Operation "Use it up"! All welcome!!

[Bcteagirl]

I used up my final backup of the Vichy Purete Thermale 3-in-1 Calming Cleansing Solution 400ml! I think I have a travel sized 100ml one left but I'm saving it for travel. I'm now down to two micellar waters - the Loreal Skin Perfection and Bioderma Sensibo H20. I like that these two don't have fragrance, so I think I'll probably stick with one of them but I haven't decided which yet. I have one in my bathroom and one in my bedroom so I can try out both.

I'm working on trying this new thing out where I don't buy a backup of something until I'm almost done the product!

Congrats!!

I used up a benefit highlighter, the size that comes with the medium sized sets (Came with the dandelion set) so now I am trying to use up the summertime ones I recieved in the Benefit calendar before summer is over! They are teeny tiny so hopefully it should not be an issue! Also used up a full sized drug store DD cream, so now am trying out all the other ones I purchased sample sizes of (Clinique, Nars, Tarte, etc). Lipsticks and eyeshadows as usual going more slowly than expected *sigh*.

 

[matchachoco]

Congrats!! I used up a benefit highlighter, the size that comes with the medium sized sets (Came with the dandelion set) so now I am trying to use up the summertime ones I recieved in the Benefit calendar before summer is over! They are teeny tiny so hopefully it should not be an issue! Also used up a full sized drug store DD cream, so now am trying out all the other ones I purchased sample sizes of (Clinique, Nars, Tarte, etc). Lipsticks and eyeshadows as usual going more slowly than expected *sigh*.

Nice work! Hang in there on the lipsticks and eyeshadows.

Making major progress on my Veronica's Blush and my Careblend!

 

[Bcteagirl]

Nice! I hit pan on my Laura mercier mineral power, it has been my daily powder since November.

Here is my July tally:


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I did decent this month, although I only finished 1 lipstick, and no eyeshadows:

July
face mask -Holika holika	2
Lip Gloss	1
Lip Stick (all natural)	1
Benefit highliter- Medium size (From dandelion set)	1
Candle- votive	1
CC cream sample foil	1
Small sample soy cleanser (not foil)	1
Serum foil	4
Seche vite top coat	1
Tarte blush on cardboard sample	1
Nail polish remover	1
Lubriderm type moisturizer foil	2
Candle medium in glass (Ikea)	1
DD cream full size	1
Emminence seaberry eye cream sample	1
Large shower gel	1
Shower Gel Pod	1
Candle melt wax	1

So far for August I have finished another mini-eyeshadow, so I am on a roll!

 

[charlotte366]

I used up my final backup of the Vichy Purete Thermale 3-in-1 Calming Cleansing Solution 400ml! I think I have a travel sized 100ml one left but I'm saving it for travel. I'm now down to two micellar waters - the Loreal Skin Perfection and Bioderma Sensibo H20. I like that these two don't have fragrance, so I think I'll probably stick with one of them but I haven't decided which yet. I have one in my bathroom and one in my bedroom so I can try out both.

I'm working on trying this new thing out where I don't buy a backup of something until I'm almost done the product!

Stoping buying new stuff till i have used up my stash on body and face products is what I am trying to do, glad it is working for you!

 

[charlotte366]

Project use it up.....a mini update from me!

I an effort to reduce my stash I have been challenging myself to rotate through my stash as a result project use it up has hit a little bit of a slow point.

My stash is now smaller and there are definitely things in there which need finishing off, so I am re-pledging to use it up, the plan is that another product which does the same thing can't be opening until these are finished for hair, face and body care items. Make up wise i want to rotate this items which I want to finish into frequent use, but I don't plan to force myself to use them everyday.

Items on the current hit list are as follows, items in red i want to finish by the end of August:

1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in place concealer Light - 20% remaining
2. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Ivory - pan showing approx 50% remaining
3. Nars Tinted Moisturiser in Finland - approx 30% remaining
4. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Romantic - only 2mm remaining.... I WILL finish you!
5. MAC MSF Natural in Light - 60% remaining
6. No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara - 20% remaining
7. Revlon Brow Defining Pencil - 20% remaining
8. Joico K Pak Shampoo - 10% remaining
9. Joico K Pak Conditioner - 30% remaining
10. Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray - 20% remaining
11. Original Source Grapefruit Shower Gel - 50% remaining
12. Nivea Smoothing Q10 Body Lotion - 70% remaining
13. Kiehls Creme De Corps Body Lotion - 60% remaining
14. Emma Hardie Hydrating Face Mask - 50% remaining
15. Sarah Chapman Ultimate Cleansing Balm - 40% remaining

 

[kerry-jane88]

Forgot to post July Empties!

The sachet of Guerlain eye serum: I managed to use every night for 5 weeks! :O I decided to toss a lot of my.mascaras as they were getting a bit too dry and clumpy too.

 

[Eggy Bread]

I would like to start using up some of my older makeup, and since I'm on a no-buy, now seems the perfect time. I will probably add to this list, but I know that I want to get rid of the following:
1. Nyx matte lipstick in whipped caviar
2. Fresh sugar lip treatment (deluxe sample)
3. Nyx slim lip liner in pale pink
4. Maybelline express eyeliner

 

[flwrgirl]

I'm getting there on my Give Me Sun MSF.

 

[Eggy Bread]

1. Nyx matte lipstick in whipped caviar
2. Fresh sugar lip treatment (deluxe sample) Too gooey, not a fan
3. Nyx slim lip liner in pale pink
4. Maybelline express eyeliner

I'm trying to decide if I want to do a "pan that palette."

 

[kerry-jane88]

Omg I can see a peep of pan on my msfn!

 

[kattancs]

I hit the pan again of mac jest ES today.

 

[IHughes]

I just uploaded a video on my channel with the Finish 5 by Fall challenge, but I'm not too sure I'll be able to finish all the items in time, hahaha.
I have reached pan of a MSFN and a YSL bronzer, but I'm not sure I'll be able to finish, how long do they last if I use them everyday?

 

[kerry-jane88]

I just uploaded a video on my channel with the Finish 5 by Fall challenge, but I'm not too sure I'll be able to finish all the items in time, hahaha.  I have reached pan of a MSFN and a YSL bronzer, but I'm not sure I'll be able to finish, how long do they last if I use them everyday?

I've found once I see pan on my msfn it goes within a few weeks, though it would depend how much you use each application. If you just do a light dusting compared to like me where I apply it all over heavily like a foundation, but yay you're getting there!

 

[matchachoco]

I just uploaded a video on my channel with the Finish 5 by Fall challenge, but I'm not too sure I'll be able to finish all the items in time, hahaha.
I have reached pan of a MSFN and a YSL bronzer, but I'm not sure I'll be able to finish, how long do they last if I use them everyday?


Quote: Originally Posted by kerry-jane88


I've found once I see pan on my msfn it goes within a few weeks, though it would depend how much you use each application. If you just do a light dusting compared to like me where I apply it all over heavily like a foundation, but yay you're getting there!

Same - once I hit pan, it goes pretty quickly, even when I just do a light dusting. Maybe about a month? You're in the home stretch!

Here's the current state of my Veronica's Blush. I might try crushing it up and using it as a loose powder, because it is very hard to use as it is!

 

[IHughes]

I'm trying as hard as I can to finish but it seems it'll still last a while. I'm using them every day now, sometimes a little heavier than I usually would haha!

 

[kerry-jane88]

So we're in the last quarter of the year, does anyone have any end of year use it up goals? Since I've tossed or gave away most of the things I wasn't wild about, i don't have many products left that are near finishing anytime soon, save for mascaras. So now I've gone through my stash and had a look at my oldest products and thought about using them up. I've put mac pincurl and shroom eyeshadows in a duo palette to use up as they are sheer shimmery colours I can easily whack on, as I don't usually bother with eyeshadow. Lipstick wise I have mac the faerie Glen lustre which needs to be used soon as I find lustres go a bit minging, it's got about half left. Mac Julia dazzleglass creme needs using too as it's not going to stay good for much longer. What's everyone focusing on?

 

[veronikawithak]

Great idea @kerry-jane88. I'm at the same place I think. Anything I really didn't like I got rid of, and most categories I have my 1-2 basics that I just replace when I run out (concealers, primers, foundation, powder, eyebrow pencil, etc.). I just downsized my blushes and I'm okay with having a selection of eyeshadows, so the only thing that's really left is lipstick and gloss! I know I have too much of these and I need to get working on using them up.

So.. my end of the year goal is to use these up:

1. Bite Deconstructed Rose Lip Gloss Library - 6/12 glosses finished
2. Chanel Boy - 1/2 finished but I've had it for a few years so it needs to go soon
3. MAC Deelight - 1/3 finished
4. Buxom Lavender Cosmo - almost full
5. MAC Sophisto - almost full

 

[IHughes]

I'm really happy because I've finished quite a few things!! I finished a MAC sheen supreme, a Creemesheen gloss, a mineralized concealer, the MSFN is almost gone and a brow pencil! I've still got a bit to go of the bronzer and I've hit pan on MSF in Adored. So proud!

 

[xfarrax]

Empties from last month ^^ The nars primer was fab and will defo repurchase that when I get through my urban decay mini primer potions, my eye makeup was budge proof the whole day with this. The soap and glory scrub smells amazing but I want to try other brands and may come back to this later. Also have a bottle of that Aussie conditioner and have already repurchased that. The dior bronze SPF is good but I wanted to find something which immediately sinks in so I bought a la Roche posey one yesterday. The body shop vitamin e sorbet was really refreshing but unsure of the real skincare benefits it had, though I really liked the cooling sensation of it on my skin. I think the glycolic pads really have kept my skin clear, may repurchase these soon if they go on offer again, in the meantime I have bought an avene aha and bha mask as a substitute. Want to use up the following this sept/Oct Garnier micellar water Hydraluron moisteriser Origins night a mins Origins drink up intensive mask Nars creamy concealer Origins clear improvement mask Rimmel ultimate lip liner benefit sun beam deluxe sample boots mango body scrub

 

[thethinmint]

I was curious to know if anyone had any opinion on how to recycle their makeup containers? I know there back to mac and origins free standing provides a service for people. But I'm wondering if there are other options? Do most people take the time or just chuck it? Or are their any crafty ideas to make use of pretty but used up packaging?