Resolution LOW-BUY 2016

[shellygrrl]

Okay, goal time.

No Buy
Pre-Made Eyeshadow Palettes - Still don't want or need any more.

Bronzers - Still want to work through what I already have.

Eyeliner Pencils - I'm okay with what I have.

Eyeshadow Primer - The one I have should be fine until next year.

Proceed with Caution
Single Eyeshadows - My eyeshadow wishlist is pretty long, and I'm fine with having a sizeable collection of these. My main thing here will be prioritizing.

Blushes - There are some that I want. Again, prioritizing will be key.

Lipstick - I just purged an oldie. I still have eyes on a few of the NARS Audacious lippies, as well as a few MAC ones. I'm also on the lookout for a warm pink lippie that isn't neon or chalky-looking (so not a pinky-coral), plus a nude (one or two of the MAC ones I'm looking at are nudes).

Lipgloss - There are a couple of glosses I want. Whether I buy them or not...

Mascara - Two tubes (different formulas) are fine. Repurchasing is fine.

Lipliner - If I add to the stash, it's okay. If not, that's also okay.

Brow Products - There are things I have an eye on. As long as I don't Buy All the Brow Things...

Points of Focus
Brushes - Still looking to add here.

Foundation - After my previous FOTD post, I tossed my NARS Sheer Glow. This is a part of the stash I still want to expand.

Concealer - Both undereye and spot concealing. I'm not happy with what I have now.

Setting Powders - Not thrilled with the setting powder I do have, and I'd love to have a loose powder in my stash again.

Highlighers/Luminizers - Still don't have a dedicated highlighter. So yeah.

Miscellaneous
Pigments - I barely used mine last year. After some thought I've concluded I'm not a loose pigment person these days. Part of me wants to press them in the hope I'll use them more; another wants to toss them and be done with it. So I'm not sure what I'm going to do here.

False Lashes - I definitely want to play in this area some more!

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And Sunday's FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Mattifying Primer (forehead, nose)
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (across nose and porous areas)
* Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer (everywhere else)
* MUFE Ultra HD Foundation - mix of Y205 and 117/Y225
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* OCC Skin Conceal - Y1
* Benefit Gimme Brow - Medium/Deep
* NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega (transitionish shade)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Barcelona Beach (crease)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster (lid)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Woodwinked (middle of lid)
* Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black
* MAC Blush - Taupe (as a bronzer of sorts)
* MAC Lipstick - Viva Glam II

 

[fur4elise]

I'm In!

I was Team Low/No Buy from 2012-2014! Then kinda "fell off the wagon" in 2015! Ahem...wedding makeup...essential...but then re-discovered all the pretty stuffs via Specktra and Temptalia...and proceeded to go crazy! I will do what shellygrrl did and make a list of "no go!" through what may be essential for purchases. I will also continue to dig through all that I have and actually use the stuff I love!!! I started doing this after reading some of the 2015 thread last summer. Y'all inspired me!
Uh, but I did buy a new mascara yesterday. One of Revlon's new formulas...on sale and with a coupon. $3.99

I'll be back with my list soon!

 

[Ravenhaired88]

This! And now, for a a good YT video shows how I can improve my skills and how to recreate a certain look. Lisa Eldridge might be a good example. She's always so calm and almost never does product/swatch videos. I never want to go shopping watching her videos, but I wanna grab my brushes and get started, using what I own.

Exactly!! Lisa eldridge is my favourite! I always learn something new from her videos and I love her approach to makeup, unlike most YouTube people she's down to earth and actually advises women not to cake their face in full on foundation and 30 different eyeshadows in the daytime! And it helps that she's fair and doesn't fake tan so I find her recommendations useful. Any others worth watching?

 

[VAL4M]

The ones I purged were either drugstore ones that distracted me from using my expensive products or were shades I purchased while stress hauling. They often came in "weird" colors that don't really suit me, e.g. lots of darks which l actually don't dare to wear, or all those matte reds which made me look too dolled up. Honestly, all those lipsticks were beautiful in swatches and fun to try on when I was at the counter, but they're simply not for me.
But now, I really love my current 60 lipsticks and I also don't see a need to get rid of them. They're already there in my stash, and I truly enjoy the shades, so I'm thinking just like you now. I won't get rid of those until they are too old or smell funny.

The only lipsticks i'm seriously thinking to get rid of are my bright coral - orange ones (like MAC Party Parrot) it just doesn't suit me argh!

 

[VAL4M]

Exactly!! Lisa eldridge is my favourite! I always learn something new from her videos and I love her approach to makeup, unlike most YouTube people she's down to earth and actually advises women not to cake their face in full on foundation and 30 different eyeshadows in the daytime! And it helps that she's fair and doesn't fake tan so I find her recommendations useful. Any others worth watching?

I like vintageortacky too, and she is also really fair.

 

[bebeflamand]

I want to say I'm on board...but i already fell off the wagon before I even really got on unfortunately. The Body Shop is having their annual sale and the LE English Dawn White Gardenia stuff was still available. I am already using my back ups of this, so got some more back ups. So far I have been able to resist the MAC collections.

 

[Alysse011]

Hi everyone! Happy New Year! I wasn't super active in last year's thread, but that was mostly because I had my spending fairly under control. I still feel like I do, but there's always room for improvement. Also I like keeping up with y'all! I've made one purchase this year, and I was lucky enough to use a gift card for the main cost. Anyway, here's what I got:
-Another Dior Airflash foundation
-Laura Mercier Candleglow foundation
-roller ball size of YSL Black Opium
-Murad Advanced Active Radiance serum
-another First Aid Beauty cleanser
-embryolisse lait-crème concentré
-promo code for Ole Henriksen power peel

Sephora also sent me a full size of the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir mascara which is nice since I was about to need a new mascara.

Anyway, as far as goals are concerned, my main one is to basically make no purchases unless they're replacements. I now own two foundations, and that's my limit. I know I want to purchase some of the items Tom Ford is releasing for spring, but luckily those mostly appear to be permanent so no rush! Tom Ford was my main spending concern. I tend to mainly struggle with wanting to purchase foundations and eyeshadows. Those are the two areas that still need self control work. Like I said though, I have two foundations and plan to keep it that way. Last year I tried to just have one, but I just couldn't do it haha. Anyway, I'm excited to keep hearing from y'all this year!

One last thing - if y'all are looking for YouTube channels other than Lisa Eldridge, I would also recommend Monika Blunder

 

[shellygrrl]

I want to say I'm on board...but i already fell off the wagon before I even really got on unfortunately. The Body Shop is having their annual sale and the LE English Dawn White Gardenia stuff was still available. I am already using my back ups of this, so got some more back ups. So far I have been able to resist the MAC collections.

You can still get on board! It's never too late.

My FOTD yesterday was incredibly minimal as I didn't have a lot of time.

* OCC Skin Conceal - mix of Y0 and Y1
* Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Transparent
* Hourglass Arch Sculpting Brow Pencil - Ash (not as ashy as I was expecting, but it still works?)
* Benefit Gimme Brow - Medium Deep
* Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara (100pt sample; looks great on application, but I experienced some flaking)
* MAC Mattene - Personal Pick

 

[Alysse011]

FOTD:

-Becca backlight primer
-LM Candleglow foundation
-by Terry Terrybly Densillis concealer under the eyes
-Becca blush in watermelon/moonstone
-Kevyn aucoin candlelight highlight
-Tom Ford Platinum cream eyeshadow
-Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir mascara

 

[VAL4M]

Almost pull the trigger, I ALMOST did it and stopped myself .... I do not want to tempted you guys but there is a certain palette in sale at Sephora... only 10$ less but it make it so tempting argh! and there is a new code for some Laura mercier .... had everything in my basket and then .... I closed everything and want to get my 2 palette from that company and did a little eye look. I should stop reading blog

 

[shellygrrl]

Almost pull the trigger, I ALMOST did it and stopped myself .... I do not want to tempted you guys but there is a certain palette in sale at Sephora... only 10$ less but it make it so tempting argh! and there is a new code for some Laura mercier .... had everything in my basket and then .... I closed everything and want to get my 2 palette from that company and did a little eye look. I should stop reading blog

You probably have dupes for those shades in said palette you want in your stash already. You can do it!

 

[fur4elise]

As promised my No/Low Buy list for 2016. - Okay so I cannot say I will be “no buy” but definitely “low buy.” I just love trying out new stuff too much…However, I am going to be extremely selective about what I do buy…Is it lust or must?

Also, I have made real progress digging through my drawers and pulling things out to use. I call it “shopping my closet!” Here goes:

Skincare is a must buy - I am no longer a spring chicken and skincare at my age is very important! I recently discovered the Deciem brand early summer and I am loving the Hylamide products. I have truly seen a difference in my skin clarity and quality since I started using them. SubQ Eyes, SubQ Anti-Age, Photography Foundation. I also use their NIOD Photography Fluid. These products are also at a great price point. So, I will replace what I use. Usually I can find a coupon and/or I will wait for sales. I also use EL AVNR serum & Skinceuticals CE Ferulic. I usually buy sample size bottles via eBay for freshness and to save $. I will buy to replace these items as I use them.

Makeup:
Primer – No need to buy right now. I use Smashbox, Becca, Olay. All my tubes are pretty full.

Foundation – I am all set here. MAC & L’oreal have me covered for high to low. I occasionally feel the need to get samples to see if I will ever find my holy grail. No need to buy.

MSF & Bronzers – No need to buy. I have a ton. DO NOT LET ME even go near the clearance bin! Ummmmm but if MAC ever decides to release something super yummy…yeah I might have to go there.

Blush – My blush game has been weak! I just got the Benefit Cheeky palette as well as the Tarte Holidaze set with 5 blushes. AND I just saw NARS came out with a new multicolor palette that I am super lusting! I do have a couple NARS I love and would consider this a reasonable buy. I skipped the Steven Klein because the colors seemed too light for me. This palette has me drooling.

Setting Powders – No need to buy. I have & use Mehron, Ben Nye, MUFE. They are all large containers and will last me the year, no problem.

Eyeliners – OMG! Too many Urban Decay to count. Now that I have several paired with the Electric palette I am in heaven. I use these on the regular. I always grab my freebie liner on my b-day and when UD has colors on clearance. No need to buy.

Lipstick – No need to buy because lipstick in general tears my lips up! I am a lip liner, balm & gloss girl. . I have also pulled out all of my MAC and have resolved to let them go. I also re-discovered a Graftobian lip palette & 2 Ben Nye lip palettes in my kit. Since I am not doing makeup artistry right now, I may pull these out and “play.” Will just have to see if theatrical lip colors will be less harsh on my lips. I may give BITE a try and that would be a splurge.

Lipliner – I may purchase a couple new shades that I do not have or need to replace. Not essential but not a budget buster.

Lipgloss – No need to buy. I have a few and really need to use what I have.

Lipbalm – EOS all day long. An essential! Cheap and does a world of good for me. Any of you have other brand balms you would recommend?

Mascara – I wear contacts and religiously replace my mascara every 3-4 months. I tend to stay away from high end simply because I have found drugstore brands that do the job. e.g. L'oreal & Cover Girl. I only buy when on sale & w/coupon! I keep a small stash on hand. I do try out the freebie samples but have not been compelled to buy. Once in a blue moon I will buy a MAC mascara…like when I am doing B2M.

Eyeshadow – Oh my lord. This is the biggie! NO NEED TO BUY! I am so glad I was not enamored with the UD Stefani or Vice XX palettes or I would have already failed my no/low buy…Bad enough I am considering that dang NARS blush palette! Of course I do lust the MUFE Artist Collection…but I have been pulling out what I already have. I have deconstructed some of my pre-selected/made palettes and reconstructed them into Z-palettes to compel me to get creative and use some new colors/combinations. I also did a big purge, giving away as well as selling some good stuff on eBay. So the edit is underway.

Brushes & Tools – No need to buy. I splurged big time last summer on new syntho brushes from IT & Crown to add to a well-stocked collection of MAC, Japonesque, Sigma, Tarte, etc. I have no compulsion to buy super expensive designer brushes. What I have works great. I will buy new Real Techniques sponges as I kill them. Again they do the job and I cannot stomach the $20 price tag for a Beauty Blender.

Miscellaneous - Well…all I can think of here is things like pigments. I just unloaded a whole bunch and have kept only those colors I love and do use. e.g. MAC LE Crushed Metal Pigments. False eyelashes – I have a stash and primarily wear them only for super special events and when I compete on stage (Competitive natural bodybuilder in women’s physique).

Okie dokie. That’s the low buy plan. Here are a couple FOTD.

FOTD – Jan 21st, 2016 – I use no filters on my photos. I iz what I iz!
Daily skincare routine – Cleanse, acne medication, serums
Becca Ever Matte Primer– In oily prone areas
MAC SSF NC 42/45 – I’m still tan from Mexico
Clarins Sun Fever Bronzer – I forgot about this oversize compact. Still love it. Long lasting
MAC Earthshine MSF
Sonia Kushak Chic Luminosity Bronzer in Goddess – I brushed this super gold highlighter over my eyes in lieu of shadow and as a highlighter on my cheeks. It is light, buildable and long lasting.
Ben Nye Banana Luxury Powder
L’oreal Smoldering Eyeliner – Brown
Cover Girl Lashblast Clump Crusher – Very Black


FOTD – Jan 22nd, 2016
Daily skincare routine – Cleanse, acne medication, serums
Becca Ever Matte Primer– In oily prone areas
MAC SSF NC 42/45
Clarins Sun Fever Bronzer
MAC Simmer (Mineralize Blush – Tropical Taboo) Darker color as blush/Lighter color to highlight
Ben Nye Beige Suede Luxury Powder
Sonia Kushak Chic Luminosity Bronzer – Goddess – Used on eyes
Tarte Pop The Cork & Sparkling Décor E/S (Holidaze palette)
UD Corrupt 24/7 Liner
Revlon Ultimate All In One Mascara – Very Black
Revlon Balm Stain – Sweetheart Valentine + EOS Balm


Happy Friday & Happy Weekend!
~Elise~

 

[Maris Crane]

I've been off the radar, but I'm in for 2016. I purged some stuff today - all way too old, and for the garbage!

Happy New Year everyone

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Mattifying Primer (across forehead and on nose)
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (across nose & where I'm more porous)
* MUFE Ultra HD Foundation - mix of Y205 (1.5 pumps) & 117/Y225 (1 pump)
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 (undereye)
* OCC Skin Conceal - Y0 (blemish)
* Anastasia Brow Powder Duo - Ash Brown (I'm very surprised I've yet to hit pan on the left side; it's got a huge dent in it!)
* hairspray on a spoolie
* NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega (crease)
* UD Naked 2 Palette - Bootycall (all over the lid as a base of sorts), Suspect (lid)
* Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black
* NARS Blush - mix of Sex Appeal and Sex Fantasy
* Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids - Shocking Coral (I hadn't worn this in eons! Perfect little pick-me-up on a very cold day and added punch to an otherwise understated look.)

For a lip balm rec for Elise, I've been using Nuxe's Reve de Miel in stick form for a little while, which I quite like. It's a bit more than eos, though ($9.50), and I think the only way to get it here is online. Others... I think Nivea is supposed to have some good ones? I've never tried them, though.

 

[VAL4M]

Oh just because I think she is so funny (I first discovered her before xmas and she just made another video)
Hilarious!!! so please watch her ANTI-Haul video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHF1ysxM_A0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHF1ysxM_A0

 

[Alysse011]

Tom Ford cream shadows appeared on Nordstrom today. I'm here to exercise self control and to distract myself. I want to pick up two of them, but now that they are permanent I really have no rush (except the false sense of urgency I place on myself haha).

Anyway, a FOTD:
-Armani luminous silk mixed with NIOD photography fluid
-Anastasia brow wiz
-It Cosmetics Liner Love gel liner in black
-Stila Huge lash (sample size; I really like this a lot) on top lashes only
-Stila Aqua Watercolor blush in Water Poppy
-Becca cream highlighter in moonstone
-Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick (this is amazing! Why don't people ever talk about this)

 

[Ravenhaired88]

Well I haven't exactly failed... I have purchased a new moisturiser, eye cream and lip liner so far. Really want to try the Kate Moss nude lipsticks,and I actually don't own a nude lipstick because I would usually wear a liner and gloss, so I have a couple of light liners as well as really dark vampy colours... I love my extremes

 

[fur4elise]

Tom Ford cream shadows appeared on Nordstrom today. I'm here to exercise self control and to distract myself. I want to pick up two of them, but now that they are permanent I really have no rush (except the false sense of urgency I place on myself haha).

Anyway, a FOTD:
-Armani luminous silk mixed with NIOD photography fluid
-Anastasia brow wiz
-It Cosmetics Liner Love gel liner in black
-Stila Huge lash (sample size; I really like this a lot) on top lashes only
-Stila Aqua Watercolor blush in Water Poppy
-Becca cream highlighter in moonstone
-Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick (this is amazing! Why don't people ever talk about this)

^^^^^^I love the NIOD Photography Fluid!

Speaking of Deciem...I scored on my Hylamide serums via eBay! I dislike entirely running out of essentials & then being subject to paying full price! Someone had a 4 piece kit for sale & I snagged it for $46.00! A great bargain! Those should last me well into summer!

I did splurge for the NARS Narcissist Cheek Studio & love it!
J

 

[shellygrrl]

Yesterday's FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* MUFE Ultra HD Foundation - mix of Y205 and 117/Y225
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* OCC Skin Conceal - Y0
* Anastasia Brow Powder Duo - Ash Brown (used damp; still surprised I've not hit pan on the left side with that epic dent in it!)
* NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
* Victoria's Secret eyeshadow - Bunny
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Twilight
* MAC Eyeshadow - Shale
* Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien

 

[fur4elise]

Yesterday's FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* MUFE Ultra HD Foundation - mix of Y205 and 117/Y225
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* OCC Skin Conceal - Y0
* Anastasia Brow Powder Duo - Ash Brown (used damp; still surprised I've not hit pan on the left side with that epic dent in it!)
* NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
* Victoria's Secret eyeshadow - Bunny
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Twilight
* MAC Eyeshadow - Shale
* Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien

^^^^^I am def having fun with FOTD! It is making me pick out stuff I completely forgot about.

Thanks for the lip balm suggestions. Speaking of which I just got an email about the new Clinique Sweet Pots. http://www.clinique.com/product/168...-Feb-_-2016.02.02_Vday_Sweet_Pots-_-sugar_lbr

I have not purchased a single Clinique product since high school (ahem 1980's ) when the line was the go to for cosmetic counters. Thoughts on Clinique ladies?