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I have loads of old toiletries and make-up - how long do they last?

As title really. I'm having a declutter and have found lots of old toiletries and makeup, most of which is good brands like Eve Lom, Clarins, Lancomb etc.

I don;t want them (obviously or I'd have used them) they were all gifts, but I don;t know if I should chuck them or give them to charity/away on Freecycle?

If stuff is unopened will it be OK?

Shoudl I bin it? Or give it away on Freecycle saying it is old and they should check it first? :confused:

I hate waste but some of this stuff is probably years old.
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  • Bargain_Rzl
    Bargain_Rzl Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    There was another thread on this not long ago, Skinty. (Maybe do a search?) I think the general consensus was that bath/body stuff generally outlasts face stuff, and like food, if it looks and smells OK it probably is...

    I'd Freecycle it.
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  • skintchick
    skintchick Posts: 15,114 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    I think I will stick it on Freecycle with a warning for them to check it all out before use. I'm worried someone will try and eBay it cos it is high end brands, but I don;t think it should be sold on just in case!
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    :heartpuls married 21 6 08 :A Angel babies' birth dates 3.10.08 * 4.3.11 * 11.11.11 * 17.3.12 * 2.7.12 :heart2: My live baby's birth date 22 7 09 :heart2: I'm due another baby at the end of July 2014! :j
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