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You bought it, you hate it…NOW WHAT?

We’ve all been there. You see this amazing lipstick on a fellow shopper & stop to ask her what the color is, once bought you put it on and it makes you look like you’re ready for the 3 ring circus, or that shampoo & conditioner that says “moisturizing” that leaves your hair looking like a hay field. What do you do with that bottle, tube or jar of MISTAKE that’s cluttering up under your vanity?

Baby Wipes:

I have Perricone Neuropeptide by my sink – BUT, I also have Pampers Sensitive Wipes? What do they have in common? I’ve been known to go to sleep without taking my make-up off (GAH), so I began buying those facial cleansing towlettes. I switched to the Pampers baby wipes when I realized that they do the same thing for a fraction of the cost (facial wipes average 33¢ each, while baby wipes average 5¢ to 6¢ each). The only difference is that they don’t work on waterproof mascara.

Shampoo & Conditioner:

I am sent a lot of different shampoos and conditioners to review – a LOT. Like EVERY MONTH a lot. I have very short hair & Mr. S has….well, NONE. What happens if the products are not up to my standards (those that you rarely see here on Champagne Living)?

  • Conditioner: Goodbye head hair, hello shaving lotion. That’s right, I don’t think I’ve bought shaving cream/lotion in 5 years. My legs are silky smooth (much more moisturizing than traditional shaving cream) and I don’t have to deal with rust rings in my shower.
  • Shampoo: Where do I start? The obvious would be cleaning out your makeup brushes, hair brushes & combs, but I’d STILL be left with a bazillion bottles. Instead of on my head you’ll find my shampoo poured into my hand soap containers by the sink, a bottle by the washing machine (EXCELLENT for removing small stains from clothes without having to pour from the BIG detergent jug), it also makes a great lingerie wash (much more delicate than harsh detergents), etc.

Lip Balm:

It seems that every table at every conference seems to give a tube of lip balm, the same with hotels in ski areas and of course those balms that I get to review. THANK GOODNESS, because these sticks are perfect for so many fashion & beauty hacks. Yes they’ll unstick a zipper, but they’re also great for taming those eyebrow hairs, keeping lipstick from bleeding into the cracks, mixing with your eyeshadow to keep it on ALL day & night, and applying around the hairline before you color your hair at home – so you don’t end up with helmet head.

Mascara:

There are so many times that I’ve been in a rush to put on my mascara and left little black dots along my lash line. That made me realize that I don’t need to toss that “midnight blue” mascara because it doesn’t show on my “jet black” lashes. Instead I just grab a thin liner brush and dip it into my mascara tube. A toothpick works well too (just be careful). BTW – black mascara will cover scuff marks on your black shoes (just use a paper towel and rub it into the scuff) for that fashion faux pas emergency.

Lipstick:

Shoot…I bought the wrong shade AGAIN! I used to have a drawer full of the “wrong color” until I realized that the wrong color on my lips might be the RIGHT color on my cheeks. Just make sure to blend, blend, blend.

Photo credit: Foter.com / CC BY-SA


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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  1. Sheryl Mae says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:06 am

    I’ve learned a lot from these, Zippy. Thanks!

  2. Zippy says

    February 16, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Sheryl Mae – I think there must be at least 30 uses for hair conditioner alone!

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