How much is too much? Makeup Burnout? Spending too much.

[Susanne]

Re: How much is too much?

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole I know what you mean about lipglass... All that I have, I never wear alone, just over lipstick, so they all DO look the same... I have promised myself, after Naughty Nauticals, NO more lipstick or lipglass until I use up some of what I have (I won't even tempt myself by swatching them) . I am caving with Naughty Nauticals only because they are lustreglass, and I prefer them

Oh, LOL, I wear my lipglasses alone every day. So I use a lot of them. No reason for me to stop buying new ones

 

[peacelover18]

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You know, I agree a lot of it is about the hype. I think it would be a good idea to start a "Cut Through the Hype" thread, where we can talk about what items in the collections are must-haves, what items are terrible, what items can be duped (I realize we can do that in the individual collections threads, but those kind of posts seem to always be overwhelmed with posts like "I'm so excited!!!! I'm going to buy everything!!!!")

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by makeupgal As the owner of 147 lipsticks, 63 pigments 294 eyeshadows, the list goes on...(not bragging here, just making a point), I HAVE TO agree with you. It's like an obsession and there is NO WAY I can use up what I already have in my entire life.

Oh wow

This is great.

 

[quizshow]

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs I've really just gone crazy with MAC since about when Fafi hit, even though I've added the occasional eyeshadow here and there since 2004. It's kind of scary how much I've gotten in the last couple months, actually. That being said, I"m working on building a collection that makes me happy in the fact that I feel it is fairly complete. I usually try to avoid colours that are super close to each other. There is really not a colour or texture out there I won't play with, so it means that my idea of complete is pretty broad. I feel it would be too much if I had things I didn't use. This includes backups, of which I have four: an extra royal hue shadestick, an extra corn shadestick, an extra mangomix shadestick and an extra emote blush. They are things that I know I love and will use, and that I find there really isn't something satisfactorily similar. I use emote daily, for example. I think I'm going to preset a limit on things, such as 60 eyeshadows, 6 cremeblushes, 12 powder blushes... That way, I know it won't get too out of hand. I also keep a detailed excel database of all my MAC products, so I know exactly what I have.

I just got started with Fafi as well. I'm trying to build slowly though, trying out recommended colors and finishes, deciding that I hate lustre l/s, etc. But I've gotten a little carried away in hunting down past LE items. I figure I can take my time on the perm stuff, but things like red romp l/g must be found--which I did, and for pretty ra easonable price!!

 

[Sanayhs]

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I told myself a while ago that I am absolutely not allowed to buy any more MAC lipglasses. I love them and still lust after some, particularly the 3D glasses (which my store still has a bunch of!), but no. There are MUCH cheaper lipglosses out there that work just fine, and lipgloss in general doesn't end up lasting for too long on my lips, so I usually prefer to stick to lipstick. My lips drink up anything I put on them, so I end up with sticky lips with a bit of shimmer or colour, depending on the gloss. Sexy, no? Sometimes it's hard when I see a really gorgeous colour, but then I realise I really don't need that many lipglosses - and how many other things I can get with the money I saved by buying cheaper stuff.

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I just got started with Fafi as well. I'm trying to build slowly though, trying out recommended colors and finishes, deciding that I hate lustre l/s, etc. But I've gotten a little carried away in hunting down past LE items. I figure I can take my time on the perm stuff, but things like red romp l/g must be found--which I did, and for pretty ra easonable price!!

Hunting down past LE items has been kind of vicious on my wallet. For example, I have purchased all of the C-Shock shadows except for Going Bananas (couldn't find it for sale, having nothing to trade) and Passionate, nine different MSFs, some holiday pigment sets (I ADORE forest green pigment)... Oh, and the biggest one: every single discontinued/limited edition fluidline out there. I'm waiting for one in the mail, and once it gets here I think I'll have them all. There's still plenty of past LE I adore and lust after, but I figure I should be good now.

On a different note, my pet rabbit is trying to rearrange the pants I'm wearing.

 

[GlamYOURUs]

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I hear ya. I also did swatches of all my lipglasses and lipsticks on my hand and realized enough his enough really. I am drawn to the same pink lipsticks over and over again. It needs to stop. You know how I made a thread on the summer collections budget? I am not even planning on buying half of what I had typed up. lol Its ridiculous. I don't need all that. Sure I want it, but it isn't necessary. To be honest, all I want from Naughty Nauticals are the pigments.

I went crazy during the Holidays trying to build a solid MAC collection. I had a few MAC products but not much and now I can have my own store! lol Its ridiculous. I have bought so much from the counter and from people on here. I really need to stop this madness.

 

[liv]

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I've really been cutting back. And I've realized that if I just think about items that I might need to "complete" what I have, I really can't think of any. I'm definitely a follower of the, "I love pinks and taupes, therefore I must have 20 different variations that only I will be able to tell apart." There really isn't a shade that I don't already own that would also be flattering and something I want. I go through cycles of being disinterested in makeup, so don't mind me if I end up changing my mind and buying a bunch of stuff in a couple months from now. I just know that I should save my money and be happy with what I have.

 

[jpohrer]

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Great thread, Audrey!

When a new collection comes out, I go to visit it. I usually visit on Saturdays, when MAC is really busy. I swatch blush, e/s and pigments on white paper or Kleenex. I swatch l/g and l/s down the center of my hand. Next, I go home and compare the swatches to what I already have. I write down my substitutes, and make my own collection. I play around with my substitute collection for a few days. Usually, I am satisfied with my dupes. In most cases, I like my dupes better than the real thing. For instance, Motif is much easier to work with than Nanogold. After a few days, I go back and buy/B2M anything I think I can't live without, or is really unique from the new collection.

So far, this strategy has worked great for me! I don't end up with colors that are only a tiny bit different from each other. I find new uses for what I already own. For example, I loved the N Collection. However, I found 30 acceptable substitutes at home to dupe the 19-piece collection. I can create warm and cool versions of a collection. If a collection is too warm for my skin tone, like Moonbathe, I can make a version of it more suited for my NW15 self. I would urge everyone to give this strategy a try! It saves money and boosts creativity!

 

[astronaut]

Re: How much is too much?

I'm slowing down. I'm not going to purchase anymore makeup until Cool Heat.

 

[janwa09]

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Originally Posted by peacelover18 You know, I agree a lot of it is about the hype. I think it would be a good idea to start a "Cut Through the Hype" thread, where we can talk about what items in the collections are must-haves, what items are terrible, what items can be duped (I realize we can do that in the individual collections threads, but those kind of posts seem to always be overwhelmed with posts like "I'm so excited!!!! I'm going to buy everything!!!!")

This sounds like a really great idea!! Let's start one now!

 

[janwa09]

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Originally Posted by jpohrer Great thread, Audrey! When a new collection comes out, I go to visit it. I usually visit on Saturdays, when MAC is really busy. I swatch blush, e/s and pigments on white paper or Kleenex. I swatch l/g and l/s down the center of my hand. Next, I go home and compare the swatches to what I already have. I write down my substitutes, and make my own collection. I play around with my substitute collection for a few days. Usually, I am satisfied with my dupes. In most cases, I like my dupes better than the real thing. For instance, Motif is much easier to work with than Nanogold. After a few days, I go back and buy/B2M anything I think I can't live without, or is really unique from the new collection.

This sounds like a very good strategy but I'm much too impulsive to do this lol. Especially in our MAC store where each new collection gets sold really fast, I sometimes just buy the stuff right away cos of fear that I might run out. It seems like I only have a few seconds to decide on a purchase. To tell you honestly, I kind of miss buying make-up without this much haste or without fear of missing out on something. It's getting really ridiculous.

 

[wifey806]

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I wanted to say how much I truly appreciate "my guy" at my mac pro store. he's been helping me build my kit (i freelance), and is sooo honest with me. When I want something, he tells me how to make it from what I already have, or how to get more bang for my buck. And he's not one of those consultants who's just "over it" and doesn't care what we buy -- he's just truely an ARTIST! I can't tell you how many things I've wanted and he was like "hmm.. that looks like xyz in photos... here try this..." or "if you have abc from x collection, don't get that". And he's always right lol!

I just wanted to thank him, and all the MAC artist on here like him. Although some may fight you on your recs, most of us are always willing to listen.

ps, i'f i had a million dollars, i'd buy the stuff he tells not to get anyways heee heehe

 

[foxyqt]

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janwa09; i agree! when i first started getting into mac it was not very well known and collections would stay for daaays at the mac store.. even months! i used to take my time deciding what i want. But recently its getting so much more famous among girls and omg things sell out almost instantly!! with Heatherette, almost all of the collection was reserved waaay before the launch. Ugh! its so stressing having to go to the mall REALLY early so as not to miss out on anything.. =/

back to the topic, i think the collection that i have now is more than enough for me so right now i try to limit myself to certain colors/items that are reeeally unique and un-dupable.. & i think alot about space too! im running out of space for my makeup i just dont know where to put it all

 

[AudreyNicole]

Re: How much is too much?

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Originally Posted by jpohrer Great thread, Audrey! When a new collection comes out, I go to visit it. I usually visit on Saturdays, when MAC is really busy. I swatch blush, e/s and pigments on white paper or Kleenex. I swatch l/g and l/s down the center of my hand. Next, I go home and compare the swatches to what I already have. I write down my substitutes, and make my own collection. I play around with my substitute collection for a few days. Usually, I am satisfied with my dupes. In most cases, I like my dupes better than the real thing. For instance, Motif is much easier to work with than Nanogold. After a few days, I go back and buy/B2M anything I think I can't live without, or is really unique from the new collection. So far, this strategy has worked great for me! I don't end up with colors that are only a tiny bit different from each other. I find new uses for what I already own. For example, I loved the N Collection. However, I found 30 acceptable substitutes at home to dupe the 19-piece collection. I can create warm and cool versions of a collection. If a collection is too warm for my skin tone, like Moonbathe, I can make a version of it more suited for my NW15 self. I would urge everyone to give this strategy a try! It saves money and boosts creativity!

I just did this! I swatched my entire collection on white notebook paper, to take with me when I go to my counter. Luckily, I have an amazing MA, and she lets me see, and preorder the collections in advance. I can reserve the things I KNOW I want for sure, and take my time deciding on the others I am not sure about. Now I don't have to worry about it selling out before I can get it.

 

[user79]

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I don't actually buy that much makeup. I really only get stuff I really want and use, and I have recently got into swapping and buying on here so it's a lot cheaper. Makeup is so expensive here so it really forces you to pare down your expenditure on it. I usually only get like 1 or 2 things from a collection, or sometimes I pass on them all together. I can't fathom buying a whole collection with multiple back-ups of each item. Gah!

 

[lem0n]

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I have just started collecting, at first it was one palette of the Antiquitease Metallic eyes and then I just found the Cool eyes palette recently and just have to have it T_T and now I want Heatherette Trio 1 and Dress Camp palette so badly... but lucky me [or not] I'm living in a country with no MAC counter or store so I can't really go overboard and buy everything but you have to go through a service to get what you really want... *sigh* so you kind of have to have your priorities made up before you purchase...

 

[JesseVanity]

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I agree with the other people who have said that they don't have time to really enjoy the makeup they buy inbetween each collection. The collections come out so fast it's hard to keep up. I've gone alittle crazy lately with buying as much as I can while I have the money to do it as in a few weeks I wont. I'm skipping naughty nauticals and dazzle glass collections just because they don't appeal to me but also because I want to enjoy the make up I have now, which is alot and would probably last me a lifetime but you always seem to want more. I think MAC should maybe put out 2 -3 collections per year, that way we would get a chance to enjoy them and maybe they wouldn't sell out so fast.

 

[MAC_Whore]

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How much is too much?

You're askin' the wrong girl

 

[starr]

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since i live on a very strict budget [i support my mum and pay my own bills] so i normally limit my mac stuff for at least 1 item per collection [those without special packaging], which is normally a lipglass, an eyeshadow or a blush. if i find that a collection doesn't really interest me, i pass on it completely

for those with special packaging [ie fafi], i try to get at least 1 item with a special package in it. [ie one lipglass, one lipstick, one blush, one ibp]. i'm such a sucker for special packaging

plus, before i go to a store, i always check here or on the mac site and list down the things i really really like and narrow it down. we normally get collections wayyyy slower than you guys in the US, so the hype is gone by the time we get a collection and it isn't really a factor for me :

 

[kiss]

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Originally Posted by starr so i normally limit my mac stuff for at least 1 item per collection

I wish I could do that. I just have no self control! ugh.