A Few Words from a Product Junkie
Sofia Coppola’s medicine cabinet. Source: TFS
I’ve always been interested in the contents of one’s medicine or beauty cabinet.  I’m always curious to know what products someone uses on their hair, skin, and face.  When I first saw this picture of Sofia Coppola’s medicine cabinet in French Vogue, I thought, “Whoa”. But then again, who am I to talk?
I took this picture after cleaning out my my drawer of hair products. Mind you, these are just the styling/leave-in products. The shampoo and washing conditioner stay next to my shower.  For some reason, I couldn’t bare to throw any of these products away. For myself, and probably plenty of other women, a product promises dramatic results if you use it and you are automatically stuck on the idea. Even if it doesn’t initially work, you still keep it around in hopes of what might happen someday. That is the true essence of successful advertising and the reason why the hair/beauty industry–especially for women of color–is booming. Here I am, keeping it alive and well.
Do I really need all of these products? Nope. I should only be keeping about 3-4 at the most. Most of the products have the same functions, but on any given day, I might decide to switch it up with another product. I kept them because they are so far my “tried and true” items, but I’m thinking I can still stand to lose a few if I’m not in love with them.
And I’m not even going to start on my beauty/makeup case…
A Few Words from a Product Junkie
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My medicine cabinet is just as bad… And it's filled to the brim with creams and ointments and scrubs… It barely has any room for the Mr. In fact, that's why he has his own bathroom and cabinet
Every now and then, I clean out the cabinet and throw out stuff I haven't been using regularly… but I always buy product and keep refilling that cabinet. Bleh!
I also hoard products. I call it "research" for my blog!
Oh boy, I totally do hoard beauty products too.
You should see all my almost empty body lotions and creams!
Great blog
-Christine
It's about time for me to do this too! My husband worked for a while as a manager for a natural foods store- he brought home all kinds of free samples of full size all natural beauty products that they couldn't sample at the store. We stocked up like crazy! Some of them went quick like gang-busters but some have long out-lived their prime at this point… you just hate to toss them though!
Dream Sequins– two separate bathrooms is nice! And it's insane how once you're done cleaning, the cabinet mysteriously fills back up.
Najeema– "research" is good to use! I always think, "I can write reviews on all of these items one day". We will see how that work out!
Christina– People always ask me why I have the almost empty bottles and I'm just like, "There's still a dime size left!" And thank you for the kind comment
Emily– That is an awesome deal with all of the samples. Lucky you! And you're right, you just hate to toss the products when there is still some left.
I like using old conditioners/shampoos as "shaving lotion". It saves money and I guess it's kind of "green" too. Great post!