LOL! I saw those a few days ago and just posted in the Hourglass thread...I would consider one...after I see more swatches and some reviews...IF they are positive. By the by I am loving the Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer...I am feeling it is holy grail...but that is off topicWell, Hourglass has their Girl lip stylos out, and here comes Chanel with their gorgeous glossy crayons.Jesus take the wheel
Well, Hourglass has their Girl lip stylos out, and here comes Chanel with their gorgeous glossy crayons.
I really did try to be less wordy here…LOL! Here goes!
it!!! Right now though, I have a seriously out of place TAN from my Mexico vacation, so I have been mixing sample bottles of darker shades from the summer. Once it fades I will go back to my blend of Soft Tan & Spiced Sand. list, so those are a maybe come the spring Sephora sale. Benefit also has a new shade Galifornia coming out soon too and that lands in my preferred colors. LE Guerlain…sigh…be still my beating heart!
I've spent more on makeup & skincare in the last 2 years than in the 10 years preceding. 
(I blame the internet! LOL) Just got the Viseart Warm Matte palette from Sephora after getting the Dark Mattes as a holiday gift. I thought I wanted the Neutral too but I got that cheapie Beauty Treats copy instead because I wasn't 100% in love with the colors like with Dark & Warm. I might get the real one towards the end of this year as I have been reaching for the dupe. Also recently bought several Dr. Gross & Philosophy skincare items.
I was tempted by both of the NARS LE Unfiltered palettes until I realized I am hardly using the LE NARSissist palette I purchased last January! However, I did go for the Sarah Moon Impudique blush. I love it! It is unique and works with blushes/highlighters I already have.
Sorry I have been MIA ladies! I just got back from Mexico Thursday...let's just say re-entry to winter has been hard! Brrrrrr! After 3 full weeks of vacation (just 11 days in Mexico) I go back to work tomorrow. So, I see being MIA for just a bit more until I get back into the swing of things and catch up at work...but I promise a recap under the 2016 thread and a 2017 plan of action in this thread very soon! Everyone is off to a great start! Keep it up!
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Well, here is my second novel…the first one lives in the 2016 thread. If you feel like a good read you can see it here.
Canvas = Skincare ~ I am pretty happy with what I currently use, primarily Deciem Hylamide & the Ordinary products. I will purchase products I use up. I am on the lookout for a peel and/or manual exfoliant product. I have samples of the boscia Exfoliating Peel Gel and the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment to try out.
Primer ~ I am golden! Hourglass Veil Mineral & Becca Ever Matte Poreless. I think what I currently have will last me well into the year. I would repurchase if needed.
Foundation ~ Estee Lauder Doublewear!
Concealer ~ I was working with the EL Doublewear. However, I am still game to try out the tarte Shape Tape…whenever the shades that will work for me are back in stock…on sale…and my tan has faded…I am curious about the new NARS pot concealer…will wait for more real world reviews.
Finishing Powders ~ I am golden here too! I use: Ben Nye Banana, Mehron Colorless Setting & Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (Radiant Light). For at work touch-ups, I keep my MAC x Chris Chang Prep & Prime Pressed Transparent Powder on hand. Knowing I would get tan on my trip and after reading reviews @Marsha Pomells , I purchased the Laura Mercier Candleglow Sheer Perfecting Powder #4 Medium and I love it. I plan get #3 Light to Medium, again when for when my tan fades.
I still have several MAC Natural MSF powders I have been seriously working down…but I may B2M those very soon (kind of reaching past date). Other than that I do not need anything.
Bronzer ~ I love all my Guerlain! I also use MAC Natural MSF. I also have several Physicians Formula…I try to reach for those now & again…but will probably dispose of a few just to further declutter. But you know if Guerlain releases something LE that has the glow of the heavens…
Blush ~ I am pretty happy with my eclectic selection: MAC, Ben Nye (These are all matte shades that work well with my shimmery colors and are at a great price point!), Benefit, & Becca. I am a lover of warmer neutrals, latte browns, caramels, corals & peaches for the cheeks. Not so much pinks, purples, or even reds. So if something unique is released, it gets top marks and will work with what I already have I might splurge. I do have 2 Hourglass blush singles in my
Highlighters ~ A card holding member of HA! I purchased too many in 2016! I am completely happy with all that I have. I have absolutely no need!
Lipliner/Lipstick ~ Prior to 2016, I completely disposed of my entire lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm collection. So, it became a 2016 point of focus. My go-to brands : Urban Decay, Guerlain Rouge G, NARS & KVD liquid lippies! I am excited about the new UD Vice liquid lip formula release and can see buying a couple of these, if they swatch well and get good reviews. If Tatcha re-releases A Plum Blossom, I will splurge on it! I love my Kyoto Red!
NO PRE-MADE EYESHADOW PALETTES!
One exception may be the new Viseart Petit PRO. I love the color selection and the pans can be put into my custom palette, in essence becoming singles. Which is the way I will go if I decide I must have anything new.
Eyeliner ~ I am making a good dent in my existing UD 24/7 collection. Hands down these are my favorite pencil eyeliners. I reach for the dark brown shades: Whiskey, Corrupt, Demolition & Bourbon. If any of those shades get down to nubs I will repurchase.
Mascara ~ I will continue to, when I can, get sample/deluxe sizes of preferred brands (gwp/free samples/points exchange), as I replace my mascara every 3 months or so. I made one high end purchase last year, the Diorshow Iconic Overcurl…I really enjoyed it but do not feel the need to repurchase it.
Brushes ~ Overall, I am not feeling the need to jump fully into the high end brush market right now. My goal is to declutter first. Which means using what I have and letting go of sub-par performing tools. e.g. Scratchy, poor quality, losing bristles/hair, etc. Maybe someday I’ll go crazy some and order a HG brush set…if it exists…seems to me many of you have put your collections together from various brands.
Points of Focus:I indicated in the various categories some of my “lust/must” items…So, I think my one solid point of focus is to stick with the plan I outlined! Yeah! Be super selective, wait for sales but don’t fall prey to the FOMO feels, use what I have, further declutter what I don’t use, etc.
Another focus I touched on in my 2016 post…is to avoid the pitfalls of purchasing drugstore brands…I think of them as the “candy shelves in the checkout lane!” Cheap, plentiful, new stuff all the time, easy to justify purchases…but in reality, you can spend just as much if not more on those purchases! Hypothetical math: 3-7 Revlon/L’oreal/Maybelline/NYX/Colour Pop lipsticks = 1-3 really great high-end lipsticks!
Avoid Mid-Range Madness ~ I am finding the mid-range brands (Mid-range to me = MAC, UD, tarte, etc.) are offering more sales and coupons, so it easier to go in on products I might not normally splurge on full price. This could be a downfall too…so I will proceed with caution.
I think that’s about it. I am still very much loving makeup…so much fun and fun to talk about! And it is definitely fun to get new stuff…However, I am in a great place now where I can to focus more playing and experimenting with what I have and not necessarily adding more. Alright fellow makeup junkies/connoisseurs! Here’s to another year all things beauty!
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. The palette comes with a guide that has several shadow looks, and I tried the "Iconic" look. Wasn't bad but could be better.
Joining the Low-Buy!
We're moving to Europe this year so I should be streamlining & decluttering instead of accumulating. I have a perfume collection that I've always fretted over how I'd move safely one day... and now I've got a bunch of makeup & skin stuff to worry about transporting too. arrgh! (What to Fedex to in-laws, What should be okay in freight, What to carry-on etc...I don't have much trust in checked luggage anymore.)
My goal is to only buy like 7 items all year. 5 would be even better. I literally don't need another thing. Well, maybe brow pencils. lolz I hope that reading and checking-in here will keep me honest. Best of luck to everyone!
WOW! 5 - 7 items only...That is admirable! And after my current review and reflections I think could totally be doable! Good luck lady! AND good luck with prepping to move! Are you excited about it? Do tell more...
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Solid plan lady!!! I'm with you on the staples...by the by, I love my Peachtwist...my current pan is on it's last legss!
~ Yup I am straight forward skipping the latest Makeup Masters! And I have to say with the 2016 LE stuffs I did really well...kept it well under 5 items...heck with Mariah I only purchased the powder...You got this!!!
Solid plan lady!!! I'm with you on the staples...by the by, I love my Peachtwist...my current pan is on it's last legss!
