Resolution LOW-BUY 2018

[fur4elise]

Low Buy Check-In ~ April 2018
I totally blew the budget to take advantage of some spring sales.

Purchases:

Sephora ~ 15% Coupon: 2 of the new Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick Cases. I can alternate use with the existing lipstick shades I have. I also purchased the shade #214 Brick Red.

Younkers ~ Estee Lauder GWP Event ~ I was matched to a new shade of Estee Lauder DW foundation and love it. I did a pre-order in March to take advantage of the deluxe gift with purchase. I also purchased the new Bronze Goddess Highlighter. The sales woman spoiled me rotten and gave me a ton of other freebies when I picked up my order.

Neiman Marcus ~ $50 of $100 Coupon:
I went ahead and splurged on some full size, high-end mascara I would not normally purchase Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara and Lancome Definicils Mascara (I got a free deluxe mini too).

I also purchased the Givenchy LE Le Rouge Lunar New Year Lipstick (#musthaveallthereds) ~ The packaging

Shiseido Facial Cotton ~ Everyone raves about these cotton pads and I wanted to give them a try! At 50% off it was a good deal.

Smashbox ~ SB x Vlada: Rosemantic Petal Metal Highlighter and Be Legendary Petal Metal Liquid Lipstick in Rose Magic. It was love at first sight. I had $21 in SmashCash in my account, so it was as good as getting it on sale! I have been wearing the lip color on the daily.

Ulta ~ 20% Coupon:
For makeup, I purchased the new BECCA Gradient Sunlit Bronzer (Sunset Waves),
NARSissist Wanted Power Pack Lip Kit (Hot Reds of course! ), and NYX Angel Veil Primer (My drugstore dupe for Hourglass!)

I also picked up my Nexxus shampoo, OGX conditioner and Frieda hair color. This is why I really like ULTA. I can get mid/high end products right along with my drugstore stuffs.

No Rollover. The total spent in April 18, $365, is equivalent to the amount I spent in April 17. I think because there were numerous sales again this year like last year in April. The upside, money spent was cash in hand. No new credit card debt! Looking back, I spent a hefty chunk of change in May 17. Looking forward, I am confident that for May of 18 I won’t spend nearly as much. I just don't have the much of a lust list anymore...and that is okay!

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:

Gave Away:
As predicted last month: UD Naked 2 & Naked 3 and the ABH Mario. I decided to keep the ABH MR palette and make better use of it! Also gave away my KVD Rust quad. 4 Cover Girl new lip liners.

Disposed of:
As predicted last month: Original UD Naked. L’oreal Infallible lip liner.

BR P50 1970 Lotion – I tried this for a full year and was not fully convinced that it was doing my skin any good. I had just a tiny bit left, so pitched it. I will not repurchase.

Mascara Disposal Round-Up:
UD Perversion Mascara mini - Meh
Chanel Beaut des Cils Primer & Le Volume Chanel minis - Nice products, too expensive
L’oreal Voluminous Paradise Lash - Would purchase again
L’oreal Voluminous Primer - Got this as a freebie, would purchase again
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl - I like the mascara, but not the price. For some reason I was not thrilled with the full size tube .
Cover Girl Clump Crusher - This is a regular in my rotating mascaras, would purchase again

Used Up:
Cerave Skin Renewing Serum - Already had a back-up
Hourglass Mineral Veil Mini – I like this primer, not the price. And as I mentioned above the NYX is a perfect dupe.

Will Dispose Of:
Don’t have anything on my list at the moment. Which tells me I am getting closer and closer to a wardrobe of stuff I am actually using!

Favorites of the Month :

My OG MAC 165 brush! This limited edition brush launched in the “Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead” collection in early 2009. Turns out this beauty is great for precise placement of blush & highlighter.

On The Horizon:
Beauty Stuffs:
Ummmm…the LE Guerlain Terracotta Sous Les Palmiers

Kate Somerville F&F sale – For refill of the ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash

A Deciem / The Ordinary order, to restock some of my staples: Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%, & Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Non-Beauty/ Fitness:
I am still planning to purchase the Fitbit Versa. It was released mid-April. I was waiting for solid reviews and so far they are good. Now I am just waiting for a sale and/or to use a reward to cut the price.

And that is April. So happy spring is finally here...we actually had snow 10 days ago! It was crazy!
Also, I am finally walking puppy again early morning. It just makes the rest of my day so much better to be outside, in fresh air. It is good for both of us. Now & again, I can get grumpy man to walk with us too.

Hope you all have a great weekend! x0x0x

 

[LV2EVOLVE]

I’m in the process of moving twice. So, it gave me a good look at my entire current collection. It fit in a 49.5L duffle, 1 Zucca, 1 MAC artist tote and a bit of overflow. That’s a bit nuts!!! I think that’s more than enough. This includes everything from make-up to brushes.

 

[lenchen]

Purchases: Yeah, I went crazy this month!!

Beauty related: I purchased 4 Sonia G face brushes, 4 Sonia G eye brushes, and 2 Chikuhodo eye brushes from the GSN series (a few more eye brushes from Sonia G than I planned). I also purchased Cover FX power play foundation with the 25% trends and family sale Cover fx had.I did not participate in Sephora's spring VIB sale.


Clothing and accessories- I picked up a linen jumpsuit from my favorite seller from ETSY comfortable, and ethically made.

Total spent for (Beauty/make-up) = $533.00-total spent for the year 638.00/1400.00

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: Fenty Beauty foundation, while the color match was great, and I like the look, I prefer non transferable foundations like double wear, MUFE face and body, and my new CoverFX power play.

Disposed of: nothing this month


Used Up: SU:UM37 waterfall lotion, opened up my last back up

Will Dispose Of: nothing.

On The Horizon:

I purchased Cover fx power play this month and I have been using it all month, I absolutely love it! usually in the Sumer I switch from my MUFE face and body and use my double wear as it has staying power in the sometimes humid Michigan summers, so yes, I'm going to pick up my trusty double wear in shade 6W1, I have a $30 gift card for GHD and I need to purchase a travel hair dryer, a travel sized P50 1970 lotion, and I need to pick up some mascara from essence to try. I'm really tempted by the 2 newer Becca highlighter released suitable for darker skin tones, but I have enough highlighters already at 6! that's a lot for me, I love them but I don't NEED them, I also want to look into the Dior foundation; I have a few gift cards from Nordstrom so this is a maybe..I did get samples to try.


Favorites of the month:
I'm still loving the queen of hearts eyeshadow palette, and one of my own palette creations, my Sonia G brushes, I have been using them all month, my Chikuhodo Z1 brush, my coverFX Powerplay foundation, and Makeup Geek Ablaze highlighter. My favorite highlighter of all time!

 

[lenchen]

Low Buy Check-In ~ April 2018
I totally blew the budget to take advantage of some spring sales.

Purchases:

Sephora ~ 15% Coupon: 2 of the new Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick Cases. I can alternate use with the existing lipstick shades I have. I also purchased the shade #214 Brick Red.

Younkers ~ Estee Lauder GWP Event ~ I was matched to a new shade of Estee Lauder DW foundation and love it. I did a pre-order in March to take advantage of the deluxe gift with purchase. I also purchased the new Bronze Goddess Highlighter. The sales woman spoiled me rotten and gave me a ton of other freebies when I picked up my order.

Neiman Marcus ~ $50 of $100 Coupon:
I went ahead and splurged on some full size, high-end mascara I would not normally purchase Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara and Lancome Definicils Mascara (I got a free deluxe mini too).

I also purchased the Givenchy LE Le Rouge Lunar New Year Lipstick (#musthaveallthereds) ~ The packaging

Shiseido Facial Cotton ~ Everyone raves about these cotton pads and I wanted to give them a try! At 50% off it was a good deal.

Smashbox ~ SB x Vlada: Rosemantic Petal Metal Highlighter and Be Legendary Petal Metal Liquid Lipstick in Rose Magic. It was love at first sight. I had $21 in SmashCash in my account, so it was as good as getting it on sale! I have been wearing the lip color on the daily.

Ulta ~ 20% Coupon:
For makeup, I purchased the new BECCA Gradient Sunlit Bronzer (Sunset Waves),
NARSissist Wanted Power Pack Lip Kit (Hot Reds of course! ), and NYX Angel Veil Primer (My drugstore dupe for Hourglass!)

I also picked up my Nexxus shampoo, OGX conditioner and Frieda hair color. This is why I really like ULTA. I can get mid/high end products right along with my drugstore stuffs.

No Rollover. The total spent in April 18, $365, is equivalent to the amount I spent in April 17. I think because there were numerous sales again this year like last year in April. The upside, money spent was cash in hand. No new credit card debt! Looking back, I spent a hefty chunk of change in May 17. Looking forward, I am confident that for May of 18 I won’t spend nearly as much. I just don't have the much of a lust list anymore...and that is okay!

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:

Gave Away:
As predicted last month: UD Naked 2 & Naked 3 and the ABH Mario. I decided to keep the ABH MR palette and make better use of it! Also gave away my KVD Rust quad. 4 Cover Girl new lip liners.

Disposed of:
As predicted last month: Original UD Naked. L’oreal Infallible lip liner.

BR P50 1970 Lotion – I tried this for a full year and was not fully convinced that it was doing my skin any good. I had just a tiny bit left, so pitched it. I will not repurchase.

Mascara Disposal Round-Up:
UD Perversion Mascara mini - Meh
Chanel Beaut des Cils Primer & Le Volume Chanel minis - Nice products, too expensive
L’oreal Voluminous Paradise Lash - Would purchase again
L’oreal Voluminous Primer - Got this as a freebie, would purchase again
Diorshow Iconic Overcurl - I like the mascara, but not the price. For some reason I was not thrilled with the full size tube .
Cover Girl Clump Crusher - This is a regular in my rotating mascaras, would purchase again

Used Up:
Cerave Skin Renewing Serum - Already had a back-up
Hourglass Mineral Veil Mini – I like this primer, not the price. And as I mentioned above the NYX is a perfect dupe.

Will Dispose Of:
Don’t have anything on my list at the moment. Which tells me I am getting closer and closer to a wardrobe of stuff I am actually using!

Favorites of the Month :

My OG MAC 165 brush! This limited edition brush launched in the “Brunette, Blonde, and Redhead” collection in early 2009. Turns out this beauty is great for precise placement of blush & highlighter.

On The Horizon:
Beauty Stuffs:
Ummmm…the LE Guerlain Terracotta Sous Les Palmiers

Kate Somerville F&F sale – For refill of the ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash

A Deciem / The Ordinary order, to restock some of my staples: Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%, & Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

Non-Beauty/ Fitness:
I am still planning to purchase the Fitbit Versa. It was released mid-April. I was waiting for solid reviews and so far they are good. Now I am just waiting for a sale and/or to use a reward to cut the price.

And that is April. So happy spring is finally here...we actually had snow 10 days ago! It was crazy!
Also, I am finally walking puppy again early morning. It just makes the rest of my day so much better to be outside, in fresh air. It is good for both of us. Now & again, I can get grumpy man to walk with us too.

Hope you all have a great weekend! x0x0x

I love the MAC 165 brush!! I use that brush frequently. It's also one of the brushes I kept, when I purged most of my MAC face brushes.

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...
* MAC Fix+ (as primer)
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* Bobbi Brown Corrector - Extra Light Bisque
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Brown (brows)
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Friend Zone
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* MAC Lipstick - Fanfare (also attempted to use this as a cream blush, but I didn't use enough)

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain (this is getting decrappified -- something that, in hindsight, I probably should have done a while ago)
* Bobbi Brown Corrector - Extra Light Bisque
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Brown (brows)
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Unexpected
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Concrete Jungle
* Clinique High Impact Mascara (top lashes)
* wet'n'wild megaplump Mascara (bottom lashes)
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (across nose)
* MUFE Step 1 - Hydrating Primer (around perimeter of face)
* MAC Strobe Cream (also around perimeter of face)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* Bobbi Brown Corrector - Extra Light Bisque
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega (transition shade)
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette
-- Cool Grey (brows, lid, and lower lashline)
-- Grey (crease)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara (top lashes)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Mascara (bottom lashes)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Rockstar (cheekbone and inner corner highlight)
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety (middle of lips)

 

[shellygrrl]

It's looking like May is another no-buy month for me! (It'll be broken in either June or July, as I need to repurchase mascara.)

I got rid of my ABH stick foundation and my wet'n'wild mascara.

FOTD...
* MAC Fix+ (as primer)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* Bobbi Brown Corrector - Extra Light Bisque
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Sumptuous Olive
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety

 

[jennyap]

Well I made it to the end of May on a no-buy. Broke the streak (which actually went back to November) today by picking up 2 items from the MAC Mirage Noir collection. Twig has been on my try/maybe buy list for a long time, and the packaging pushed me over the edge. That was all I'd planned to get, but when I swatched the shadows Sun, Tan & Repeat totally won me over.

 

[shellygrrl]

Super quick face...

* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly
* Kevyn Aucoin SSE - SX01
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Grey (brows)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Lodhi

 

[lenchen]

Purchases: I was on my best behavior this month after going crazy last month

Beauty related: I usedone of my Nordstrom gift cards and purchased the African organics neroli infused Marla oil-I love it!, I used a portion of Sephora gift card and purchased the MUFE skin tint in shade #10 , so far so good. With my own cash, I purchased 2 essence mascaras for $8.00, and a travel sized P50 lotion.

Clothing and accessories- I was so impressed wth the linen jumpsuit from that ETSY seller that I purchased some wide leg midi pants

Total spent for (Beauty/make-up) = $570.00-total spent for the year 678.00/1400.00

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: My Marc Jacobs brushes, I gave them to my mom. In my opinion, They really didn't perform any better than the Zoeva synthethic brushes that I owned. She loves them however an is very happy.

Disposed of: nothing again this month

Used Up: Whamisa foaming cleanser, SU:UM cleansing balm-opened app my last back-up

Will Dispose Of: nothing.
On The Horizon:
The GHD travel hair dryer, I changed my mind on the Dior foundation after trying a sample, looked great but at hour #4 my face was shiny! this wouldn't have happened with the power play or the Estee Lauder double wear, so I think I'm good there.

Favorites of the month:
Queen of hearts eyeshadow palette, Makeup Geek Ablaze highlighter, Sonia G brushes, my Chikohoudo and Wayne Goss brushes. Skincare: My. Samuel Jordan retinol infused oil, Differin gel, and the whams moisture rich toner brings the moisture back to my face as sometimes it's really dry using retinol treatments.

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (across nose)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly (mixed with a drop of argan oil and a little bit of leftover foundation)
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Paint Pot - Tailor Grey (lid)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Unexpected (crease)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Concrete Jungle (outer portion of lower lashline)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* NARS Blush - Sex Fantasy
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced

 

[fur4elise]

Low Buy Check-In ~ May 2018
Happy late spring/early summer ladies! Just a little behind the eight ball for my check-in…better late than not

Purchases:

Kate Somerville F&F sale – I got a refill of the ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser – While at a drugstore price point, this is a great daily cleanser.

Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask - .50 oz jar (eBay)

Deciem / The Ordinary order: Staples restock - Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%, & Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%, Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%

Total spent in May 18 - $91.26. Rollover is a grand whopping total of $8.74
And as I thought, my total for May 2018 is about 1/5th what I spent in May 2017! Winning! I see the same thing happening for June

Fitness Stuffs ~
I got my FitBit Versa! And I love it! A major step up from the Polar A370. I like the app and the personalization options. It is a fun piece of technology.


I also ordered a 12 pack of Versa bands from Amazon – I love color options and for $39 I got a nice selection. These bands are as good as the FitBit brand bands.

New running shoes! Hoka One One Graviota. This brand and model got great reviews. I was able to find a brand new pair at 30% off on eBay. They are super light, super plushy and super comfortable.

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:
Gave Away: Nothing.

Disposed of: Mascara Disposal Round-up:
The only thing to go in May was a mini Lancome Cils Booster XL primer. I opened a backup.

Used Up:
NYX Angel Veil Mini – I like this primer and the price. Opened backup.

2 samples Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask

ELANR Serum – Opened 1.7 oz. bottle backup

Ordinary Niacinamide – Opened backup

Bite Agave Lip Balm – I scooped out as much as I could. I am using the one from my purse now.

TIGI Bedhead Masterpiece Hairspray mini

Will Dispose Of/ Give Away:I don’t have anything on either list at the moment.

Favorites of the Month :

Shiseido Facial Cotton – Yup! After saying I would never spent that kind of money on cotton pads…I really like them. Super soft. Next sale I will get another pack or 2. I only use a pad a day for toner, so they will last.

Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask – On a recommendation from a student worker, I got 2 samples and then a small jar. I have used it for almost a full month and love what it has done for my skin. In that short of a time, I feel this product had done more for me than the BR P1970 Lotion I ditched.

In Heavy Rotation:
Smashbox Vlada Rosemantic Highlighter, Stila Jezebel Shimmer & Glow Liquid eye shadow, MAC Pleasure Model blush (from the Nutcracker Sweet Copper Face compact), MAC Tarji Glow & Highlight the Truth MSF

On My Radar:
Tatcha Beautyberry Lipstick 15% off sale until June 10th.

Still have the LE Guerlain Terracotta Sous Les Palmiers and Route Des Iles on my must/lust list.

I need a hairspray. I have used up my TIGI minis.

I also need a refill of my Skindinavia setting spray. In the meantime, I poured my nearly full bottle of MAC Fix+ into my empty Skindinavia bottle. I love the sprayer component. It has a finer mist than the Fix+ bottle.

Wayne Goss recently talked about the brand QRxLabs and their skincare line. I am seriously considering trying one of their higher percentage glycolic acid peels.

Life Blah Blah:

I got an early start on planting annual flowers in the beginning of May. I put some around our mailbox and in pots for the front porch. I was closely supervised by puppy and she approved.



And in other happy news, hubs helped me put a veggie garden bed in our backyard. Yay! In a prior life, I had a good-sized garden and have wanted one since we moved into our house in 2014. Happy green thumb dance! It is only 8’ x 12’ but I think it is a good size to start with. We picked up seeds and seedlings for cherry tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, peas, green beans & sweet peppers. Hubs wanted strawberries, so we got those too. I also got assorted herbs for cooking…Fingers crossed I still have a bit of a green thumb.



That about sums up my check-in. I hope you are all happy, healthy and having some summer fun. We have no big plans here. Hub's work season is shaping up to be super busy. It's all good though. It means we can take a nice vacation in January. All in all life is good. x0x0x

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* Bobbi Brown Corrector - Extra Light Bisque
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly (mixed with a drop of argan oil)
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette
--- Grey (base colour on lid, blended up above the crease; also used as a facial contour)
--- Cool Grey (brows)
--- Brunette (outer corners of lashlines)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe (lid)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* Makeup Geek Blush - Main Squeeze
* MAC Lipstick - Fanfare

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I'm trying to purchase only LE, discounted/sale items and replacements for a while and I've been really good about that so far. The only exception has been the Lancôme Absolute Powder (I'm on a luminous skin kick). It's more than I thought it was, but not nearly as much as in years past, and it has been six months (I still haven't VIB'd).

Purchases since January:

- Bobbi Brown Corrector in Very Deep Bisque (I'm on the last little bit of my current pot)
- Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear foundation in Walnut
- CoverFX Illuminating Setting Powder in Deep
- Fashion Fair Illuminating Powder in Earth (this shade is d/c in the US and friend was nice enough to grab it for me on a trip to London)
- FENTY Metallic Killawatt Foil Highlighters in Mimosa Sunrise/Sangria Sunset & 7daywknd/Poolside
- FENTY Pro Filt'r foundation in 450
- Lancôme Absolute Power in Absolue Golden
- Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Powder in Candlelight & Starlight
- Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Translucent Medium Deep
- MAC Extra Dimension Blushes in Hard to Get & Hushed Tones
- MAC Glow Kit in Beaming Blush
- NARS Erdem Blush in Love Me
- NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Hazelnut (nearly out of my current tube)
- NARS Radiance Primer
- NYX Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder in Crushed Bloom
- Sephora Spice Market Blush Palette
- Too Faced Unicorn Tears Bronzer
- Urban Decay x Kristen Leanne Kaleidoscope Dreams Palette
- Urban Decay x Kristen Leanne Vice Liquid Lipstick in Pulse
- Urban Decay x Kristen Leanne Vice Lipsticks in Cloud 9 & Spellbound

I used up a MAC Studio Lights (I bought several b/u's way back in the day) and Back2MAC twice this year plus tossed my old MUFE Ultra HD foundation and a NYX lip gloss (and I'm about to toss my NARS All-Day Luminous foundation as well).

 

[shellygrrl]

I'll have my half-year overview coming up in the next post. But first! Today's face...

* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Grey and Cool Brown (brows)
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Malt (all over lid)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Fairytale (outer corner and down toward halfway across upper lashline, then roughly halfway across lower lashline)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Indian Ink (tight to outer corners of lashlines)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* NARS Blush - Sex Fantasy
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety

 

[shellygrrl]

And now for the big half-year update... which is a bit uneventful, given I ended up not buying any makeup from February to May.

No Buy
Pre-made eyeshadow palettes -- None purchased!

Pigments -- None purchased!

Eyeshadow primer -- None purchased!

Face primers -- None purchased!

Mascara -- Purchased a replacement Clinique High Impact last night.

Proceed with Caution
Brow products -- Nothing purchased. Still have an eye on a couple of brow pens (namely, MAC's in Spiked, along with a couple of shades of the Burberry one).

Single eyeshadows -- None purchased. Still have eyes on quite a few.

Eyeliner pencils -- I'm plotting out a Sephora order for next month (my birth month! I want the Bite gift set). I'll likely replace 5th Avenue then.

Bronzers -- I've also found a couple of bronzers I like, and I'll pick one to order next month (the current front runner is Sephora's in Los Cabos.

Lipsticks -- Nothing purchased so far, but I may buy a NARS Lodhi replacement next month, too.

Setting powders -- Still thinking about this, but this may be on the backburner for a bit.

Contour -- Still would like a cream contour product, but it's not strictly a need. Backburner.

Lipliners -- I now have two wishlisted, but I don't think I'm in much of a hurry to buy them.

Lipglosses -- Still a couple that I want that I haven't purchased yet.

Points of Focus
Foundation -- I tossed my ABH Stick Foundation. I haven't reached for my MUFE one for a while. I'm still wanting something with a more luminous finish and have a few contenders. (Weirdly I also have a few other foundations wishlisted that aren't luminous per se but that look interesting. Maybe I'm a bit more of a foundation-phile than I thought?)

Concealers -- I still want Tarte Shape Tape at some point, but I think I'm going to put concealer on the backburner for now, as I'm enjoying what I've got. (I've also not needed to spot conceal a ton so yay!)

Blushes -- Still need to replace NARS Sex Appeal.

Brushes -- Still intend to work on tightening this up.

Highlighters -- Still eyeing Becca SSP in Pearl.

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For the second half of the year...

No Buy
* Pre-made eyeshadow palettes
* Pigments
* Primers (eyeshadow or face)
* Mascara (until December/January 2019)

Proceed with Caution
* Brow products
* Single eyeshadows
* Eyeliner pencils
* Bronzers
* Lipsticks
* Setting powders
* Contour products
* Lipliners
* Lipglosses
* Concealers

Points of Focus
* Foundation
* Blushes
* Brushes
* Highlighters

 

[LadyBug13]

Update for May and June!

MAY
Purchased: None
Used Up:

• Elizabeth and James Rose rollerball
  
• MAC Cleanse Off Oil

Decluttered: None

JUNE
Purchased:

• MAC ($279.84)
  • Beauty Blender Pro
  • Cleanse Off Oil/Tranquil
  • Creamsheen Glass- Boy Bait
  • Eye Brows Styler- Spiked
  • Lipglass (1 In A Million, Bittersweet Me, Brooklyn Born)
  • Creamsheen gloss- Boy Bait
  • Lipstick (Hot Like…, More Than a Woman, Try Again)
  • Strobe Cream- Peachlite
  • Studio Fix Power Plus Foundation- NC45
• Sephora ($151.58)
  • Ole Henriksen (Cold Plunge Pore Mask, Transforming Walnut Scrub , Truth Serum (1.0 oz bottle))
  • Origins A Perfect World Highly Hydrating Body Lotion with White Tea
• The Ordinary ($20.69)
  • Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
  • Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Used Up:

• MAC Prolongwear Concealer- NC45
• MAC Prolongwear Concealer- NW35
• Ole Henriksen Truth Serum (0.5oz bottle)

Decluttered:

• Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter- Hu$tla Baby (passed on to my sister)
• Kat Von D Signature Brow Precision Pencil- Dark Brown
• Real Techniques 3 in 1 Miracle Sponge

Funny how I wore the most makeup in May without making any purchases, yet I didn't wear makeup at all in June and ended up buying the most makeup. I planed out all of my purchases for June, which I'm excited about. Of everything I purchased, the items I got from the MAC x Aaliyah collection were my favorite. The Try Again lipstick, with Cork liner underneath, and Brooklyn Born as a topper is the perfect nude lip look for me. I'm also happy with the other items I bought and can't wait to wear them more in the fall.

My goal for July (and really for the remainder of the year) is to plan around more with my makeup, as I've gotten into a makeup rut this year. I also plan to go on a replacement-only no-buy through November in time for the VIB sale. I'll only buy something if I don't have anything similar in my collection (that includes skincare and haircare).

 

[LadyBug13]

Here's my mid-year update (based on shellygrrl's template):

Purchases Made
Pre-made eyeshadow palettes- 0
Pigments- 0
Primers (eyeshadow or face)- 1
Mascara- 0
Brow products- 2
Single eyeshadows- 0
Eyeliner pencils- 0
Bronzers- 0
Lipsticks- 3
Powders (translucent, pressed, etc)- 0Contour products- 0
Setting mists/sprays- 0
Lipliners- 0
Lipglosses- 4
Concealers- 2
Correctors- 1
Foundation- 1 (power foundation)
Blushes- 0
Brushes and tools- 4
Highlighters- 2
Nail polish- 0
Face cleanser- 1
Face toner- 1
Face essence- 1
Face moisturizer- 1
Face exfoliators- 1
Skin treatments (blemishes, retinoids, etc)- 3
Serums- 2
Masks- 1
Body wash/soap- 1
Body moisturizer- 1
Eye cream- 0
Eye treatments- 1
Hair products- 0

 

[lenchen]

Purchases: I got a coupe of items this month, I didn't do too bad.

Beauty related: I purchased a travel hair dryer from GHD. I had a $100.00 gift card I got for Christmas, and GHD had a 25% off sale so I purchased the dryer. Beautylish re-stocked the Sonia G eye brushes that were sold out for the longest. I purchased those damage was $178.00, the new covered setting spray $31.00

Clothing and accessories- I scored an antique 1920s 18k white gold diamond ring which I love! I can't wait for it to arrive

Total spent for (Beauty/make-up) = $209.00-total spent for the year 887.00/1400.00

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: nothing this month

Disposed of: nothing again this month

Used Up: Whamisa face oil opened up a backup

Will Dispose Of: nothing.
On The Horizon:
I'm looking at the vise art Theory palette #4 and #7 , maybe!! I'm at 8 palettes to include 2 palettes I customized at the moment.

Favorites of the month:
my warm neutrals customized palette, Makeup Geek Ablaze highlighter, NARS Outlaw blush, Sonia G brushes, and my Chikohoudo Z-1 brush. Skincare: My. Samuel Jordan retinol infused oil, Differin gel, African organics neroli infused oil.