Forget clothing swaps — this new party idea has it all: friends, booze, and makeup galore.
So, what in the world is a BEAUTY SWAP?
It's like a clothing swap, but with new and gently used makeup, perfume, and skin/body/hair products. And beauty tools. And alcohol. Basically, IT RULES. Everybody has one of those drawers or cabinets that are overflowing with Sephora samples, impulsively purchased brown lip liner you used all of two times, and fig-scented cuticle oil, right? Well, get ready to clear that baby out. Here's how.
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First, pick a friend to co-host your swap.
Co-hosting expands your circle of invitees, which results in more products to swap and good times to be had. It also lightens your hosting duties — one of you can party plan, and one of you can mix drinks. God, you two are good at this.
Set up a place where people can sanitize slightly used products.
I can practically hear you from here: "This doesn't sound sanitary!!II!111!!11!" Well, my shrieking Internet pal, your beauty swap can be as sterile as you'd like it to be. Feel free to only allow sealed or otherwise unused products if that's what makes you feel the most comfortable. Anyone who's ever used a tester at a drugstore counter, however, will probably be fine if barely-used products sneak in as well. Consider separating unused from gently used products if you have a handful of serious germaphobes in attendance.
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Include cups and spray bottles of rubbing alcohol, plus disposable cotton balls or pads. Then leave clear instructions about how to use them.
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