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Throwback: Oldie but Goodie?

jaaayp — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:04:42 GMT

What is your oldie but goodie?

We all love trying out the newest and the greatest but I still purchase my tried and trues and some days, I'm definitely in the mood to reach for an older product (still available or discontinued) that I know will complete my look.

I would love to know what "older product" you buy on rotation and reach for that brings you nostalgia whether that be a makeup/hair/skincare/nailcare.

Here's what I reached for today:

my first bronzer I've ever picked up probably like 10+ years ago AND I still use this on the regular till this day ❤️

my first blush that I picked up EVER and tbh, I don't reach for this as much but I wouldn't mind being buried wearing it 😂

Re: Throwback: Oldie but Goodie?

Mcakes — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:07:56 GMT

This post makes me want to run out and get another ! Haven’t gotten it in years, but it is always so good.

As far as what I do bring back into my routine constantly no matter what the latest item is, the

Re: Throwback: Oldie but Goodie?

danielledanielle — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:17:05 GMT

A month ago I cracked open my Becca Skin Love foundation. Since Becca went out of business, I've been hesistant, but I gotta use it at some point. I love this foundation, it has a soft blur effect, the shade is pretty spot on for me - doesn't oxidize weirdly and lasts all day.

, this was the first thing I added to my loves list when loves list became a thing at Sephora. I've been using the blue one lately and I love it.

, the OG. I will always try a different concealer, but usually have an open Nars one somewhere, it's a must.

- LE, and when I first saw it, I didn't know who it was for. It's probably one of the best base palettes for me, because they are browns that show up on my skin tone, but don't look muddy, so for other palettes where I don't have a transition color, it fills the gap. Plus, and excellent travel pallette because it's face + eye.

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greeneyedgirl107 — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:31:17 GMT

@danielledanielle off topic on this thread but I thought you might know: I purchased from Ulta in gray and it fits looser than others I've owned. This coincided with the packaging changing from a box to a bag. Do you know if they changed the cap sizing?

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danielledanielle — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:42:25 GMT

@greeneyedgirl107, I have a few turbans that are from the same line, but there can be an inconsistency with fit amongst the patterns. I thought the slaps were more consistent( so sorry to hear)! You could try reaching out to their CS, but that particular color may fit that way. For my looser turbans, I try to double knot them so that they stay on.

Re: Throwback: Oldie but Goodie?

jaaayp — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:48:56 GMT

DEFINITELY nostalgia @danielledanielle ❤️ I love all the products you mentioned. I swear I have a Becca highlighter somewhere! Now I'm going to have to go hunt it down! definitely GOAT. have you found something better by any chance?!?!

Re: Throwback: Oldie but Goodie?

jaaayp — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:51:13 GMT

I love both of these @Mcakes ! Definitely have both of these still somewhere. I'm pretty sure my isn't usable since it's been so long but I'm sure the would be a perfect way to end the summer!!! ❤️

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greeneyedgirl107 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:06:29 GMT

@danielledanielle thanks for the info. I've purchased gray before without any issues. I have a black one that I'll try. I hope it fits ok.

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danielledanielle — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:49:39 GMT

I love the . It's creamier IMO and it works for me well as foundation, too. BUT, I think the line is leaving or being discontinued, because my shade is non existent. (I've stocked up, so I'm good for a little while). is pretty good, @jaaayp

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jaaayp — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:27:29 GMT

Thank you @danielledanielle adding to my list! Do either of these crease under the eyes....? 🤔

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WinglessOne — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:03:44 GMT

@jaaayp There are decades-old shades of MAC lipstick I still repurchase, like Viva Glam III, Spice It Up, Rebel, and the real OG, MAC Red. Some of my other favorite old shades are discontinued, unfortunately, and I’ve held onto those bullets far longer than recommended 😂 —I don’t remember how old my Carnal satin bullet is, but it hasn’t gone bad yet so I still use it.

Speaking of MAC, I still use and love the 144 eye shader brush I’ve had for 30 years, from MAC’s natural hair makeup brush days. That and the MAC 22 (angled eye brush) are my oldest makeup brushes. Can’t buy either of them anymore, but the 239S replaced the 144 and I do also have a few of those.

I think my oldest in-use nail polishes are Revlon ColorStay shades, specifically the casino-themed Gel Envy ones that have a split-bristle brush that kinda simulates a wide paddle brush. (I assume Revlon has ditched that brush design; I haven’t bought a ColorStay in nearly 10 years.) This reminds me to consider finding replacement brushes for those. 😄

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itsfi — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:15:38 GMT

Great thread @jaaayp! I love hearing about what products are repeat repurchases. Here are a few skincare goodies that I go back to time and time again. Will post other oldies but goodies another day.

I've tried all sorts of pimple patches, from Korean brands, Japanese brands, US brands, etc. but the are the ones that work best for those pesky pimples that pop up periodically. I've lost count of how many of these dots I've gone through. I've recently discovered the daytime version of these - - and they're amazing!! A new favorite in the making!

is a must have for me when the weather gets cooler and my skin becomes more dry. It's an HG product!

Another must have is - it's quick, easy & effective! Soft, smooth, lightly hydrated and brightened skin in as little as a minute (but I usually leave it on for about 5).

I'm going on probably a decade, possibly two, with Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water - it's definitely an oldie but goodie for breaking down makeup (especially waterproof mascara) and sunscreen before going in with my double cleanse routine. It's a staple in my skincare collection.

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danielledanielle — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:04:19 GMT

@jaaayp , honestly, all concealers crease. These crease less for me. (If you meant undereye, specifically prepping the eye area is important to prevent concealer from breaking/settling into lines.) Application matters, too. A thick concealer needs to be diffused, something that's liquid might need a sponge, etc etc.

I will say I can get away with not setting these with powder from time to time, but that's primarily based on using as little concealer as possible. They also work well as foundation.

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jaaayp — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:59:01 GMT

@itsfi I ❤️ YOUR ❤️s! I definitely purchase the bioderma on the regular. Definitely a product that's less talked about since newer products are out but tried and true FORSURE. I love rosehip oil! Have you tried the ? Is it the ordinary better? My wallet will be very happy if it is!

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jaaayp — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:01:46 GMT

Omg @WinglessOne I'm so glad you're bringing up MAC. I feel like MAC is so hated lately but they still have like the GOATS!! VERY true. I have all MAC brushes and still use them till today because they're just that good after like 10,000 washes!! 🥰 I remember colorstay polishes.. i definitely only recently threw them out since I switched to gel (which means they didn't dry out for YEARS)

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jaaayp — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:08:33 GMT

Two oldies I've been wearing this week.

omg I haven't bought this in so long, didn't realize they have different shades of laguna 😂 ITS STILL SO GOOD THO. Definitely a socal shade tbh. Gotta get it in at least once before the end of the summer. Mine is SO GROSS. I'm pretty sure this is like 5 years+ old 😂

I actually recently repurchased this. Love. I literally slap the lightest bit with a brush and BAM med coverage. MAC can definitely be underrated, right, @WinglessOne?! I honestly get so many compliments when I wear this to this day

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danielledanielle — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:43:45 GMT

Oooh @jaaayp , and you have the bronze with the brush

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missjeanie — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:00:59 GMT

@jaaayp Totally agree that MAC can be underrated. I feel like it's gotten lost among all the 'hip' beauty brands of late, but dang if I don't still love a ton of their products. Solid performers.

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missjeanie — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:02:08 GMT

@itsfi I just cracked into a new Bioderma last weekend! Still my favourite for removing eye make up after... well... more years than I care to admit lol! Is it weird that I just refer to it as Bioderma now?

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missjeanie — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:08:18 GMT

@WinglessOne I still keep a MAC Rebel in my purse at all times! And my MAC 217 OG brushes are still a favourite. I picked up a few more right as they were swapping over to synthetic and those are my most used eye brushes. Great list!!