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

[PeachTwist]

I definitely didn't low-buy with the F&F Sale.

Infact, I spent a disgusting amount of money on the sale and two days before it, too.

I've vowed other than a couple items (Perfect Topping MSF and the MegaPRO palette I'm waiting to arrive to a CP) that I'm not purchasing anymore makeup for at LEAST 6 months.

I need to be held accountable. I've gone over the line. I don't even care that most if it is going to be gifted so I'll end up with the money back in my pocket (I was asked to choose things I wanted make-up wise and pre-buy them as people have no clue what I do/don't have/like). I'm actually somewhat nauseated with myself. If it wasn't for gift giving purposes, I'd cancel the order.

 

[Audrey C]

I definitely didn't low-buy with the F&F Sale.

Infact, I spent a disgusting amount of money on the sale and two days before it, too.

I've vowed other than a couple items (Perfect Topping MSF and the MegaPRO palette I'm waiting to arrive to a CP) that I'm not purchasing anymore makeup for at LEAST 6 months.

I need to be held accountable. I've gone over the line. I don't even care that most if it is going to be gifted so I'll end up with the money back in my pocket (I was asked to choose things I wanted make-up wise and pre-buy them as people have no clue what I do/don't have/like). I'm actually somewhat nauseated with myself. If it wasn't for gift giving purposes, I'd cancel the order.

You seem really unhappy with the decision you made. Why shouldn't you cancel the order; who cares whose money it is? I know that some of the items will ultimately be gifts, but that's because you asked for them. Perhaps there are other things that you need more than more makeup?

if it's too much and you've recognized that, hold yourself accountable and do the right thing. Cancel the order. You've posted before that you hardly wear the makeup you buy because you're not well enough to. So maybe enjoy what you already have and ask for other items that you need or would enjoy and use.

Most of us struggle not to buy when feeling low, but you know as well as I do that stuff just doesn't make things better. Not really. The order rush doesn't last.

 

[PeachTwist]

I definitely didn't low-buy with the F&F Sale.

Infact, I spent a disgusting amount of money on the sale and two days before it, too.

I've vowed other than a couple items (Perfect Topping MSF and the MegaPRO palette I'm waiting to arrive to a CP) that I'm not purchasing anymore makeup for at LEAST 6 months.

I need to be held accountable. I've gone over the line. I don't even care that most if it is going to be gifted so I'll end up with the money back in my pocket (I was asked to choose things I wanted make-up wise and pre-buy them as people have no clue what I do/don't have/like). I'm actually somewhat nauseated with myself. If it wasn't for gift giving purposes, I'd cancel the order.
You seem really unhappy with the decision you made. Maybe you should cancel the order; who cares whose money it is? I know that some of the items will ultimately be gifts, but that's because you asked for them. Perhaps there are other things that you need more than more makeup?

if it's too much and you've recognized that, hold yourself accountable and do the right thing. Cancel the order. You've posted before that you hardly wear the makeup you buy because you're not well enough to. So maybe enjoy what you already have and ask for other items that will bring you some comfort.

I know it sounds like an excuse - but the orders have already been shipped and being in the UK, I ordered a couple items that weren't able to be shipped here for unknown reasons (lipsticks, I think it's a brand decision if they allow Sephora to ship here) so I had to have them sent to a US forwarding company first. They're currently in transit so they can't go back but the forwarding company doesn't do returns for you either - go figure. If I return anything I'll have to have it shipped to the UK and then pay to ship it back.. which'll actually put me out a lot of money due to the cost I'm going to pay for them to be shipped from the forwarding company (Sephora's shipping is cheaper) -- go figure!

I really should have thought this all through. The only thing I can do now is learn from it. Don't make impulse buys, don't allow sales to grab me.

I think the biggest thing is this is the first time I've been able to buy from the Sephora holiday kits. Up until early this year, they didn't ship to the UK so they were unobtainable to me so I think that's why I let the impulse go and thought "yes! get everything because you've never been able to before!"

I think in the long run, I'll love everything - but the biggest thing is really that I hardly wear it due to my health. I guess the problem is I don't have any other hobbies as there isn't much I can do other than watch YouTube. I can't focus on movies and tv shows long enough to keep with the plot line usually, so that for the most part isn't even possible. I have hoards of pjs/lounge clothes and socks that I wear as I don't actually get dressed each day. I just shower and put on fresh clean PJs as they're the comfiest for me with the health problems.

This illness has to definitely be one of the most life-sucking there is. I know people who have suffered from cancer and also suffer from this and they say this illness is worse on them physically than cancer ever was. Really drives home when you hear that from them just how horrible this crap is.

I wonder if maybe I buy makeup in hope that I'll find the energy to use it. I keep hoping I will, but I never do. I save up all my energy for when I need it to go to the Drs, or go grocery shopping, etc. I do have a few occasions coming up where I'll need to dress up nicely and wear make-up so that will at least be a plus.

 

[Audrey C]

The biggest thing is really that I hardly wear it due to my health. I guess the problem is I don't have any other hobbies.

I wonder if maybe I buy makeup in hope that I'll find the energy to use it. I keep hoping I will, but I never do.

I hope you take this in the spirit in which I intend it, and you did ask for help/accountability.

Stop. Buying. Makeup. At least for now. You already have a very sizeable stash and you're not wearing it. Why keep adding more? I genuinely hope that you'll gain more energy/health and be able to enjoy your makeup again. But when/if that happens, you have more than enough makeup to enjoy.

I'm not sure that buying makeup is a hobby any more, because you're not even able to enjoy what you have. I don't mean this judgmentally because Lord knows we've all been guilty of buying way too much makeup on this thread, but I think you're recognizing that it's not helping. Over-buying can be a way to self-medicate, make us feel better for a short time. But it doesn't last. It's now causing you stress and making you waste funds that you may well need in the future.

I agree that finding another way to spend time that you enjoy is important, and I'm certain it's not easy. But when the rush you once got from buying makeup turns to shame and nausea then it's time to find something else.

Good luck.

 

[PeachTwist]

The biggest thing is really that I hardly wear it due to my health. I guess the problem is I don't have any other hobbies.

I wonder if maybe I buy makeup in hope that I'll find the energy to use it. I keep hoping I will, but I never do.
I hope you take this in the spirit in which I intend it, and you did ask for help/accountability.

Stop. Buying. Makeup. At least for now. You already have a very sizeable stash and you're not wearing it. Why keep adding more? I genuinely hope that you'll gain more energy/health and be able to enjoy your makeup again. But when/if that happens, you have more than enough makeup to enjoy.

I'm not sure that buying makeup is a hobby any more, because you're not even able to enjoy what you have. I don't mean this judgmentally because Lord knows we've all been guilty of buying way too much makeup on this thread, but I think you're recognizing that it's not helping. Over-buying can be a way to self-medicate, make us feel better for a short time. But it doesn't last. It's now causing you stress and making you waste funds that you may well need in the future.

I agree that finding another way to spend time that you enjoy is important, and I'm certain it's not easy. But when the rush you once got from buying makeup turns to shame and nausea then it's time to find something else.

Good luck.

No, you're completely right. I need to just.. stop. Completely. Thanks for the bluntness, it's been needed.

I appreciate it!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

No, you're completely right. I need to just.. stop. Completely. Thanks for the bluntness, it's been needed.

I appreciate it!

Just wanted to let you know, if you ever need someone to chat with, you're free to PM me!

 

[tirurit]

Ive just realized that i have quite a few items of makeup that i keep for special ocasions only. And want to know what is funny? I keep using tones of products to do my face on special days and not liking the result! Just wednesday, i liked better how i looked when i got ready in a rush for work than when it took me 30 mins to apply it for a nighr our! Perhaps my technique sucks big time, or perhaps a wash of colour suits me better than a toneload of eyeshadows!?

 

[kerry-jane88]

Ive just realized that i have quite a few items of makeup that i keep for special ocasions only. And want to know what is funny? I keep using tones of products to do my face on special days and not liking the result! Just wednesday, i liked better how i looked when i got ready in a rush for work than when it took me 30 mins to apply it for a nighr our! Perhaps my technique sucks big time, or perhaps a wash of colour suits me better than a toneload of eyeshadows!?

I totally get you! It's sods law you'll look good on a normal day but struggle to get the look you want on a day when you've got time to play around with your makeup!

 

[MissTania]

you make a very good point about pairing up your older lipsticks, i think i will take this in account as well as i downsize, I have VG cyndi that i rarely touch and when did that come out? yup it has to go.

I've just separated mine, as they get lost in the fray. I think that anything older than 2009 is going to get used a few times and then B2M'd by the end of the year. I want to get rid of everything from 2009/2010 in 2015.

Whilst some stuff doesn't smell bad, I don't think it smells as nice as brand new stuff (I suppose the vanilla scent fades over the course of half a decade or more lol).

One thing that I realised is - every time you use one of your crappy old lippies, you lose a chance to use up a nicer lipstick which might be new or even a few years old but much younger than the others and you keep getting backlogged.

That's why I am not going to force myself to finish those really old ones (unless I really enjoy a particular shade). I feel like the window of time to use them has come and gone and it's better to get to work on shades from 2010/11 that I actually prefer which are pretty old as it is!

 

[MissTania]

I have been speaking to a teenage relative overseas who loves make-up but can't access/afford high end stuff.

Just 2 days ago I thought to myself, I should really send her some stuff, particularly my Dior and Chanel eyeshadow palettes which I can no longer wear due to eye allergies.

It's like she read my mind, and asked me on facebook last night if I could send her some decent quality brushes and make-up.

I gave her a lot of sample sized stuff years ago (GWP type stuff) as I amassed a huge amount, especially when I worked at a department store in cosmetics and now she has a taste for the good stuff!

I'm really happy that I can do something nice for her and my stash can live on and bring a lot of happiness to her.

She is a very pretty girl and has a good character, and I know she will really appreciate and use what I send, which makes me happy.

The postage will be expensive, but it will be well worth it, and if I was buying some new stuff for her I would spend more than the postage anyways.

 

[Yazmin]

I have been speaking to a teenage relative overseas who loves make-up but can't access/afford high end stuff.

Just 2 days ago I thought to myself, I should really send her some stuff, particularly my Dior and Chanel eyeshadow palettes which I can no longer wear due to eye allergies.

It's like she read my mind, and asked me on facebook last night if I could send her some decent quality brushes and make-up.

I gave her a lot of sample sized stuff years ago (GWP type stuff) as I amassed a huge amount, especially when I worked at a department store in cosmetics and now she has a taste for the good stuff!

I'm really happy that I can do something nice for her and my stash can live on and bring a lot of happiness to her.

She is a very pretty girl and has a good character, and I know she will really appreciate and use what I send, which makes me happy.

The postage will be expensive, but it will be well worth it, and if I was buying some new stuff for her I would spend more than the postage anyways.

Not to mention, more room and maybe even some peace of mind.

 

[Ajigglin]

You seem really unhappy with the decision you made. Why shouldn't you cancel the order; who cares whose money it is? I know that some of the items will ultimately be gifts, but that's because you asked for them. Perhaps there are other things that you need more than more makeup? if it's too much and you've recognized that, hold yourself accountable and do the right thing. Cancel the order. You've posted before that you hardly wear the makeup you buy because you're not well enough to. So maybe enjoy what you already have and ask for other items that you need or would enjoy and use. Most of us struggle not to buy when feeling low, but you know as well as I do that stuff just doesn't make things better. Not really. The order rush doesn't last. 

I hope you take this in the spirit in which I intend it, and you did ask for help/accountability.  Stop. Buying. Makeup. At least for now. You already have a very sizeable stash and you're not wearing it. Why keep adding more? I genuinely hope that you'll gain more energy/health and be able to enjoy your makeup again. But when/if that happens, you have more than enough makeup to enjoy.  I'm not sure that buying makeup is a hobby any more, because you're not even able to enjoy what you have. I don't mean this judgmentally because Lord knows we've all been guilty of buying way too much makeup on this thread, but I think you're recognizing that it's not helping. Over-buying can be a way to self-medicate, make us feel better for a short time. But it doesn't last. It's now causing you stress and making you waste funds that you may well need in the future.  I agree that finding another way to spend time that you enjoy is important, and I'm certain it's not easy. But when the rush you once got from buying makeup turns to shame and nausea then it's time to find something else.  Good luck.

You always have good advice.

I have been speaking to a teenage relative overseas who loves make-up but can't access/afford high end stuff. Just 2 days ago I thought to myself, I should really send her some stuff, particularly my Dior and Chanel eyeshadow palettes which I can no longer wear due to eye allergies. It's like she read my mind, and asked me on facebook last night if I could send her some decent quality brushes and make-up. I gave her a lot of sample sized stuff years ago (GWP type stuff) as I amassed a huge amount, especially when I worked at a department store in cosmetics and now she has a taste for the good stuff! I'm really happy that I can do something nice for her and my stash can live on and bring a lot of happiness to her. She is a very pretty girl and has a good character, and I know she will really appreciate and use what I send, which makes me happy. The postage will be expensive, but it will be well worth it, and if I was buying some new stuff for her I would spend more than the postage anyways.

That's so sweet!

 

[PeachTwist]

No, you're completely right. I need to just.. stop. Completely. Thanks for the bluntness, it's been needed.

I appreciate it!

Just wanted to let you know, if you ever need someone to chat with, you're free to PM me!

Thanks, love!

 

[Jennifae]

Quote:

I have been speaking to a teenage relative overseas who loves make-up but can't access/afford high end stuff.

Just 2 days ago I thought to myself, I should really send her some stuff, particularly my Dior and Chanel eyeshadow palettes which I can no longer wear due to eye allergies.

It's like she read my mind, and asked me on facebook last night if I could send her some decent quality brushes and make-up.

I gave her a lot of sample sized stuff years ago (GWP type stuff) as I amassed a huge amount, especially when I worked at a department store in cosmetics and now she has a taste for the good stuff!

I'm really happy that I can do something nice for her and my stash can live on and bring a lot of happiness to her.

She is a very pretty girl and has a good character, and I know she will really appreciate and use what I send, which makes me happy.

The postage will be expensive, but it will be well worth it, and if I was buying some new stuff for her I would spend more than the postage anyways.

I'm trying to do something similar with some younger cousins who live overseas. My mom is going to the Philippines for the holidays, so I'm going to send a care package with her of some brand new makeup I bought a little while ago but obviously don't really need since I never even opened them. (I was planning to review them but never did.) I'm going to prepare 10-12 organza bags and fill them with lipsticks, glosses, blushes, shadows, etc. I don't have a lot of high-end stuff myself, so it's gonna be a mix of drugstore and mid-range. Hopefully, they will enjoy them.

 

[Alysse011]

I did another stash purge tonight. I'm pretty pleased with the amount I now have. I also was going to purchase the Guerlain 4 Seasons bronzer, but decided against it after assessing my current bronzer collection. My problem now is getting rid of eyeshadow palettes. Eyeshadows and foundations are my big weakness. I have the biggest problems buying and purging them. I currently have Vice 2 in my "get rid of" pile, but I don't want to pull the trigger yet. I don't know why I cant - I haven't used it since December of last year!

 

[FuuHouhouji]

[@]MissTania[/@][@]jennifae[/@] I think is very sweet of you to send that makeup to your relatives. I'm sure those girls are gonna love it and put it to good use.

 

[shellygrrl]

My problem now is getting rid of eyeshadow palettes. Eyeshadows and foundations are my big weakness. I have the biggest problems buying and purging them. I currently have Vice 2 in my "get rid of" pile, but I don't want to pull the trigger yet. I don't know why I cant - I haven't used it since December of last year!

Palettes were a weakness for me as well. I started the year with five palettes in my stash (two Sleek, three UD). The two Sleek ones were, in the end, a bit easier to part with. In one case, while I loved the colours in them, I simply didn't reach for them often enough to justify keeping. The other one had some colours that I did use and love, but the quality wasn't great and decided I'd be better off getting dupes of my faves if I didn't have any (still hasn't happened, but I'm okay with that). With my three UD ones, it was a bit different. I didn't quite know if I wanted to keep them. So what I did was use a different one each month. Two of them are still in my stash, while I continued to go back and forth with the third one a little bit before deciding it could go too and that I could get my favourite shades (or dupes therein) separately at a later date, if I wanted. So what you can do is something similar to what I did: use Vice 2 for a period of time to see if you fall back in love with it. Or you can get up the determination to get rid of it. As you said, you've not used it for nearly a year.

 

[kerry-jane88]

So a while back when I did my massive purge, my mum and sister and friend had a look through it and took what they wanted, but I was still left with a full shoe box worth of stuff, That my mum said she'd take into her work and sell off for like a pound an item or whatever. Well she said she finally took the box into work and put a macmillan cancer donation box next to it and the stash has raised about £36 so far, which is a nice idea!

 

[tirurit]

That is a great idea indeed!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

I need to do a full-on home purge, and not just makeup, and it's overwhelming just thinking about it. I thinking I may need to use some vacation days in order to do this so that I have a day just to rest before I start tackling it all. I've been working so much that the last thing I want to do when I get home is taking on this huge project.

Take some time off if possible and then do it. You'll feel a lot better afterwards. I got rid of some clothes two weeks ago and it felt great. I donated all of them because they were still in good condition (just not my taste anymore or - let's be honest - didn't fit me anymore). Good luck with that!

Urgh, October is still two weeks to go and I'm super tempted right now. I've been spending a lot of time on my computer due to university stuff and, typically, I couldn't keep the internet browser closed, so I ended up looking through the Douglas online shop and found a lot of stuff I'm interested in, e.g. the Smashbox Full Exposure Palette, Estee Lauder's Pure Color Envy in Dynamic or the holiday 2014 Laura Mercier Smoky Suede Palette. Wouldn't make any sense to order that now as I'm rarely putting on makeup due to work. I do enjoy it again, though, after I had lost complete interest in putting on makeup on my days off. Still, I have enough for the days I'm using makeup.

@MissTania That's very kind of you! I bet your relative will enjoy the goodies.

@PeachTwist I'm really sorry to hear about your struggle and your illness. How do you like reading? Maybe it would make more sense for you to spend some money on a good book and enjoy a nice evening reading it than buying more and more makeup that you won't actually use.