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

[DancingBrave]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole With all of the GREAT summer collections coming up, and a wishlist a mile long, I am really forcing myself to take a look at what I already have. I just spent the last hour swatching my entire collection on white notebook paper. I have realized that I have 18 lipsticks, and they are all so similar. I am drawn to the same types of colors, I find myself buying stuff from the new collections because I like the color (and forget I have 18 at home just like it!) I have 62 eyeshadows, 8 blushes, 2 beauty powders, 5 MSFs, 10 lipglasses... etc. etc. etc. I list goes on and on. AND I have just, the the last few months, sold off more than half of my collection. There is absolutely NO way I can give up my MAC, but today since I see all I have on paper, I realize I can buy 2-3 things from a new collection and be satisfied. I don't need the entire collection or even half of it. This was really a reality check for me. Earlier, I was showing my husband swatches of Naughty Nauticals and asking him what he liked. He said "but honey, it all looks like stuff you already have." Ya know, he's right! Do you ever look at your collection and feel content? Or do you stalk the boards for new collection info? Do you find yourself lusting after an entire collection, and panic because you can't keep up with the constant releases? Ok, now that I just told y'all how *I* feel, what about you? How much is too much? Where do you draw the line and force yourself to be more choosy?

Its too much when I start to feel guilty about my purchases.I buy and use makeup b/c it makes me happy, when the happy goes away, I've gone overboard.

Lately, I've been pretty good. But, like you I have 10 or so lippies that are so similar I might as well only have one, and other products I don't truly "need." I guess at the end of it, its just how you feel. Are you happy, or do you feel you're really feeding an addiction? That's when I bar myself for a certain amount of time, or give myself an allowance. Like one product per pay period or something. Then it's more like a treat again, rather than a compulsion.

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

I agree. I have SO much makeup already. I don't need anymore, and I definitely don't need to spend more money. I haven't bought anything from A Rose Romance, and the only thing I want is Silverthorn! That's a start right?

 

[nursie]

i've enjoyed reading everyone's responses, and i will admit that i had to make myself read through all the replies because i do have a tendancy toward hoarding behavior. i am also rather ocd, so it's an odd combination of collecting up lots of stuff, and then being annoyed when things arent neat and tidy.

i guess it's kind of easy for me to come here and say that i'm currently at the point that i will only pick and choose a few things that really appeal to me from each collection or the perm line/things that i 'need'...but it's only easy now because over the past 3 years i've built up my makeup arsenal quite fully (previously i had not really concentrated on building up a collection of e/s colors, just had random stuff...so even with the need to stop compulive buying i am rather proud of my collection)

it is easy for me to buy into the hype over certain products, especially when i first started building my e/s collection. looking back i can see some not well thought out purchases sitting in my stash (beautyburst, bought just because i 'needed' the whole set of barbie e/s..who would want an incomplete collection of barbie?!).....so if i could rewind back three years i'd wish i had done what i'm doing now: only getting the few things i really want

but i'll end my longer than i had planned post by saying that i think there are weirder things to collect than makeup. ever seen those 'troll beads'?
the end.

 

[MAChostage]

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Originally Posted by nursie but i'll end my longer than i had planned post by saying that i think there are weirder things to collect than makeup. ever seen those 'troll beads'? the end.

You made me go look! I've never heard those beads and bracelets referred to as troll beads before. I've seen them advertised simply as "Pandora's". That stuff is expensive, I'll tell you that!

 

[iheartmakeup]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 I know I have so much stuff i try to swap some things for more things to justify it...at least I am not spending more money.....it is just too much!! hell yeah send it back for another...who wants a broke lipstick after one use!!!

I'm trying to swap more now as well. It's like guilt free shopping. and I am becoming more fussy with shopping and swapping, it has to be something I really want now.

I want to travel next year so in my head I'm telling myself I can't take all my makeup with me and don't need to add any more to the pile.

and I'm getting rid of my backups too.

trying to be strong, it can be difficult though.

 

[Kalico]

I've been collecting MAC since Fafi came out but I don't feel like I have too much. I've learned a lot about what I like and don't like. For example, I'm a blush girl, so I don't spend too much on eyeshadows. I prefer glosses to lipsticks so I choose carefully if I even want a lipstick, and if I do it has to be a luster. There are times when I skip entire collections, and sometimes I buy one or two products just because they have the special packaging (usually a blush/face product).

The one regret I have is all the MSF's I own though. I have too many, and often don't even use them.

I wanted for a long time to have a hobby and something to collect though and honestly, just looking at my collection (which is small compared to many speckrettes) makes me so happy. I love to torture my friends and family by showing them it all.

Dating a guy who collected car crap really makes me feel better about my hobby. Spending $100 a month on make-up is nothing compared to what he spends regularly - thousands and thousands of dollars.

I'll never use my Dresscamp pallette but I feel so warm and gooey inside just looking at it. Contrary to what I've read mentioned on here a few times as well, I don't buy make-up to try and make myself more beautiful and look for that perfect product that will make me gorgeous. I think it looks so pretty in the pans... all the colors and textures... lol

And when I find something that I never wear and hate, I sell it.

 

[kayley123]

This is a wonderful thread, it helps me curb my cravings!

Erm, this probably isn't the place to ask, but is there a way I can favorite a thread so I can always find it? I think I'm going to need to read it again and again, to remind myself of things...

 

[kayley123]

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Originally Posted by minnie_moo I'm new to the world of MAC, so at the mo I have so much stuff on my wantlist, it's ridiculous! I'm frightened of buying too much too quickly & then getting bored, but it's so difficult to stagger my buying. Thankfully my nearest store is about an hour away, so I only have the website to tempt me!

Hehe so true!

The closest counter to me is also about an hour away...and I try very hard not to buy things without trying them on first.

 

[Kalico]

Sometimes the hype really is just hype. There have been plenty of products that have been "must haves" according to my lovely speckrettes that I've been horrified by when I see it at the store. lol Or sometimes I really just don't find them as special as other people do.

And it's so true that there will always be a new pretty thing coming along soon. Few products ACTUALLY become as coveted as they seem, after the fact. The two eyeshadows I bought back-ups of that I now regret (Neutral Pink and Shore Leave - what was I thinking?? lol) were the thing to have at the time, and now nobody wants to buy them.

 

[alka1]

I only buy what I need and splurge on things that I know are unique/ I don't already have dupes of. I've been guilty of buying things I don't need and are just sitting in my closet.. One thing I do splurge on is brushes. A good brush makes a big difference and the best part is they don't expire like other m/u products do.

 

[Jade09]

I'm enjoying reading this thread because I'm in my "recovery" stage now lol. When I really got into makeup some months back, I went crazy with MAC and Sephora and have only started to now calm down and not drive myself crazy trying to find the LE items raved about, some definitely was worth it (like parrot e/s I managed to track down). I'm loving Specktra because it has so much useful information but if I can, I definitely try to go to the store and look at something in person rather than just ordering it online because skin type, tone etc matters. With Rose Romance collection, I only got maybe 4 or 5 things, and I've curbed my urge to just "stop by" MAC stores or CCO on the weekend, that has gotten me into loads to trouble!

 

[User27]

I end up buying just to own and then have no clue what to do with it all. My fiance has finally said that I have a problem with spending just to spend. Stupid things too like VS sets and Manly palettes I'm still afraid to use. I see anything blue in MAC, I'm like I must have that. I have no idea what kicked it all off and though I never have even tried NYX.....I saw people hyped about the sale and spent $170 some odd dollars. What do I plan on doing with that many shades of red lipstick and eyeshadows when there's still virginal MAC here? Thank you for giving me a chance to read this as I thought I was the only one who felt like this on this site. The person who brought up OCD and organization....I 100% feel you because I'm losing track of where to put what in the "our" bedroom that's become mine. Go fighting with the bf for his closet for space for more lotions and beauty supplies that I haven't even touched yet.

My name is Casey and I haven't started recovery for being a shopaholic. Who makes the coffee around here and brings the cookie trays?

 

[Ruby_Woo]

Man, tell me about overspending. I get my emp disc. and I still managed to spend like $200 aaaannd Im going to pro to get a Carry all case, cus its been 5 months since we've had any shipped. Ugh! plus getting other pro stuff. see?? Employees are not immune. I get suckered into stuff too! boo.

After this I will wait till my bday in sept to get the zuca case!!

 

[Ruby_Woo]

NVM! I lied, Im getting the summer bags, and naked honey and color craft, but after that I will be good!

 

[sunshine16]

I've been going crazy with the spending lately as i've only just started getting into eye products.. before i wasn't too interested and mainly liked face products and lip products.. but now i'm getting interested and getting the basics is expensive!

 

[malaliath]

I have also been spending more than I should have - I'm fairly new to MAC but I'm already addicted ... and am building up my collection. This is all fine and dandy but I'm on maternity leave right now which means we don't have much in the way of disposable income...I try to tell myself that as long as the bills and mortgage are paid and we're contributing to our savings, it's fine, but I know I should curb this. Yet, in other ways "if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" and MAC makes me so happy...

My name is Lena and I'm a MAC-oholic. LOL...

 

[Elusive21]

I'm starting to become a MACaholic, but so far it hasn't caused any problems . . . yet.

I guess I'll have to look at this thread again here in about half a year and see how I'm doing. I'm afraid to think of what my obsession will be like in the future, 'cause it's pretty bad right now lol.

 

[barbieismetal]

I just try to buy only what i know i will use.
I know alot of people buy things just to have it and then never use it ever again , which imo is a huge waste of money.

and i usually only get stuff from a collection if its something I really want ,
Heatherette was one i really wanted so i got things from it. As of yet I havent really bought into any collections.

 

[tepa1974]

I recently became a MAC addict and went a little nuts. I've been trying to scale back by not buying things that expire fast (lipsticks, glosses, concealers, etc.) or things that I can dupe with what I already own. As far as new MAC collections are concerned, I only get the things that I truly love and then "think" about the things that I kind of want (hope this makes sense). I try to not to get new MAC items (not including my Lingering brow pencil) unless it's limited edition since the others will always be there. I sometimes stress out over not being able to use up what I already have. That part makes me feel guilty

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[dlongmo]

I have a hard time avoiding the LE items, but try to find if I have dupes to fill the want.....