Multiple choice general knowledge

About how long should you keep lipstick before tossing it?

  1. 3 months

  2. 8 months

  3. a year

  4. two years

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Most cosmetics guidelines suggest replacing lipstick every 12-18 months due to bacterial growth and formula degradation. While 8 months is conservative, it's not unreasonable - some sources recommend 6-12 months for lip products with higher bacterial risk.