Spring Cleaning - Beauty Edition - Page 2

Swedishmiss · ‎04-21-2010

I did a major cleaning out several months ago, and pitched out a lot. I also donated some items that had been purchased as "back-ups" that had not been opened.

It was a great feeling to "downsize" and I haven't missed a thing.

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

I never miss anything either, and I still have things to pitch.

If I can only apply this pitching to papers around here...!

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I tossed out one of Laura Gellers huge powder compacts ---it was a brighten/ balance ---altho it was in my shade of light--it just looked too yellow on me---slam dunk into the waste basket!!! Need to do more of that too----

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

@Swedishmiss - There's only been one time when I have gotten rid of a beauty item and then wished I'd kept it. Gave my DD an eyeshadow palette and then a few months later realized I was missing it so re-purchased it. Otherwise, like you, I haven't regretted tossing/donating anything.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

I did major reorganizing in January, I think it was January. The very best thing I ever did for my makeup collection was buy that three tier rolling cart and add clear plastic bins. So I haven't done "spring cleaning". I did "winter cleaning-beauty edition.

I have two sizes of these. Same length but one set is a bit wider than the other. All my e/s palettes are on the bottom tier. This conveniently rolls into one of my bathroom closets when I'm not using it.

SurferWife · ‎12-12-2010

@AngelPuppy1

I'm no expert, but I would think if it is unopened, still sealed, that it should last a few years. I'm simply applying the same logic as I've heard for skincare items. Some say once it's opened it's good for two years. What I don't know is unopened how many years is it good for. I don't really spend too much time pondering it...LOL! If I open it and it smells fresh, looks good, etc...I'll use it.

Time is just a drop in the bucket compared to eternity. It isn’t how long you live that matters; it is how well you are prepared to die. ~~Colonel Robert B. Thieme, Jr.

vermint · ‎04-05-2010

@SurferWife @AngelPuppy1 Same logic for me about unopened items. I always have at least one backup of a couple of Laura Geller Baked products, and they may sit for 2-3 years before I actually get to them. If they look/smell/feel OK, I use them!