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How Long Can You Really Keep Your Favorite Lipstick?

Experts explain how bullet lipsticks age, which risks are real, and which signs matter most.

Birnur Aral, PhD

Birnur Aral, PhD

birnur@bestoftheyearmedia.com·February 22, 2026·Updated February 27, 2026·10 min read
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How Long Can You Really Keep Your Favorite Lipstick?

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A well-loved bullet lipstick still in use after more than a decade.
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