Beauty

[CherryHugs]

Since March I have only put on foundation and blush a couple of times. I will need to get rid of all of it sometime but for now I keep holding on to it.  I have not bought any new makeup during all of this time except some eyeliner, some brow pencils, and mascara. 

[Memebell]

Speaking of which....I know the guidelines on mascara but how long do you guys keep all the other things once opened.   Foundation, eye shadow, lip products, liners?

[lkat]

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@Squirrel Lover wrote:

Not me. I love painting my face. I am still wearing a full face of makeup everyday even though i hardy go anywhere. It makes me feel like life still goes on and it brings a normalcy to my world. People should do what makes them happy.

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@Squirrel Lover This is me too.  I've worn makeup every day except for one and I hardly go anywhere.  I've been wearing makeup since my late teens so not wearing it feels abnormal.  The only time I don't wear it is if I'm sick so not wearing during this time would make me feel worse.  I've also enjoyed trying different looks that I would've stayed away from when I had to go into the office or out in public.  Some of them have been a disaster, but it is fun trying them!

[monicakm]

@chiclet 

I did this last week and am loving the results of  decluttered vanity drawers!  I still wear makeup and am still buying it (eyeshadow palette in the mailbox as I type).  But I'm focusing more on skincare than makeup these days. My mother put a full face of makeup on evey day and at 81, still does   

[suzyQ3]

I had gradually cut down on makeup before the pandemic. Since the pandemic, I've worn only lipstick, which is funny because I used to think that it didn't look good without the whole kit 'n' caboodle.

I don't think I will return to using makeup.

[soonersis]

@Squirrel Lover I am the same way.  I put on a full face of makeup everyday even though I only go out once or twice a week to pick something up from Starbucks or the farmer's market. I just feel better when I look in the mirror and look better.  It also helps to feel more "normal" as I've always worn makeup.  I just don't wear lipstick when I go out as of course I have to wear a mask, but I do wear it at home.

I have done quite a bit of makeup purging lately as with more time at home I felt like there were some things I had just had too long so got rid of them.  And I have bought a few new makeup items also.

[ECBG]

I only keep multiples of my eyeshadow because I can't find another grayed taupe.

I have a new bottle of foundation with the cellophane still on it.

The rest is eye makeup except for a few bare minerals blushes.

[PreKteacher]

I put on makeup to walk the dog. I know that might sound strange, but it's because I wear makeup with SPF in it, and I don't wear a mask to walk the dog. I need a little sun protection, plus I do see my neighbors while I'm out there.

I have to purge about once a year, though, because I use makeup very sparingly and a lot of times it does get old before I use it all up.