14. Lip Balm
(Unopened) Expires in: 5 years.
The average cost is $2.
The expiration date of your lip balm is contingent upon its contents. Burt’s Bees, a cosmetics business, advises discarding lip balms containing sunscreen and skin protectants after a year of opening. You have five years to utilize it if it’s unopened before the components lose their effectiveness.

Lip Balm ©shutterstock/ppuhhha
Products made using Chapstick expire after two years. It is advised by Burt’s Bees that you discard the balm a year after it is opened. Make sure your lip balm is stored away from direct sunlight. Extreme temperatures should also be avoided when keeping.
