What's hiding in your make-up bag?

I finally tossed out a bunch of old make-up that's just been sitting around in my bathroom and vanity. God knows how old it really is or what's growing in there. I really don't want to know.

I've watched segments on this topic on the Tyra Show and the Dan Ho Show. Girls have weird attachments to their make-up. Many consider a precious collection of some sort. I am guilty of this too. I always thought "I might need this color one day" instead of "How old is this? This might give me pink eye or acne". Anyway, I decided to part ways with much of my old make-up and make it a point to buy new cosmetics only when I run out of something. So far so good.

The Tyra Show had a good suggestion on keeping track of when to toss out make-up. Put little stickers with expiration dates on the bottom of cosmetics using the following guidelines.

When it's time to toss them...

Blush: 2-3 years
Liquid Eyeliner: 3 months
Eyeliner Pencil: Can be kept until you've whittled it down to the stub, as long as you sharpen regularly.
Lipstick: 1-2 years
Foundation: 6 months - 1 year
Mascara: 4 months
Make-up sponges: Wash weekly. Toss after 2-4 weeks
Make-up brushes: Clean every 2 weeks with gentle shampoo and water.
Moisturizer: 1 year
Self-tanner: 2 years
Sunscreen: 1 year
Tweezers & Eyelash curlers: Swab with alcohol after each use.