Is there a site to find discontinued lipsticks or to get dupes?

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

I was going through some lipsticks, etc. and trying to weed some of them out. I found this old lipstick that I forgot about that I really liked. It was L'oreal Sea Fleur. It was kind of a stain and not hard core matte - not as drying. Hard to describe. The color is so lovely - I used to wear it all the time. I have looked in many stores and all over the internet and can't find it any more. I have no idea how old this tube is. It still smells o.k., so I plan on using what is left of it.

Anyone know of a site that has discontinued lipsticks or dupes for certain lipsticks?

Thanks!!

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Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Try EBay ,BUT do not buy any used cosmetics.

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

@AngelPuppy1 Type "discontinued lipstick" in your search bar. Or, type in "L'oreal discontinued lipstick."

sandy53 · ‎03-12-2010

You can search on Ebay for a specific brand and color name. That will save you a lot of scrolling.

I just searched yesterday for my favorite Maybelline color that has been discontinued. There were several offered but they were $25! I decided to try another color!

KittySoftPaws · ‎07-21-2020

@AngelPuppy1 Yes, there is a site just for discontinued makeup. You can input the exact product you are searching for and if it's there, you can have it custom made and order it from them. If your product is found in their archives, it's because someone has sent them a sample to remake. I did this once, and the color was way off so needless to say I will only do this again if I send my own sample to them. So, if I were you, and you have some product left, send in a sample to be matched that way you know what you will be getting. It's not cheap because they are custom made, so it depends how badly you want your lippie. The Company is called Three Custom Color Specialists.

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@AngelPuppy1

Ebay is a good site.

I stocked up on a favorite discontinued lipstick using the US site and then eventually bought some from the UK.

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

I have found some 'discontinued' and hard to find cosmetics and perfumes (as well as candy and other things) at the Vermont Country Store website. Might be worth a look!

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jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@KittySoftPaws @AngelPuppy1

I have sent a sample of my favorite lipstick by Rimmel to the company mentioned, Three Custom Color Specialists. I absolutely love their "dupe," after having searched for years for a replacement to my stash.

Yes, it was expensive but it was that important to me. The color is worth it and works for me. I have had makeup gals at Dillard's and Macy's comment on the shade and how it's perfect.

They were wise to suggest ordering it before the summer as shipping can be an issue.

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Dusty1 · ‎03-10-2010

@AngelPuppy1 I'm sorry she hasn't listed any dupes for Sea Fleur but with a lot of things if you put in "Temptalia Sea Fleur", or whatever you are looking for, she will have some great alternatives listed.