Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

[thefbomb]

If you're having a blah day, maybe wait until you're feeling better before deciding whether you really like it or not. I don't remember what you set your goal at, but buying one lipstick from the collection doesn't seem too bad. It's a reasonable haul, unless you need the money for something else or are on a complete no buy.

Good suggestion, I'm judging it based on my opinion on how I look today and not the lipstick itself, I think on a regular day I'd like it more. I don't have a very specific goal in mind aside from cutting our drugstore products and mostly just buying LE mac products

 

[NaomiH]

Happy 2014! How's that low-buy going for you ladies? I was able to resist the temptations of new collections at Ulta and just pick up what I needed (replacements to my Paul Mitchell gel and Benefit mascara). I also bought 2 EDSFs from MAC Magnetic nude but have decided to sell or send them back as I truly don't need them. Gotta keep up with the good resolutions this year.

I've done pretty good so far! I've still managed to stick to my guns and skip Magnetic Nudes and Huggables and haven't bought any MAC since PC. I do plan on snagging some more Pixie Dust polishes during the Zoya promo, but that's about it until probably Maleficent for me. (Minus staples of course)

 

[lyseD]

Happy 2014! How's that low-buy going for you ladies? I was able to resist the temptations of new collections at Ulta and just pick up what I needed (replacements to my Paul Mitchell gel and Benefit mascara). I also bought 2 EDSFs from MAC Magnetic nude but have decided to sell or send them back as I truly don't need them. Gotta keep up with the good resolutions this year.
I've done pretty good so far! I've still managed to stick to my guns and skip Magnetic Nudes and Huggables and haven't bought any MAC since PC. I do plan on snagging some more Pixie Dust polishes during the Zoya promo, but that's about it until probably Maleficent for me. (Minus staples of course)

Are the pixie dusts rough to the touch? I've been curious to try one or two.

Thanks

 

[NaomiH]

Are the pixie dusts rough to the touch? I've been curious to try one or two. Thanks

They do have a bit of a rough texture to them, not horribly so though. I guess they kinda feel like an emery board where it's kinda rough but not in an extremely rough way. They dry pretty quickly and I can usually go a little over a week before it'll start to chip. Hope that helps.

 

[lyseD]

Thanks

They do have a bit of a rough texture to them, not horribly so though. I guess they kinda feel like an emery board where it's kinda rough but not in an extremely rough way. They dry pretty quickly and I can usually go a little over a week before it'll start to chip. Hope that helps.

Over a week sounds great. I had a shellac manicure over the holidays and really liked that it never chipped but I got tired of the colour pretty fast and it was a chore getting it all off.

 

[NaomiH]

Over a week sounds great. I had a shellac manicure over the holidays and really liked that it never chipped but I got tired of the colour pretty fast and it was a chore getting it all off.

They do take a little work to get off but not like you're sitting there half an hour and only have one hand done.Lol. I have the red one (chyna) and it looks like Dorothy's ruby slippers!

 

[thefbomb]

Just curious if I got back to MAC tomorrow to return the unused lipstick then what? It gets tossed?

 

[lyseD]

Over a week sounds great. I had a shellac manicure over the holidays and really liked that it never chipped but I got tired of the colour pretty fast and it was a chore getting it all off.

They do take a little work to get off but not like you're sitting there half an hour and only have one hand done.Lol. I have the red one (chyna) and it looks like Dorothy's ruby slippers!

Just looked up chyna -- gorgeous.

 

[vaisforluvrs]

Just curious if I got back to MAC tomorrow to return the unused lipstick then what? It gets tossed?

I think so. If it's a sold out color, you could sell it in the sale/swap thread.

 

[thefbomb]

I think so. If it's a sold out color, you could sell it in the sale/swap thread.

Yeah good suggestion, it is from magnetic nudes so maybe I can swap or somethin

 

[Lipstickjunkii]

I've done pretty good so far! I've still managed to stick to my guns and skip Magnetic Nudes and Huggables and haven't bought any MAC since PC. I do plan on snagging some more Pixie Dust polishes during the Zoya promo, but that's about it until probably Maleficent for me. (Minus staples of course)

Yay to staying disciplined. The MN colors are really pretty so kudos for skipping.

 

[PixieDancer]

I've done pretty good so far! I've still managed to stick to my guns and skip Magnetic Nudes and Huggables and haven't bought any MAC since PC. I do plan on snagging some more Pixie Dust polishes during the Zoya promo, but that's about it until probably Maleficent for me. (Minus staples of course)
WooooHooooooo! Go YOU!

Quote: Originally Posted by thefbomb

Just curious if I got back to MAC tomorrow to return the unused lipstick then what? It gets tossed?

Yes, it will. So if it's LE, maybe try to sell or swap it. HOWEVER, if that's not an option for you or if you can't... return it anyways. I know most people get upset about returning products just to be destroyed and I think it's good to try to find it a home so that doesn't happen BUT makeup companies mark these products up at a ridiculous percent. So, they can afford a certain amount of loss. And those return policies are there for a reason.

 

[thefbomb]

Glad you stuck to your guns!! Good Job! Sounds like you're doing a great job so far... I agree that you should analyze what your stash is lacking and try to focus your purchases on ONLY those things. Just because something is LE doesn't mean that's a reason to buy it. As a matter of fact, most of the time you can safely skip and find something in the perm line later that will satisfy your desire. So don't get too overwhelmed with the LE collections.... that's how a lot of us ended up where we are with our over-capacity collections! That's awesome that you cancelled the order! No reason to get off track when you know what you need to do!! You can count on us to keep you honest... and we'll need it from you too!! YAYYYYYYyyyyyyyyyyy! Very smart decision!  That's really great that you have been able to keep yourself on track! Definitely don't hesitate to send back those EDSF if they didn't work for you...  I skipped MR and was originally going to get it. It looked like a very pretty everyday type color that I'd get a lot of use out of, but I have another shade that seemed like a dupe so I forced myself to skip. Don't let one bad day make you second guess. I agree with Audrey to try it again when you're feeling better. Make the decision when you are feeling more yourself.  Don't feel guilty for getting something that you like and need in your stash. But, if you end up not liking it, don't think twice about swapping or selling in the Clearance Bin or returning if you have to.  WooooHooooooo! Go YOU! Yes, it will. So if it's LE, maybe try to sell or swap it. HOWEVER, if that's not an option for you or if you can't... return it anyways. I know most people get upset about returning products just to be destroyed and I think it's good to try to find it a home so that doesn't happen BUT makeup companies mark these products up at a ridiculous percent. So, they can afford a certain amount of loss. And those return policies are there for a reason. 

Ah that makes me feel better, thank you!!

 

[shellygrrl]

I'm not really sure what my specific goal is. I don't need a limit on collections because I have no trouble skipping them entirely. Money is not an issue, I only pay cash. I do want to lower my purchase from last year (36 products) so maybe something along those lines.

I feel the people in this forum should have  a precise goal they need to meet this year, some will be to save for vacations, others because a baby, wedding, new car, new house etc, are planned this year, because if it is just to buy ''less''  it might not be enough to help you reach your goal.

For me, buying less makeup IS a precise goal. Because it means I have to use what I've already got. Because it means I have to put more thought into the makeup I do want to purchase. Because it also means I can use that money I didn't spend on makeup for other things I want or need (or even just transfer it to a savings account, or donate to something).

 

[thefbomb]

Decided to list the lipstick I bought on a site similar to craigslist called kijiji, I guess I'll wait and see if there's any action but it just seems so much easier to return it

 

[MzBrownBeauty]

I've decided to shop my stash especially for blushes that get ignored. In another post, I posted a picture of a few blushes, I swatched and realized how I totally neglect a ton of blushes.

 

[Ajigglin]

I didn't get my cancellation email, so I logged on MAC to check it out, and it says my order has shipped! This is despite my emailing and calling and being reassured it would be cancelled. I don't understand that. I wrote to MAC to complain, and the response was to reject the package at the door. Has anyone done this? Should I use the return label instead or return it all to the store? Which is the most efficient?

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I wrote to MAC to complain, and the response was to reject the package at the door. Has anyone done this? Should I use the return label instead or return it all to the store? Which is the most efficient?

Oh No!

In Canada you can't return it to the store - you have to ship it back.

I'm not sure about refusing the order, but I've had luck mailing it back and getting a refund. The only shitty part is that you have to pay for the return shipping, whereas if you refuse it you probably don't I'm guessing?

 

[novocainedreams]

I wrote to MAC to complain, and the response was to reject the package at the door. Has anyone done this? Should I use the return label instead or return it all to the store? Which is the most efficient?

Write RETURN TO SENDER all over the box, front sides, bottom. If you are home when the ups guy drops it off, see if you can do it right then and there and he can take it back with him. If you don't open it, that is better than opening and doing the return slips, then they are more likely to eat the shipping charges over taking it from your payment because it was their error, just make sure to call mac also and have them notate it on your order that you did that. Hope that helps.

 

[thefbomb]

Oh No!  In Canada you can't return it to the store - you have to ship it back.  :thud: I'm not sure about refusing the order, but I've had luck mailing it back and getting a refund. The only shitty part is that you have to pay for the return shipping, whereas if you refuse it you probably don't I'm guessing?  

Since you spoke about Canadian returns.., if I purchase something in store I can return it to the same store though right? Just not stuff ordered online?