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

[kanne]

Okay, here is my "miminal" makeup travel bag for my holiday - much less than I normally take, and this is for a two week trip! Hopefully it will upload, this is my third attempt. NARS Laguna NARS Deep Throat Bobbi Brown Smokey Cool Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipsticks in Fancy, In Love with Ginger and Notting Hill Nude (great formula!) MAC Paint Pots in Painterly and Groundwork MAC MSFN in Light L'Oreal Nude Magique foundation in 120 Pure Ivory Lady Gaga Fame roll-on (not taking expensive perfumes overseas - and I am a huge fan of this one) Benefit Speed Brow Benefit Erase Paste MAC Omega eyeshadow (eyebrows) MAC lipliner in Kiss Me Quick MAC eyeliner in Orpheus Rimmel Scandaleyes in Bronze Max Factor False Lash Effect waterproof (this stuff is truly waterproof - has been a nightmare to remove) Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer in 01 Light It was a lot of fun for me to choose a small amount of makeup to take on holidays. I normally take double this amount for just a weekend, let alone two weeks. I did a lot of stash shopping, particularly with eyeshadows. I ended up deciding on the Smokey Cool palette with the two different paint pots because I love Groundwork with one of the nudes from that palette for every day anyway, and the darker colours and shimmers can look night appropriate as well all in one compact. Laguna and Deep Throat are a great combination which go with everything, so they are the only cheek products I am taking. I decided on a pink, red, and nude lipstick, it's just a coincidence they are all Rimmel, but that has got to be one of my favourite formulas at the moment (I think I have 5 or 6 of them). I can't picture myself needing anything else while I'm on holidays really. I am looking forward to breaking nearly two month no-buy streak when I get home though!

 

[NaomiH]

 

[NaomiH]

It was a lot of fun for me to choose a small amount of makeup to take on holidays. I normally take double this amount for just a weekend, let alone two weeks. I did a lot of stash shopping, particularly with eyeshadows. I ended up deciding on the Smokey Cool palette with the two different paint pots because I love Groundwork with one of the nudes from that palette for every day anyway, and the darker colours and shimmers can look night appropriate as well all in one compact. Laguna and Deep Throat are a great combination which go with everything, so they are the only cheek products I am taking. I decided on a pink, red, and nude lipstick, it's just a coincidence they are all Rimmel, but that has got to be one of my favourite formulas at the moment (I think I have 5 or 6 of them). I can't picture myself needing anything else while I'm on holidays really. I am looking forward to breaking nearly two month no-buy streak when I get home though!

 

[PixieDancer]

It was a lot of fun for me to choose a small amount of makeup to take on holidays. I normally take double this amount for just a weekend, let alone two weeks. I did a lot of stash shopping, particularly with eyeshadows. I ended up deciding on the Smokey Cool palette with the two different paint pots because I love Groundwork with one of the nudes from that palette for every day anyway, and the darker colours and shimmers can look night appropriate as well all in one compact. Laguna and Deep Throat are a great combination which go with everything, so they are the only cheek products I am taking. I decided on a pink, red, and nude lipstick, it's just a coincidence they are all Rimmel, but that has got to be one of my favourite formulas at the moment (I think I have 5 or 6 of them). I can't picture myself needing anything else while I'm on holidays really. I am looking forward to breaking nearly two month no-buy streak when I get home though!

You did a really awesome job narrowing down your travel goodies to just the essentials but still managing to have lots of options! I wish I was as good at packing my makeup for trips. I HAVE gotten better, but nowhere close to this good! Very inspiring!
I'd love for you to check in when you get back and let us know how it worked out... And what things you wished you would've brought if anything comes to mind.
Have a wonderful trip!! Be safe!

 

[Calla88]

It was a lot of fun for me to choose a small amount of makeup to take on holidays. I normally take double this amount for just a weekend, let alone two weeks. I did a lot of stash shopping, particularly with eyeshadows. I ended up deciding on the Smokey Cool palette with the two different paint pots because I love Groundwork with one of the nudes from that palette for every day anyway, and the darker colours and shimmers can look night appropriate as well all in one compact. Laguna and Deep Throat are a great combination which go with everything, so they are the only cheek products I am taking. I decided on a pink, red, and nude lipstick, it's just a coincidence they are all Rimmel, but that has got to be one of my favourite formulas at the moment (I think I have 5 or 6 of them). I can't picture myself needing anything else while I'm on holidays really. I am looking forward to breaking nearly two month no-buy streak when I get home though!

Great choices, I totally agree with about not taking expensive perfume overseas, I just take samples with me, and I try not to take anything LE either!

 

[kerry-jane88]

Trying to upload pics but it won't work. Anyway, reorganised my makeup. It'd have taken half the time if mac lipsticks were in square packaging lol

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

30 Day Lip Challenge Day 1: MAC Big Bow Glaze Lipstick Day 2: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Tropical Frenzy- Love these twist and shine balms! They do leave a gorgeous stain and they're like $3 each so a total bargain! Day 3: MAC Pink Popcorn Lustre lipstick- AMAZING lippie! The color is a gorgeous pinky purple that brightens up my face. Wish I had gotten several b/u's lol Day 4: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Sweet Pink- Again love these balm stain! This color is a gorgeous true pink. Love it! Day 5: No makeup Day 6: MAC Morning Rose Cremesheen Lipstick- A nice everyday-MLBB color. Day 7: MAC Viva Glam Cindy- love this lippie and I am almost finished with my tube This color needs to be repromoted!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

[@]kanne[/@] great choices! I also agree about not taking perfumes overseas. I usually take body splashes and carry a little bottle in my purse since the smell fades a lot quicker than a perfume.

 

[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)
Day 10: MAC Kinda Sexy (B2M'd for this yesterday!) w/ MAC Dervish Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Next To Nothing, Dark Edge, & Tempting (from MAC's Tempting Quad)
Day 11: Bite Beauty Musk Lipstick
No Eyeshadow today
Day 12: NARS Satin Lip Pencil Villa Lante
No Eyeshadow
Day 13: MAC Sheer Seduction w/ Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss S2 (pearly light beige)
No Eyeshadow... AGAIN! I know... UGH
Day 14: PURPLE DAY for Lupus Awareness!
MAC Heroine w/ Heroine Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: All That Glitters, Trax, Soft Brown, Woodwinked, Blanc Type
Day 15: OCC Lip Tar Hush w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Antiqued, Swiss Chocolate, Brun
Day 16: Urban Decay Native Lipstick w/ Have to Have It Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Vellum, Naval
Inglot Eyeshadow: 344 (MAC Malt dupe)
Day 17: MAC Bad Girl RiRi w/ MAC Spice Lip Pencil
Inglot Eyeshadows: 390, 363, 352, and 11
Day 18: MAC Divine Choice Mineralize Lipstick w/ MAC Soar Lip Pencil
Lorac PRO Palette
Day 19: MAC Lady Danger w/ MAC Cherry Lip Pencil
Anastasia Lavish Palette
Day 20: MAC Embrace Me with Embrace Me Lip Pencil
Some repeated shadows cause I needed some neutrals for the bright lips...
UD Shadows: Sin, Virgin, Naked, but added new shadow UD Secret Service
Day 21: Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien (got in the 500 Point Nars perk from Sephora)
Day 22: MAC Moxie w/ MAC Embrace Me Lip Pencil (then reapplied with Cherry Lip Pencil in the evening)
Day 23: MAC Tendertone in Hush
Day 24: MAC Ravishing w/ Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
Lorac PRO Palette: Lt. Bronze (lid), Nude (inner corner), Taupe (crease), Sable (outer v), Gold (lower lashline)
Day 25: MAC Lavender Whip

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Okay, here is my "miminal" makeup travel bag for my holiday - much less than I normally take, and this is for a two week trip! Hopefully it will upload, this is my third attempt. NARS Laguna NARS Deep Throat Bobbi Brown Smokey Cool Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipsticks in Fancy, In Love with Ginger and Notting Hill Nude (great formula!) MAC Paint Pots in Painterly and Groundwork MAC MSFN in Light L'Oreal Nude Magique foundation in 120 Pure Ivory Lady Gaga Fame roll-on (not taking expensive perfumes overseas - and I am a huge fan of this one) Benefit Speed Brow Benefit Erase Paste MAC Omega eyeshadow (eyebrows) MAC lipliner in Kiss Me Quick MAC eyeliner in Orpheus Rimmel Scandaleyes in Bronze Max Factor False Lash Effect waterproof (this stuff is truly waterproof - has been a nightmare to remove) Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer in 01 Light It was a lot of fun for me to choose a small amount of makeup to take on holidays. I normally take double this amount for just a weekend, let alone two weeks. I did a lot of stash shopping, particularly with eyeshadows. I ended up deciding on the Smokey Cool palette with the two different paint pots because I love Groundwork with one of the nudes from that palette for every day anyway, and the darker colours and shimmers can look night appropriate as well all in one compact. Laguna and Deep Throat are a great combination which go with everything, so they are the only cheek products I am taking. I decided on a pink, red, and nude lipstick, it's just a coincidence they are all Rimmel, but that has got to be one of my favourite formulas at the moment (I think I have 5 or 6 of them). I can't picture myself needing anything else while I'm on holidays really. I am looking forward to breaking nearly two month no-buy streak when I get home though!

I think you did a great job. You have a lot if variety & choices with your palette & lippies. Have a wonderful trip!

 

[mel33t]

Go you! :cheer: I'm working exclusively with Naked 1 this month to decide if I want to keep it. Jury's still out at the moment. Talking of N1, here's my look from yesterday...

• It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream - Fair
• MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
• MAC Paint Pot - Painterly (under the eyes, pre-CC cream)
• UDPP
• UD Naked 1 - Sin on the lid, Naked through/above the crease, Buck in the outer corner
• Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black
• Benefit Hoola
• Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lipstick - Shocking Coral
• NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Lodhi

Perhaps that's a sign, your forgetting all about it. I agree with others and say to skip, as you can likely find something similar within other brands. :nods:

I consistently use my Naked 1 and 2 palette... Its my 3rd one that gets no love. Which is really disappointing because rose gold tones and my skin tone are like BOOM awesome. But those eye shadows aren't working for me. Lately I've been using a few colors from it, but the jury's still out. I've just been trying to use things I don't normally reach for this week and things I've forgotten about.

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

I really start using my Naked Palette 1 more. And the 3 too, I did use that a month ago. Uh, I think lol...smh

 

[mel33t]

I love Party Parrot...I wish I wore it more often but with work I have to wear "normal" colors. Good list

 

[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)
Day 10: MAC Kinda Sexy (B2M'd for this yesterday!) w/ MAC Dervish Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Next To Nothing, Dark Edge, & Tempting (from MAC's Tempting Quad)
Day 11: Bite Beauty Musk Lipstick
No Eyeshadow today
Day 12: NARS Satin Lip Pencil Villa Lante
No Eyeshadow
Day 13: MAC Sheer Seduction w/ Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss S2 (pearly light beige)
No Eyeshadow... AGAIN! I know... UGH
Day 14: PURPLE DAY for Lupus Awareness!
MAC Heroine w/ Heroine Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: All That Glitters, Trax, Soft Brown, Woodwinked, Blanc Type
Day 15: OCC Lip Tar Hush w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Antiqued, Swiss Chocolate, Brun
Day 16: Urban Decay Native Lipstick w/ Have to Have It Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Vellum, Naval
Inglot Eyeshadow: 344 (MAC Malt dupe)
Day 17: MAC Bad Girl RiRi w/ MAC Spice Lip Pencil
Inglot Eyeshadows: 390, 363, 352, and 11
Day 18: MAC Divine Choice Mineralize Lipstick w/ MAC Soar Lip Pencil
Lorac PRO Palette
Day 19: MAC Lady Danger w/ MAC Cherry Lip Pencil
Anastasia Lavish Palette
Day 20: MAC Embrace Me with Embrace Me Lip Pencil
Some repeated shadows cause I needed some neutrals for the bright lips...
UD Shadows: Sin, Virgin, Naked, but added new shadow UD Secret Service
Day 21: Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien (got in the 500 Point Nars perk from Sephora)
Day 22: MAC Moxie w/ MAC Embrace Me Lip Pencil (then reapplied with Cherry Lip Pencil in the evening)
Day 23: MAC Tendertone in Hush
Day 24: MAC Ravishing w/ Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
Lorac PRO Palette: Lt. Bronze (lid), Nude (inner corner), Taupe (crease), Sable (outer v), Gold (lower lashline)
Day 25: MAC Lavender Whip

TODAY Day 26: Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Descanso
MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow in Pure Flash (lid), Lorac PRO Palette Mauve (crease)

 

[NaomiH]

I love Party Parrot...I wish I wore it more often but with work I have to wear "normal" colors. Good list

Thank you! I bet PP looks great on you!

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Well tomorrow I will be wearing make up lol. I have an interview, which I'm excited about, so wish me luck ladies. And please pray for me. I'm thinking I'll wear Bijou lipglass.

 

[jennyap]

Well tomorrow I will be wearing make up lol. I have an interview, which I'm excited about, so wish me luck ladies. And please pray for me. I'm thinking I'll wear Bijou lipglass.

Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great. And Bijou sounds like a great interview makeup choice.

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Thanks @jennyap. I'm going with the "I got this" attitude lol.

 

[awickedshape]

Well tomorrow I will be wearing make up lol. I have an interview, which I'm excited about, so wish me luck ladies. And please pray for me. I'm thinking I'll wear Bijou lipglass.

Good luck!

 

[kanne]

Thank you for all your comments! I started planning my list over a month ago and was really cut-throat about the things I wanted to take. I think the thing that made the biggest difference for me was the Bobbi Brown palette. Last time I travelled I needed a makeup bag JUST for eye products - and a big one at that. I have barely used the Bobbi Palette since I got it for Christmas but it is perfect for this sort of thing. I normally don't reach for my palettes for every day kind of stuff and I only have three (this one, an Inglot matte palette and that shimmery Chanel quint from 2011), so I always used to take like every eyeshadow single I owned.

I will let you all know how I go, I fly out tomorrow.