Gone But Not Forgotten

What do NY Fashion Week, Prescriptives , and MAC’s Tendertone SPF 15 lip balms have in common? They all followed the cycle of “going, going, gone” – hopefully on to some other place or forum that is as equally glamourous as it is accessible. In the case of these iconic events, brands, and products, you can bet that the creative karma that made its way onto the runway or into the products’ identity will ensure many happy clients return to scope out what’s in store next season.

And speaking of going with the seasons, NY Fashion Week, Spring 2010 marked the final curtain for the event’s Bryant Park production. The supermodels will now strike their poses several blocks west, at the world-renowned Lincoln Center, for the Fall 2010 edition of Fashion Week. If Naomi’s on the runway you can believe there’ll be enough drama to script an Upper Westside Story!

As far as final appearances go, Prescriptives , the 30 year-old brand owned by Estee Lauder, is being discontinued. The brand is best known for offering cosmeceuticals stamped with approvals from leading dermatologists, and makeup formulas that cater to an extensive range of skin tones and complexions and are custom blended on palettes in the presence of the client. It might be wise to get your fave products now, as your own sort of “while supplies last” precaution.

So what if you’ve just used the last of your star lip moisturizer, like MAC’s Tendertone tinted lip balm in Deep Sigh or Sweet & Nice, and the product was a limited edition? Short of attempting to recreate the product on your own, you can try to find a comparable product. Or in the case of MAC Cosmetics , also owned by Estee Lauder, you can check out its discontinued products through Lauder’s Gone But Not Forgotten program. If you still have the container or know the name of the product, call (800) 216-7173 and the company will search their warehouse to find items that may still be in stock. Once your product is all gone, don’t forget to return any six MAC containers to a MAC counter for a free lipstick or lip glass through the on-going Back To MAC Program. Social responsibility never goes out of style nor is it easily forgotten!

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