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How long will unopened mascara last?

I just bought 6 tubes of my favorite mascara since its being discontinued in the US (Max Factor 2000 Calorie). They weren’t extremely expensive so I took the risk of buying as much as I need to hold me over until I can find a replacement. How long will they last for? I am not going to take them out of the package until I use them and I am aware that USED mascara lasts for 3-4 months.

unopened mascara has an absurdly long shelf life. Something like 5 years or so. Only when opened and exposed to bacteria is it bad to keep around for too long.