When you spend a small fortune on makeup, the last thing you would want to do is throw them away before they're all used up. Unfortunately, when the expiration date is looming closer and closer, you have no choice but to bin them—lest you want your face to breakout.

But is the trash can the only solution? Of course not! Makeup is extremely versatile, and there's no reason why you can't use a particular product for something it wasn't originally intended for. Browse through the gallery for 10 ways to make the most out of expiring makeup.

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