Have extra, unused bottles of sunscreen from the summer? Perfume samples? Lipstick grab bags? I’m going to share How To Host a Product Potluck because I know we all have some unused beauty products in drawers which could use a good home.
I routinely give unused beauty products to friends and family. Not only does it lighten my “stuff” – it generally comes with a smile and big THANK YOU from the recipient. It’s good to share some good in the world…
How To Host a Product Potluck
The beauty items* you gather have to be unused (because who wants someone’s old lipstick – yuck!). Sample size for full size order both fine. Me? I always have a healthy supply of Aveeno products so I know what I’ll be bringing.
*product potlucks don’t have to be just beauty items. You can expand it to be a potluck of anything…candles, housewears, gift certificates, clothes with tags, costume jewelry…and if anyone does a purse potluck please invite me because I have a thing for bags 🙂
And the products don’t have to be big-ticket items. They can be extras you’ve bought on sale. Gifts you just never used. Stuff you bought for a trip but came back unopened.
Next invite your friends over with instructions: product potluck – bring your unused goodies!
Make tea and coffee (obvious reasons). Alternatively, you could offer a glass of wine (again…reasons should be obvious). Food can be served if you like (coffee cake if you are doing tea & coffee or cheese and crackers if you’re going the wine route).
Have a flat space available for product display (think: coffee table, buffet, or even dining room table). You could even go as far as to make “stations” for hair, skin, make-up, etc…
Then, enjoy the product potluck! Chat. Sip. Give a product or take a product. It’s a lot of FUN!
It’s almost like a secret Santa gift giving idea. Everyone goes home with a surprise.
I have way too much sunscreen that will never be used before it’s expiration date (sunscreen does have expiration dates right?! – even if they don’t – no one needs 5+ tubes of unused sunscreen). Maybe one of my friends needs some sunscreen for a winter trip? Well, my potluck will be aptly timed then.
We all have a little too much. At Thanksgiving we often potluck. At Christmas we give presents. Why not combine the two to make your own occasion with friends. 🙂
SHARE: What do you think of a product potluck?…
Disclosure: This post is brought to you in partnership with Aveeno. As always, the opinions are mine.
I have never heard of something like this. I think I want to try it because it would be fun to try different products that I’ve never heard of.
That is so cool! I’ve never heard of a product pot luck before. I have to do this!
A product potluck is such an excellent idea. I’m sure I have lots of things to bring to one.
I. Love. This. Idea. I have a lot of random unopened things to trade. I’m definitely going to try this with my friends.
That is so cool! I’ve never heard of a product pot luck before. I loooove Aveeno!
What a fun idea! I have so much stuff I could have a party like this!
Love this idea, I know I have several bottles of beauty products that I will never actually use. Plus it is a GREAT way to get together with friends.
I think this is a great idea! I would love to join in on a product potluck.
This is such a fantastic idea. I know my friends would love to have a product potluck party.
I have never heard of this before. I would love to do something like this with my friends.
I am definitely talking to some friends so I can organize one of these party’s. It sounds like a ton of fun.
What a fun idea! I need to do this because I have way too many lotions I’m never going to be able to use!
I love this! I never heard of a product potluck before but I think it is a fun idea! Would love to try it with my friends!
I’ve never heard of anything like this but what a fun idea! It would be fun to see all the different products.
This is such a great idea! I have so many duplicates of things that I know friends would love. This is a great excuse to get together with friends, too!
This would be such a fun way to get all my girlfriends together and dish about and discover new products! Thanks for sharing
I have never heard of a product potluck before!! What a fun get together idea I have some friends that would love this idea!
I have not heard of this type of potluck before. Great way to exchange products that everyone has lying around. Sure sounds like fun.
I love this idea so much! My friends and I would have a ball swapping out our products! I have so many laying around that I never use.
Oh this is so great! Plus an even better gift idea.
Great idea! This is a fun way to get together and to giveaway/exchange items that would otherwise be wasted.