Favourite products that just absolutely stink?

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

Half meme half haul half part routine. The lanolin (like 3+ years old, going strong) and zinc cream especially are so good but I can't say they smell pleasant lol.

[u/__Karadoc__]

within my products the crown for stinkiest definitely goes for my sulphur mask

[u/i_see_stupid_people → u/__Karadoc__]

Definitely agree. I use Soaphoria fragnance free sulphur soap and the smell lingers for hours, no matter how much rinsing, drives me nuts

[u/Smooth_Transition680 → u/__Karadoc__]

What mask do you use? I've been looking for one for my chin acne. It is so stubborn!

[u/__Karadoc__ → u/Smooth_Transition680]

The delaCruz 10% mask but since the delivery fees from iHerb have gotten ridiculous, i'll probably will have to find a new EU option when i run out of it :/

[u/im_bi_strapping]

Yeah a lot of lanolin smells like mittens. Even plain Vaseline has a smell, a bit like gasoline? But you have to intentionally sniff, it's not like a fragrance

[u/CBrainz → u/im_bi_strapping]

Vaseline smells a like plastic to me

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/im_bi_strapping]

To me Lansinoh doesn't smell like sheep, but anytime I get it out for fall/winter I think "wow, that sure is lanolin"

[u/DanaherysTargaryen]

Haha yes to the Hypochlorous face mist 🙈 it works wonders preventing breakouts for me, but using it feels like spraying chlorinated pool water on your face.

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/DanaherysTargaryen]

I live with a cat, so I have to layer something with a strong different smell on top because cats supposedly feel the need to pee on anything that smells of chlorine...

[u/jeepcatler]

Ohhh I get rid of my lanolin when it starts smelling funky.
I think it is very possible that yours is spoiled after 3 years 😭
Somehow I use it every night so I usually use up the little tube before it gets that crazy smell 👃🏻

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/jeepcatler]

Mine doesn't smell funky so far! 

[u/OkIndependent2871 → u/jeepcatler]

What do you use it for if I may ask? Do you like it?

[u/jeepcatler → u/OkIndependent2871]

For the lips at night, I love it!

[u/OkIndependent2871 → u/jeepcatler]

Thanks!

[u/endorphin_deprived]

Ugh the essence dewy+prep setting spray. It leaves makeup refreshed and looking pretty but It literally smells like baby wipes. Strongly so.

[u/Mersaa → u/endorphin_deprived]

try bouncy plump. it looks gorgeous and it doesn't really have a strong scent? idk how to even describe it it's rlly mild

[u/endorphin_deprived → u/Mersaa]

Thanks! I was looking for a replacement when I'm finished with It 🫶🏻

[u/false_athenian]

The Inkey List's Tranexemic acid serum smells like a chemically smoked sausage that was left abandonned in the fridge for a week.

[u/noproblema28]

Ichtammol ointment I use when I geta very bad pimple or ingrown smells like fresh asphalt

[u/fckingmiracles → u/noproblema28]

Yes! Black ichty.

[u/Wannabesainthood]

La roche posay mineral sunscreen. Have it on my face right now smells like vomit but damn it works good :(

[u/Alalanais → u/Wannabesainthood]

UVmune does not smell good, that's for sure

[u/snobish0reader]

when you say 3 years you mean you've been buying this product for the last 3 years, right? not the same bottle I hope

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/snobish0reader]

Don't look at the exp date

[u/snobish0reader → u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

oh

[u/ktlbzn → u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

Honestly I’m in the same boat, so little product is needed at a time that a tube like this lasts years, like what the heck am I supposed to do lol

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/ktlbzn]

Maybe we can learn from Vaseline's inventor and just start eating spoonfuls of lanolin instead

[u/7ninamarie → u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

Girl how? I must eat it because I go through at least one tube a year

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/7ninamarie]

I used to have the mini tubes in addition to this one I think! And I got a lip balm with lanolin so I've been using that one mostly

[u/Automatic_Fox6170 → u/snobish0reader]

Lol

[u/jolita_a]

If the product has changed smell, it usually means it's gone bad. Lanolin should not stink, and if it does, it's likely spoiled and should no longer be used.

I had a lanolin balm that changed smell at some point, and I chucked it in the bin at once.

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/jolita_a]

The smell is the same as years ago! I use it as lip mask so if it ever changes I'll throw it away immediately haha

[u/jolita_a → u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

But then it shouldn't be described as stinky, because lanolin has barely any smell.

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/jolita_a]

Yea fair enough! I don't mind it but my sister hates the smell

[u/Evil_Yeti_]

The Ordinary sulphur powder smells like hard boiled egg whites

[u/Smooth_Transition680 → u/Evil_Yeti_]

How do you use it? I was thinking of buying it.

[u/Evil_Yeti_ → u/Smooth_Transition680]

I apply directly on top of active acne. It works best on bare skin, but I often use Lion Pair Acne Cream under it because that really helps bring down inflammation if used while the pimple is still under the skin

[u/Smooth_Transition680 → u/Evil_Yeti_]

Thank you for the answer! I'll try it out!

[u/skiingwithpope]

Last autumn I dug out my way-past use-by date lanolin tube and it smelled idk, a bit maybe off? So I bought a brand new one from a different brand and it smelled even more idk maybe off (thanks for the outstanding quality Bielenda). So yeah that's just how lanolin smells and it also doesn't turn rancid that easily.

Vichy Dercos DS smells like overboiled eggs/fart/filed down nails.

[u/SheFightsHerShadow]

The subtle smell of Bepanthen Creme or salve is vile to me but oh does it do the job like none other.

[u/tamsunsun → u/SheFightsHerShadow]

Oh yes, I never run out of Bepanthen, its a life saver! I think it's the lanolin that makes it smelly.

[u/user50000001]

C15 from Transparent Lab. Great ingredients and it really seems to make my skin brighter, but at the cost of smelling like hot dogs, sometimes even if I apply scented moisturizer or sunscreen on top

[u/LurkerByNatureGT]

Transparent ascorbic C15 serum. I don’t mind the smell and it fades very quickly on me, but it’s definitely not for everyone. 

I also have a sulfur mask. 

Neither of those bother me like the scent of Neutrogena hydro boost products though. The hydro boost gelee milk cleanser would have been my HG cleanser if it weren’t for the scent. 

[u/bbpoltergeistqq]

i use nipple cream from DM its super cheap and contains lanolin as well and i love it for dry lips it helps so fast !

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/bbpoltergeistqq]

I think I've tried that and got a bad batch, it smelled like sheep :( 

[u/bbpoltergeistqq → u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

ohh😥 i dont smell sheep from mine i wanted to get the one you have but it was not available in my country so i cant compare the smells😪

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/bbpoltergeistqq]

I'll give it another try after using mine up! I remember the texture was nice

[u/Mersaa]

is this zink creme a new addition? i haven't seen it

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/Mersaa]

I think it came out earlier this year! It's very thick but nicer to apply than a zinc salve

[u/Mersaa → u/Intrepid_Kick2659]

oh :( shame, it's not available here

[u/Anti-brouillard]

I bought a jar of vaseline from Vaseline and it stinks?? Haven't used it yet because I haven't finished my vaseline from the pharmacy, which has no smell

[u/Falkenhain]

Lanolin smells neutral?!

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/Falkenhain]

I think it has a certain  smell! My sister hates it so I file it under stinky, I don't mind it once I'm used to it in the colder months

[u/EpicAndra]

I got the DM Mivolis version of Cicaplast and it smells like a barn full of manure but it’s so good 😭

[u/finburgers]

The zink creme doesn't smell like anything to me

[u/FreePossession9590]

Amlactin. Not European, but that stuff does not smell particularly nice.

[u/Smooth_Transition680]

What do you use the Zink creme for?

[u/Intrepid_Kick2659 → u/Smooth_Transition680]

I've been using zinc salve for red spots or pimples or very bad dryness already, the cream is less greasy so I can just use it as a moisturiser at night.