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Is Cosmetics and makeup FSA/HSA eligible?
Not eligible
No. Cosmetics and makeup are not FSA or HSA eligible.
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Why
What the IRS rules say
The IRS treats cosmetics as items that improve appearance rather than treat a medical condition, so they are not eligible. This holds even for makeup marketed with skincare or SPF claims, unless the product is a medicated treatment.
Based on IRS Publication 502.
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