tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post7770439158706592578..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 17: Decluttering the Makeup BagKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-69568559300444312662012-09-16T05:16:02.938-04:002012-09-16T05:16:02.938-04:00A suggestion for the extra lipsticks. I used to g...A suggestion for the extra lipsticks. I used to get lipsticks in bonus packages but they usually were not colours I would use. My friend goes to Bali regularly for her batik business and collects unused lipsticks and distributes them to the ladies there. It is like gold because the ladies cannot afford it and often like the bright and dark colours we would consider high glam. Lipsticks are also on the list for transition houses as some women arrive with only the clothes on their back and the makeup helps with their personal dignity and revisioning themselves. <br />Another use is the school plays for the theatre department or face painting at family events. I'm sure there are a lot of places that could use unopened makeup.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356699279060322622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-37420448476348686102012-08-24T10:53:08.025-04:002012-08-24T10:53:08.025-04:00Mascara is 3 monthes. From the first use. Whether ...Mascara is 3 monthes. From the first use. Whether you use it once or 100x.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-55258846733451977422012-08-08T08:19:37.061-04:002012-08-08T08:19:37.061-04:00I did this just last week! My main problem is tha...I did this just last week! My main problem is that I buy a replacement, and start to use it, (in the name of testing it, lol) and then don't use up the old one!Marjorienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-47278401260526099002012-08-07T18:55:24.803-04:002012-08-07T18:55:24.803-04:00well, as a makeup addict, there is no way I throw ...well, as a makeup addict, there is no way I throw it out!! I NEED IT!! lol. Last nov, I went through and did throw out some older things, but believe it or not, it really all gets used up before it goes bad. Love the blog and the process you're going through!!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974451212219070514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-17843564565363347122012-08-07T18:22:23.940-04:002012-08-07T18:22:23.940-04:00I so need to do this. Two drawers and two baskets ...I so need to do this. Two drawers and two baskets full of makeup. Some may be decades old. I'm going to put on my big girl britches and do this, today!!Two Dog Truck Campershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745352281779882807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-26761314703149609122012-08-07T18:20:40.260-04:002012-08-07T18:20:40.260-04:00Thank you for posting how to clean make up brushes...Thank you for posting how to clean make up brushes!! I'm going to try the shampoo method!Two Dog Truck Campershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745352281779882807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-86790008946732579292012-08-07T13:52:41.729-04:002012-08-07T13:52:41.729-04:00Hi there! I wanted to let you know that I have bee...Hi there! I wanted to let you know that I have been inspired by your project and shared it with my readers: http://thechronicleherald.ca/homesnews/124579-a-year-of-less<br /><br />Good luck! I look forward to following your journey!lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662598658778630530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-85361844500604293832012-08-07T13:00:41.891-04:002012-08-07T13:00:41.891-04:00Love your blog. Reducing makeup is not an issue w...Love your blog. Reducing makeup is not an issue with me because I don't wear any but reducing stuff in general is an awesome idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-87598909814463003252012-08-07T12:38:31.171-04:002012-08-07T12:38:31.171-04:00You are always an inspiration! I have tons of bath...You are always an inspiration! I have tons of bath and body products (apparently my hoarding tendencies trend towards bath and body and office supply products) and have recently discovered how terrible most of them are for our bodies and the environment. Does anyone know where you can safely dispose of these unwanted goods?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977035835995951119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-70587565803232420862012-08-07T11:25:27.265-04:002012-08-07T11:25:27.265-04:00Oooh, makeup! :)
Maybe not possible everywhere, bu...Oooh, makeup! :)<br />Maybe not possible everywhere, but here in Sweden I can actually leave old makeup at a special place at the recycling station, since it's considered "dangerous waste".<br />This does not put me off makeup at all. I love to wear makeup most days, I love what it can do for me.<br />Ok, I'm biased since I work with makeup, among other things, but really, I think most women benefit from a little something something most days :).<br />And guys, don't buy into this "you have to buy a special fluid to clean your makeup brushes". If it's a good brush, you can wash it with regular soap and water, with shampoo, or, most effective, dishwashing liquid. <br />Just make sure to lay them FLAT to dry on a towel (hug them with a towel before you lay them flat and shake off the excess water), and they'll be good as new in the morning.<br />I can't wait to see what you'll write about next. :)<br />IevaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-10860355729996201922012-08-07T10:46:49.113-04:002012-08-07T10:46:49.113-04:00Most people also don't realize they need to cl...Most people also don't realize they need to clean their makeup brushes as well. I don't wear a lot of makeup either, but I do try to keep what I have organized. <br /><br />Again, you are an inspiration.find my bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137885330609642052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-53758506151489388222012-08-07T10:40:25.588-04:002012-08-07T10:40:25.588-04:00If you do ever decide to buy a bit of make up agai...If you do ever decide to buy a bit of make up again, try buying pure mineral makeup, like Cheeky Cosmetics (Canadian made). It doesn't breed bacteria because it's just crushed minerals. Plus, it has no nasty chemicals in it :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084065752889482895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-8788118815916764452012-08-07T10:30:47.676-04:002012-08-07T10:30:47.676-04:00You know, I have been considering doing the very s...You know, I have been considering doing the very same thing! I have some make up that is quite old as well. And except for a little mascara and some chapstick, I wear none of what I have. Thanks for giving the motivation to throw it all out! <br /><br />Blessings, <br />saraNaturally Blessed Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374570019873246461noreply@blogger.com