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

[ma146rina]

I've also heard that regular prep prime skin base can cause cystic acne so im eyeing a sample I'd been using with caution.

Unfortunately nobody can tell what will cause cystic acne.I use refined zone and skin base with no problem even though i have extremely sensitive acne prone skin...

 

[SleepingBeauty]

@Debbs: I wish you lots of strength and stay positive! It's great to see that you make people happy by swapping or giving things away for free. However, now it's time for YOU to be happy again.

 

[Debbs]

@SleepingBeauty, I am happy thinking of my AA list, lol Fathom's Deep edes Legendary Lure edes Sea Worship edes Lorelei edes Modern Lure Lipgloss It is much deeper, intense and painful without going into details but we are all here to have fun and fun we will have! Thanks to all you kind and lovely beauties xoxoxoxoxo

 

[Dominique33]

That's GREAT! Keep it up!

Very good job thinking that potential impulse buy through! Those samples can be traps for sure! Well done my dear! Resist!!

I think you'll do fine! Hey, at least you're thinking about it... and that's a HUGE part of the puzzle!!

Thank you ! I am thinking about it, I must use it up ( my makeup stash ), and low buy means : resist ! But first, use it up option

 

[Prettypackages]

Ok I need to get focused. I forgot about some upcoming trips I want to take. I need to figure out a good low/no buy for me. B/C I can low/no buy with MAC and go crazy with other brands... *thinking*

 

[PeachTwist]

Fever of 99.5 and rising. Fun weekend for me ahead, especially as I'm meant to be getting my hair done tomorrow. Bleh.

 

[ahoythere]

@Debbs, thank you for sharing. Sometimes it is nice to know what is going on behind the makeup to remind us all that we are more than just what we did or didn't buy. Being reminded of the whole humanness of each other makes the makeup seem less important. Enjoy your new found freedom and the amazing opportunity to create your life anew.

 

[Calla88]

Round two of the 30 day lipstick challenge
Day 1: Revlon lip butter in Strawberry Shortcake
Day 2: L'Oreal color riche in Violet Chiffon
Day 3: Mac Sheen Supreme in Royal Azalea
Day 4: Nars velvet matte Sex Machine
Day 5: Mac Sweet Sunrise
Day 6: Mac plush glass Bubble Tea ( not loving it at all) b2mac
Day 7:Mac Daddy's Little Girl
Day 8: Revlon lip butter Tutti Frutti
Day 9: Mac Dazzleglass in Julia
Day 10: NYX butter gloss in Cherry Cheesecake with Mac Entertain Me lip pencil

I will probably post one more lip combo tomorrow as I'm off to Paris, tomorrow night ; where I'm sure my low buy will cease to exist( until I get back) , all those French pharmacy's so little time! Keep up the good work and hugs to all who are feeling blue!

 

[PeachTwist]

@Debbs I'm sorry to hear everything you've been through. I'm really glad you're getting back on your feet and enjoying your freedom though. You deserve it, don't feel guilty.

 

[DILLIGAF]

@Debbs

 

[Ajigglin]

[@]debbs[/@], my dear, you are well on your way! Think of this time as newfound freedom to be selfish and be the best you you can be. Put yourself first and make no apologies for it. You'll be back and better than ever before you know it.

 

[PixieDancer]

Fever of 99.5 and rising. Fun weekend for me ahead, especially as I'm meant to be getting my hair done tomorrow. Bleh.
Awwww babe! Hope you feel better quickly! Let us know how you're doing tomorrow!!

Quote: Originally Posted by ahoythere

@Debbs, thank you for sharing. Sometimes it is nice to know what is going on behind the makeup to remind us all that we are more than just what we did or didn't buy. Being reminded of the whole humanness of each other makes the makeup seem less important. Enjoy your new found freedom and the amazing opportunity to create your life anew.

Couldn't have said it better! All of you had such great things to say to our @Debbs I don't feel like there's much left to say... except...

I can't think of many more wonderful people than ALL the ladies on this thread! Many of you have become more a part of my life than some "real" people I know!
I am SO proud of all you ladies for committing to each other the way we have... and I don't even mean the commitment to low-buy, as important as that it... I moreso mean the commitment to each other that we have all shown! We are more than our low-buys, high-buys, struggles, confessions, peaks, valleys.... We are REAL people who commit to supporting each other almost everyday! Regardless of where this thread finds us at the end of the year with our stashes and low-buy goals, I KNOW for a FACT I have gained more by being in this thread with every single one of you!
THANK YOU ALL!

@Debbs I absolutely think THEE WORLD of you! There's is no happiness you don't deserve and no struggle you can't overcome! I KNOW this to be a FACT! #TeamDebbs

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

Aww [@]PixieDancer[/@] that is so true!! I think of you guys as my friends! I really do! I feel so blessed to have you all in my life and to feel save sharing my feelings! Also thank you so much for trusting me with your feelings too! Love you guys!!

 

[Audrey C]

@PixieDancer Thank you Pixie! I wish I could swap/buy Sun Dipped from @Audrey C but since I live in Ecuador is kinda hard to swap and I am kinda low on money since our business is just starting to pick up after a month

I hope I can find another Sun Dipped another time!

Honestly, it's not all that. There are better options out there. I've promised to take my little daughter to MAC today to BTM for Happy Go Lucky (being held for us). It's both too old and ridiculously flattering on her considering she's 12, but she'll wear it on the ice and 'as a stain - just a little'. Both Matte Bronze and Sun Dipped are in the BTM bag and will be gone by this afternoon. I spent the money long ago so it's no loss to me.

I'm absolutely loving my new bronzers; I'm sure I'll wear the lighter one daily through the summer.

Good luck with your business! That's far more important than any bronzer.

 

[walkingdead]

 

[lyseD]

Trying to do a look with Malt. Any suggestions?

Thank you.

 

[veronikawithak]

Been thinking about pulling the trigger on some of MAC's sized to go pigments for the past week or so.. Thoughts? I have 2 of the regular sized ones that I've been using a lot but I don't think I'll buy any others since there's so much product to go through. Minis seem like a great option to try some more colors.

 

[Audrey C]

Been thinking about pulling the trigger on some of MAC's sized to go pigments for the past week or so.. Thoughts? I have 2 of the regular sized ones that I've been using a lot but I don't think I'll buy any others since there's so much product to go through. Minis seem like a great option to try some more colors.

Minis seem like the way to go; I don't think many people finish pigment jars. I don't want to start on another category, so I'm not going to get any. Do you wear the pigments you have?

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I pruned a bunch again yesterday; anything I didn't already swap or sell is being BTM this afternoon. Feels good to be getting it out of the house so it's actually GONE. We spend hours going through the garage/closets and have a full van for the dump and seven garbage bags of clothes for Value Village.

Garage sale planned for May two-four weekend. Listing bikes & more valuable toys/equipment on Kijiji over the next few days.

BEGONE, CLUTTER!!!

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Been thinking about pulling the trigger on some of MAC's sized to go pigments for the past week or so.. Thoughts? I have 2 of the regular sized ones that I've been using a lot but I don't think I'll buy any others since there's so much product to go through. Minis seem like a great option to try some more colors.

Honestly, I took a peek at them too, simply because they are the perfect size. I have the big vials (old size jars) and I haven't even made a dent in them. They basically look new lol. So yeah, I think the small vials are a great thing! I know people always look at cost/size ratio, but because you need so little product each time you use pigments, I don't think it's a big deal w/the price/size ratio. I won't be picking them up because I don't need them, but I do think they are a great alternative!

 

[lipstickaddict]

Honestly, I took a peek at them too, simply because they are the perfect size. I have the big vials (old size jars) and I haven't even made a dent in them. They basically look new lol. So yeah, I think the small vials are a great thing! I know people always look at cost/size ratio, but because you need so little product each time you use pigments, I don't think it's a big deal w/the price/size ratio. I won't be picking them up because I don't need them, but I do think they are a great alternative!

I have been eyeing the small lipglasses too since I know that their shelf life is not as long and these are the perfect size! I have pink lemonade in my Mac basket--still considering though!