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

[lilinah]

Lat week I pushed the button and got all three new "Masterclass" brushes which had been in my shopping cart since they became available. I kinda consider that my last of last year's purchases. Haven't bought any other makeup or related products yet this year.

I started photographing my lipsticks. I did my 20 dark warm purple/plum/berry lipsticks - that's just 2 out of 27 baggies of lip products!!! I came to 2 realizations:
(1) My window sill in the morning isn't the best location because the sun goes away too quickly; so i'm going to see if i can set up in the south-facing living room in the afternoons, since the sunlight is there longer.
(2) I'm finally going to throw away some old drugstore lipsticks that are over 15 years old; they always changed color on me so i hardly ever wore them - one reason i switched to higher end brands. I haven't given them the heave-ho yet, but there's really no reason for me to keep them, and they're too old to sell, unless someone is museumizing old Revlon and L'Oreal lipsticks.

All i want from the Feb 6 Fantasy of Flowers collection is the two Fluidlines, and i think 2 is pretty good out of around 30 products.

 

[mac-obsessed]

hboy: I'm such a failure! I can't believe were only 2 weeks into the new year and I've already purchased 4 items! 1)it's physical 2)steel kiss 3)close contact and 4)chilled I'm such a sucker for pretty lil shiny thangs

 

[kerry-jane88]

Well I won't pretend that I've done well with my low buy thus far, BUT I have written down a running total of my spends and its already putting me off, so im hopeful that it will serve as great encourgement to get the total to go down in the following months.

 

[mac-obsessed]

Yup that's what I'm doing too!

 

[Naynadine]

I'm such a failure! I can't believe were only 2 weeks into the new year and I've already purchased 4 items! 1)it's physical 2)steel kiss 3)close contact and 4)chilled I'm such a sucker for pretty lil shiny thangs

Don't let that get you down, just look forward.
I was proud to have skipped Close Contact and now I'm slowly beginning to regret that.

 

[veronikawithak]

I'm such a failure! I can't believe were only 2 weeks into the new year and I've already purchased 4 items! 1)it's physical 2)steel kiss 3)close contact and 4)chilled I'm such a sucker for pretty lil shiny thangs

Don't think of it as failure.. think of it as getting a clear picture of the extent of the issue. Maybe it might help to keep track of your purchases, what motivated them, how it made you feel to get them, and what you think of them and how much you've used them. Hopefully a pattern will start to emerge and you can focus on the cause rather than the symptoms. It's still early! Plenty of time to reach your goals this year.

 

[makeupbyvee]

Quote:Originally Posted by makeupbyvee


Picked up a few things from Ulta. I'm trying


Quote:Originally Posted by allthingsglam


Omg did u see all the new items from nyx it was sooooo hard to be good in there but I did nyx is one of my fave brands I love thier makeup


@makeupbyvee I want to go hunt that NYX palette down now after seeing your posting. It must be new. Looks lovely. I don't think I will buy it but I really would like to see it in person.

@allthingsglam Here's a close up of the Nyx Dream catcher palette. No pressure

 

[mac-obsessed]

Thank you for your advice ladies [@]Naynadine[/@] I had to hunt cc down yesterday cuz I was starting to get that feeling glad I found it

 

[RayRay88]

So I know this is OT but can anyone with combo/oily skin recommend a concealer? I've been looking for a good one to conceal discoloration on the sides of my nose, as well as a scar that won't stay covered. I've been buying/sampling concealers from both drugstore and Sephora and don't want to waste anymore time/money! A few I've used so far: MUFE full cover NARS radiant creamy concealer Maybelline superstay Maybelline Age Rewind Also, any advice on techniques or brushes would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I'm such a failure! I can't believe were only 2 weeks into the new year and I've already purchased 4 items! 1)it's physical 2)steel kiss 3)close contact and 4)chilled I'm such a sucker for pretty lil shiny thangs

Honestly, it's all good. It's Physical is so amazing. Lol.

 

[LinenWhite7]

So I know this is OT but can anyone with combo/oily skin recommend a concealer? I've been looking for a good one to conceal discoloration on the sides of my nose, as well as a scar that won't stay covered. I've been buying/sampling concealers from both drugstore and Sephora and don't want to waste anymore time/money! A few I've used so far: MUFE full cover NARS radiant creamy concealer Maybelline superstay Maybelline Age Rewind Also, any advice on techniques or brushes would be greatly appreciated!

MAC Prolongwear, for shiz.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Damn, I need to take another trip to the drugstore later this afternoon. My low-buy will be tempted but I've written everything what I need down. Wish me luck! The only makeup-y thing that is permitted is an eyeliner because with my Naked 3 on its way I figured it would be nice to have a decent eyeliner to pair it with and I haven't got a single eyeliner.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

MAC Prolongwear, for shiz.

MAC Pro Longwear is quite nice. What kind of concealer are you looking for? Undereye concealer or something to cover blemishes?

 

[PixieDancer]

MAC Prolongwear, for shiz.

I agree that MAC Prolongwear is great... I REALLY like it for undereye concealing.

 

[veronikawithak]

Haven't made any purchases yet but I know things will be starting up soon so I thought I'd lay out my plan for the year (12 item limit). Ideally I'd like to keep my collection at current numbers or below (around 80 items).

Staples I'll probably have to repurchase:
1. MAC MSFN (Light)
2. MAC Paint Pot (Painterly)
3. MAC P+P Highlighter (Radiant Rose)
4. MAC Brow Pencil (Lingering)
5. Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara
Must try:
6. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder
May readjust depending on collections:
7. 1 lipliner
8. 1 lipstick
9. 1 lipgloss
10. 1 blush
11. 1 pearlmatte powder or beauty powder
12. 1 MSF

Special allowances in addition:
- Inglot shadows - able to purchase the same number of MAC eyeshadows I've used up
- lipsticks - able to purchase 1 if I've used up 2
- lipglosses - able to purchase 1 if I've used up 2
- earn 1 extra purchase for every 5 pounds lost (reward for meeting weight loss goals)
- B2M and gift cards do not count towards limits (birthday is in 3 weeks and if I do happen to get a gift card I don't have a problem using it)

 

[RayRay88]

MAC Pro Longwear is quite nice. What kind of concealer are you looking for? Undereye concealer or something to cover blemishes?

I'm looking for something to cover redness and a scar on the side of my nose.

 

[RayRay88]

For facial discolorations and blemishes on the face I HIGHLY recommend MAC Studio Finish Concealer (in the pot). It's super concentrated and formulated for the exact issues you've mentioned. Heres' what the MAC website says for their Studio Finish Concealer: "A lightweight, creamy, discreetly opaque concealer. Provides a smooth, long-wearing invisible coverage for all skin blemishes. Water-resistant, fragrance-free and non-acnegenic. This emollient-based, lightweight concealer is so concentrated that a tiny amount can provide opaque coverage of the skin's imperfections and discolourations. It effectively covers dark circles, blemishes, moles, tattoos and birthmarks. Enriched with antioxidants (derivatives of Vitamin A and Vitamin E), it also contains silica to help absorb the skin's oils. Concealer has broad spectrum SPF 35 protection and is available in a wide range of colours. It can be applied with a medium to firm fiber brush (try the 242 Shader Brush), a latex sponge, or the fingertips." I don't use the MAC Studio Finish Concealer for my undereyes though, as I feel it is way to stiff and dry for that area... although it can be used there... I just don't personally prefer it. For undereyes, I use MAC Prolongwear Concealer. As far as application, for the MAC Studio Finish Concealer... I use a clean finger mostly. I feel the warmth of my finger helps warm up the product and help it meld into my skin. Although you can also use a synthetic, flat brush (which I do on occasion). MAC suggests the 242. I personally use some of my Sigma brushes for concealer brushes (cheaper alternative to MAC brushes and JUST as good for concealing IMO). I use the Sigma F70 ($12) and/or the P86 ($18). For the MAC Prolongwear Concealer under my eyes... I also use my finger to apply to the area, then press and blend it in with a moistened Beauty Blender sponge (or any other beauty sponge) or a synthetic brush (like the Sigma F86). HTH! I agree that MAC Prolongwear is great... I REALLY like it for undereye concealing.

Wow, Thank you so much, that was above and beyond and super helpful! I've shied away from MAC face products because the Matchmaster foundation and Natural radiance primer both broke me out! Looks like it's time to give a second chance though with the concealers! One more question, I know it's preferable for foundation and primer to both be of the the same formula (I.E. Both oil free) but does that also apply to concealer? I wouldn't want my cover up to break down my foundation or anything. Also, thank you for starting this thread, it has really inspired and motivated me!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

I'm looking for something to cover redness and a scar on the side of my nose.

Then go for the Studio Finish concealer by MAC, as Pixie has already suggested. It is amazing for covering redness!

 

[RayRay88]

[@]SleepingBeauty[/@] I'm going to check it out, thanks!

 

[thefbomb]

Temptation is hitting me! I kind of want to buy Blazing Haute, I only saw it for the first time today and it looks gorg and its being disco'd?