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Discontinued beauty products --- so disgusted

AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:55:51 GMT

I know this has been approached several times before, but, goodness, I am so disgusted!

I just give up! Every time I really, really like something that seems to work for me or that I enjoy, it tends to get discontinued.

I realize its the way of the world now. The companies feel they have to constantly make new products to keep up and make money but boy, it really gets old trying to constantly find products to replace the ones which worked for you and which you enjoyed!

My latest one was a Neutrogina cleanser which I was about ready to run out of and went to re-purchase and found that no stores had it. Went on line and found that they are no longer making it and this product was replaced by something else --- which I do not want. Saw a few on Amazon for a crazy price. No thank you! And I don't shop on EBay.

Just venting!!!!

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EllieMuncaster — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:07:18 GMT

It annoys me too. I blame my tendancy to horde on this...but I know it is just an excuse.

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pigletsmom — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:09:22 GMT

My life story. I'm all stocked up on my favorite L'Oreal foundation because I found it on Buy Me Beauty after is was discontinued. This foundation is great but they didn't have a lot of colors and I don't think they really promoted it. I just checked that site for you but they don't have any Neutrogena products. They are a great resource for discontinued stuff.

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Montana — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:25:05 GMT

This is the reason I am constantly looking for replacements for everything I use now. I think most brands in the beauty industry are too fickle to trust.

They seem to always discontinue the most popular and effective products. To me, it feels like they want to keep customers dissatisfied.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:28:44 GMT

As far back as I can remember this has been normal for beauty products. At one time Avon was the worst, I would have a favorite perfume and then they was discontinue it. Same with lipstick, blush, etc. Also Coty did the same thing. I my favorite lipstick of all time was Coty. The name was Cardinal, a beautiful red. They dicontinued it too.

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fthunt — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:40:40 GMT

Other products too - have you tried to find BAGGIES lately? Those handy plastic ones on a roll for freezer and travel (cosmetic items) use?

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shaggygirl — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 12:42:12 GMT

Happened to one of my favorites as well. Cover Girl Lash Exact Mascara in the purple tube. Queen Latifah used to do magazine ads for it. I could get it on EBay but who knows how many years old it is. Probably just a big glob by now.

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tucsongal — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:32:32 GMT

@shaggygirl wrote:
Happened to one of my favorites as well. Cover Girl Lash Exact Mascara in the purple tube. Queen Latifah used to do magazine ads for it. I could get it on EBay but who knows how many years old it is. Probably just a big glob by now.

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That mascara was the closest thing I could find to my perfect L’Oreal Feather Lash that was discontinued years ago LOL. I still haven’t found anything to replace it that works as well.

I stopped buying Neutrogena products a long time ago because they discontinue things so often. They had a wonderful lash tint, a nail product and a tinted lip balm that I loved.

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rosi red — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:03:26 GMT

Angel Puppy1

What is the exact name of the Neutogena cleanser?

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ahoymate — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:16:07 GMT

Which Neutrogena cleanser? I use their Ultra Gentle hydrating cleanser.

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Grouchomarx — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:30:45 GMT

OP I can understand your frustration. You come to rely on something so much in your daily routine and then it's vanished from the face of the earth. One brand I've noticed tends to keep products around seeimingly forever (although sometimes updating the forumulas slightly) is Philosophy. They have a number of items I use that have been around a very long time and hopefully will continue to do so. Good luck finding your replacements.

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rosi red — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:08:24 GMT

AngelPuppy1

I see what you mean. Loolks like amazon is the cheapest at 7.97. I was trying to find you one less expensive.

what normally did you pay for it?

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islandgrrl — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:42:54 GMT

This doesn't happen to me very often. Because I enjoy trying different products, I skip around a lot. But when something I LOVE is discontinued, it is devastating. Most recently Bobbi Brown discontinued the 'Beach' scented body oil and body wash -- two aspects my summer time ritual. I was so sad. These products represented so much more than getting clean and moisturized. They were my summer. So, @AngelPuppy1 , I totally feel your pain.

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nyc1 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:13:26 GMT

@islandgrrl wrote:
This doesn't happen to me very often. Because I enjoy trying different products, I skip around a lot. But when something I LOVE is discontinued, it is devastating. Most recently Bobbi Brown discontinued the 'Beach' scented body oil and body wash -- two aspects my summer time ritual. I was so sad. These products represented so much more than getting clean and moisturized. They were my summer.
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@islandgrrl Didn't realize the Beach oil was discontinued! Haven't had to buy it in awhile because I stocked up awhile back. I don't use it every day, but when I do, it really helps to layer the fragrance and is beautiful. Darn.

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silkyk — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:39:32 GMT

For all you BB Beach fans (like me) I found a seller over on ETSY that does a great dupe in a solid perfume. Purse perfect! The seller is Lotions and Potions and the fragrance is called "A Day at the Beach". My new dupe!

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dal23 — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:32:43 GMT

It's certainly frustrating. At the same time, I'm finding that, as I age, the same products I loved when I was younger just don't work for my anymore. But it certainly is frustrating having to put so much time and energy into finding new options.

What was the cleanser? Perhaps we can help suggest an alternative.

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islandgrrl — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:36:52 GMT

@nyc1

Yes, the Beach body oil was discontinued and it made me so sad. Bobbi Brown's product line was purchased by Estee Lauder some time ago and eventually the decision was made to drop the Beach bath products. I was able to get several tubes of the shower gel but the oil was no where to be found except on Ebay for outrageous prices.

*sigh*

Thank you, @silkyk for the dupe suggestion. Purse-friendly is a big plus!

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Shelbelle — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:31:32 GMT

I would give Ebay a second thought, at a time like this, Ebay can be your BFF!!

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:26:34 GMT

That's why I always have a few spares to use in case something gets discontinued. It gives me time to find a new product.

Sometimes I think that everything I ever used was eventually discontinued. Most recently an Avon foundation. Fortunately - I have three unopened bottles!

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insomniac2 — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:43:49 GMT

I'm surprised by the negative ebay remarks. Over the years, I've bought hundreds of items from ebay and never had a problem!