There’s a sad reality every makeup hoarder has to face, and it’s the fact that each product has an expiration date. Ignoring the inevitable could result to bacteria buildup (eww!) or reformulation (double eww!), which could do some serious damage to your skin. To help you get a head start on your spring cleaning, we’ve come up with this visual guide to help you make that cut-throat decision when it’s time to toss things out.

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