can you sanitize FLUIDLINERS?

LineausBH58 · 04-26-2006, 01:16 AM #1 (**permalink**)

i did a search for this and nothing came up

... i want one from a swap... but i don't know if it can be "cleaned"????!!!!??? anyone know?? :confused:

Femme Noir · 04-26-2006, 01:19 AM #2 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by LineausBH58

i did a search for this and nothing came up

... i want one from a swap... but i don't know if it can be "cleaned"????!!!!??? anyone know?? :confused:

no, that's why if you're at MAC and they're using it on you, they have to use a spatula to take out a small amount. Sorry :/

LineausBH58 · 04-26-2006, 01:23 AM #3 (**permalink**)

so could i scoop out the part she used???? :confused: what do you think?

Femme Noir · 04-26-2006, 01:25 AM #4 (**permalink**)

i wouldn't recommend buying this off someone to avoid possible eye infection and sharing of bacteria. I would go to your nearest mac location, get a sample of the one you've been thinking about, and if you like it, buy it. They're only 13.50

LineausBH58 · 04-26-2006, 01:31 AM #5 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Femme Noir

i wouldn't recommend buying this off someone to avoid possible eye infection and sharing of bacteria. I would go to your nearest mac location, get a sample of the one you've been thinking about, and if you like it, buy it. They're only 13.50

you're so right i normally don't swap eye stuff like this....thanks for knocking me upside ma' head

mspixieears · 04-26-2006, 08:04 AM #6 (**permalink**)

Perhaps I was not good for doing it, but I actually sterilised a metal spoon, and scooped out the slightly used bit from a fluidline I swapped for. Almost the entire surface is untouched, except for the small dip. I was thinking also of spraying it with alcohol too, like you I never swap for stuff like this but I was pretty careful to check the condition of the fluidline. Hope it'll be ok.

lara · 04-26-2006, 08:39 AM #7 (**permalink**)

Depending on how mashed up the surface is, take a sterilised spoon or spatula and remove the top 3 mm or so, then mist the remainder with surgical spirit. It's not ideal - wet eye products should never, *ever* be shared - but it's a workable temp fix.

mspixieears · 04-26-2006, 01:07 PM #8 (**permalink**)

Thanks for that Lara - that sounds excellent. Thankfully, the one I have wasn't too mashed up on the surface. I haven't used it yet but will definitely mist it with spirits.

cyens · 04-26-2006, 05:44 PM #9 (**permalink**)

Please

Your eyes are worth more then 13.50$... dont be cheap, go and buy it brand new at the mac counter or web site to avoid any eye infection or other unwanted troubles!!!!

thank you

koolkatz · 04-27-2006, 12:42 AM #10 (**permalink**)

Not MAC, but I did once get 2 BB gel e/l that had been sanitized with alcohol. The entire top surface. They still worked wonders, but dried out faster. I wouldn't recommend doing that. I now shudder that I actually got these! I would only get brand-new ones, or ones that had been tested maybe 1-2x max in one corner that I can scoop out.

LineausBH58 · 04-27-2006, 05:29 PM #11 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by cyens

Please

Your eyes are worth more then 13.50$... dont be cheap, go and buy it brand new at the mac counter or web site to avoid any eye infection or other unwanted troubles!!!!

thank you

i agreed and changed my mind...eye funkiness is SOOO not worth it