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10 Discontinued Products You Loved Back to LifeDevotees begged, pleaded and petitioned for these fan favorites to be brought back |
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Reach Out Cosmetic companies understand how seriously their customers take a product being discontinued. Estée Lauder companies (which include Clinique, Bobbi Brown, La Mer, MAC and many others) have created a program called Gone But Not Forgotten. Simply give them a call, let them know the product you're searching for, and they will track it down for you, sending you as many as six pieces at a time if it's available. Some companies don't have programs like this set in place, but have customer service teams that are perfectly receptive to inquiries about discontinued products.
Scour the Web When all else fails, I turn to websites known for selling discontinued products by the bundle and stock up. Amazon and Ebay -- as well as sites like DiscontinuedBeauty.com and BeautyEncounter.com -- often sell products by the case or in smaller bundles. A note of caution: never use products that aren't factory sealed when you receive them.
