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Dec 31, 2012
Jessica D.
Mine usually just gets threw in a box and put somewhere in my room
Dec 31, 2012
Sandy C.
I exchange makeup I don't use with my sisters:)
Dec 31, 2012
Abba L.
Keep it for goofing around with friends. Great for things like blind makeovers that you don't want to use your fav products for
Dec 31, 2012
Victoria D.
If it's a product I just got, and I just don't like it, I usually try to swap it on makeupalley. If it's just old/used a lot, I give it to my younger cousins. They're 14-16, and they LOVE getting my makeup xD
Dec 31, 2012
Madison S.
I either throw it out or my friends will gladly take it if I offer it to them!
Dec 31, 2012
Arthika T.
Personally I would not make it into nail polish I tried it and it was terrible, it was so sticky even when I added less it looked silky-ish and nice but was sheer and it damaged my nails
Dec 31, 2012
Tashina M.
I don't usually have makeup long enough for it to get old. if I don't use it I swap it.
Dec 31, 2012
Tiffany D.
Give it to my younger cousins or my fiancés daughter
Dec 31, 2012
alyssa f.
kool idea elisa i have to try tht
Dec 31, 2012
alyssa f.
throw it out or if i just dont like it anymore ill giv it to my bff or re use the container but throw away the product
Dec 31, 2012
Elisa S.
Oh my goodness these are all fantastic ideas. I usually throw old makeup out or make art with it. Eyeshadow gives a soft ethereal look when used to color in an ink drawing, for instance (use fixative after, of course). Not sure if the longevity is as nice as artist quality pigments, but nothing I've done has faded yet.
Dec 31, 2012
Ariana P.
If it doesn't have an expiration date then use it or create a DIY.
Dec 31, 2012
Alice H.
@Shelley I didn't know domestic violence centers take makeup! That's such a good place to donate to =)
Dec 31, 2012
Kimberly E.
If you buy something at Sephora and you don't like it, you can return it. All makeup has a shelf life once it's opened. I throw away old makeup. Once it's old, it's gone. If I get something like an eyeshadow or a blush that I don't like ...and I don't return it, I just give it to a friend. Mascara, once used by you or anyone else, cannot be given to someone else.
Dec 31, 2012
Meaghan S.
Throw it out
Dec 31, 2012
Victoria N.
I passed it down to my little sisters or donate them :)
Dec 31, 2012
Gaby M.
Wow thanks girls! So many good ideas!!
Dec 30, 2012
Bridget V.
Nice tips Hannah!
Dec 30, 2012
Hannah L.
Eye shadow- you can mix different shadows in a small container which will make new colors or you can mix your eye shadow with clear nail polish... Powders for your face and bronzers make great nude nail polishes!
Lipsticks- you can melt lipsticks down by scooping it out of the tubes then putting the spoon over a candle. put the melted lip stick into a tiny container and since they are liquidy you can mix different colors to make a new shade!
Dec 30, 2012
Nicky W.
my friend tosses the make-up but keeps the container and pours nail polish in lets them dry and gives it to little girls ages 8 and under for pretend makeup. very genius
Dec 30, 2012
Nic S.
Trash can lol
Dec 30, 2012
Sarah R.
I give mine to my mam! domestic violence centre, I'd have never thought of that what a lovely idea. I want to become more altruistic in my local community going forward. and thats a nice place to start
Dec 30, 2012
Macy F.
If its so old that it's expired, I'll toss it out. But if it's old and still wearable, i give it to my sister.
Dec 30, 2012
Melissa M.
Toss the old stuff and give the rest to my friends to try.
Dec 30, 2012
Shelley W.
I donate to my local domestic violence shelter.