Friday, January 7, 2011

I Just Performed an Exorcism on My Make Up + Swap Anyone?

I started buying and, I guess... "collecting", make up for about 2 years now. Today, I decided that I need to PURGE this "collection" so that I don't have a drawer with random stuff I don't use anymore.

This is a MAJOR PURGE - I haven't gotten rid of so many things like this EVER! So here is what I had to say goodbye to:



* WnW'd Ultimate Touch Powder - have this for way too long but never use it b/c the color is ORANGE-based. No thanks WnW... even though I did get this for 0.79 cents :)

* Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner - Yes, all three!! They all dried out on me. I got to the point where I would drag the pencil really hard on the back of my hand and it wouldn't even work. WTF?? Looking for drugstore, creamy and good eyeliner - if anyone can recommend me any... that'll be GREAT!

* Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush eyeshadow - it came to be broken, I fixed it with alcohol but it recently broke apart again. I figured since it is so close to my Milani's Java Bean, I can afford to throw it away since I'm never gonna use Java Bean up.

* Too Faced Shadow Insurance - I like UDPP better. Plus this is starting to separate and that just gross me out.

* Elizabeth Arden palette - my dad got this for my mom when I was... 13? 8 years-ish... YUP - BYE BYE.



* Elizabeth Arden lip glosses in the pot - too old too old! Though they were quite pretty.

* Lancome's lipstick in Pink in Limo - I didn't like this color at all. It applies with difficult and just doesn't compare to my other Lancome lippies. It had to go a long time ago.

* Revlon's Creme Blush - it was too drying - hard to apply and didn't last long on my face. I NEVER EVER reach for it.

* Revlon's Colorstay Mousse Foundation - I like the coverage and the light feel but it was a weird color and I've had it for so long that the oil is starting to separate from the product. Quite nasty if you ask me.

Others not pictured


* ELF's blush in Innocent - one of those old $1... hate it. Really powdery and doesn't show up on my face at all.

* ELF's shimmering facial whip - again - product is separating and it is gross.

* NYC eyelash curler - one of my oldest! And it sucked. Ha ha!

* Elizabeth Arden eyeliner

* Trash and other packaging still lying around

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Move on to something more interesting: SWAP!!!

So I have products that I rarely touch but still usable. So I figured instead of throwing those away, I would like to swap them with some of you or maybe just send them to you for free - as like a weird giveaway... not really... type thing.

Of course I'd rather swap for these but if it's not possible then I don't really mind just giving you guys stuff.

Comment with your email if you are interested, you can judge how much is used by the pictures:



** Old packaging of WnW's blush and bronzer.
Tahitian Bronzer
Pearlescent Pink Blush



** Milani Glimmer Stripes in Honey Glimmer



** Revlon's Illuminance Cream Shadows in Coastal Blues



** Jane's Blushing Plum ** Far RIGHT - a favorite of mine but I just have way too many other blushes to give this any attention!



** Maybelline Colorsensational Lipglosses in Sweet Tooth
** NYX's Mega Shine lip gloss in Frosteed Beige
** Revlon's Super Lustrous lip gloss in Pink Whisper
** Revlon Lustrous Lipstick in Wink for Pink

RULES:

- if you don't want to swap - choose at least two items so I'm wasting too much money on postage

- if you want to swap: here are some things I'm interested in & I want pictures as well;
Please send me stuff that is still usable and not way past expiration date. All of these products are just not my style, my color but I still find them usable.


** Covergirl's eyeshadows --> preferably neutral shades
** Eyeliners --> want them to be creamy to apply
** Eyeshadows --> mostly from Wet N' Wild or NYX's singles
** Surprise me!!! Ha ha... I honestly don't really know.

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So yes, I totally recommend you guys to purge your collection as well. I feel very content after this massive clean.

I hope this is one step to making 2011 a FRESH START!!!!

9 comments:

  1. I do not want to swap but is it possible for you to give away the Milani Glimmer Stripes in Honey Glimmer and Jane's Blushing Plum... Pretty Please?

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  2. I hope these babies will find a new loving home soon ;) Have you tried Prestige eyeliners? I've heard good things about them!

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  3. How did the jane blushes perform I been wanting to try them but I wanted to get them on a bogo. I'd be willing to swap I have a couple of urban decay pencils half size that I have doubles of and way too many wet n wild.

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  4. Jane - I might be able to do that; I'll get back to you as soon as I get in touch w/ Alex.

    Alex - could I please have your email?

    Fifi - Thanks! I really don't wanna have to toss these too.

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  5. my email is agigant5@hoo.com for some reason I thought you would be able to see my email when I posted under google account.

    reread your post I also really love milani liquify pencil its really similar to urban decay pencils but in less colors.

    alex

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  6. its agigant5@yahoo.com i accidentally was on my boyfriends gmail so the comment above is diff.

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  7. If you're looking for an inexpensive drugstore liner, try Almay's Lasting Eye Pencil. It's basically the same thing as Revlon's Colorstay. I had mine for over a year till I used it up, and it didn't dry out on me. The only downside is they have a limited color selection. =P

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  8. I just did a major cleanout of my collection too! I agree with Alex about the Milani Liquif'eye metallic eye pencils, they are really similar to UD 24/7 glide on pencils very creamy and super dark.

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  9. i havent done a major clean out for 2011
    but in 2010 i cleared up a whole bunch of items
    i wish i took pictures!!

    thanks for sharing :)

    the swap/giveaway is a great idea! :)

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