Can you imagine giving an open perfume that doesn’t smell good to you? Or maybe an eyeshadow palette whose colors didn’t really appeal to you? And why not? Sustainability is no longer just a pose, but a lifestyle that can easily be applied even by o Christmas. You just need to know the line between a cool & eco-friendly cosmetic gift and a Christmas embarrassment that no one will ever give you.
Rules of “re-gifting”
Each of us finds some “beauty item” at home that is new, beautiful, unused, but unfortunately does not fit our style at all. It can be a gift set with a shower, scrub and body lotion with a coconut scent that you don’t really need, or a perfume that your friends love, but it reminds you of the aunt from your childhood that you always didn’t look forward to visiting. So why not send such a piece on to someone who will appreciate it? But it has its own clear rules and you must not break them, even if you were the greatest savior of the planet of all!
So, when is a second-hand beauty gift okay? Definitely when it is unopened and good quality too. And you also have to be sure that he the recipient will appreciate. In that case, you can safely admit that it is a “re-gift”. Sincerity and striving for a sustainable step are valued much more than reckless spending in perfumery.
Now get smarter! You must never send a gift back to the original giver, and ideally not to someone who knows the giver. A do not pass on cosmetics that at first glance have a damaged packaging or are even approaching their expiration date. That’s not sustainability, but just trying to get rid of unwanted things.
Great second-hand gifts
- Unopened cosmetics (skincarebodysuit, balms, gift sets)
- Perfumes (ideally with the original box, if they are sprayed once, it’s fine)
- Beauty tools (not used gua-sha, massage rollerskin cleansing brush)
- Deluxe miniatures or travel sets (must be immediately recognizable as untouched)
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Do not pass on cosmetics that at first glance have a damaged packaging or are even nearing their expiration datePhoto: SimonVera, Shutterstock.com
What definitely not to forward
- Used mascara (even if you only tried it once, the bacterial risk is really high)
- Opened cream or serum (if you have removed the cap from the product, its expiration date is running)
- Lipsticks, glosses, balms that are no longer covered with protective tape (such a product looks used, even if it really isn’t)
Wrap it up nicely!
Are you afraid that the recipient will feel that you took her away when you only took the gift out of the closet at home? Turn a second-hand gift into a “statement gift” thanks to the original packaging, which will show at first glance that you cared. For example, use wrapping paper with a favorite motif, add natural decorations and a handwritten message on the label. The message can be written, for example, why you think that this product fits her perfectly. You can also add one more small gift that will correspond with the first one. So, for example, a satin scrunchie goes great with hair oil, and again with a beauty massage tool relaxation candle.
“Thrift” beauty gifts have huge potential – financial, ecological and aesthetic, but it depends on how you do it. If you respect all the rules and add a pinch of love to the packaging, you will get a gift that is not the most expensive, but has a story.
