Eyeshadow undeniably holds as place as one of the most important parts of anyone's makeup bag—a makeup staple, if you will. And, when it comes to makeup bag staples, we know how to care for them by keeping them away from the elements, and with some of them, namely skin care, we are well au fait with checking whether or not they have expired. But, it's no surprise that many are yet to consider which of their make-up items it might be time to retire.

If you've ever wondered 'Does eyeshadow expire?' and 'how long does eyeshadow last?' there are a few simple rules to remember.