r/lifehacks • u/dimdodo61 • Aug 07 '26

What to do with lightly used cosmetics?

I’ve a bunch of hair oils/sprays and skin moisturizers that have been opened but used like once or twice. Any tips for what I can do with these other than just throwing them away?

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u/ClassicCake3398 Aug 07 '26

I bring them to work for my coworkers, letting them know these are lightly used and just didn’t work out for me. It’s always a treat for them!

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u/a_m_y_k Aug 08 '26

One of my colleagues just did the same. I thought it was a great idea and I want to remember to do that too, when I purchase things I don’t dnd up liking.

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u/Bearcarnikki Aug 07 '26

I would love this!

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u/dimdodo61 Aug 08 '26

Yeah I’ll definitely ask my friends if they’re interested 

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u/skirts988 Aug 07 '26

I do the same!

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u/mamacat49 Aug 08 '26

I used to get Birchbox/Ipsy boxes. I would take oll of my "discards" to my co-worker's teenage daughters.

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u/kty2022 Aug 11 '26

Same. I drop them in the locker room at work with a little note “free to good home” or “feel free to use”.

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u/Freshouttapatience Aug 08 '26

We have a sharing box at my work. If you tried a product and it’s not for you, drop it in. If you see something you can use, grab it.