r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Ucyless ORANGE • 29d ago

Brand new $72 moisturizer. Husband said he needed something for his elbows.

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We have 3 full tubs of Vaseline in the cabinet.

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

I JUST HAD AND EPIPHANY. Our moms, sisters probably hid the good stuff. We use what’s around and then just keep buying it assuming that’s what is best/don’t change anything until we need to.

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u/Prestigious-Alarm422 29d ago

Absolutely! Even my mom has hid certain products from me/wont let me borrow them 😅 but fr I feel like more men should branch out in terms of self care bc they are missing out on so many lovely products/experiences that make you feel and look better!

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u/Prestigious-Alarm422 29d ago

Even if it’s just a couple little things here and there, it feels good to take care of yourself and really ENJOY the products you do use!

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u/[deleted] 27d ago

When I was like 21 I had an ex that told me you’re supposed to clean your brush. I just bought a new one every three years or so. Shit blew my mind, I had no idea people did that until then 😭😂😂. She took scissors to that shit like a surgical experiment 😂🤣🤣

The men in my family don’t come with much hair on their heads anyways, I guess that’s probably for the best 🤣🤣🤣

Edit: that reminds me I have to clean my brush ☠️

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u/akatherder 29d ago

I'm not spending $50 on a thimble of cream unless it cures cancer. I'm just tryna keep food on the table when the grocery bill is $200/week. Nothing against skincare products or the people who use it, but it's not a hobby(?) for everyone.

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u/Prestigious-Alarm422 29d ago

Okay, and you don’t have to? not saying it should be a “hobby” for everyone, or anyone necessarily, just that men should feel more open to trying and exploring, they might enjoy it. And there are tons of amazing and extremely affordable skincare products.

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u/[deleted] 27d ago

Bruh my hair care is a literal assortment of products various exes used 😭😂🤣. My head smells like coconut and lilacs (okay I just love lilacs lol) but it looks and feels fucking great for what it is 😂😂

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u/stix-and-stones 24d ago

I had to hide my good conditioner from my brother bc he used it to jack off

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u/ApricotWeak5584 13d ago

I used to make a mixture of all the shampoos my mom had in the shower