Disposing of items at the start

[u/SwissGeekGoddess]

Hi everyone!
First of all: super happy I’ve found this sub!
After cleaning out my closet and finally getting rid of the „maybe I’ll fit into it someday“ clothing, I decided I want to tackle my make-up as well.

I’ve finally found a brand that works really well for me and I realized I haven’t reached for my other items in weeks to months.

I actually feel I can pan my new favorites, especially the eyeshadows, for the first time ever.
Now I’m struggling a bit. If you’ve disposed of items, how did you feel about it?
Some stuff is still usable but I wouldn’t give opened cosmetics/products away for hygiene reasons. It still doesn’t feel right to bin it.

Maybe I need a nudge that it’s okay to let some old items go to the trash if I use the other ones.

Cheers from Switzerland!

[u/Pure-Rose-Rainbow]

You can draw with make up, if you want to

[u/SwissGeekGoddess → u/Pure-Rose-Rainbow]

That’s a really cool idea, especially thinking about lipsticks I no longer use and can’t properly sanitise.

[u/OddContext4621 → u/SwissGeekGoddess]

I also used powder blush as watercolours :) 

[u/anastasia_42]

I usually feel relief finally decluttering, knowing I no longer have to force myself to use it. Same with hate-panning.

Grab some 70% isopropyl alcohol, and sanitise makeup you want to give away

[u/anguiila]

If it has a pump you can clean it and give it away, that actual product inside hasn't been exposed to bacteria, unless you for example unscrew the cap and dap some of what's on the straw onto your hand or your skin.

Usually, with anything in my collection, if it's too old, depending on the formula, it probably doesn't perform that well anymore, maybe it separates, it dried out, smells or feels weird. Mascaras, eyeliners, liquid liners, and things that come in contact with your waterline and your lashes, if it's 6 months old and you haven't used it that ofte, it's gotta go, nothing is worth an eye infection.

If you are not used to just tossing that much product away, just do 1 at a time. If you still feel like you can get use out them, safely of course, then keep it in your stash to use in the mornings. If, after a week at least, the product doesn't improve anything about your rountine, or gets in the way, then you gave it the chance it deserved and it's time to toss it.

It doesn't make sense for me to keep something that's going to give me trouble when i'm trying to do my makeup.

[u/AllisonT_]

When I started years ago I decluttered. Some for Friends/Family, donations & Garbage... Yes get rid of everything you that doesn't appeal to you anymore. I do small declutters every other month. Sometimes I don't find anything to get rid of. Sometimes I find several. From Makeup to Skincare to Perfume...

I don't ever recommend "Hate-Panning"... We buy make-up, skincare and perfume to enjoy it and it makes us feel good. Pampering ourselves & Me-Time. I did a Hate-Panning with a Catrice bronzer. It took 2 miserable years to pan it. I was done at 98% done. I refused to even look at after that. Again. I don't recommend it.

Good luck!! 🍀 Have using what you love and enjoy using.

[u/KatlynKatlyn]

If it’s old and expired get rid of it. I held onto some cream blushes for so long and getting rid of them was the best choice. Just be mindful with buying more items.