Rediscovering Old Favourites

I know all products have a shelf life… the general rule of thumb for those that don’t have a use-by date is to have them finished off or thrown out within three years of leaving the factory. But three years is a pretty long time, right? And I honestly don’t understand how powder-based products like eyeshadow and a powder blush can really go ‘off’ and it’s these ones that I’m guilty of holding on to.

For about 18 months now I’ve been thoroughly enjoying a gel stick blush. Recently though, I’ve been compelled to start enjoying the full depth of my makeup bag, browsing through the assorted goodies I keep, and it was here that I rediscovered Mac’s ‘blushbaby’ powder blush. I have no idea why I discarded this to the depths of my makeup bag… it’s just the most beautiful colour – neither pink nor peach nor brown, it’s somehow all of these colours. Natural, lasts well – it’s really everything I like in a blush!

I also recall, back when I worked the cosmetics floor, Clarins’ Beauty Flash Balm was all the rage amongst makeup artists and consultants alike. It’s been years since I’ve used the stuff, but  I was compelled to repurchase it on the plane on my most recent trip to the UK (I looked pretty average and it was cheap). Again, I’ve found myself wondering why on Earth I ever stopped using this stuff – it’s fabulous! My boyfriend has commented on the glow of my skin and it makes my makeup last and last and last.

I’m now racking my brains to think of what other products I’ve thoughtlessly abandoned over the years… do you have any old favourites?

BB