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Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:55 am  |
I am just curious.
Does anyone else here buy products they use ahead of time just to have a stock? There is a good deal at Skinstore and I want to stock up. |
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Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:55 am |
I think it all depends on how fast you can go through your stock. I don't really "stock up" too much on any particular product. An extra container or two is good enough for me. 
However, when ordering online, I try to go with the product's "Replenishment Program," like with Nuvosa. Programs like these already offer you discounts.
What product are you planning to buy from Skinstore? What's its shelf life? You should probably consider that as well.
Hope this helps. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:15 am |
| If it's cheaper that way, I always buy in bulk - as long as it's something that will keep. I don't think I've bought any cosmetics or ready-made creams in bulk, but I've bought huge amounts of carrier oils for my skin - why buy a pint when 5 gallons will do? LOL |
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Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates! |
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:23 am |
I do buy back ups of colours that I really like. It seems to be common to have colours discontinued.
Mineral powders have a long shelf life and the owner could suddenly not be able to get a certain pigment in...suddenly the colour is discontinued.
I don't stock up on natural skin care. For example: rosehip oil has a short shelf life. My bottle is in the fridge and it lasts a long time. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:29 am |
I have had many HG status hair products suddenly not available in my area or worst discontinued.
I do stock up on hair products (in particular) hair treatments.
I also stock up when I see something that I have used before and or really want to try at Winners (or a store like this). For example: Mastey hair line is hard to find but shows up at Winners sometimes. If you see it at Winners; it is usually a good price and probably won't be there tomorrow. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:27 pm |
| Immacolata wrote: |
| If it's cheaper that way, I always buy in bulk - as long as it's something that will keep. I don't think I've bought any cosmetics or ready-made creams in bulk, but I've bought huge amounts of carrier oils for my skin - why buy a pint when 5 gallons will do? LOL |
Hi Immacolata, most carrier oils have a shelf life of 6 months to a year and they should be kept refrigerated... I tend to buy smaller amounts that I would be able to use up in 6 months time or so.... few exceptions are jojoba oil and fractionated coconut oil, they last for many years... |
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:50 pm |
| No, I'm afraid of it going bad. Only exception is lip balm because I seem to misplace them on a rotating basis so I always have a half dozen floating around my house. |
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Late 30's, fair skin, dark hair. Retin A, DIY potions. Missions completed- acne, acne scarring, 11's, redness, contact dermatitis. Working on maintenence and cellulite. |
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Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:46 am |
| Not really. I will buy a replacement before one is 100% empty, and sometimes I am wrong about how close to the end I really am! I bought a new Jane Iredale Powder 5 months ago and I still haven't finished up the first one. |
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Esthetician working at a Med-spa. Love the Clarisonic! |
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Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:05 pm |
If it's something I *know* I love and use regularly, yes, I do stock up when there's a sale or an event that allows me to get some kind of really good bonus. I like getting a better price, plus I don't have the inconvenience of running out.
I don't buy more than I could use before it would go bad, however. |
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Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:06 pm |
| skinstore has a sale almost always.... |
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Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:17 am |
| I just went to eminence organics trade show and bought tons!! How long do u think it will last if its not opened? I know it's all organic so that is a huge factor |
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Late 20's, clarisonic, Vit C serum, hormonal acne, congested pores, combination skin, living in Vancouver Canada |
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