What was the last product you loved that got discontinued?
Guerlain Rouge Gs!!
— Christine
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I literally woke up this morning sad that this foundation is no more 🙁 So random as I hadn’t even seen this question yet, ha!
Rouge G is discontinued? How did I miss this? Unfortunate.
Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener. It’s perfect for when you want to brighten your undereyes without the thickness. It’s so natural looking.
Are they definitely being discontinued or are they being repackaged the way Guerlain perfumes just went through a rebranding? I noticed you can’t get them in the US, but I’ve been able to still get a few when I go through duty free overseas.
Yes, Guerlain confirmed, though of course they hinted not to worry, but they didn’t give any more info!
Wait, has the Rouge G line been discontinued?
Yes, Guerlain confirmed, though of course they hinted not to worry, but they didn’t give any more info!
Thank you for the update! I’m going to have to grab any I can’t live without before they’re gone
Revlon Lip Butters. It’s been years and I am still super salty about it.
PINK TRUFFLE, OMG.
Super salty indeed! 😉
Holy Cow- I just bought Pink Truffle in the regular Revlon lipstick..
I was having a difficult time coming up with an answer and you’re right I cried when they discontinued the lip butter. They are so good and I have held onto a few like pink truffle!
The L’Oréal Color Riche Shine is the closest that I have found for the Revlon Lip Butters
Ha I have Strawberry Shortcake in my desk drawer right now! Although…I find these really drying, like you need to keep putting more on, but the colors are so pretty.
Mac Freckletone lipstick.
I was just about to type this!!! To me it’s the perfect peach lippie. I was recently able to get a back up at the CCO which is about 40 mins from me but worth the trip.
I got a back up at EBay and was worth the extra money!!!
Yes, that popped in my head too. I bought a back up at the CCO. It’s one of the first MAC Lipsticks I owned so I’m pretty sentimental over it:)
KVD Wonderchilde studded kiss lipstick. It didn’t survive the reformulation.
Wait, the Rouge Gs are getting discontinued?!
Yep, they are pretty much gone online already!
I knew it spelled doom when these turned up at Costco a couple months ago…still kinda shocked they’re actually discontinueing them, maybe they’ll keep the formula and just repackage to lower the price since the packaging is kind of ridiculous.
Colourpop deja vu. This is my go to lipstick
The old Make Up Forever eyeshadow formula. I’m still in mourning.
There’s a few sellers in the EU that still carry the old formula at a discount! I got my hands on them a week ago for 50% off.
Thanks!! I’m off to search for them.
Oh yes!!!! I was so glad to get one of the shadows on my “wish list” before they replaced it.
In my original answer, I forgot to include the entire line of Sephora single eyeshadows which are now marked down and are being phased out. Sure there were some poor performers in the lineup but what company with dozens and dozens of shades doesn’t have a few clunkers? I’m waiting to see if they replace them and, if so, what with.
Maybelline Dream Matte powder. I am finally getting to the end of my enormous ebay stash, so I’ll be forced to find an alternative. It wasn’t even that amazing, just a good color match and really inexpensive.
The original formula of the MUFE Artist Shadows.
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial perfume (the Shalimar flanker in the pink bottle). I heard that if you travel to Paris they have the ability to fill bottles of it for you though at their flagship store. :'(
Tarina Tarantino’s line of cosmetics at Sephora, especially the eyeliner in the shade ‘Locketbook’, it was my HG shade of eyeliner!
MUFE Artist Shadows! Those were some of the best eyeshadows I ever used, dang it! Still see this as one very tragic mistake on MUFE’s part.
Also mind-boggling, has been MAC’s near continuous axing of some of my favorite shades and a favorite formula Matte², too.
Still burned about the Matte2s!!
Instead of DC’ing them, Ginny, they ought to have reformulated ALL their matte eyeshadows in to Matte²!
So true!
The Matte 2 are so good. I want more of them !
Chanel blush in Tempting Beige.
The easy answer would be the Chosungah 22 foundation that I love but not sure if it is really discontinued or whether I just can’t get it here in the U.S. Appears to still be available in Australia/New Zealand. Of course, the Guerlain Rouge G’s although I agree with the packaging being a total bust. Impossible to store in my current lipstick arrangement but the formula was great.
Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation. G.O.A.T. status for me. Shiseido Synchro Skin, MAC Matchmaster and Tom Ford Perfecting Foundation are all filling in and doing a fine job, but still. I know GA came out with that Power Fabric and I’ll give that a try when I run out of the LSUVF. I’ve already got Designer Lift and I love that for sheer coverage. Something about the “weight” of the GA formulas in general. Maybe I can get the same effect of the LSUVF with Power Fabric if I sheer it out or something.
Normally, when something has been discontinued, it is secreted away and only brought out for special occasions with prior clearance of “yes, this is xxxx-worthy”. I’ve decided I am using this up with gusto; it’s going to turn eventually but also, I’ve accepted lately that there will always be another. And I’m forging ahead with all of my other favorite things that I usually reserve for special occasions or use sparingly. It takes me a long time to use favorite or new things because of this, this anxiety about a favorite being gone but with the constant turnover, I’ve realized there will be a new HG right around the corner.
Laura Mercier lipstick in the shade Discretion
Lorac tinted moisturizers. Tawny Temptress was the best. And I still miss Prescriptives.
All the MAC Matte2 shadows and also Silver Sun and Silver Dawn Extra Dimension shadows (they brought them back with the permanent ED shadows and then discontinued them) and also Constructivist Paint Pot. I was floored and really saddened to see that Paint Pot no longer available.
Silver Sun is soooo good. I saw constructivist at a CCO. Maybe Nordstrom Rack has it as they carry discontinued MAC too!
I have an almost full jar of Constructivist, thank goodness, and here (Ontario), there is no Nordstrom’s Rack (Toronto or Ottawa may have them; I don’t know). I just don’t understand why they’d discontinue such a classic. Have you seen Silver Dawn? It’s as beautiful as Silver Sun but more of a “classic” shade.
I am sad about Silver Sun and Silver Dawn too – Silver Sun was my favorite of the Alluring Aquatic collection. I went online to get another on Thursday and nothing. 🙁
I’m not a big eyeshadow wearer largely because I prefer my sleep to makeup which is why I’m bummed about MAC discontinuing Constructivist. It takes me 2.2 seconds to throw on my eyelids in the A.M, I’m good to go and I still look done up.
The original, now discontinued Wayne Goss brushes 17, 18, and 19 for eyes, and brushes 13, 14, and 15 for face. I prefer the dyed goat bristles (and blue squirrel in other WG brushes) to undyed goat bristles.
Guerlain Kiss Kiss lipstick in Air Kiss. I hope they aren’t preparing to kill the whole line!
Whaaat?!? I need to track down at least one backup, if at all possible! ?
It seemed like a color that would sell well! There’s a few on EBay I’ve seen if you trust the authenticity.
Guerlain Kiss Kiss in “Love Kiss” is my favorite lipstick of all time… and though not at Christine levels, I’ve owned a LOT of lipsticks. And Air Kiss is the lipstick my partner likes best on me. Sigh.
Love Kiss is a beauty!
Scott Barnes Diamond Dust loose illuminating face powder. Though I recently went through my stash of backup products (mostly thinking, why on earth did I buy this again?) and I found an unopened container! It’s currently sitting on my vanity but I’m pretty sure I’m going to crack it open soon. It’s been YEARS since it was discontinued, so I was pretty goshdarned stoked about that 🙂
Well, add me to the chorus crying tears over Rouge G. I had no idea! Shame to waste such a beautiful formula! I wish they would drop the price, get rid of the heavy packaging, and bring out more colors.
For me, the last thing I mourned was Armani Maestro Glow Foundation. Argh!
Yikes – I didn’t know Maestro Glow was discontinued! I hadn’t needed a new one in a while; I was trying something else. I suppose that leaves me with only Cle de Peau and La Mer as options for my pale, pale self dammit. I’m very bummed. CdP is my top favorite, but it was always helpful to have other solid options.
My last item of mourning (before this morning) was another Armani dc’d item – their flash glosses. I’ve always been a big gloss fan and the Armani ones were a gel consistency, hydrating and just lovely to wear. No stickiness whatsoever. They also made a color (524) that was my perfect shade and matched their Rouge D’Armani in 501. I stocked up like mad when I started finding it difficult to find, so I’m covered for a while – but would love to see these come back!
Sephora Deep Berry Lip Stain: When they added dozens of more colors they discontinued the best one IMO. So hard to find a deep metallic color that lasts!
It’s also pretty bad when they reformulate something you love.
Maybelline Sky High Curves mascara. The only curling mascara to really work for me. Urban Decay Deluxe shadows in shades Underground, a perfect antique gold and Ransom, my all time favorite blurple shadow! And 24/7 liner in Lust which is another gorgeous blue purple.
Definitely Clarins Everlasting foundation in linen – the porcelain with pink undertones shade. And the brand hasn’t even replaced that shade in their other ranges of foundation. None of Clarins foundations are now light enough for me. What a shame. It is a fantastic foundation that lasts all day and has a beautiful finish to it.
I don’t know if you read/watch Phyrra, Phyrra.net. She has a whole section on Pale Girl Beauty. She basically has to add white to everything. Bet she has some good foundation reviews archived. I think Michele would say to check out Idun minerals. I believe the co is Swedish, so they have lots of lighter shades. Shipping?: idk. As to Koh Gen Do… I’m light to medium and wear the darkest, yes darkest cool shade. I’m sure they have KGD in Aus, but it must be inordinately expensive. They have sample packets to try at a very small fee (here.) PS: love your town, as my dad’s name was Melbourne!
Thanks kjh – I do look at Phyrra and her pale girl beauty, but she has neutral undertones, whilst I have pink. Idun minerals, which are Phyrra’s favourite, are too expensive to internationally ship. And the other more HE brands are hideously expensive here.
Melbourne is a great city, but our transport infrastructure is fairly average for its size – about 4.5 million people and growing. Was it your dad’s Christian name?
I too am redhead, fair, pink undertones. Though I think Phyrra is paler than me, or wants to look that way. I like Georgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation in 3.75, made for pink undertones. Also, Bobbi Brown new shade Ivory, in the Skin liquid foundation undertones are even more pink, and it is very sheer so forgiving. Bare Minerals Rescue Skin Gel in Opal, Lightest in cool shades. Also very sheer so forgiving. If you need lighter, Bobbii Brown alabaster, MAC foundations with NW10 or W10 shades, I know their professional line on website has cream foundation that comes very light and pink. So does their face and body fluid foundation. I feel you, was devastated when Prescriptives went out of business. Theirs was the first foundation that I could use, and I had graduated to custom blended when they closed up shop. I hear that they still do it on their website, don’t know if it is available where you are, but worth investigating. There are definitely more choices available, especially if you have a Sephora near you. Many of the brands that Phyrra suggests do have cool toned equivalents, so don’t discard the info, just look into it further. Nars’ new foundation’s lightest shade is pink toned, unlike Siberia in their other lines. Go to their website. Good luck.
Thanks Ellen, I do have a Sephora near to me and I have looked at the foundations available there – but they are so, so expensive. Even the MAC foundations for my shade are more than twice the price than in the US.
Kiki Milano periwinkle violet lipliner
Armani lasting silk foundation. Holy grail status!
Hi Christine, might you know if Guerlain is discontinuing this line in Canada? I noticed there is stock available on Sephora.ca and my local Shoppers received a new display filled with Rouge G lipsticks with the silver case, and available in their online store. All are selling for the regular price ($60 CDN + taxes).
Hi Tracey,
The information I get is from their US team – they did not specify it as a US-only discontinuation, just confirmed that they were discontinued when I asked.
Huh. Thanks for letting me know, Christine. I may do some poking around to see why there isn’t a run on inventory going on here.
Bobbi Brown Spray Brush Cleaner. The one item that people like across the board from this brand is that brush cleaner and it looks to be discontinued.
I’m (begrudgingly) trying Estee Lauder’s Makeup Brush Cleanser.
Chanel’s Glossimers – the most perfect non sticky, gorgeous, moisturizing lip gloss!
Urban Decay Electric palette and Kat Von D Studded Kiss in Thin Lizzy.
Electric Palette is still available on the UD website!
And it’s on sale-yay! Thank you!
Update-currently out of stock, but I’ll check again later in the week or next week.
Fingers crossed that it’s there for you eventually. I am in Canada and use the Canadian version of the site. I bought a backup some time ago and every time I look, it’s still there.
You can buy Electric on Allcosmeticswholesale.com. I got mine on HauteLook or maybe Nordstrom Rack, but HauteLook rotates. You have to check it often to see what they have. If they aren’t showing it today, it may be back tomorrow.
Make Up For Ever’s original HD foundation was perfect for me….not fussy about the new one; Revlon’s Colorburst Lipsticks in the black tube; Mac Dovetail eye shadow; CoverGirl Marathon Mascara
The “old color” of Mac blush Warm Soul. Any dupe of the old color please?
BareMinerals Well-Rested CC Eye Primer. It works great on my very dark circles and keeps my under eye concealer from creasing and fading. My eyes are sensitive and can water a lot. This primer also helps, on the outer corner of my eyes, to stop the watery eyes. So sad they discontinued it!
Revlon Age Defying pressed powder. I picked one up for $3 on clearance a few years ago, not realizing that they were on the way out, nor that I would love it so, so much. I just yesterday ordered one from eBay. Crossing my fingers. I’ve used plenty of other nice face powders, but something about this one just looks so nice on my skin!
Also, as mentioned above, Fiona Stiles Foundation. Sad about that one.
The one I’ll forever be salty about is Lip Lix by Bonne Bell. It destroyed younger me when they were discontinued.
As an adult, I was disappointed when Sephora discontinued / changed the formulation of their in-house lipsticks. They had one that was the perfect sheer berry stain without the shine of most sheers, and it disappeared.
By Terry shadow singles– great formula– subtle and beautiful colors, really well thought it. Sadly they have replaced it with the powdery formula used in the eye palettes. Wish they would resume with the singles formula.
Chanel Vitalumiere foundation in Beige Rose 12. I loved it, but was too young for the coverage and switched to vitalumiere aqua. Since then, my skin has aged enough to need to switch back. But now there’s no BR12. I have a feeling my skin is too dry for their other formulas with that color. I’ll have to actually drag myself to a counter in person to sort this out.
KVD Studded Lipstick in Magick. They dropped that shade when they released the new formulation. I bought 2 back ups when I realized the shade would no longer be available : that was such a flatering color on my skin tone, I would always receive compliments when wearing Magick. Plus the subtle glitter was super cute!
Colourpop Blush in the shade Tonic 🙁
What do you mean Rouge G’s? They are still for sale here in the UK.
Guerlain confirmed they were discontinued when I asked. Selfridges’ carries a few still but most are out of stock (the ones available are low stock).
Ugh, so many things. NYX original formula blush in Angel … the original formula of MUFE HD foundation … NARS double-ended lipstick and gloss in Shanghai/Turkish Delight (I didn’t care for TD but Shanghai was my true love and of course, that was the colour they discontinued) … I found a good dupe in Bite Beauty’s High Pigment Pencil in Meritage, but those have been discontinued, too! Blargh! … LORAC Co-Stars liquid lip in Kissing Scene — the only nude I’ve found that worked for me and wore like iron! … Smashbox Photo Finish Targeted Pore and Line Primer … the original formula of Marc Jacobs glosses … I know there’s more but I’ll stop here. 🙂
Rouge Gs discontinue? Hmm, maybe this is the ‘discontinued’ a la Parure Gold.
Guerlain never did keep their promise of produci g refills for the Rouge Gs. Missed business opportunity, i think.
There have been a few, mostly drugstore because I’ve only branched into HE in the last year or two. CoverGirl LipSlicks, Maybelline Brow Powder (I know they now have a powder kit, but I miss the simplicity of that one brown shade in a single compact), and Revlon used to have my favorite bronzer ever. I can’t remember the name of it, but I think it was from their ColorStay line. It was 4 shades that you could swirl together, and they were all matte or at least not shimmery. I actually bought more on Ebay years ago, but I can’t find them! Oh well, I’m moving soon so they are sure to turn up!
Oh come to think of it, Revlon had a pressed powder I liked a lot too…Nearly Naked. I think I repurchased a few times. Everything HE that I liked a lot I have been able to find on HauteLook.
I also wish UD still had Vice shadow palettes. I have one and I love it and I wish I could collect them all.