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

[Naynadine]

I bought the Clarins bronzer last year and it is perfect for me.


Hopefully I can resist all of the new ones coming out this spring.

This years looks similar to that one.

 

[User38]

MAN!!! LOTS of ladies fell of the wagon today! LOL
I came to confess too... I finally finished my makeup organization today! Complete with my new Vanity Girl mirror and fully organized new elfa storage system. I was feeling very accomplished when Shellcat texted me about the HG blushes. I talked her down to only 2, but in the meantime felt the lemming overload and went online to grab Mood Exposure for myself. Poopie. Oh well, I knew I was going to get it. But had told myself to wait until the next sale. I guess we all had a "FREE DAY!" Now enough of that team LOW-BUY!! Back on track... I'm going to go slide my elfa drawers out and stare at my babies.... Chanting "LOW-BUY, LOW-BUY, LOW-BUY" all the way....

No wonder the thread was quiet as a church mouse! I snuck in and confessed.. and then more ladies did too. Lol.. we are

 

[Audrey C]

LOL. I'm not feeling like I cheated really. It's just one item and I'm not on a no-buy. Now, if I went for the three other Huggables I'd like? Yeah. Then I'd be all quiet like.

 

[User38]

LOL. I'm not feeling like I cheated really. It's just one item and I'm not on a no-buy. Now, if I went for the three other Huggables I'd like? Yeah. Then I'd be all quiet like.

oh hell.. I cheated!!! I bought a few blushes, three HE lipsticks, and a few hair items..

 

[Audrey C]

oh hell.. I cheated!!!  I bought a few blushes, three HE lipsticks, and a few hair items.. :weep:

Sounds like fun - whaddya get?

 

[Beautybuyer]

Okay so are the HG blushes shimmery? I need to talk myself out of buying it lol I bought some mac eyeshadows that are being discontinued or called LE now whatever. I feel it doesn't count since they're leaving lol

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I bought some mac eyeshadows that are being discontinued or called LE now whatever. I feel it doesn't count since they're leaving lol

I swatched the HG blushes last night and I can confirm that a few have shimmer, but it seems most do not have overt shimmer (some shimmer bits I think). If you are looking for a matte finish, I would try the Petal Pop Clinque ones - those ones swatched very matte but with a lot of pigment. The colours are gorgeous but very intense for my inexperienced blush-hands lol.

 

[MadTheologian]

Yesterday, I was going to buy a bunch of NARS eyeshadow duos, but the LE Kauai sold out. I got my gift card ready for that! So I ended up calling the Saks nearest me in Indianapolis and got hold of my favorite associate. I ordered the Jour d'Hermes perfume and I will get the free bag and a bunch of perfume samples. As for NARS, I am going to check what I have and order what I don't have when there is some type of sale at Sephora. I wanted to buy the Exuviance toner, but I still have plenty of La Prairie balancer, about two months to go. And I have plenty of samples to use up.

 

[Beautybuyer]

I swatched the HG blushes last night and I can confirm that a few have shimmer, but it seems most do not have overt shimmer (some shimmer bits I think). If you are looking for a matte finish, I would try the Petal Pop Clinque ones - those ones swatched very matte but with a lot of pigment.  The colours are gorgeous but very intense for my inexperienced blush-hands lol. 

Thank you!!! That's what I needed to hear lol I'm in no need to buy blushes so if they're shimmery they'll get minimal wear so I don't need to buy them lol

 

[User38]

Sounds like fun - whaddya get?

Actually 3 HG blushes -- which I needed sooooooo badly.. right. Two Givenchy Le rouge ls, one Chanel ls.. and asstd bumble and bumble stuff for hair

I am certifiable.

 

[User38]

I should add that about a week ago, I bought a TF ls, another Chanel, and a YSL ls.

confessing is so hard to do.

oh and a bu of my Shiseido white blush.

 

[Audrey C]

Actually 3 HG blushes -- which I needed sooooooo badly.. right. Two Givenchy Le rouge ls, one Chanel ls.. and asstd bumble and bumble stuff for hair

I am certifiable.

I love Bumble and Bumble. Thankfully I don't count hair stuff.

I have a couple of the HG blush myself; I'm really enjoying Dim Infusion. I haven't stepped on the slippery slope that is Chanel. No. Just no.

 

[veronikawithak]

I bought some mac eyeshadows that are being discontinued or called LE now whatever. I feel it doesn't count since they're leaving lol

I only have ME but it's not at all shimmery, more like a lit from within glow. They're perm so you've got lots of time to check out swatches and reviews online and try them on in store! I don't regret getting one but they're definitely pricey for a blush.. if I do get more I'll be waiting until sales.

 

[Beautybuyer]

I only have ME but it's not at all shimmery, more like a lit from within glow. They're perm so you've got lots of time to check out swatches and reviews online and try them on in store! I don't regret getting one but they're definitely pricey for a blush.. if I do get more I'll be waiting until sales.

Hmm I'll have to check them out. There was only two that I liked based off of swatches. They'll probably end up like the naked palette. I swear I was the last person to buy that thing lol the second already came out when I finally decided I needed it

 

[veronikawithak]

Hmm I'll have to check them out. There was only two that I liked based off of swatches. They'll probably end up like the naked palette. I swear I was the last person to buy that thing lol the second already came out when I finally decided I needed it

I bought N1 after N2 was out as well.. and then got rid of it after a year since I didn't like it and never used it.. haha. I don't buy anything based off of hype anymore but I loved the lighting powders so much I just had to try one of their blushes and I'm glad I did. Try them out for yourself, it really doesn't matter what anyone else but you thinks! You're the one going to be wearing it.

 

[Beautybuyer]

I bought N1 after N2 was out as well.. and then got rid of it after a year since I didn't like it and never used it.. haha. I don't buy anything based off of hype anymore but I loved the lighting powders so much I just had to try one of their blushes and I'm glad I did. Try them out for yourself, it really doesn't matter what anyone else but you thinks! You're the one going to be wearing it.

:shock: you didn't like n1!!! Omg I love that thing lol. I almost need another. I really don't like shimmer or sparkles on my cheeks so I rarely wear blushes like that so at least for now I feel no rush. Plus since they're perm they eventually have steady stock everywhere so I'll have plenty of opportunity to buy I just see them being posted EVERYWHERE

 

[veronikawithak]

I just see them being posted EVERYWHERE

Hahaha I know.. There were a few shadows I liked but not enough for it to be worth keeping. Just not my colors.. it's not as "universal" as UD likes to promise lol.

I don't like shimmer or sparkles either but the HG one I have isn't at all either of those. It's like an illuminated satin finish if that makes sense. You have to try it on your face in natural light to really see what the effect is like! Hard to describe or photograph, although these are good pics of paler ladies actually wearing them (http://www.lilypebbles.co.uk/2014/02/hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush.html and http://www.brightestbulbinthebox.com/2014/02/review-hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush.html). Arm swatches are almost useless IMO since a big part of their effect is how they add shape to the face. And they look quite different depending on skin color and undertone. Check out the HG thread for more info if you haven't already. Again, definitely a try before you buy product! Not trying to enable anyone of course, if anything these are one product to test and research thoroughly before purchasing.

 

[Starlight77]

oh hell.. I cheated!!!  I bought a few blushes, three HE lipsticks, and a few hair items.. :weep:

Is that a cry because you're so happy with them or guilt? LOL Is using gift cards cheating? If so I cheated too I have some gift cards and bought 2 lipsticks I wanted for a long time. I waited a few weeks before getting them to make sure it wasn't just a need for them and that I would use them and I'm very happy. I got a chanel and a Dior lipstick. I love them both and I know I will get major use out if both. Now to just avoid buying Mac lipsticks and I'll be ok :/ my new rule is going to be only if special packaging, only if a lustre or satin and I can only pick 1. I just have so much Chanel and Dior, which are my favorite formulas, that I don't even reach for Mac I just get caught up in the limited edition hype. Which is silly. I've informed friends and family no more department store or sephora gift cards. I still have $100 left and the urge to spend it. Going to try and sell it for $75 cash to a family member or friend. I rather out money in their piggy banks again even through they have more money then mommy and daddy combined haha

 

[Beautybuyer]

Hahaha I know.. There were a few shadows I liked but not enough for it to be worth keeping. Just not my colors.. it's not as "universal" as UD likes to promise lol. I don't like shimmer or sparkles either but the HG one I have isn't at all either of those. It's like an illuminated satin finish if that makes sense. You have to try it on your face in natural light to really see what the effect is like! Hard to describe or photograph, although these are good pics of paler ladies actually wearing them (http://www.lilypebbles.co.uk/2014/02/hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush.html and http://www.brightestbulbinthebox.com/2014/02/review-hourglass-ambient-lighting-blush.html). Arm swatches are almost useless IMO since a big part of their effect is how they add shape to the face. And they look quite different depending on skin color and undertone. Check out the HG thread for more info if you haven't already. Again, definitely a try before you buy product! Not trying to enable anyone of course, if anything these are one product to test and research thoroughly before purchasing.

There's a lot of colors I don't use as well but I like it overall lol. Once I run out I may see if they just have the ones I like as single. I agree though. They're not universal I have the n3 and so far regret it but the hubs bought it so I feel bad haha Ooo I can do satin finishes. I'll keep them in mind I think they are lovely in the pan! Though I'm not suppose to be using that as a justification for buying things....HA who am I kidding?

 

[veronikawithak]

Ooo I can do satin finishes. I'll keep them in mind I think they are lovely in the pan! Though I'm not suppose to be using that as a justification for buying things....HA who am I kidding?

Art is for your walls and shelves.. makeup is for your face.

Do you want to look at your pretty makeup or do you want to look at your pretty reflection?

You wouldn't get a bunch of tubes of paint and line them up to look at them would you?

Now, if it makes you look pretty AND it has pretty packaging.. win win!