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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I use only one foundation at a time. Right now, it's Lancome's new stick, which I love. But I did buy a backup during the Macys 20 percent off sale because I think applying the stick directly to my face (and then blending) might just shorten its life a bit.


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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!


@suzyQ3 wrote:

I use only one foundation at a time. Right now, it's Lancome's new stick, which I love. But I did buy a backup during the Macys 20 percent off sale because I think applying the stick directly to my face (and then blending) might just shorten its life a bit.


That's really the right way to do it!  I want to be just like you when I grow up.

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I have makeup 5 to 8 years old.  I rarely throw anything out.....if a lipstick smells rancid I will throw it away, but, otherwise I keep it. I have survived this long....guess it will not kill you.

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I have a couple open - 2 BB's, 1 CC and one IT powder.  I'm still looking for my HG foundation.  So far the BB's seem to work best for me.  My problem (addiction) is skincare for face and body.  I could open my own store!

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I really don't keep multiple foundations going.  I use one until it's gone and then either buy the same one or switch to something different.

 

Right now I have 2 open because I bought one that makes my skin break out if I use it too many days in a row.  So I am switching back and forth between 2 but that is out of the ordinary for me.

 

I keep all of my make-up until it gets funky. 

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I have several foundations in use.  I rarely toss any until they are empty.  If I noticed a rancid smell or if they seemed to "go bad" then I would toss them.  I am particular about tossing a mascara after 3 months.  

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I have 3 foundations going--one is a powder and 2 are liquid.  I toss after a few years as I get "bored" with them.

 

I have a bit of a "makeup and skincare problem", and I , too, could open my own mini Sephora.  I always want something new, but I'm that way with shoes and boots too, LOL!

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

I'm the lightest olive possible, ashe blonde hair and dark green eyes.  Finding the right color makeup has always been painful!

 

I finally found Clinique's Repair Wear Anti Ageing Totally Neutral) Shade 3 and matching loose powder!  

 

Perfection finally!  I'll never leave.

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Re: Foundation lovers - fess up!

Thanks for your replies, ladies.  Good to know that I'm not the only one.

I always wondered about those expiration dates...

 

To those who use one or two at a time, my compliments for doing it right and avoiding the "problem"