good article

by LittleBunny Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

ahhh, i need to clean out my horde :( this story is meant for me.

by jinabean Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 03:24PM Report as inappropriate

Nice.

by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 01:33AM Report as inappropriate

I love my nail stickers!!!

by cheechy Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 05:52PM Report as inappropriate

I love going through my stash and making room for new goodies. I'm keeping my full coverage foundation. There's no need to throw it out when you can just mix it with some moisturizer to make a tinted moisturizer..

by storrevillas Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 08:51PM Report as inappropriate

Oh wow, i just realize, were going to sbtart looking like our natural selves. Yikes.

by nicky22 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 04:50PM Report as inappropriate

Very good advice!

by robyne00 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 03:51PM Report as inappropriate

All of this was helpful. I still have trouble parting with my mascaras though.

by NillaButterfly Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 02:01PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with that article, especially about the old mascara and lipstick.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 01:22AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with everything except about the hair extension and the foundation. I never cake my foundation on to the point that it looks fake- most people don't know I wear make up anyway...and there's no way I'm giving up my extensions. Just not gonna happen.

by msbrown822 Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 04:49PM Report as inappropriate

Makes sense to me on tossing stuff out pass the experation date. My ex wife still has makeup she bought in for years. I have tried to tell her to toss it but she says they are fine. Even buying her new stuff she still wont part with them any idea's? As for me, I am a huge full coverage fan. Been playing with some tinted moisterizers but now that I am hitting my late 30s just don't think it works for me. My daughter loves them though lol.

by Alana_Danes Friday, February 22, 2013 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

great tips but really you should be cleaning out stuff as you use it, if you dont have a top or something thats just bacteria waiting to break you out.

by rayshaviolet Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 12:14PM Report as inappropriate

Regarding getting rid of "full coverage foundations", I have tried sooo many tinted moisturizers and just didn't like any of them. I am 53, BTW. However, I just have to recommend Jouer LUMINIZING MOISTURE TINT. I got a sample, and it sat around for weeks. I tried it one day, and I don't know if it was the "illuminating" factor or what, but I shelled out a quick $38 for a big tube of it. I see on their website that they also have a matte finish too, although I haven't tried it. Hope this helps someone!

by kimber314 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 10:45AM Report as inappropriate

Hurrah! I am OCD about preventing product contamination. Yes, I have shed tears when tossing capless items, but I knew it was for my own good. Any makeup with a change in consistency or scent should go. And I change mascaras regularly to prevent a growth in germs. Full-cover foundations? They may still have their place, depending on one's particular skin concerns.

by TheDivaRose Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

I can absolutely agree on most of these things besides extensions and nail stickers, I don't think short hair is attractive on a lot of people and i love hair extensions (Although i have hair down to the very low of my back and don't use them), Hair extensions can be attractive. And nail stickers are fun, Although i agree with the drying out part i wouldn't say retire them or throw them out!

by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 12:52PM Report as inappropriate

Totally agree about the foundation - I hate foundation for daily wear. It's more for late-night parties to hide the glow!

by schien Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate

good tips

by aishak55 Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

Natural and glowing look for makeup is very popular as of late, so I concur with the suggestion to throw away full coverage foundations. Not only do they look fake, it also clogs your pores preventing your skin's ability to "breathe."

by hiddenexpose Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 09:46AM Report as inappropriate

I can't handle that much making

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate

If you want to wear a full coverage foundation, go for it. There's nothing wrong with that at all. Everyone has their own preferences.

by eatinglipstick Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 12:55PM Report as inappropriate

I think this is really helpful. I have a few colored hair extensions that I've had for a while, but since they were put away neatly I don't think I'll toss them just yet ;)

by kelsey_tunnell Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate

So glad shorter has is making a hugh comeback. Much eaiser to take care of. Agree wiith getting rid of the fake hair extensions they look dirty and out dated.

by Tlee Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 05:42PM Report as inappropriate

Give me a break...tinted moisturizer for natural looking skin. what about those of us over 50 with aging skin, dark spots, etc. That's all fine and dandy for 20 year olds! How insulting.

by CaroleVonAllten Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate

I'm another one that needs full-coverage foundation. Can't toss it!

by Amanda16 Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:29PM Report as inappropriate

Nice tips, although I can't imagine who would abuse their valuable makeup so bad, like the lipstick example. Any drugstore tweezers work for me; tbh, if you buy a $2 pair of tweezers and make it last for 4 months, then maybe buy another $2 one, would all in all cost alot less than their "highly recommended" $22 tweezers.

by Chantilly Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:23PM Report as inappropriate

I guess it's time to clean out the drawer!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:46AM Report as inappropriate

I actually love hair extensions and and full coverage foundations, I agree with everything else though! Great article

by Misselizabeth Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

Good advice! I actually found out the hard way about the nail stickers. I didn't think I'd had them for that long, but when I tried to apply them, they just wouldn't stick!

by pLayehAtah Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 09:13PM Report as inappropriate

I have mascaras from years ago, yuck

by kimihavens Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate

I love the idea of cleaning your stash at the beginning of the year. One that was not obvious to me was the nail stickers. I didn't realize that they dried out but it makes sense. I will have to use those nail stickers I have been saving!

by HeathRene Monday, January 14, 2013 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate

I'm not so sure that those models aren't using a full coverage foundation, albeit a much more natural looking one. As for the tweezers, I definitely have a couple pairs I need to part with.

by cheerio9551 Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 12:22AM Report as inappropriate

I have seen this advice about tinted moisturizer for 'skin like Models have' for the past 40 years. Now, we ALL know that models are 'made up' for magazine covers and such by professionals and whatever 'flaws' are still present are airbrushed away before a photo goes on to a magazine cover.

by GrandRN Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 09:01PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I could let go of my full coverage foundation, but unfortunately I have bad skin :(

by RoleModel Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 05:31PM Report as inappropriate

these are all pretty obvious, but I'm guilty of the mascara one lol...

by Bon_Bon Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 05:11PM Report as inappropriate

nice'

by Mommy_of_Ethan Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, I'll keep my full coverage foundation though for those days when nothing else helps :D

by venenumletalis Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these are common sense. But why completely get rid of full coverage foundation?

by Chris213 Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 07:11AM Report as inappropriate

if the cap to something (or the item) gets broken, I decant it into a clean 7-day style pillbox. If it is just cracked or the lid otherwise stays on- just broken at the hinge - then I keep it.

by veryvanilla Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:40AM Report as inappropriate

I should probably do this. I just can't bring myself to throw some stuff away.

by tulipsarebetter Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:18AM Report as inappropriate

As soon as you lose a lipstick top, scoop it out and place it in a small sealable container (you can find them at Ulta/sephora) and label it. That way you don't lose your favorite lipstick!

by charbonn Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate

I clean out my makeup collection pretty regularly, but I know there are also some old products I've been holding onto that should be tossed.

by tallredamanda Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 02:02PM Report as inappropriate

i constantly clean out my stash but i know a lot of people are probably cringing at all the stuff they have to throw out

by rayshaviolet Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

Time to do some pre-spring cleaning then, no way Im wearing a BB cream though.

by kimihavens Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

Need to throw out a lot of things

by yestfl Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

Ew old mascara. Yucks.

by LittleBunny Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 09:16AM Report as inappropriate

Nut-coated lipstick, anyone! Nobody?

by nicky22 Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 08:10AM Report as inappropriate

I need to throw away my mascara then...good to know!

by thequietnoise Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:32PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for this reminder - definitely something I need to do!

by schien Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 09:19PM Report as inappropriate

didn't know tweezerman will sharpen your tweezers for you, good to know!

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 08:46PM Report as inappropriate

fantastic now i need to throw away my mascaras

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 06:37PM Report as inappropriate

If you don't have skin problems you can go for certain foundations etc. I agree with the mascara, because if you are a daily user and had an eye infection, then throw it out. Old nail polish can be thinned and used for other things.

by evet Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 02:31PM Report as inappropriate

I really need to do this. Actually should have done so months ago!

by Tanlynn Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 01:14PM Report as inappropriate

Ok I'll throw away anything without a cap but I'm keeping full coverage foundation. BB don't do it for me!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 12:00PM Report as inappropriate

I think I'll still keep my old polish

by amber.flute Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate