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I don’t like it either. I hate when people want to share drinks and food and they don’t understand why I always say no. I think it’s fine to share eyeshadow as long as you’re using different brushes but I’m still uneasy about it. Also, I really despite it when people think it’s fine to dip their fingers into your lip balm randomly…it’s so rude and then you have to throw out a good lip balm!

Eurgh. I never would.

The only thing I share is eyeliner but that’s within my family. We don’t get any infections from makeup use it’s always something else surprisingly.. Obviously we don’t share anything then.  Otherwise I just don’t share. It’s my makeup and I paid for it, so I’ll like to be the only one using it..  I hate it when people borrow or ask for lipgloss or chapstick. That’s just.. no.

I don’t use other peoples makeup and I surely don’t let people use mine. It just grosss me out.

I totally understand where you’re coming from, but i live by the “double dipping” laws, that it’s ok and makes your immune system stronger!

Personally, things like that don’t even occur to me. I understand your points and will now keep them in mind in the future, but before reading this post I wouldn’t have thought twice about letting friends use my make up.

You’re not alone!! I don’t like it either. It’s an unspoken rule, my friends are the same way. But, then again, we’ve always had our own make up and never needed to ask each other.

I only share with a couple of friends and my sister, and even then it’s sparingly. I might borrow a blush or eyeshadow, never mascara or lipstick. We always use disposable stuff when we share.

I despise sharing makeup, but especially mascara, lip gloss, chapstick (does that count?) and eyeliner. I shared eyeliner with my friend once, and I ended up with a stye in my left eye. It was terrible. Eyeshadow isn’t that bad, though. I can share that. Same for blush.

u could like.. get infections from sharing make-up!

I only wear a tiny bit of concealer and eyeliner, but I share it all the time. For all the eyeliner I share, I’ve never had a sty or an eye infection then entire time… and I must say, I got a lot of those as a kid, so it’s not like I’m sty-proof. When I share chapstick, after I get it back I swirl it on the back of my hand to rub off any of it that touched the other person’s lips onto my germ-protecting hand skin so that the fragile membrane of my lips doesn’t contact their germs. Simple

Any lipsticks, liquid or cream based products (minus ones that squirt out of a bottle) are off limits but it is fine for others to use anything else provided they are not using my makeup brushes.

I share my make-up, probably more than I should. but it’s usually among my family and group of friends whom I spend 24/7 with, so any germs I’d get from sharing make-up [and food & drinks], I’m bound to get anyways. or at least that’s how I view it. my immune system is surprisingly strong[I haven't been sick in 7 years] so I don’t really care.

but I understand that some people really do care about the hygene of it all, so I never ask to borrow their make-up, haha.

I used to share my make up. A LOT. Like, all of the girls in middle school would clamor to get their grimy little middle school paws on my giant collection. I didnt see anything wrong with it. My mom hated when I used her make up too, and I didnt get it. But now that I dont have friends, I have my make up collection all to myself. I would never think of sharing it now, especially with older girls that …could have STD’s or anything like that. Its totally gross. I even throw away my make up at the exact expiration date. Are you anal? Definitely NOT. 

um i rarely share my makeup.  in fact, i dont really remember the last time i did share my makeup.  i really would be against eyeliner and lipgloss for sure because thats extremely close to things that could attract bacteria.  it does gross me out, dont feel alone!

How do I feel about sharing makeup? I don’t. It worries me too much.

i’m with you on this one. I hate sharing make-up especially lip glosses or lipstick. People either put their finger or their lips to the tip so it’s pretty gross if you ask me.

Just looking at models, how many of them have infections on their faces by sharing make up? By being germaphobic and being less exposed to germs, it’s not good for your health. You get sick A LOT faster and easier by not being exposed to germs. Your amune system doesn’t build up and you become weak against defenses. Doesn’t health science suck like that? A load of contradictions.

@peacelove__CALLIE@xanga - Unless the other person has a cold sore, puts on lipstick, and passes it you, you’re not going to catch an STD. That is a bit extreme.

I dont share my mascara but I might share my eyeshadow or foundation with someone only if they used their own cleaned brushes. DEF not mascara though. ew….

It’s gross.

I completely agree. I hate it when my sister sneaks into my makeup. I find eye liner that I recently sharpened dull, my foundation left open, eye shadow dusty. I just think makeup is not to share. Even if it was sanitary, it shouldn’t be shared. Its yours.

@mommymissblaze@xanga - See, that would tick me off.  I don’t care if someone uses my stuff, but it’s only polite to leave it like you found it.

I don’t really have a problem with it, but I would understand if someone didn’t want to share with me for the reason you stated.  Everybody is different.  It’s kind of like sharing glasses or forks or whatever.  I don’t care, but some people are grossed out by it.

I .. DO NOT LIKE TO SHARE EYELINER OR POWDER OR BRUSHES.

i don’t mind sharing eyeshadow?!!?! come on now. ACT LIKE IT’S GONNA BE GONE AFTER A YEAR. lol.

I only share eye makeup with my sis and that’s it just because.  if it’s with others, I probably won’t.  You know, just to be on the safe side.

i never share makeup and if i ever have to (i have a hard time saying “no”) i’ll give it to that person or throw it away afterwards

I’m okay with sharing eyeshadow as long as the person cleans the brush thoroughly. I actually own a few sets of brushes so I have them use those instead of my personal ones.

But sharing eyeliner and mascara? Ew, no. No to lip products too.

@awokenfatality@xanga - True. But still. Even getting eye gunk on an eyeliner stick or something….could pass on an infection of some sort. You just never know! :: shudder :: 

it’s gross.

I share make-up.. but i know how to clean and sanitize everything since I went to make-up school and they make it a priority for us to sanitize after every use. eye-shadow is really easy to sanitize. you just need a small spray bottle and fill it with the highest proof of rubbing alcohol(mine is 99%) and just spray over the eye shadow and it dries almost instantly. and all you have to do with brushes is wash them with shampoo and let them air dry. Kind of a lot of work though i guess.

ill consider powder and blush but i absolutely will not let anything else be used by other people. its gross and you can be at risk for weird bacteria. i dont want that. when someone asks me i tell them i dont really share makeup and they get over it. i almost get a twitch because the thought bothers me so much. same thing with a razor. no thanks.

I think that make up is something that can be shared, but only with close close friends. If you aren’t comfortable with it, then that’s ok. Since makeup is used on the face and around the eyes, I think it is good to keep sharing to a minimum. 

I don’t mind because i don’t touch the actual makeup with my hands. I use brushes and make sure everyone else does borrow it, uses them as well.

Always have that brush cleaner handy though!

it’s one of those things I wouldn’t be anal about, as far as eyes or face stuff goes. lip gloss….not getting the  cold sore herps from someone who doesn’t know they’re about to have a breakout.

I’ve shared eyeliner and eyeshadow with my girls before. It’s really no big deal. But Ive issues with people’s saliva all over my food and drink.

sharing makeup is like drinking from the same cup, in my opinion. bleh.

I don’t share makeup, and I wouldn’t.

i’ll occasionally share with my lil sis, but that’s it. and that’s not very often.

It depends on who I’m sharing with.  My friends and I are pretty tight, but we usually don’t share eye stuff.  If we do, we try not to share eyeliner, and we hand over our shadows if we really need a color that we don’t have (for parties and stuff.  We also tend to share when we’re performing).  I understand your uneasiness, but I personally don’t think it’s a HUGE deal.  That’s probably because I know my friends are hygiene-freaks, too, so they’re pretty clean.  But, no, you’re not abnormal or overly anal about this stuff.  It’s understandable.

I am sort of okay with it. It depends on the person’s skin too, I guess.

i dont share any liquid makeup that comes in close contact with my eyes and lips, but i’m fine for things like eyeshadows and bronzer. you can always wash the brush.

i let my two of my good friends use my makeup and i borrow theirs if i forget mine. (yes i do know all about their hygiene habits LOL) i also steal their food & drinks >: )   ::nom nom nom::

my boyfriend and i have like 4 or 5 lip balms tubes lying around that we share…and we don’t even get sick from each other half the time. so that’s kissing & sharing “makeup” when sick with a low germ exchange rate LOL

If you want to do Halloween makeup or go to the prom, please get your own makeup or get it done by a pro. Don’t mess up with mine.

I think it’s gross to share makeup, especially anything that goes on the eyes… anytime anyone asks I get a picture of pinkeye in my head. Yuck.
The only thing I am willing to share would be a dab of foundation, because I always use disposable sponges to get it from the bottle, as does anyone who borrows it.

hm i usually don’t wear makeup and my roommate does so we’ve never had that problem but i’ve never thought about it that way before! even if you say the chances are low its still very easy to get germs on your face and sharing makeup is definitely an easy way for that to happen… also it seemed extremely rude for those friends to volunteer your makeup, whether or not they knew how you didn’t like sharing your makeup…

i dont like sharing my makeup with my friends either. i’ve shared the odd lipgloss or eyeshadow before, but i let them use the palette that i hardly even touch. The other day, i was sleeping over at my mom’s and we would use each other’s makeup, but ya that’s pretty much it.

I don’t share eyeliner, mascara, or lip makeup. If someone wants to use my eyeshadow they need to use Q-tips or I won’t let them use it.
But yeah, I fully understand where you’re coming from. I mean, what if someone had a cold sore and used your lipstick? Gross.

I never share makeup, but it’s not just about hygiene– it’s about money!  Makeup is expensive, and I can barely afford it for myself, let alone for all my friends!
My one exception is that I’ll share chapstick with my husband.  I mean, let’s face it, it’s in my best interests to keep his lips nice and soft! 

lol “pimple germs” 

I refuse to share. But then again, I’m a little obsessive about hygiene and the like. I’ll share nail polish, but even then people are required to wash their hands first…yes, I’m stingy… 

i dun mind sharing my makeup with my closest friends – they know to clean their faces thoroughly before digging into them.

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the only thing my family shares for makeup is — the mirror. THATS IT!

Ew. Yeah, I’ve had styes (sp?) and those aren’t too fun, so I’d rather not share.

i dont wear make up at all and im 17 o___o but if i did, i would never share. it’s like sharing.. underwear. it just doesn’t happen xD

blergh, i don’t share make up either  

I’m mean, I don’t share anything.

don’t share drinks, food, etc.

2 people using the same applicator is gross, like, imagine sharing a toothbrush, what’s the difference really

i generally don’t have anyone to share makeup with, so it’s not a big deal. there are things that i wouldn’t share with ANYONE, mainly eyeliner and mascara. those are much to close to my eyes to share. eyeshadow, blush (if i wear it) and lipstick i would share sparingly with people that i knew weren’t sick or anything. i shared those with my high school best friend all the time actually. but i never felt right sharing eyeliner or mascara. those just seem especially gross.

i used to do that when i was in high school. but to think back now, it’s pretty unhygienic and gross. now i prefer not to, except my twin sister

oh, if I had expensive makeup I wouldn’t let people use it either! I don’t mind letting people use concealer or eyeshadow, but not mascara or liner, and no blush (because i am scared of getting more pimples).

I only share my makeup with my best friend once in awhile–and only because I know she’s more anal about taking care of her face than I am.

i do NOT let anyone use my makeup!

i dont wear much makeup but i dont mind to let people use mine.
honestly cant say when the last time that mightve happened was though…

i RARELY ever let people use my makeup.

my sister is an exception, but because she never asks and if she is, she is running late for her professional job and needs a little. and my best friend since childhood, which is rare too.otherwise, back off and get your own.a friend of mine in high school who was prone to pink eye and eye infections went through my bag one day while i went to the bathroom and started using my eyeliner. i came back and went NUCLEAR on her.i HATE sharing my makeup.