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

[Maris Crane]

Happy September everyone! (And Happy Labour Day to everyone who's celebrating - whether with a quiet day off or getting time and a half pay at work! ) And just for kicks, I'll share my FOTD: using two products from My Use It list for the month (*). Cetaphil Daily Lotion and Benefit Pore-fessional on my nose (finally, this deluxe sample is almost gone!) as primer. Because I find my base to be a bit drying... GA Master Corrector #1 Missha Perfect Cover Bb cream Hard Candy Glamoflauge concealer on spots Essence I

 

[PixieDancer]

Hello my lovies! Looks like everyone is staying pretty good in here! BRAVO!
I stuck to my limits and lists for ANR and AW... and SKIPPED the Simpsons completely! YAY!

I am going to go through my stash again as Fall weather starts to roll in and I start shifting my makeup looks... seems like a great time to assess the Spring & Summer makeup that I have been reaching for and purging some things that didn't quite get reached for as much as other items. Lots of girl bdays in my family in Sept and Oct... so more good reasons to get together another purge bag for all my sisters and mom to "fight" over for some birthday extras!

And @shellygrrl... I did it! I used UD Mushroom and actually liked the look I came up with! Even used it a few time over the last few trips I've taken! Thanks sweetie!! That's always a major win to fall in love with a product you had given up on!!
I paired it with the Anastasia Lavish Palette neutrals and MAC Soft Brown w/ Mushroom on the lid over MAC Heirloom liner smudged on my lid as a base. I'm definitely going to use this look quite often! You are so great for pushing me to use that one!!

 

[shellygrrl]

And @shellygrrl ... I did it! I used UD Mushroom and actually liked the look I came up with! Even used it a few time over the last few trips I've taken! Thanks sweetie!! That's always a major win to fall in love with a product you had given up on!! I paired it with the Anastasia Lavish Palette neutrals and MAC Soft Brown w/ Mushroom on the lid over MAC Heirloom liner smudged on my lid as a base. I'm definitely going to use this look quite often! You are so great for pushing me to use that one!!

*big hugs* Yay! That's so awesome!

 

[kanne]

I made my first makeup purchase in about a month today...I knew I would have to get something from MAC x Simpsons, although I thought the collection overall was quite a let down. I think they could have done so much more with it and there wasn't anything particularly unique. I got Sideshow You and I also picked up Deep Fixation to qualify for free shipping.

There still hasn't been a whole lot of makeup I've been interested in lately so low buy has been really easy for me. I do want Tom Ford's Nude Dip, but I think it will be a long time before it is available in Australia, and a few permanent Nars items - Nars has put down their prices in Australia this month, so I'm glad I held out!

 

[veronikawithak]

FOTD Challenge: Use only 5 items - and leave out one step you usually consider essential!

MAC MSFN Light
MAC Aphrodite's Shell (bronzer and in the crease as eyeshadow)
Hourglass Luminous Light
Anastasia Brow Wiz Ash Blonde
MAC Obviously Bare

I've never done a look without mascara before - ever! Trying to push myself to explore new looks. After I added Silver Sun on the lower lashline for a pop of color which I also usually don't do.. but I like!

 

[charlotte366]

Following on from @shellygrrl influence...here is todays FOTD ! Like @veronikawithak I am challenging myself to use my collection in different ways, feeling a tad stuck in a rut at the moment, trying to test out and eliminate products that don't work has left me doing the same look day in day out with just a different lip colour.

Primer: Clinique Even Better SPF45
Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum with Real techniques sponge
Concealer: Nars Creamy Concealer in Vanilla and MAC Prep & Prime Light boost under eyes.
Blush: Tarte Exposed
Lips: Tom Ford Indian Rose

For today's step out of the comfort zone it was all about the eyes, My eyes are green/hazel and I wanted to try a red toned shadow to emphasise them but I normally run scared from this look as my skintone is pale and it usually looks like I have sore eyes!

So today I swept Mac sable all over the lid and lower lash line, added mac grand entrance to brighten the tear duct area and lined with L'Oreal black liquid liner to attempt to avoid red sore eyes look! I felt it was missing something still even after I gave the edges a good blend, so I added a wash of mac patina in the crease which softens the edges but doesn't feel too shimmery for work, normally I go matt in the crease, but patina really tones well with Sable! Lashes curled and lashings of clinique extreme volume mascara finished the look and I added a touch of thebalm mary lou-imizer to the brow bone to highlight.

Very happy today, now just need to see how the foundation wears over the day!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Okay, I've made my list for the Matte Lip Collection and I'm hoping you guys can help me stick to it. I've got:
Pander Me, Fashion Revival, Living Legend, and the Bespoken For lip pencil all on my definite list.

Depending on swatches I might get Damn Glamorous or Styled in Sepia. If I get the Viva Glam Riri 2 then I'm not getting the Sepia one. Remind me of that! I'll be checking to see if there are dupes for Damn Glamorous before I buy that.

 

[veronikawithak]

Okay, I've made my list for the Matte Lip Collection and I'm hoping you guys can help me stick to it. I've got:
Pander Me, Fashion Revival, Living Legend, and the Bespoken For lip pencil all on my definite list.

Depending on swatches I might get Damn Glamorous or Styled in Sepia. If I get the Viva Glam Riri 2 then I'm not getting the Sepia one. Remind me of that! I'll be checking to see if there are dupes for Damn Glamorous before I buy that.

YOU CAN DO THIS! We've got your back!

 

[veronikawithak]

Putting together my plan for the next 3 months. From Sephora the only definite is the Hourglass Ambient Blush Palette.. waiting on holiday info though. I can see myself purchasing a lip set or two this year and I'd like to get a trio of MUFE shadows and the Naked 2 Basics palette. Gotta keep my eyes on the prize if I'm going to be able to purchase all of that! Plus who knows what the MAC holiday collection could be.

SEPTEMBER
Artificially Wild (Sep 4) - Next To Skin, Breaking Ground, Obviously Bare
Casual Colour (Sept 4) - SKIP
Nasty Gal (Sep 4) - SKIP
Studio Sculpt (Sep 4) - SKIP
Simpsons (Sep 4) - SKIP
Turquatic (Sep 4) - SKIP
Matchmaster (Sep 11) - SKIP
VG Rihanna 2 (Sep 11) - lipstick and/or the gloss (both maybes, but will wait until holiday info is out)

OCTOBER
Brooke Shields (Oct 2) - SKIP
Rocky Horror (Oct 2) - Sin (maybe)
Ultimate (Oct 2) - SKIP
Kinky Boots (Oct 9) - SKIP
Matte Lip (Oct 9) - SKIP

NOVEMBER
Prabal Gurung (Nov 26) - SKIP

 

[lyseD]

Putting together my plan for the next 3 months. From Sephora the only definite is the Hourglass Ambient Blush Palette.. waiting on holiday info though. I can see myself purchasing a lip set or two this year and I'd like to get a trio of MUFE shadows and the Naked 2 Basics palette. Gotta keep my eyes on the prize if I'm going to be able to purchase all of that! Plus who knows what the MAC holiday collection could be.

SEPTEMBER
Artificially Wild (Sep 4) - Next To Skin, Breaking Ground, Obviously Bare
Casual Colour (Sept 4) - SKIP
Nasty Gal (Sep 4) - SKIP
Studio Sculpt (Sep 4) - SKIP
Simpsons (Sep 4) - SKIP
Turquatic (Sep 4) - SKIP
Matchmaster (Sep 11) - SKIP
VG Rihanna 2 (Sep 11) - lipstick and/or the gloss (both maybes, but will wait until holiday info is out)

OCTOBER
Brooke Shields (Oct 2) - SKIP
Rocky Horror (Oct 2) - Sin (maybe)
Ultimate (Oct 2) - SKIP
Kinky Boots (Oct 9) - SKIP
Matte Lip (Oct 9) - SKIP

NOVEMBER
Prabal Gurung (Nov 26) - SKIP

I'm skipping a lot too. I have five things from AW to pick up tomorrow but am skipping the rest of the collections from September and probably all for October too.

I am planning my first big depotting session and should end up with enough empties for 10 - 12 B2MAC. Hopefully I can use those in October if I really want something.

 

[veronikawithak]

Quote: Originally Posted by lyseD
I'm skipping a lot too. I have five things from AW to pick up tomorrow but am skipping the rest of the collections from September and probably all for October too.

I am planning my first big depotting session and should end up with enough empties for 10 - 12 B2MAC. Hopefully I can use those in October if I really want something.



AW is my fave Fall collection by far.. just more my style than any of the others. I think you'll really love it! Yay for skips.. and for saving ourselves for amazing things later on.

 

[lyseD]

Anyone know how to get the last bit of concealer from the Pro Longwear bottle??

 

[Jennifae]

Here's an update on my progress: June - NO BUY! July - NO BUY! August - 2 lipsticks from A Novel Romance. I even took a trip to the nearest CCO last week and bought... nothing! :haha: I don't know about the next few months though. I guess we'll see.

 

[veronikawithak]

I don't know about the next few months though. I guess we'll see.

Inspirational! That's so awesome.. good for you! I haven't gone more than 30 days without buying something this whole year haha.. there's always next year though!

 

[jchait]

Used @veronikawithak 's calendar to help plan my ish out. Please keep in mind that I used to buy a lot more than I do now, so this is my low-buy lol
SEPTEMBER

Artificially Wilkd (Sept 4) - SKIP
Casual Colour (Sept 4) - SKIP
Nasty Gal (Sep 4) - we'll see
Studio Sculpt (Sep 4) - SKIP
Simpsons (Sep 4) - Sideshow you blush. THAT'S IT!
Turquatic (Sep 4) - SKIP
Matchmaster (Sep 11) - SKIP
VG Rihanna 2 (Sep 11) - lipstick, no gloss

OCTOBER
Brooke Shields (Oct 2) - maybe the lipsticks. might not even get that
Rocky Horror (Oct 2) - 3 of the lipsticks. maybe. depends on swatches.
Ultimate (Oct 2) - SKIP
Kinky Boots (Oct 9) - SKIP
Matte Lip (Oct 9) - uh...this is where things get a bit out of control.....most of the lipsticks and some of the liners will be coming home with me. please forgive me in advance

NOVEMBER
Prabal Gurung (Nov 26) - also might get a little bit crazy here. depends on the swatches. none of the compacts. except maybe the CCB because I use at least 2 every day. I love CCBs




So by looking at this, I realize I need to sell more. Purge what I don't want anymore. Or don't use anymore. It's just a pain in the butt

 

[veronikawithak]

@jchait making a plan is a good start! You seem like you know where your weaknesses are and what kind of things you normally go for! I know for myself I sometimes end up cutting down my preliminary lists once I see more swatches or check things out in person. Plus, as long as you're challenging yourself it doesn't matter how many things you skip or buy compared to anyone else. I think you're doing great.

 

[charlotte366]

Well done everyone for making your lists.

I had some bad news yesterday about my best friend at work, she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a very short time frame, she is only 24. I made me realise what is truely important to me.

My autumn list is very short....so far there is nothing on it, I want the hourglass palette, but I already own mood exposure so I don't need it.

The Nars holiday sets may tempt me or a laura mercier set, but not really feeling like wanting much right now.

I spent the money I have been saving by not buying as much on a holiday to Norway in the Feb to hopefully see the northern lights.

Today my FOTD is as follows:

Primer: Clinique Even Better SPF45
Foundation: YSL Fusion BR20
Powder: MAC MSFN Light
Blush: Tarte Exposed
Eyes: Lancome les odillasies Quad and MUFE black pencil liner, Clinique Mascara
Lips: Revlon Colourstay Moisture Stain in Cannes Crush

 

[mel33t]

@charlotte366 I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. That's heartbreaking at any age. Stay positive through all of this, you never know, she could beat it and prove all those doctors wrong :hug:

 

[Ajigglin]

Well done everyone for making your lists. I had some bad news yesterday about my best friend at work, she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a very short time frame, she is only 24. I made me realise what is truely important to me. My autumn list is very short....so far there is nothing on it, I want the hourglass palette, but I already own mood exposure so I don't need it. The Nars holiday sets may tempt me or a laura mercier set, but not really feeling like wanting much right now. I spent the money I have been saving by not buying as much on a holiday to Norway in the Feb to hopefully see the northern lights. Today my FOTD is as follows: Primer: Clinique Even Better SPF45 Foundation: YSL Fusion BR20 Powder: MAC MSFN Light Blush: Tarte Exposed Eyes: Lancome les odillasies Quad and MUFE black pencil liner, Clinique Mascara Lips: Revlon Colourstay Moisture Stain in Cannes Crush

Oh Jesus! I'm so sorry to read this!

 

[kerry-jane88]

i am so so glad that the holiday info has surfaced as i'm fresh out of a low buy month and it's given me a lot to think about

i need to remember to buy stuff im only 100% YES about
and the stuff id been considering even this past week doesn't even compare to the awesomeness of the holiday.

for me it's usually the sets that i love and i have my eye on the face palettes, eye palettes, lip bags, eye bags, lip and eye bags and the brush sets and both viva glam sets.
um so that's most of the sets

at least it gives me something to look forward to and will make me stay strong avoiding impulse buys this month!

also thinking of you charlotte366 x