Hygiene Questions

[ginger9]

I know many people purchase used e/s, f/l and pigments, however after hearing a friend of mine tell me she gets eye infections repeatedly (she gets them every couple of month) I have totally turned off sharing makeup or purchasing used makeup. I just don't want to take the chance of contacting anything. It really isn't worth it imo. Yes I understand proper disinfecting technique will just about kill all the bacteria and germs. But there's still that 0.1% that I don't want to risk.

 

[PMBG83]

Hellz to the naw! And I have allergy eyes on top of that! Nah if I really like it and its a brand name product( and if I cant find a cheaper dupe of it) then Ill just breakdown and get it(also if Ill be getting some use out of it and will actually use it).

 

[slowhoney]

There are certain products you should never buy used (lip products being one of them or other products that easily collect bacteria like mascara or other cream/liquid products), but I will personally buy lightly used eye shadows and of course BNIB items. Anything containing a wand I will not buy. And as a general rule, I will not buy used lip products. I don't see the harm in things like blushes either. It would actually be interesting and helpful to talk to a doctor about what would be transferable with make-up and what would not.

 

[mjalomo]

I just don't buy used makeup because I like brand new ones better. I would rather buy one new lipstick than four used ones. It has nothing to do with germs; I like the way things look when they are new (hatchmarks on a product, those crisp curves on a new lipstick). Opening a new makeup product and being the first to use it gives me a rush. But then again, I'm older and I don't share my makeup with anyone or apply it on other people (friends, sisters, etc). It is all just for me. If I were young and having fun with my friends, I probably would swap and not think twice about it.

 

[xkriss]

Thank you Love Always Ivy and Wannabe Junkie.
Turns out it was a contact that somehow I didn't take out even though I would have bet my life I took it out.

 

[shadowaddict]

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Originally Posted by mjalomo I just don't buy used makeup because I like brand new ones better. I would rather buy one new lipstick than four used ones. It has nothing to do with germs; I like the way things look when they are new (hatchmarks on a product, those crisp curves on a new lipstick). Opening a new makeup product and being the first to use it gives me a rush. But then again, I'm older and I don't share my makeup with anyone or apply it on other people (friends, sisters, etc). It is all just for me. If I were young and having fun with my friends, I probably would swap and not think twice about it.

Me too, I am so this way about most things. I will not even buy a paperback book from Barnes & Noble if the spine is creased. I just love the look, feel, and smell of new things.

 

[tsukiyomi]

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Originally Posted by shadowaddict Me too, I am so this way about most things. I will not even buy a paperback book from Barnes & Noble if the spine is creased. I just love the look, feel, and smell of new things.

I do the same thing with books. LOL.

 

[greengoesmoo]

I am always concerned about some brands which are obviously openable in the store before buying. I always open the box to check what is on the label is what's in there.. Who's to say someone else didn't and use it first? :S

The only used cosmetic I'm really comfortable with buying is nail polish.
(unless it's for experiments, which happen fairly often, I like to see how certain things will stain fabrics, and my my some lippies do!!)

The only people I share anything that isn't on a brand spanking new brush with are a small number of very close mates and my dad (and my now ex bf.)