. But when it comes to skincare, it's just not as clear. 

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