topic Re: Starting over in Beauty

Starting over

tototwo — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:42:53 GMT

Now that the mask mandate has been lifted for people who are vaccinated, will you have to go out and buy all new makeup? I know some of you continued to wear makeup thru the pandemic and mask-wearing, but some of us did not. All my old makeup is passed its expiration. I tossed most of it and will have to start over.

Will you try new products? or stick with your old favorites? Will you buy one item at a time, or go 'whole hog' and purchase everything at once? I wonder if my 2 unopened tubes of tinted primer are still good?

I think I'll buy a new foundation first thing.... then, mascara and eyelash primer. Where would you start?

Re: Starting over

AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:03:28 GMT

@tototwo

Yes, I have heard that! I'm not sure I will totally quit with the mask but I will work on it!

I must have felt it coming because in the last few weeks I have been getting the urge to buy and do some things to beautify (ha-ha) myself and get some new products. I am sticking with some basics and trying a few new things. I posted about wanting new eye shadow products and also the eye brow thing. I recently got my hair trimmed --- the first time in over a year! That felt so good! I have purchased a couple different cleansers for my face and got a couple different body lotions. Just basic things with no fragrance. It's fun to see what new or different things are in the stores!

Re: Starting over

tobe — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:04:03 GMT

My lipsticks have gotten old, namely LipSense, which I love. All other make-up is okay since I still wore it from the upper cheeks to the forehead while wearing a mask.

Re: Starting over

tototwo — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:08:02 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 - Love that you say "do some things to beautify (ha-ha) myself" ! That's kind of what I'm thinking too. It's time to "re-decorate."

Re: Starting over

millieshops — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:11:53 GMT

I don't plan to start over because I already discarded plenty of old lipsticks when I downsized to one residence in December.

Other than lipstick, I pretty much ignore expiration dates. I don't use any eye makeup except brow products and I never stopped using those so they aren't all that old; same with blushes.

I do watch dates on my skincare, but if anything I have used more of that during the pandemic, not less so there is nothing outdated in that category

Re: Starting over

Miss Pepsi — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:35:33 GMT

I never wore much makeup to begin with but continued to wear it when I went out through this whole thing. I will also keep my mask with me and will still wear mine depending on the circumstances and my comfort level and yes I have had both vaccines.

Re: Starting over

Shanus — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:43:25 GMT

@tototwo wrote:
Now that the mask mandate has been lifted for people who are vaccinated, will you have to go out and buy all new makeup? I know some of you continued to wear makeup thru the pandemic and mask-wearing, but some of us did not. All my old makeup is passed it's expiration. I tossed most of it and will have to start over.

Will you try new products? or stick with your old favorites? Will you buy one item at a time, or go 'whole hog' and purchase everything at once? I wonder if my 2 unopened tubes of tinted primer are still good?

I think I'll buy a new foundation first thing.... then, mascara and eyelash primer. Where would you start?

@tototwo The rule of thumb is unopened skincare can last at least a year, once opened 6-8 months. Unopened make that's liquid or cream, also should be good for a year. Lipsticks can be judged by smell and texture. Powder shadows stay for years while cream shadows can spoil faster. Mascars and anything near the eyes...changed out every 3 months (mascara) and pencils sharpened are fine, liquid liners are iffy. Skincare, especially those likeacids can no longer be strong as when purchased.

For me, I've replaced all opened liquid cosmetics. My skincare has stayed in rotation and unopened backups are fine. My BIG expense was replacing ALL opened skincare I use on clients...4-5 brands/lines, any opened liquid makeups, lipstick, glosses, etc.

***Love your "tag" so true. This last year tested many of us.

Re: Starting over

SilleeMee — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:21:52 GMT

Most of my makeup is mineral powder so that is still good. I won't be returning to applying as much makeup as I once did. My skin is better without it and so is my wallet.

Re: Starting over

Meowingkitty — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:30:21 GMT

I haven't been wearing a mask all that often for several months. Only if required by the store. If no sign on the door requiring them I did not wear one. I didn't really wear all that much anyway and I'm sure it will be the same now.

Re: Starting over

LindaSal — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:48:55 GMT

I have never been a big make up person. Mostly I only used Bare Minerals or Josie Maran powder and a bit of mascara. Since I retired I hardly use it at all anymore and of course the pandemic stopped all of it. I do like a bit of mascara at times but I find the older I get the more sensitive my eyes are, even when using mascara for sensitive eyes!

Re: Starting over

beckyb1012 — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:51:26 GMT

First our mask mandate was lifted months ago regardless of whether you had been or planned on being vaccinated. Still wearing same amount of makeup with or without a mask. Thank goodness I see less and less of signs of covid everyday.

Re: Starting over

Shanus — Fri, 14 May 2021 12:54:56 GMT

I cut back on many of my makeup steps, too. I don't curl lashes most of the time...just hold them back after mascara. Brows only get powder product in a few empty spots, but no brow gels. I've gotten used to lip pencil and gloss and not sure full on lipstick and may become a regular day look.... No bronzer only blush, also just concealer under eyes and in a few areas on face instead of my tinted moisturizer during the day.

If we go out at night, I "polish up" a bit more, but nowhere as much makeup as I wore before. As usual, a full face of natural/neutral makeup when I do skincare/makeup on others. I'm sure it's expected and a more professional look.

Re: Starting over

marmarbrooklyn — Fri, 14 May 2021 13:21:52 GMT

@tototwo

Happy Friday .

Yes I have started to buy new things . Working from home since March 2020 I realized I didn't need or want a lot of makeup at soon to be 58. I use only cruelty free products and those that are organic/green have a shorter self life . I threw out thing that were smelling off , also if I do purchase something that doesnt work either color wise , texture wise I send it back right away . I also had time to really look at my makeup stash and see what really worked and what didn't at what was unnecessary . I have been following a UK blogger Tricia Cusden for a few years now . She created the makeup line Look Fabulous Forever in 2013 at the age of 65. It is made especially for older women . I decided to purchase a few products this week . They are based in the UK with free shipping over $50 and a 30 day return policy . She has a Youtube channel with wondeful videos and tutorials . I appreciate the fact that she uses older women with skin issues . I have seen a lot of makeup videos for women over 50 and some of these women don't even have pores . Have a wonderful weekend all !

Re: Starting over

Dusty1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 14:20:11 GMT

@tototwo

I just evaluate it day by day. I haven't had anything much go bad. A few Mac Lip Glosses, so they go in the Back To Mac pile. I have enough empties to trade in for several lipsticks.

I love to try new things, but everything breaks me out so that is frustrating.

Your tinted brow products should still be good.

What new products are you thinking of trying? Any specific foundations or mascara?

Re: Starting over

Snowpuppy — Sat, 15 May 2021 05:57:09 GMT

I started a refresh in the last year while shopping some good sales at Ulta. Also picked up a new vanity organizer and new brushes.

Only thing I need is new foundations. That said, we're still on WFH so I'll pick up some L'Oreal to try at Target without going all Spendypants.

Re: Starting over

beach-mom — Sat, 15 May 2021 06:54:02 GMT

I never stopped, and I kept buying, but if I were starting over I would get new products that I knew worked for me before. I might get a little more adventurous with eye makeup

I also am trying to stick to natural products. I would start with new foundation and blush, then get some old favorites, eye makeup, lip color

@tobe - I couldn't have made it through all of this without my Lipsense. Twice a week I wore full makeup, more often if I had Zoom meetings. I was outside, and my mask was on and off. I knew this would stay on, and it did! It also didn't rub off on my mask!

Re: Starting over

chiclet — Sat, 15 May 2021 09:29:27 GMT

I did not wear makeup during the pandemic year. When I started pulling out stuff to try again it smelled funny. I use products that are all natural or paraben free etc...I am however am going to be very selective with what I buy and not accumulate a lot of useless stuff anymore. I don't need 25 lipsticks. I just need to find one that looks good on me and is an everyday one. As for foundation that is a tough one. I like Josie Maran Matchmaker but it went bad fairly fast and had to throw out. What a waste of money.

Re: Starting over

ninjawife — Sat, 15 May 2021 09:37:43 GMT

I have only been wearing eyeliner. If I do not need to wear a mask I will probably start wearing CC cream again and maybe blush. I say if I don't need to wear a mask b/c I work with speicial needs preschool students who do not have to wear masks and of course can't get vaccinated so I may have to continue to wear a mask at work for their protection.

Re: Starting over

tototwo — Sat, 15 May 2021 10:12:45 GMT

I want to try a new foundation or 2, but don't know where to start! I stopped at a nearby CVS briefly yesterday and was overwhelmed by all the brands and shades. Later, I did some online research on different brands, which further confused me. That's what I get for using the same foundation for 25+ years!

@just bee -- I found your favorite Maybelline "Full & Soft" and bought it. They only had one left. Also bought my old favorite L'oreal eyelash primer. Don't want to go all Spendypants -- love that, @Snowpuppy!

I did notice that most of the makeup racks were empty. Had there been a big rush to buy new makeup?

Re: Starting over

San Antonio Gal — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:53:13 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
Don't ask me why but I went bananas buying makeup starting last May. I've finally started slowing down (she says with 4 or 5 open orders ) I admire it and play with it more than I wear it. Also, I don't throw makeup away because it's out of date. As long as there is nothing growing on it, it doesn't smell bad and it applies like it should, I'll keep it if I'm still using it. I haven't been indoors as much for covid as I have my knee. I'm finally getting the ball rolling on that and hope to be having surgery in the next 3 months if not earlier. Our state has been open for business for months. My knee has kept me home more than covid has.

I don't throw out makeup either @monicakm - other than mascara. My makeup is fine with no bad smells or anything strange. Can't imagine throwing out all my makeup.