# What should I do with my extra makeup? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 4, 2004, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526 "2004-10-04T20:34:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/21 "2004-10-05T20:28:31Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > (She’s also the only little girl I know - my friends have pretty well all had boys and I’m not sure offering them makeup would go over that well at this stage.) Wouldn’t that depend on whether or not glam rock is making a comeback? ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2004, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/22 "2004-10-05T20:31:26Z")
> [@asterion](#): > > Wouldn’t that depend on whether or not glam rock is making a comeback? Only if its “I want to wear Pale Peach Estee Lauder eye shadow” type glam rock. ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2004, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/23 "2004-10-06T01:43:57Z")
Aw, poop. I opened this to post “send it to me!”, and I’m too late. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2004, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/24 "2004-10-06T02:54:01Z")
This is the SDMB of makeup - MakeupAlley > [@](#): > > Got a stash of stockpiled beauty products? > > Please support the following nonprofit organizations by sending them new and unopened beauty products. These organizations help women in need with day-to-day survival, and sometimes a little beauty luxury can help lift someone’s spirit. > Where to send donations (pack items carefully, new products only please): ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2004, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/25 "2004-10-06T02:55:10Z")
Lets try that link again > [@astro](#): > > [This is the SDMB of makeup - MakeupAlley](http://www.makeupalley.com/cares/) ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2004, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/26 "2004-10-06T04:51:45Z")
**Astro** - excellent idea, except that my stuff has been opened and tried (by me) typically once. Charities and the like are not interested. However, I do have quite a bit of stuff here, and I now have 3 people I’m sending to. If anyone else wants something the can send me an e-mail - it’s in my profile. BTW - I can’t be real specific with what I send - I’m just gonna chuck it in boxes and ship it off. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2004, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/27 "2004-11-10T18:17:42Z")
Hey - for you folks still waiting for stuff… OOOPS! I just realized it’s been a month and the stuff is still sitting in padded envelopes waiting to be shipped! Sorry guys - it’s coming. Anyhow - stuff should arrive in time for youz all to get glamed up for the holidays. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Vision\_of\_Love](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Vision\_of\_Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vision_of_Love)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/28 "2004-11-12T09:42:15Z")
If you end up with more unopened cosmetics in the future, you can also send them off to the places listed on this site: [http://makeupalley.com/cares/](http://makeupalley.com/cares/) ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/29 "2004-11-12T16:54:50Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > Hey - for you folks still waiting for stuff… > > OOOPS! I just realized it’s been a month and the stuff is still sitting in padded envelopes waiting to be shipped! > > Sorry guys - it’s coming. Anyhow - stuff should arrive in time for youz all to get glamed up for the holidays. 🙂 Yay! Thank you. It is so nice of you. I cannot wait. ---
**Author:** ![Chicken\_Scratch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@Chicken\_Scratch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicken_Scratch)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/30 "2004-11-12T20:02:00Z")
A friend of mine runs a non-profit organization to benefit women diagnosed with chronic and life-threatening illnesses such as: Women in Addiction Recovery Women living with Cancer Women living with Diabetes Women living with Heart Disease Women living with HIV/AIDS Women living with Lupus Women living with MS She creates events where groups of make-up artists ply their trade with these women and lift their spirits through better self image. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post the website or name here, but if you have any makeup to donate, please e-mail me: [nycmb@hotmail.com](mailto:nycmb@hotmail.com). Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/31 "2004-11-24T01:20:13Z")
I just got the package today. I must admit I was a bit afraid when I saw that the package had a return address of an Experimental Biology place. :eek: That was crossed out though so I figure that I am safe. Thanks so much. I have will have to paint myself up tonight. I am scared of the liquid eyeliner though. Maybe I will have to practice that…A LOT. Thanks you sooo much again. ---
**Author:** ![zweisamkeit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zweisamkeit/32/4360_2.png) [@zweisamkeit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zweisamkeit)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/32 "2004-11-24T02:32:54Z")
Yay, I got mine in the mail yesterday, too! The Revlon Colorstay is too bright orange-toned red for me (I’m fishbelly white and look best in burgundies and whatnot), but I love the coppery shadows. I never ever _ever_ would have bought them for myself, because I figured those shades would look horrible on me. And they don’t! They look nice and sparkly and add a touch of warmth (probably much needed, as I can actually be a rather blue-toned white-skinned girl, heh) to my face. Thank you so much! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/33 "2004-11-24T17:50:57Z")
Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! Got mine two days ago - and you sent me such good colors!!! Thank you so much!! It made my day!! ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526/34 "2004-11-24T18:11:32Z")
Horray! I’m glad that stuff has arrived! I was a bit worried it might get hung up at customs and some male customs guy would be like “What the hell?”. Glad to see that’s not the case! 😃 To **ChickenScratch** and **Vision of Love** - thanks for the links; however, as I mentioned earlier in this thread, the stuff I was sending out has been opened, and been tried (typically once) by me - it’s therefore unsuitable for charities. Items I do have that are new I donate to my local women’s shelter. FWIW - I actually have some more of the same stuff here (I’ve done a bit more cleaning) - I could probably come up with at least one more package (or two) if anyone is interested. Just send me an e-mail with your name and address and I’ll send it off. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-my-extra-makeup/267526.md?page=1)