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

[CrimsonQuill157]

So I just went through my lipstick box. I was going to move it to what would have been a better box but... they won't fit I have desperately got to figure out some kind of organization for next year. We will be in the same dorm room so I know how little space I will have. I honestly love and would wear all of the lipsticks I have but it's really hard to get to all of them without making a huge mess so I usually end up wearing the colors in the top of the box. The Muji drawers really won't work for my space right now, but we're changing things up a bit next year and I'm thinking about using my desk as a vanity (since I don't use it for work anyway). If I do that, it'll help the makeup organization situation, but then I have no idea where I'll put everything that I put on the desk....

 

[kanne]

I think a New Zealand trip is a pretty amazing reason to skip Hakuhodo brushes. Keep it up! More life experiences in New Zealand = better than any brushes.

So true! I'll only be spending money on activities and food (most activities are paid for, I'll only need to pay for a glacier hike and horse riding in Queenstown when I get there), but I'm stopping in a capital city on my way home, so I think I'll pay a visit to the Inglot counter while I'm there

Edit: I was just looking at my "to-buy" list that I wrote in January the other day as well. There haven't been any additions to it since I wrote it, I've only bought one or two things from it, and I have, in fact, crossed a few things off it! I would call that a success!

 

[PeachTwist]

Does anyone with Toying Around have any of the UD Revolution lipsticks to compare it to? I'm wondering if it may have a dupe or something similar?

I'd ask in the Playland thread but I un-subscribed and I don't want to re-subscribe because I may get sucked in.

 

[Dominique33]

In terms of colour there may be a dupe ( I dońt know in fact ) but the texture is so différent, the UD Révolution lipsticks are highly pigmented and rich, I have 69 and F-Bomb they are both great but not so easy to wear. Nude shades are more ready-to-W

 

[Dominique33]

Oups ready to wear ones, but I doń t know if there are true dupe options as the UD texture is a spécial one . In my experience , I have many MAC lippies to compare it is quite simple.

 

[PeachTwist]

Thanks, love!

 

[PeachTwist]

On another note:

I was naughty.

I was watching NikkieTutorials on YouTube the other day (I LOVE her skills) and it was her favourite's video, where she mentioned a brush line called Zoeva. She says, and I quote, "They're better than Sigma. And MAC. Yes, I said it."

Now, I don't care for the Sigma claim, as while I love the foundation brushes from them (F80 etc), I prefer my MAC's over Sigma any day.

I know a lot of people say Hakuhodo is better than MAC, and I do plan on trying them.

However, Zoeva was easy to find and very easily available for me to order in the UK and have at my fingers quicker than Hakuhodo.

So I bought 3.

They arrived *just* now and OMG.

Firstly - they ALL come in their own individual ziploc bag style. Only the quality is far greater, obviously. I'll take a photo later and input it. But I'm beyond stunned at initial presentation of them.

They are SO damn soft. SO soft. I honestly think they're softer than my MAC brushes. No joke.

I made sure to order brushes I didn't have duplicates of.

So I got a basic blush brush, as I only use the MAC 168 for blush at present and I find the Real Technique blush brush a bit too large for my face. I fear I'm going to look clownish with it.

I got a high lighting brush, which I honestly can't describe anything else like it. I don't have anything remotely similar in my collection at all.

I also picked up just a regular powder brush, as oddly enough I only have 2 of them. One being RT and the other a Sigma, which I find super scratchy so dislike using it.

I'm not trying to enable spending as this is a low-buy thread but I also really needed to share and I feel like the girls in this thread are kind of like a little family, but from just opening them and touching them, I am beyond impressed.

 

[Starlight77]

So I just went through my lipstick box. I was going to move it to what would have been a better box but... they won't fit I have desperately got to figure out some kind of organization for next year. We will be in the same dorm room so I know how little space I will have. I honestly love and would wear all of the lipsticks I have but it's really hard to get to all of them without making a huge mess so I usually end up wearing the colors in the top of the box. The Muji drawers really won't work for my space right now, but we're changing things up a bit next year and I'm thinking about using my desk as a vanity (since I don't use it for work anyway). If I do that, it'll help the makeup organization situation, but then I have no idea where I'll put everything that I put on the desk....

i used to divide up my collection. i would only pack winter/fall or spring/summer. Some colors work for both but there were a handful that i was able to leave home and just swap them out after school breaks. i found it easier. same with blushes and nail polish. i divided them up by season. it's not going to cut your collection in half but it will leave a few spots open. So now, i would have left home all my berries and darker shades and just have my corals, pinks and brights etc.

For storage i bought one of those plastic drawer thingy that goes on the floor. it fit right under desk and that's where i put my school stuff... makeup was on desk (of course).

i ended up filling all those empty spots with new, so be careful.

 

[PeachTwist]

I played with my make-up today! First time since VALENTINE'S DAY!

It was so much fun!

Eyes:

MUG Envy
MUG Pixie Dust
MAC Soft Brown
MAC Blanc Type or Brule, can't remember which.
UD Perversion Liner
Lancome Doll Eyes
MAC Fling Brow Pencil

Face:

Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer
MAC Face & Body C1
MAC Studio Fix Powder NC15
MAC Mineralize Concealer NW20 under eyes
(I didn't like how this looked, but rather than taking it off..)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Airbrush Mineral Foundation Fair-Light Neutral
MAC Melba

Lips:

MAC Razzledazzler

I really, really enjoyed finally playing with things though.

Everything except the liner, 2 MAC shadows, mascara and brow pencil were new to me, never worn. So I was really happy playing with it all.

 

[mosha010]

I played with my make-up today! First time since VALENTINE'S DAY!

It was so much fun!

Eyes:

MUG Envy
MUG Pixie Dust
MAC Soft Brown
MAC Blanc Type or Brule, can't remember which.
UD Perversion Liner
Lancome Doll Eyes
MAC Fling Brow Pencil

Face:

Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer
MAC Face & Body C1
MAC Studio Fix Powder NC15
(I didn't like how this looked, but rather than taking it off..)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Airbrush Mineral Foundation Fair-Light Neutral
MAC Melba

Lips:

MAC Razzledazzler

I really, really enjoyed finally playing with things though.

Everything except the liner, 2 MAC shadows, mascara and brow pencil were new to me, never worn. So I was really happy playing with it all.

Babe you look AMAZING!!! And I'm not just saying this cause you do but cause you DO! Im excited for you playin w ur stash! And it did pay off!!!!!! You're glowing and the look is very very pretty!!!! Id take like all the selfies and make it my background. You rocking it

 

[kerry-jane88]

Nice one peach!

 

[PeachTwist]

Quote: Originally Posted by mosha010
Babe you look AMAZING!!! And I'm not just saying this cause you do but cause you DO! Im excited for you playin w ur stash! And it did pay off!!!!!! You're glowing and the look is very very pretty!!!! Id take like all the selfies and make it my background. You rocking it



Ah thank you darlin'! I appreciate it. It really was so nice to be able to play with things.

I have a bit of a headache now as my head/eyes etc aren't used to wearing anything, but this always happens when I start wearing make-up after a long hiatus.

Gonna post one last photo, I think it shows the eye shadow a little bit better.



Weeeee!

 

[PeachTwist]

Nice one peach!

Thank ya darlin'!

 

[Jaymuhlee]

[@]PeachTwist[/@] I've had a cart full of Zoeva brushes for weeks! I wish shipping wasn't almost $20 because I've heard SUCH good things. Once I whittle my cart down to under $100, maybe I'll actually check out. Good to know they really are great products.

 

[PeachTwist]

@PeachTwist I've had a cart full of Zoeva brushes for weeks! I wish shipping wasn't almost $20 because I've heard SUCH good things. Once I whittle my cart down to under $100, maybe I'll actually check out. Good to know they really are great products.

Absolutely, I can't imagine you'll be disappointed by them!

 

[PixieDancer]

@PeachTwist sooooooo gorg sweetie! I'm so excited for you to be playing with your goodies again! You look happy! YAY!!

 

[PixieDancer]

"30 Lipsticks In 30 Days" Challenge - Cycle 2
"30 Eyeshadows In 30 Days Challenge"

Day 1: MAC Sheen Supreme in Bare Again w/ NYX Mauve Lip Pencil
Jete Eyeshadow
Day 2: MAC Sushi Kiss w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil & Fold And Tuck Lipglass
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush
Day 3: MAC Huggable Lipcolour in Fresh & Frisky (THANKS @Debbs! I LOVE IT!!) w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15 as a base w/ Sable
Day 4: MAC Viva Glam II Lipstick w/ MAC Underage Lipglass
Urban Decay Eyeshadows in Vigin, Naked, and Sin
Day 5: Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Tender Caramel
Day 6: MAC Sail La Vie w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Shroom, Texture, & Beautyburst
Day 7: MAC Hibiscus w/ MAC Lasting Sensation
Anastasia Lavish Palette: Cream, Ballet, Orange Soda, Sienna
Day 8: MAC Mineralize Lipstick Bold Spring w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil
No Eyeshadow today - just a wash of Orb from lid to browbone & LOTS of mascara
Day 9: MAC Daddy's Little Girl w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil
Too Faced Heaven & Push-up (shades from Natural Eyes Palette)

 

[Naynadine]

Ooh, that's Razzledazzler? I need to wear mine again! Looks really pretty, @PeachTwist (<---------- yay! the first time the @ name thing worked for me! No idea why I never got the drop down menu before. Now I'll tag the hell out of people.

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Zoeva better than MAC?

I can hardly believe that, since they're pretty much drugstore-level priced and MAC is, well, pricey. Lol. I heard they shed a lot, too.
Hakuhodo has some new ones that I'm lemming and my friend is raving about the Tom Ford Bronzer brush, it looks so soft and fluffy, I hope I can get my hands on that one day. But not sure if I can ever fork over 110€ for a brush. I do need a big powder brush, though, and definitely want something softer than MAC.

I preordered the Chanel Les Beiges Kabuki, which is supposed to ship Monday. I hope I get it this time, since my order got cancelled when it was released for the first time last year, I really want it. I still plan to get the Les Beiges powder as well, as well as the AA stuff tomorrow. And woot to myself for crossing Siren Song off my list - it was the one item that I really wanted but now I'll only get the

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So true! I'll only be spending money on activities and food (most activities are paid for, I'll only need to pay for a glacier hike and horse riding in Queenstown when I get there), but I'm stopping in a capital city on my way home, so I think I'll pay a visit to the Inglot counter while I'm there

Edit: I was just looking at my "to-buy" list that I wrote in January the other day as well. There haven't been any additions to it since I wrote it, I've only bought one or two things from it, and I have, in fact, crossed a few things off it! I would call that a success!

That is a success! I wish I could say the same, lol. My list keeps getting longer.

 

[PeachTwist]

@PeachTwist sooooooo gorg sweetie! I'm so excited for you to be playing with your goodies again! You look happy! YAY!!

I am, thank you! Tired with a headache now and it'll probably be a little while before I play again, but definitely not waiting this long again. Was so fun just playing with things!

 

[PeachTwist]

Ooh, that's Razzledazzler? I need to wear mine again! Looks really pretty, @PeachTwist (<---------- yay! the first time the @ name thing worked for me! No idea why I never got the drop down menu before. Now I'll tag the hell out of people.

)

Zoeva better than MAC?

I can hardly believe that, since they're pretty much drugstore-level priced and MAC is, well, pricey. Lol. I heard they shed a lot, too.
Hakuhodo has some new ones that I'm lemming and my friend is raving about the Tom Ford Bronzer brush, it looks so soft and fluffy, I hope I can get my hands on that one day. But not sure if I can ever fork over 110€ for a brush. I do need a big powder brush, though, and definitely want something softer than MAC.

I preordered the Chanel Les Beiges Kabuki, which is supposed to ship Monday. I hope I get it this time, since my order got cancelled when it was released for the first time last year, I really want it. I still plan to get the Les Beiges powder as well, as well as the AA stuff tomorrow. And woot to myself for crossing Siren Song off my list - it was the one item that I really wanted but now I'll only get the

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Yus, wear it again! I'm not keen on it just swiped on my lips, it looks a bit.. milky.. but when I blend it in with my finger I like the result.

I'm skeptical about it being better than MAC, but they do feel superior in softness at first touch. Of course I haven't washed/played with them yet, but I'll report back when I have. Who knows, maybe they won't end up being worth the money - but thankfully they were cheap enough where it isn't a huge let down if they're not superb.

My next order will definitely be from Hakuhodo though. They have a ton I want to try. Problem is I can't dwindle my list down in my cart so it's gonna cost me a pretty penny on first order, lol.