Resolution LOW-BUY 2018

[lenchen]

Purchases: I got a some Viseart and a TF brush!

Beauty related:I got the Viseart Siren and Amethyst Theory palettes during the buy 2 for $72 plus a free sum brush from Muse beauty pro. I also picked up the Tom ford cheek brush during theSephora sale, they are discontinuing the natural hair brushes.
Clothing and accessories-

Total spent for (Beauty/make-up) = $167.00-total spent for the year 1054.00/1400.00

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: nothing this month

Disposed of: Nothing this month

Used Up: NARS Cactus flower

Will Dispose Of: nothing.
On The Horizon:
Vinter's daughter face oil, and the pat mcgrath small neutral brown eyeshadow. My birthday(a milestone one) is later this month, and I want to treat myself.

Favorites of the month:
MUFE Water blend foundation CHANEL Vitalumiere aqua foundation, Laniege lip mask in green apple, NARS eye primer, Makeupgeek cocobear eyeshadow, Makeupgeek untamed eyeshadow, NARS Blush in liberty, and smash box primer

 

[fur4elise]

Purchases: I got a some Viseart and a TF brush!
Beauty related:I got the Viseart Siren and Amethyst Theory palettes during the buy 2 for $72 plus a free sum brush from Muse beauty pro. I also picked up the Tom ford cheek brush during theSephora sale, they are discontinuing the natural hair brushes.
Clothing and accessories-
Total spent for (Beauty/make-up) = $167.00-total spent for the year 1054.00/1400.00
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:
Gave away: nothing this month
Disposed of: Nothing this month
Used Up: NARS Cactus flower
Will Dispose Of: nothing.
On The Horizon:
Vinter's daughter face oil, and the pat mcgrath small neutral brown eyeshadow. My birthday(a milestone one) is later this month, and I want to treat myself.
Favorites of the month:
MUFE Water blend foundation CHANEL Vitalumiere aqua foundation, Laniege lip mask in green apple, NARS eye primer, Makeupgeek cocobear eyeshadow, Makeupgeek untamed eyeshadow, NARS Blush in liberty, and smash box primer

Cheers to milestone birthdays!

I wonder why all these brands are going synthetic with brushes?
I am not seeing any savings being passed on to us, the consumer. I love my Chikuhodo & Wayne Goss! And I really want to get a couple Sonja G.

 

[shellygrrl]

It’s a bit baffling. Why not give customers the choice of natural or synthetic instead of doing either/or? Are EL (who own both brands) mainly giving into pressure from veg(etari)an customers, or is it something else? *shrugs*

Today’s face...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* ...with a little bit of Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl mixed in (as well as applied separately to the top of the cheekbones)
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Twilight
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Concrete Jungle
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon - Glacé
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety

 

[lenchen]

Cheers to milestone birthdays!

I wonder why all these brands are going synthetic with brushes?
I am not seeing any savings being passed on to us, the consumer. I love my Chikuhodo & Wayne Goss! And I really want to get a couple Sonja G.

It’s a bit baffling. Why not give customers the choice of natural or synthetic instead of doing either/or? Are EL (who own both brands) mainly giving into pressure from veg(etari)an customers, or is it something else? *shrugs*

Today’s face...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* ...with a little bit of Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl mixed in (as well as applied separately to the top of the cheekbones)
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Twilight
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Concrete Jungle
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon - Glacé
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety

I honestly think Estee Lauder are having their brands switch to synthetic in an effort to cut costs, and maximize profits. So, from here on out, I'll stick to Japanese brands, Wayne Goss, Sonia G.

 

[leonah]

I agree with you all. I have a few of the new synthetic ones from mac and they take forever to dry after I wash them and they don't get the same result except for foundation/face powder purposes. but for blush, eyeshadow etc I can feel and see a difference with use

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (across nose)
* MUFE Step 1 - Hydrating Primer (in crevices of nose)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Chantilly
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* MAC Prep and Prime 24 Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Paint Pot - Camel Coat
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Brown (brows) and Brunette (lashlines)
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* Bite Amuse Bouche Lipstick - Chai

 

[Alysse011]

Purchases: I got a some Viseart and a TF brush!

Beauty related:I got the Viseart Siren and Amethyst Theory palettes during the buy 2 for $72 plus a free sum brush from Muse beauty pro. I also picked up the Tom ford cheek brush during theSephora sale, they are discontinuing the natural hair brushes.
Clothing and accessories-

Total spent for (Beauty/make-up) = $167.00-total spent for the year 1054.00/1400.00

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: nothing this month

Disposed of: Nothing this month

Used Up: NARS Cactus flower

Will Dispose Of: nothing.
On The Horizon:
Vinter's daughter face oil, and the pat mcgrath small neutral brown eyeshadow. My birthday(a milestone one) is later this month, and I want to treat myself.

Favorites of the month:
MUFE Water blend foundation CHANEL Vitalumiere aqua foundation, Laniege lip mask in green apple, NARS eye primer, Makeupgeek cocobear eyeshadow, Makeupgeek untamed eyeshadow, NARS Blush in liberty, and smash box primer

Have you used the Vintner’s Daughter oil before? I’m so curious about it, but I’m hesitant to purchase since I can’t see it first and I don’t think I can return it anywhere it’s available either.

 

[veronikawithak]

Okay so the last update I think I posted was March.. nothing purchased in April/May/June/July!

August

$24.64 - mascara

September

$0

Total in 2018: $411.64/$1,000.00 (average $45.74)

Last year I spent a total of $943.13 (average $85.74/month)!

Just over 3 months to go! Hoping to beat last year's total.

 

[lenchen]

Alysse, This will be my first time using it, I'll report back once I get , and try it.

 

[fur4elise]

I just finished my Master’s degree and actually have free time so I’m ACTUALLY sorting through my makeup to back to mac, etc. Lord give me strength! My concern is more that I should be using product up. I was about to order a bronzer when I realized I have 4 total plus shade and light palette. So I should probably ACTUALLY use products up rather than hoarding them for no reason.
My beauty purchases haven’t been too horrible but I should definitely starting keeping track. Clothes and food is where I have been wasting money... I like everyone’s posts of spending split into categories.

Oh! I totally missed your post! Congratulations on earning your Masters degree!!!

I hear you on not hoarding. I have really tried to shop my wardrobe when something sparkly shiny new, that really appeals to me, gets released. I also continue to let things go that really need to be tossed or given away.

 

[fur4elise]

Okay so the last update I think I posted was March.. nothing purchased in April/May/June/July!
August
$24.64 - mascara
September
$0
Total in 2018: $411.64/$1,000.00 (average $45.74)
Last year I spent a total of $943.13 (average $85.74/month)!
Just over 3 months to go! Hoping to beat last year's total.

​Woot woot! [MENTION=85692]veronikawithak[/MENTION]

 

[shellygrrl]

Forgot to mention that not too long ago I tossed my MUFE Ultra HD. (It was getting old and hadn't been used in some time.)

FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - mix of Cool Grey and Brunette (brows)
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster
* MAC Eyeshadow - Sumptuous Olive
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* Makeup Geek Blush - Main Squeeze
* Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety
* Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick - Chai

 

[fur4elise]

Just tossing this in the ring for chat.

Is it just me, or are there a ridiculous amount of Advent calendars coming out each year?! (See reallyree! All you have to do is search Advent!)

They kind of remind me of the onslaught of beauty boxes. I confess, I purchased the large L'Occitaine calendar last year (on sale) to break open and use as stocking stuffers. Not so sure I will do that again this year.

Are Advent calendars a Yay or Nay for you?

 

[veronikawithak]

[MENTION=51593]fur4elise[/MENTION] I like the chocolate advent calendars. But usually I just buy a lot more regular sized chocolate for a lower price.

The ones with products.. I think I only bought one and it was a mistake. Most of the time with sets I don't use everything so it's just wasteful for me. Unless I'm going to use everything, or split it up as gifts if I know for sure that friends use the products I don't want, I stay away.

 

[fur4elise]

@fur4elise I like the chocolate advent calendars. But usually I just buy a lot more regular sized chocolate for a lower price.

Now...I am all about a chocolate advent calendar! Yum!

 

[shellygrrl]

I've never bought a product Advent calendar! (Or even one with chocolates in it.) I can kind of see the appeal, because it's basically buying 25 samples of various products from a brand, or that are available from a certain store, but there's also a ton of packaging that goes into it, which seems wasteful, and there's also the factor of "what if I'm not interested in a particular product?".

f I were to buy a set of something, it'd more likely be either a Sephora Favorites set (at least with some of them, like lip and mascara sets, they include at least a couple of full-size items), or a set from a brand I'm interested in.

 

[lenchen]

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Just tossing this in the ring for chat.

Is it just me, or are there a ridiculous amount of Advent calendars coming out each year?! (See reallyree! All you have to do is search Advent!)

They kind of remind me of the onslaught of beauty boxes. I confess, I purchased the large L'Occitaine calendar last year (on sale) to break open and use as stocking stuffers. Not so sure I will do that again this year.

Are Advent calendars a Yay or Nay for you?

Advent calendars are a definite no for me.

 

[lenchen]

Have you used the Vintner’s Daughter oil before? I’m so curious about it, but I’m hesitant to purchase since I can’t see it first and I don’t think I can return it anywhere it’s available either.

I received the Vinter's Daughter oil on my birthday! (this past Monday). I have to say I love this oil, so far no issues in terms of break outs, it's very moisturizing, I love the scent! I wouldn't classify this as a serum more of a moisturizer. A moisturizer that will be replacing my Shulwasoo cream! what I don't like is the price, I may alternate between this and Whamisa facial oil. I'll report back with updates.

I purchased the Natasha denona subset palette, however I returned it. While the Palette was beautiful, it wasn't $129.00 beautiful

 

[fur4elise]

...
I purchased the Natasha denona subset palette, however I returned it. While the Palette was beautiful, it wasn't $129.00 beautiful

And now she is releasing a Gold palette...and of course it caught my eye

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD...

* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* Bobbi Brown Corrector - Extra Light Bisque
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* 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 Paint Pot - Camel Coat
* Sephora Contour Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil - 5th Avenue
* Clinique High Impact Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* NARS Blush - Sex Fantasy
* MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Lodhi (just around the middle of the lips)