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

[PixieDancer]

I get kind of shocked at how some people egg each other on to buy in the collection threads. It's not rational, since none of them have actually seen or tried out the products first and often there aren't even any photos, or when there are, they're horribly inaccurate. I get particularly weirded out by people who DO have access to a store or counter buy who say they hate going into one and would rather just buy online. That is NO way to buy makeup, that you put on your face. If I can't at least see a product in person first, I'm not buying and I don't get one pang of regret about it. Those Melt lipsticks are a great example - the colors look so cool, but I instantly think about how some fragrances used in cosmetics are too strong (I can't bring myself to wear my EL Gunmetal illuminizer, even though the color is beautiful, because I can't handle that fragrance it uses at all through the day) and it stops me from buying every time. When they start selling in a store, THEN it'll be like the product actually is real for me and until then, it doesn't exist.

I actually saw the whole Osbourne collection on Sat. but just didn't have the time to write anything up and in the interim, I guess some of it went on sale, and the thread blew up. I can't even read through a fraction of the posts and feel like anything I say at this point will just get ignored in the frenzy. The collection was a lot better quality than I expected, overall, but if you're on a low buy, or even if you're not, there are things that have to be considered, rather than just dropping cash irresponsibly. I'll talk about it here in this thread, because at least here I feel like I'm dealing with rational people who recognize that tons of dupes and products that you have to "work" at, to make them look nice isn't the way to go.

The MSFs are not that great this time. On me, NC15, Sharon's works like a pretty bog-standard bronzer…it looks more orange in the pan than it does on the skin but it's got the sort of warmth that'd be better on skin tones that are more overtly olive than mine. The highlight part is very nice - barely sheeny, slightly champagne, but overall, it's not a universal product and majorly try before buy. Kelly's MSF is even more specialized - it looked bad on me. It's all matte, and is like an MSFN for NW18 or NW20 skin. It'd be somewhat of a perfect bronzer for someone that skin tone, but it's sheer, so anyone darker than that, it might act as a bit of a perfecter and that's about it. I was lucky to try both of them and the Pedro compact all back to back and the Pedro one looked so much better on me and could be used all over, unlike either of these on me, so it was a total no-brainer to see which was The One. It's actually harder to make up your mind between two products when neither are that great, than between three products when 2 are so-so and one is perfect. For anyone, out of the 3, only one will be the best and you would never in a million years know which one (IF ANY) will be the one unless you try them on your face.

Also, I have to point out that most people here don't wear bronzer on a daily basis anyways, so if you already bought a bronzer or two this year, do you need any more at all? There is a collection of CC Bronzers I got to see too, that come in both compact and tube and are in Golden, Refined Golden and a new, red toned shade called Amber, that's like a cooler, slightly deeper Lush Light Bronze. The tube ones are slightly different in color than the compact ones, but they're all much less orange than the powder versions, by far. The compacts, in particular, are very very nice, with a great smooth dewey finish. If you really seriously need a bronzer, these are waaaaay better than the Osbourne MSFs, although obviously, in person, there will always be one particular product that will jump out at you as being the best. This is how to shop for makeup.

As always... your info is MOST welcome! I know you aren't personally on a low-buy, and I think I speak for many on here when I say... THANK YOU! You are a blessing with all your well thought out and amazingly described analysis! It wouldn't be the same on here wo you! Making better decisions is really what this thread is all about. I think the low-buy part is more the outcome of that. If we think out our purchases instead of getting sucked into the hype, we all would inadvertently buy less. And ENJOY MORE!

 

[awickedshape]

Thank you [@]PixieDancer[/@] and [@]liba[/@].

 

[JulieDiva]

Also I want to try the Pro-Longwear concealer for my under eye. I am NC20 so should I buy NW20 or NC20?

I am a NW 20, and I use the NW20 pro longwear concealer...it is the best. I am almost neutral though, as I have pinkish cheeks, but an olive undertone, if that makes sense.

 

[NaomiH]

I definitely don't need another bronzer or anything that could be used as a bronzer because Delphic is enough for me, so thank you for the assessment on the MSFs, @liba! I can now say I've totally crossed them off my list and more than likely now won't even bother going up to the store now seeing how checking those out was my sole reason in going. So I am now done with The Osbournes unless I can snag Cranberry and only plan on getting the fluidlines from MB. I will then be back on my no-buy until The Simpsons (depending on what that all consists of as it'll either be a big haul or a total skip) and will only buy if things really catch my eye from now on. I've done so well since the beginning of the year in ignoring the hype and not giving into lemmings and skipping entire collections (until AA) left and right and I have 0 plans to go back to my old impulsive ways and I know this thread has really helped me get better at calming down so to speak. So for that I say thank you to all of you.

 

[JulieDiva]

liba, you are very accurate in your observations. I think the new lines threads are great, and the ladies are hilarious, lovely people. However, this is lots of money we are talking about here, and we are not all in the position to spend so much. Also, the sheer volume of makeup is staggering. Every month, at least 2 new lines, in MAC alone...it is so much temptation.
I have to resist the urge to get caught up in it all. I think this thread is great,, as it is needed to keep us all aware of our spending. The new Osbourne lines are nice, but I agree with liba. The items are not all that spectacular, truly, there is a ton of hype around them.

 

[JulieDiva]

yup, I was interested in the powders, but after thinking about it, i realize I do not, in any way, NEED another powder!

 

[NaomiH]

yup, I was interested in the powders, but after thinking about it, i realize I do not, in any way, NEED another powder!

Definitely don't need another powder. lol

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I get kind of shocked at how some people egg each other on to buy in the collection threads. It's not rational, since none of them have actually seen or tried out the products first and often there aren't even any photos, or when there are, they're horribly inaccurate. I get particularly weirded out by people who DO have access to a store or counter buy who say they hate going into one and would rather just buy online. That is NO way to buy makeup, that you put on your face. If I can't at least see a product in person first, I'm not buying and I don't get one pang of regret about it. Those Melt lipsticks are a great example - the colors look so cool, but I instantly think about how some fragrances used in cosmetics are too strong (I can't bring myself to wear my EL Gunmetal illuminizer, even though the color is beautiful, because I can't handle that fragrance it uses at all through the day) and it stops me from buying every time. When they start selling in a store, THEN it'll be like the product actually is real for me and until then, it doesn't exist.

I actually saw the whole Osbourne collection on Sat. but just didn't have the time to write anything up and in the interim, I guess some of it went on sale, and the thread blew up. I can't even read through a fraction of the posts and feel like anything I say at this point will just get ignored in the frenzy. The collection was a lot better quality than I expected, overall, but if you're on a low buy, or even if you're not, there are things that have to be considered, rather than just dropping cash irresponsibly. I'll talk about it here in this thread, because at least here I feel like I'm dealing with rational people who recognize that tons of dupes and products that you have to "work" at, to make them look nice isn't the way to go.

The MSFs are not that great this time. On me, NC15, Sharon's works like a pretty bog-standard bronzer…it looks more orange in the pan than it does on the skin but it's got the sort of warmth that'd be better on skin tones that are more overtly olive than mine. The highlight part is very nice - barely sheeny, slightly champagne, but overall, it's not a universal product and majorly try before buy. Kelly's MSF is even more specialized - it looked bad on me. It's all matte, and is like an MSFN for NW18 or NW20 skin. It'd be somewhat of a perfect bronzer for someone that skin tone, but it's sheer, so anyone darker than that, it might act as a bit of a perfecter and that's about it. I was lucky to try both of them and the Pedro compact all back to back and the Pedro one looked so much better on me and could be used all over, unlike either of these on me, so it was a total no-brainer to see which was The One. It's actually harder to make up your mind between two products when neither are that great, than between three products when 2 are so-so and one is perfect. For anyone, out of the 3, only one will be the best and you would never in a million years know which one (IF ANY) will be the one unless you try them on your face.

Also, I have to point out that most people here don't wear bronzer on a daily basis anyways, so if you already bought a bronzer or two this year, do you need any more at all? There is a collection of CC Bronzers I got to see too, that come in both compact and tube and are in Golden, Refined Golden and a new, red toned shade called Amber, that's like a cooler, slightly deeper Lush Light Bronze. The tube ones are slightly different in color than the compact ones, but they're all much less orange than the powder versions, by far. The compacts, in particular, are very very nice, with a great smooth dewey finish. If you really seriously need a bronzer, these are waaaaay better than the Osbourne MSFs, although obviously, in person, there will always be one particular product that will jump out at you as being the best. This is how to shop for makeup.

Yesss so much. This morning when I had SP and RH in my cart (mind you I was half asleep) I remember posting whether or not I should get them. Everyone said "do it do it before it runs out!" And I don't know, something just clicked in my head. As quickly as those two nudes sold out, I have to wonder how many ladies will get their lipsticks and be incredibly disappointed. I have no doubt there will be quite a few of them on the CB in the coming weeks.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Haaahahahhaaahahaha This cracked me up! SO true!

Glad you're here hun! That's a GREAT goal list and VERY specific! This is just the place to be with your mindset... WELCOME!

Great job sweetie! That's what I want to hear!

It's IS so cool to see our group in the threads being voices of reason. We are a counter balance and although I know it's the thing to do in the threads to talk of "low buy" like it's some kind of punishmnet... I'd like to think our thought out responses are welcome to some that know deep down they should be on low-buy but don't think it's the "thing to do" to come out and say it.

I am glad you are filling in gaps. I'm sure at this point I don't have ANY gaps! Which should make me go on a no-buy. But I don't think I'll ever be able to be that person. As long as I'm using and enjoying the few things I allow myself to buy, and continuing to destash my stash, I won't beat myself up too much.

WOAH! That is awesome CQ!!!!

I hereby name you "Low-Buy Princess of the Osbourne Collection!"

I am sooooo proud of you girl. Now, if you do pick some things up, they won't be impulse purchases because you'll have plenty of time to really figure out if they will work for you. You sure have done a fantastic job and set a great example! YAYYY!!

Yayyyy for you too ILM! Look at my girls on a ROLLLLLLLL! You can be a Princess too!! HeeHee wink

You have no idea how much you just made my day! Thank you!

 

[NaomiH]

Yesss so much. This morning when I had SP and RH in my cart (mind you I was half asleep) I remember posting whether or not I should get them. Everyone said "do it do it before it runs out!" And I don't know, something just clicked in my head. As quickly as those two nudes sold out, I have to wonder how many ladies will get their lipsticks and be incredibly disappointed. I have no doubt there will be quite a few of them on the CB in the coming weeks.

Probably the majority of them sadly. I know I like to pull out the ol' poking stick from time to time with certain people in jest, but I hope they know that I am just doing it in jest.

 

[Naynadine]

I'm exhausted from the Osbourne collection just from trying to keep up with the thread, lol.

I need to have my fall collections game plan before I make any more MAC / high end makeup purchases. There seem to be a couple of things I want from several brands, so no more makeup until I have a proper list and can estimate the damage. Hopefully we'll get info on MAC's fall collection soon.

 

[NaomiH]

I'm exhausted from the Osbourne collection just from trying to keep up with the thread, lol.

I need to have my fall collections game plan before I make any more MAC / high end makeup purchases. There seem to be a couple of things I want from several brands, so no more makeup until I have a proper list and can estimate the damage. Hopefully we'll get info on MAC's fall collection soon.

Omg trying to catch up with that thread took up most of my morning here at work! lol

 

[liba]

As always... your info is MOST welcome! I know you aren't personally on a low-buy, and I think I speak for many on here when I say... THANK YOU! You are a blessing with all your well thought out and amazingly described analysis! It wouldn't be the same on here wo you! Making better decisions is really what this thread is all about. I think the low-buy part is more the outcome of that. If we think out our purchases instead of getting sucked into the hype, we all would inadvertently buy less. And ENJOY MORE!

If low-buy just means "sensible buy", I suppose I'd mostly be there, hehe.

Maybe I shouldn't say it here, but there are many products in the Osbournes that are really, really nice - colors you may have seen before, but very much New & Improved. It definitely becomes a dilemma to have similar shades, but try something on and find it's the more perfect version. KYY and DG in particular are super duper versions of things I have plenty of, particularly good for my skin tone and really brilliantly glowing. I guess my main issue at this point is resisting back ups when I have enough lipsticks, chances are I won't ever need to break into the BU.

I'm getting Cheeky Bugger because I honestly don't own any similar, because in the past, they'd always been too powdery and chalky on me, while this one is very translucent and looks like skin and just glows from within. I'm not getting Sharon's blush, even though it's got the same great texture as CB, because on me, it's an exact dupe for Lovecloud. Would I rather have the Sharon textured one? Sure, but I can just wear Lovecloud and buff it in. There are limits.

Similar story with the new Patentpolishes. French Kiss is so pretty but it's almost the same color as Rich Marron Huggable, just in Patentpolish. Tempting, very tempting, but I can't justify it, since Rich Marron is more of a summer and fall color only for me.

 

[Jaymuhlee]

I skipped Osbournes but I never had any intention of getting anything from that collection so I don't deserve any praise lol. Proud of all who did though!!

The only things I have left on my to-purchase list (it's a spreadsheet, I can't lie) are staple products... Still trying to find a good foundation and tinted moisturizer, need a couple foundation brushes, maybe a setting powder. I did get a few unnecessary things today to take advantage of a new Sephora promo but I have no regrets! And the freebies are for my husband!

I'm actually going through my stash and trying to get rid of a lot. I've also started "no random drugstore shopping" much like @unraveling, too!

 

[PixieDancer]

Yesss so much. This morning when I had SP and RH in my cart (mind you I was half asleep) I remember posting whether or not I should get them. Everyone said "do it do it before it runs out!" And I don't know, something just clicked in my head. As quickly as those two nudes sold out, I have to wonder how many ladies will get their lipsticks and be incredibly disappointed. I have no doubt there will be quite a few of them on the CB in the coming weeks.

I agree that this will be a HUGE reality!

And it was YOU who made MY day with your awesome post! Makes this thread worth it!!
Hail to you... "Low-Buy Princess!"

 

[PixieDancer]

I skipped Osbournes but I never had any intention of getting anything from that collection so I don't deserve any praise lol. Proud of all who did though!!

The only things I have left on my to-purchase list (it's a spreadsheet, I can't lie) are staple products... Still trying to find a good foundation and tinted moisturizer, need a couple foundation brushes, maybe a setting powder. I did get a few unnecessary things today to take advantage of a new Sephora promo but I have no regrets! And the freebies are for my husband!

I'm actually going through my stash and trying to get rid of a lot. I've also started "no random drugstore shopping" much like @unraveling, too!

Hey girl... A skip is a skip! And to be commended! That took thought and restraint! Good Job!

 

[DarylandCarole]

As always... your info is MOST welcome! I know you aren't personally on a low-buy, and I think I speak for many on here when I say... THANK YOU! You are a blessing with all your well thought out and amazingly described analysis! It wouldn't be the same on here wo you! Making better decisions is really what this thread is all about. I think the low-buy part is more the outcome of that. If we think out our purchases instead of getting sucked into the hype, we all would inadvertently buy less. And ENJOY MORE!

What a great post by you,Pixie, and Liba. I have only started buying a lot from LE collections the past year. The whole "limited edition" concept really does make many ppl buy quickly and buy more. It's hard for me to get to a store, so I do buy online. But I am not very picky, to be honest. I'm happy with most things I get unless it's a dupe. When I'm being smart and logical, I can usually tell if something is very similar to stuff I already have. Which is why I skipped The Osbournes. It felt good to skip a collection that so many people were stressing over. No stalking all night, no stress over not knowing exactly when it would launch...nice. I bought a lot from AA, and now I plan to enjoy it! I will likely get a few things from Moody Blooms, and after that probably nothing until the Fall collection. Liba's reviews help me tremendously, as well. Since I can't get to a counter very often, you are very valuable, Liba! Thank you for being the logical balance in all of the hype, both of you.

 

[NaomiH]

I LOVE Pro-longwear Concealer as an undereye concealer. I'm NC30/35 and use NW20 (but I also have NW25 and someyimes use them mixed too). I find NW25 a little too dark for my undereye area, as I use the PLW Concealer to conceal and highlight under my eyes. I read somewhere that NW is most common to use under eyes no matter if your NC, and I found that to be true at lest for myslef personally. Something just always seemed off when I tried to conceal with anything NC.

Awwww! Thanks goes to ALL of us doll! It's this thread as a whole that makes everything work! So glad you're here w us!

You ROCK woman!

I agree that this will be a HUGE reality!

And it was YOU who made MY day with your awesome post! Makes this thread worth it!!
Hail to you... "Low-Buy Princess!"

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

Ok girlies.... It's JUNE! It's official! Summer's almost here! We've made it through a good chunk of 2014! Over in the Theme Makeup for a Purpose thread, @Medgal07  has posted the new Theme for the month of June, and I love it! It's a "bright lipstick color of the week" theme! I think a lot of use could get on board for a new challenge! So I thought I'd post her schedule here too. This is just the guideline they are following, but feel free to modify however you'd like. She also gives example colors to give you ideas. These are not required, obviously! If you participate, maybe swing by her thread and let them know what look you're doing! They are so fun and sweet over there! Copied and Pasted from @Medgal07 : [COLOR=800080]June 1 - 7      Bright Pinks       (i.e., MAC CYY, Embrace Me, Impassioned, Silly, Pink Pigeon, Quick Sizzle, Show Orchid, VGN / NARS Full Frontal, Schiap)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=181818] [/COLOR]
[COLOR=800080]June 8 - 14    Bright Corals     (i.e., MAC Reel Sexy, Razzledazzler, Ablaze, Lady Danger, Vegas Volt, Ravishing, Party Parrot, Force of Love, Toxic Tale, Flamingo)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=181818] [/COLOR]
[COLOR=800080]June 15 - 21  Bright Reds       (i.e., MAC Absolute Power, Charmed I'm Sure, Deeply Adored, Just A Bite, MAC Redd, RiRi Woo, Ronnie Red, VGG I,)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=181818] [/COLOR]
[COLOR=800080]June 22 - 28   Bright Oranges  (i.e., MAC WTC, SLN, Goes & Goes, Fashion Nomad, Sail La Vie, Eden Rouge, Morange, Neon Orange, T & T, Deeply Adored)[/COLOR]
[COLOR=181818] [/COLOR]
[COLOR=800080]June 29 - 30   Bright Purples*  ( i.e.,[/COLOR][COLOR=181818] [/COLOR][COLOR=800080]MAC[/COLOR][COLOR=800080] [/COLOR][COLOR=800080]Heroine, Feel My Pulse, Dish It Up, Flat Out Fabulous, Goes & Goes, Outrageously Fun)[/COLOR]
I love this new challenge!! I'll make sure to stop by [@]Medgal07[/@]'s thread! Thank you Pixie for sharing!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

I get kind of shocked at how some people egg each other on to buy in the collection threads. It's not rational, since none of them have actually seen or tried out the products first and often there aren't even any photos, or when there are, they're horribly inaccurate. I get particularly weirded out by people who DO have access to a store or counter buy who say they hate going into one and would rather just buy online. That is NO way to buy makeup, that you put on your face. If I can't at least see a product in person first, I'm not buying and I don't get one pang of regret about it. Those Melt lipsticks are a great example - the colors look so cool, but I instantly think about how some fragrances used in cosmetics are too strong (I can't bring myself to wear my EL Gunmetal illuminizer, even though the color is beautiful, because I can't handle that fragrance it uses at all through the day) and it stops me from buying every time. When they start selling in a store, THEN it'll be like the product actually is real for me and until then, it doesn't exist.  I actually saw the whole Osbourne collection on Sat. but just didn't have the time to write anything up and in the interim, I guess some of it went on sale, and the thread blew up. I can't even read through a fraction of the posts and feel like anything I say at this point will just get ignored in the frenzy. The collection was a lot better quality than I expected, overall, but if you're on a low buy, or even if you're not, there are things that have to be considered, rather than just dropping cash irresponsibly. I'll talk about it here in this thread, because at least here I feel like I'm dealing with rational people who recognize that tons of dupes and products that you have to "work" at, to make them look nice isn't the way to go. The MSFs are not that great this time. On me, NC15, Sharon's works like a pretty bog-standard bronzer…it looks more orange in the pan than it does on the skin but it's got the sort of warmth that'd be better on skin tones that are more overtly olive than mine. The highlight part is very nice - barely sheeny, slightly champagne, but overall, it's not a universal product and majorly try before buy. Kelly's MSF is even more specialized - it looked bad on me. It's all matte, and is like an MSFN for NW18 or NW20 skin. It'd be somewhat of a perfect bronzer for someone that skin tone, but it's sheer, so anyone darker than that, it might act as a bit of a perfecter and that's about it. I was lucky to try both of them and the Pedro compact all back to back and the Pedro one looked so much better on me and could be used all over, unlike either of these on me, so it was a total no-brainer to see which was The One. It's actually harder to make up your mind between two products when neither are that great, than between three products when 2 are so-so and one is perfect. For anyone, out of the 3, only one will be the best and you would never in a million years know which one (IF ANY) will be the one unless you try them on your face. Also, I have to point out that most people here don't wear bronzer on a daily basis anyways, so if you already bought a bronzer or two this year, do you need any more at all? There is a collection of CC Bronzers I got to see too, that come in both compact and tube and are in Golden, Refined Golden and a new, red toned shade called Amber, that's like a cooler, slightly deeper Lush Light Bronze. The tube ones are slightly different in color than the compact ones, but they're all much less orange than the powder versions, by far. The compacts, in particular, are very very nice, with a great smooth dewey finish. If you really seriously need a bronzer, these are waaaaay better than the Osbourne MSFs, although obviously, in person, there will always be one particular product that will jump out at you as being the best. This is how to shop for makeup.

I agree 100% with you! That's why I stopped following the Osbourne's thread a couple of weeks ago. Since I live outside the US I never get to see the products in person but I usually know what works for me and don't get sucked in by the hype. I know sometimes its hard that's why since I started my low-buy I decided to unsubscribe from threads that are extra enabling. Ohh that bronzer collection sounds great! Do you know when its coming out?