What can I do with old lipstick?

[Thomzo]

As I don't tend to wear a lot of makeup, I have several old lipsticks that have dried up and become unusable. Has anyone got any ideas what I can do with them to avoid them going into landfill?

Cheers
Zoe

[Milims]

If you have children or do arty things you can perhaps add them to oil based white artist paint. Or add them to candle wax and make new colourful candles

[Thomzo]

Hi
No kids so can't do that one but a good idea, except that, as the lipsticks are very old (three or four years), I wouldn't want to use them on a child's skin either. The idea of mixing with candle wax is interesting. I wonder if they would release any chemicals when burnt? I could use them outside which would probably be OK.

Just got to find a use for the case now.

Cheers
Zoe

[Milims]

Medication container?
Needle holder
Seed container
eeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.............scratches head and thinks hard......

[Thomzo]

Medication container?
Needle holder
Seed container
eeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.............scratches head and thinks hard......

Aha. Or buttons or beads.

Nice one, Milims.
Zoe

[the.fee.fairy]

You can make your own lip balm and put it in the case - just pour it in i think.

Or...melt the lipsticks down and add to your home made lip balm for a 'colour wash' type affair.

[Thomzo]

I'd read somewhere that you shouldn't use old lipsticks because of the build up of bacteria but I would imagine that melting it down will probably kill the bacteria.

Zoe

[Wombat]

I must admit I tend to throw mine out.......................

nev

[Bonniegirl]

I must admit I tend to throw mine out.......................

nev

Do you have trouble with the lippy getting into yer moustache?


Cos I have terrible problems!!

[Wombat]

Oh yeah!

Nev