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

[Knope2012]

Thanks! I used Milani Luminoso and Benefit's Dallas on my cheeks. The crease color was Salted Caramel from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette and Makeup Geek Corrupt (lightly) in the outer V.

Thank you! I've been meaning to check out the Benefit blushes forever, but I never got around to it

 

[User38]

I honestly think Benefit blushes are a bit overpriced for the quality and quantity.... jmho. MAC is still your best mid range product.

 

[ma146rina]

I do! I actually put off getting staples until I'm getting at least 1 fun thing too. Keeps me from over buying because I feel like I'm getting several things. Even though only 1 of them may be a new cool thing to try!

Yeah getting only staples was pretty tough but i had already put an order for my February fix (Kevyn aucoin bronzer and sculpting powder and an edward bess blush) so i couldn't get anything else.I was keep repeating that on my head...

 

[ma146rina]

I honestly think Benefit blushes are a bit overpriced for the quality and quantity.... jmho. MAC is still your best mid range product.

I couldn't agree more! the only exception is Rockateur,i suppose because they used a different technologie than the previous ones,but it's in the sheer side.
I find Benefit products to be overrated in general.

 

[User38]

I so agree ma146rina..!

 

[Yogirl]

Thanks everyone for your inspiration! I just joined the forum and already learned a lot of things.
I moved last year and realized how much cosmetic stuff I have that I don't really use (and that's a shame).
So one of my resolutions for 2014 is using and enjoying what I already have.

 

[User38]

Good for you Yogirl.. and

 

[myfavoritePA]

I honestly think Benefit blushes are a bit overpriced for the quality and quantity.... jmho. MAC is still your best mid range product.

I agree that some of them are, but I really like the Dallas and Rockateur powders. Hervana doesn't really show up on me, and Coralista is nice, but I don't like the color with my skintone. I've also tried Hoola, which is too dark for me to use as a bronzer.

 

[User38]

lol Hoola looks like I have been stored for too long in the mortuary.. eek

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I am trying to keep my low-buy rules reasonable and realistic (for me) so that I don't just give up the second I break one of them (and I'd be tempted to do that because I can be very all-or-nothing). I so admire those of you on this thread who have super ambitious goals like only buying 10 products for the year, or going on a no-buy for a specified period of time. That is AWESOME, and I wish I was at that level of self-discipline. Unfortunately, I think that would backfire on me if I tried it, just because of my personality (all or nothing, like I said). Glitteryvegas, Maybe your rules ARE too strict and you should consider whether they are realistic for your personality, lifestyle, budget, and financial goals. Even if you don't make any changes though, don't let today get you down. Examine your motives and triggers, learn from them, and move on knowing that you'll be better-equipped to resist impulsive purchases in the future.

I like our attitude and advice - Thank you!! Lots of food for thought there and things to implement!

 

[ma146rina]

lol Hoola looks like I have been stored for too long in the mortuary.. eek

Hoola is sooo muddy on me,even in the summer. And it gets patchy after a few hours...Another hyped product on youtube that was a total failure

 

[Naynadine]

I couldn't agree more! the only exception is Rockateur,i suppose because they used a different technologie than the previous ones,but it's in the sheer side.
I find Benefit products to be overrated in general.

Benefit never interested me. I don't find the playful colourful packaging appealing at all. It would make me feel like I'm buying drugstore makeup for high end prices.

@HerGreyness Have fun with Bert!

edit: How do I mention a member so the name is clickable? It doesn't work for me. I know I'm a mod, so I probably should know, but I don't, lol.
Also, am I the only one who can't see who's a Mod anymore?

 

[veronikawithak]

I had a few of the Benefit powders and the only one I really liked was Dandelion, and more for the color than the texture. The packaging is kind of cute on some of them but definitely not worth it for the price.. I did really like their eyeshadows before they reformulated the line.. haven't tried them since. Hoola was one of my Great Makeup Mistakes of 2012.Their mascaras are really all I buy from them now.

 

[novocainedreams]

So I sat on it a while and even though I do think PT is pretty, I want something more pink, I have been wanting something pink, not peachy-beige, so I am going to return it, it's just really not unique to my collection. When theBalm has their next 50% off(to make up for the recent one) I think I will get Cindy-Lou Manizer, it looks like a nice pink-ish highlight and half the price of one MSF on sale. And I've wanted to try one of their InStain blushes so I might get one of those, and still pay less than the one MSF. I felt guilty spending money on PT in the first place since I knew it probably wasn't what I was wanting, returning it just feels right.

 

[ma146rina]

I know exactly what you're mean i google a lot of my sentences just to see if they make any sense!

I don't like Benefit and too faced(even worse) packaging at all,but at least too faced eyeshadows are adequate and the chocolate soleil bronzer and by candlelight highlighter are actually quite nice.

Rockateur is the only Benefit product that i don't regret buying,i must admit it looks stunning on the cheeks

 

[ma146rina]

I had a few of the Benefit powders and the only one I really liked was Dandelion, and more for the color than the texture. The packaging is kind of cute on some of them but definitely not worth it for the price.. I did really like their eyeshadows before they reformulated the line.. haven't tried them since. Hoola was one of my Great Makeup Mistakes of 2012.Their mascaras are really all I buy from them now.

They're real is a great mascara for the summertime,i had forgotten about that one

 

[veronikawithak]

They're real is a great mascara for the summertime,i had forgotten about that one

I wear Bad Gal for every day and I love that one too. But They're Real is the only mascara I've tried that fully lives up to its claims.. people are constantly asking me if I'm wearing false lashes when I use it.

 

[Ajigglin]

Hm. I'm going to take a stronger stance that other have, and hope you will take it in the spirit in which it's intended.  I'll preface my comments by saying that I've been working in financial services for 25 years and have seen many many people get into serious financial trouble. It's one of the leading causes of divorce. So when I hear about spouses being very upset and concerned with spending, I take it seriously. I might be confusing you with someone else (if so I apologize), but didn't you just recently lose your job and don't you have a new baby? I think you said that you were the main breadwinner too. If so, your family is already on shakier financial footing than usual. If your husband has been concerned about makeup spending for some time and sees it continuing in difficult financial circumstances, I have to say that I don't blame him for being upset. He has every right to be. You don't want him to think you'd put your family in the poorhouse but you're already planning your next purchase? That doesn't sound like you're taking his concerns seriously or respectfully. Why is your desire for makeup more important than his need to sleep at night? My vote would not be to spread out the purchases over a couple of months and I don't know that I agree he'll be ok with just the single lipstick purchase. I think you should give very serious consideration to sending all of most of the Melt order back. Now, if the two of you are solid from a cash flow and savings perspective and this was just a response to a single order then I'm clearly misreading the situation; in this case, please disregard the above.  I hope it goes without saying that I only wish the best for you.

No, you are spot on. It's not worth his feeling upset and anxious. I agree with that. He has voiced his opinion before, but there was an urgency about it this time that took me by surprise. I'm going to take most of your advice. I'm going to leave Playland alone completely. I was already planning on avoiding all future collections. Once I get a new job, then I'll revisit the moderation idea. I'll recommit to just getting unique lip shades missing from my collection. I don't have issues with other makeup products. I will keep my Melt order, though. I waited too long for that. I don't think I'll have a problem sticking to this because I don't go to stores often and all online orders will come to the house, so there's no option to sneak around even if I wanted to. My husband is a good guy, so it's not worth creating drama at home. He's right, and you're right-I need to cut this out. Thank you.

 

[Ajigglin]

@Ajigglin , if you do have a new baby and have lost your job I have to agree with @Audrey C and retract my earlier comment. I think it's important to be realistic about your financial situation and put the security of your family first. Maybe you could return the Melt order and shop your stash for a while, at least until you feel stable again?

I have to commend [@]Ajigglin[/@] for her honesty. Its not easy to reform our ways and the added life struggles that get thrown at us don't make an of this any easier. If life is dealing you a hard hand right now, it can feel like a temporary fix when we indulge in things that are familiar and make us happy. Its hard. And I praise everyone here for finding the courage to stand up and speak out on their struggles. If you would feel better returning the Melt lippies, do that. If keeping them makes you smile in the face of some tough life curveballs, do that. But definitely talk to your husband... I'm sure you both have fears and expressing them to each other might take the sting out of it. That sort of team approach to your financial goals as a family should go a long way in helping you not feel compelled to find solace in temporary highs... Like buying makeup may have been for you. It sucks to go through hard times. It sucks even more when now you feel you have to worry about buying lipsticks! But relationships are tested the most during these times, let your hubby know you're in this together. And maybe spend any upcoming makeup money on a little movie date night out w your man! Good luck doll. I'll keep you in my thoughts!!

Thank you both. It is hard, and I still had my fantasy winnings. When the restock happened, I said I'd use a portion of the winnings to pay for the lipsticks and treat myself, since I don't know when I'd be able to haul like this again. But it's not an excuse. That's the end of it, point blank, period.

 

[texasmommy]

I am not planning on buying anything this month, unless UD had their F&F sale (for staples, if anything). And maybe not March, either. April may be another story, but I think I can limit purchases to 5 or less items total. I've used up a lipstick and a couple lip balms over the past few months, so I feel better about checking out the lipstick and lip pencils coming out that month. Plus it's close to my birthday I have been tempted to pick up heavenly hybrid l/s, but know it wouldn't get much use, no matter how pretty it looks.