https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:22:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297452 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:36:30 +0000 Anonymous 2297452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I give mine the sniff test every few months. Boy, mascara really smells awful when it’s past its prime! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297391 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:14:24 +0000 Anonymous 2297391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Powder is out? I was wondering if I should switch to cream for winter, but want to minimize looking like an oily mess in our humid summers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297359 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:42 +0000 Jessikams 2297359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa I’m definitely finding that my needs change as my face/skin changes over time. Plus styles change! I still can’t let go of wearing powder though apparently that is “out.” </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297331 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 02:12:51 +0000 Anonymous 2297331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's definitely important to even refresh the powders though, especially eye makeup, cause bacteria can get in them. I don't want to take chances with my family history of eye problems!</p> <p>Yes to updating/clearing out for style refresh too! I think it's a good New Years project </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297287 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:17:54 +0000 LJP 2297287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So this thread motivated me to go through my stash today . What was ok when younger , even just 5-8 yrs ago doesn’t work now . My makeup isn’t that old but my ideas were/are . Thanks for this thread ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297247 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:56:40 +0000 Style Fan 2297247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good reminder.&nbsp; I replace mascara once a month.&nbsp; I find after a month; they start to dry out.&nbsp; Also, I am afraid of eye infections.&nbsp; I also replace eyeliners almost as often.&nbsp; Fortunately, I found a drugstore eyeliner that works better than any other I have used (essence).<br />I wash my brushes weekly.&nbsp; I will keep my powder eyeshadow forever.&nbsp; They seem fine.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297166 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:08:24 +0000 Janet 2297166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m another creature of habit so my favorites that actually get used near-daily naturally run out on a regular schedule. Mascara and tinted moisturizer have a regular turnover. Lipsticks I find last longer. In fact, I had a couple of lipsticks that were either too pink or too brown, that I dug out of the tubes and mixed together in little pot-style containers to make a shade that works better for me. </p> <p>My blush is a cream in stick form (Milk cosmetics) and I’ve had it for maybe two years? But it looks and feels just fine so I’m using it until either that changes or I run out. I think it’s getting close to the bottom anyway. </p> <p>My favorite pencil-based products (lip and eye liners, brow pencil) are regularly used and get used up enough that I don’t generally toss them until they’re down to a nub. They get sharpened to a fresh surface anyway. I don’t toss them unless the consistency changes — there’s one lesser-used pencil that has gotten chalky of late so that went.</p> <p>Powder-based products last a long time. I don’t use eye shadow much, so I have some MAC shades I’ve kept for years. When I do use them, they seem perfectly fine so I’m not tossing them. </p> <p>I have some old nail polishes that should probably go. I tossed a couple earlier this year because they’d gone goopy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297165 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:07:33 +0000 Ginger 2297165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, I don't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297164 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:41 +0000 Jessikams 2297164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so smart ST, great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297163 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:51:12 +0000 Anonymous 2297163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take pics of the labels! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297111 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:54:20 +0000 Jessikams 2297111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put away all my lipsticks when the pandemic started and we are still required to wear masks here so….gross! They’re old! But I’m afraid if I throw them out I will never remember the brands and colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297098 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:36:54 +0000 Anonymous 2297098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to be helpful! It takes so long to use things up, it's easy to forget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297091 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:07:09 +0000 Jaime 2297091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a big makeup collection but do wear certain products every day so they naturally expire but am most careful about mascara. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297065 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:51:46 +0000 CarolS 2297065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm bad at this, but this is a good reminder! I wear almost no makeup anymore -- a bit of eyeliner and maybe a dusting of shadow when I go out in public.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297062 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 23:20:23 +0000 Sal 2297062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a small collection so mascara and foundation sorts itself out.</p> <p>I only replace powders and lipsticks when they get to that stage when they need to go.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I love makeup too but am a very boring creature of habit with what I use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297040 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:50:57 +0000 LJP 2297040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah I’m definitely due . I now wear just 2-3 of my 40 ( just guessing ) lipsticks and it’s time to get real . Same with lipgloss . Problem is I LOVE makeup like I love clothes . You know , I think I’ll make this a project over the next week . I have 10 days off work ( ask me how thrilled I am !) and will be doing a closet deep dive too . I have 3-4 mascaras at any given time and usually replace them after 3 months . Eye pencils I’ll keep as long as they still go on smoothly . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297039 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:49:14 +0000 Angie 2297039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm good at this!</p> <p>I don't have a lot of make-up or cosmetics to start off with so it's very easy to manage. No more lipstick or tinted moisturizer has streamlined things further. I wear eye make-up daily. So it refreshes itself every 3 months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297014 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:10:42 +0000 Cardiff girl 2297014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so guilty of hoarding on this front,l only just threw out an eyeshadow palette that was,gulp…30 years old!Still l never share my makeup and wet things l chuck out ,some mitigation l hope! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297013 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 17:08:26 +0000 Carla 2297013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our household does something like this with the first aid kit - which we keep in a fishing tackle box! &nbsp;Sort through everything for expiration dates and to learn what needs replenishing. &nbsp;Accumulated loyalty points from the pharmacy are used to make the purchases.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Good idea to do a make-up check. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cosmetics-refresh-reminder#post-2297009 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:17:17 +0000 Anonymous 2297009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always replace my mascara and eyeliner pencil in January and July, but I didn't realize how long ago I bought my powders. Most of the lot will be tossed when the replacements arrive.<br /> Now I put little labels with the month and year on the containers, so I'm better about it in the future.<br /> Anyone else due a cosmetic cleanout? </p>