topic Re: NO MORE BOBBI BROWN in Beauty

NO MORE BOBBI BROWN

Shanus — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:39:09 GMT

OK, so BB was my go to makeup/skincare for many decades. There were many foundation sticks, tinted moisturizers, correctors and concealers in porcelain or alabaster shades I couldn't match in any other lines.

I had the serum foundation and a serum concealer, but found I was reaching for them less and less and every time I wanted to order or replace at Nordstrom, what I needed had been discontinued. Our Belk store carried it, but the counter space became quite small and they rarely had a range of shades in any product. It seems now they are phasing it out of the store.

Finally last night, I searched through my drawers and cabinets and put it all in a box...items that were still in their boxes, too as backups...some of them 2 yrs. old and never opened. That says a lot. The money had been spent and no use keeping items that I haven't used or gravitated to in years.

So, the box is on my closet shelf labeled BB and I'll wait 6 months. If I still don't think about needing any of it, out it goes. The items still in boxes are too old to donate.

I do still use the Smokey Eye Mascara....have always loved it and purchase it whenever on special or a good sale.

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Stray — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:20:17 GMT

BB has a new line, Jones Road. It's supposedly, clean beauty.

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smoochy — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:30:55 GMT

I recently bought the Jones Road WTFoundation. Found a good color match online

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:45:12 GMT

Unless the product smells bad, I don't discard. Why don't you donate these unopened boxes and let them determine if if needs to be discarded @Shanus . Such a waste to throw them away.

Project Beauty Share:

Thank you for choosing to donate your new and barely used products to Project Beauty Share®. Because of generous supporters like yourself, we help restore hope and dignity to the lives of thousands of women and their families.

You can drop off or mail your donations directly to our warehouse: Our address is 2718 E Sprague Ave, Spokane WA 99202. Warehouse hours are M-Th 9am-2pm.

Re: NO MORE BOBBI BROWN

goldensrbest — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:49:26 GMT

Maybe your buying too much make up?

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wagirl — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:49:47 GMT

I've done the same thing with finding unopened products that are a few years old. Was stashed away in a drawer--it is Skinn collagenesis facial serum and the same for the eye--in a clear container and pink in color --- it was from the days on Shop HQ when that brand was at a very good price--anyway was tightly selaed up so I am now using it on my legs at night. Feels good on and no funky smell either. Hate to toss stuff away stuff like that, unless they turned bad and my legs are begging for some attention.

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Shanus — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:54:54 GMT

@goldensrbest Many items were for business, never used and brought home.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:08:15 GMT

I dont discard old products either as long as the color, scent and texture seems to be fine.

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ninjawife — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:13:39 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
I recently bought the Jones Road WTFoundation. Found a good color match online

I bought a consealer pencil and was also able to get a good color match online. I really like the pencil.

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Sooner — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:38:13 GMT

@Shanus If you really are determined to not buy back the excess, pare down and keep it that way--get a big box and throw it all in the garbage! Get rid of it, have the space and neat home and move forward.

The USA has enough clutter without yours, and nobody will go hungry or be the worse if you do that. But do that only if you can keep from buying it back and hoarding it again. If you won't stop doing that, just put it all back in the shelves, save the worry and go on with life.

I learned those lessons in my long life. Either you are going to do it or you aren't. Brutal suggestion? Maybe but that's what it came to with me! I don't miss it.

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teganslaw — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:50:04 GMT

The only Bobbi Brown product I bought was color corrector. I had help choosing a shade, but it still didn't work for me. Ended up tossing it and haven't tried BB again.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:02:25 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Shanus If you really are determined to not buy back the excess, pare down and keep it that way--get a big box and throw it all in the garbage! Get rid of it, have the space and neat home and move forward.

The USA has enough clutter without yours, and nobody will go hungry or be the worse if you do that. But do that only if you can keep from buying it back and hoarding it again. If you won't stop doing that, just put it all back in the shelves, save the worry and go on with life.

I learned those lessons in my long life. Either you are going to do it or you aren't. Brutal suggestion? Maybe but that's what it came to with me! I don't miss it.

@Sooner. Please keep yourself a copy of this post and the next time you're tempted to accuse someone of "lecturing", get it out and read it first.

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xryretriever — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:08:08 GMT

@Sooner Geez sooner you could've kept those thoughts to yourself. Really???? Unnecessary

Actually Sooner, I apologize. My posts should've been directed at @Shanus

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beckyb1012 — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:48:30 GMT

@xryretriever wrote:
@Sooner Geez sooner you could've kept those thoughts to yourself. Really???? Unnecessary

Sooner was only suggesting that Shanus make a choice keep or discard. None of us here need to be scolded or reprimanded in a makeup forum.

For myself I stopped buying makeup until I was almost out of whatever I am currently using. My big caboodle makeup case and makeup drawers are all gone and just have the one very small fabric make up bag.

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MoJoV — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:12:16 GMT

I don't think @Shanus was hoarding. She is a makeup artist with clients and needed lots of product for them.

I like the suggestion of donating unopened products. Many women in shelters would appreciate that.

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Sooner — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:08:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Sooner wrote:
@Shanus If you really are determined to not buy back the excess, pare down and keep it that way--get a big box and throw it all in the garbage! Get rid of it, have the space and neat home and move forward.

The USA has enough clutter without yours, and nobody will go hungry or be the worse if you do that. But do that only if you can keep from buying it back and hoarding it again. If you won't stop doing that, just put it all back in the shelves, save the worry and go on with life.

I learned those lessons in my long life. Either you are going to do it or you aren't. Brutal suggestion? Maybe but that's what it came to with me! I don't miss it.
@Sooner. Please keep yourself a copy of this post and the next time you're tempted to accuse someone of "lecturing", get it out and read it first.

@Kachina624 JUST SKIP my posts. I have no intention of arguing with you.

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Shanus — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:15:17 GMT

@Sooner Since we're planning to downsize and well on your way to beginning the 1st of several yard sales, tossing the stuff out there is not an option. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Most of the makeup/skincare was gifted not purchased and if I wouldn't use even unopened makeup after 2-3+ years, I wouldn't expect someone else to use it.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:51:07 GMT

I've tried many makeup brands in my lifetime and BB was never a preferred brand. I didn't think she was a particularly good makeup artist, either.

JMO, of course.

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Sooner — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:18:23 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner Since we're planning to downsize and well on your way to beginning the 1st of several yard sales, tossing the stuff out there is not an option. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Most of the makeup/skincare was gifted not purchased and if I wouldn't use even unopened makeup after 2-3+ years, I wouldn't expect someone else to use it.

@Shanus Wow do I agree with you! It was a long hard road for me, along with cleaning out 3 houses for deceased relatives. Finally, I realized you either do it or forget about it! It took me a very long time. . .

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Tori3569 — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:25:20 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
Unless the product smells bad, I don't discard. Why don't you donate these unopened boxes and let them determine if if needs to be discarded @Shanus . Such a waste to throw them away.

Project Beauty Share:

Thank you for choosing to donate your new and barely used products to Project Beauty Share®. Because of generous supporters like yourself, we help restore hope and dignity to the lives of thousands of women and their families.

You can drop off or mail your donations directly to our warehouse: Our address is 2718 E Sprague Ave, Spokane WA 99202. Warehouse hours are M-Th 9am-2pm.

Thanks for this @San Antonio Gal . I'm getting a box together now. I had no idea this existed!