iqaganda
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Great idea erine! Thanks a lot! ^_^
Operation "Use it up"! All welcome!!
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veronikawithak
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I tossed the powder foundation I was working on.. I just can't do it anymore. Haha. I used it about 20x in the past couple of months but I really can't stand wearing it and it needs to go.
iqaganda
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I know exactly how you feel! Especially when you have 10000x foundations waiting to rotate. Lol!
veronikawithak
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I actually only have 2!
kerry-jane88
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word! I was perfectly happy with mac msfn so why did I feel the need to try bare minerals ready!? I don't think I've ever looked so bad!
veronikawithak
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Same! We're just chasing perfection I guess.. Sometimes all you need is a real dud to make you realize how good you had it!! Good advice for a lot of categories of life.. lol.
I'm definitely glad I'm working on trying to use things up. I think deep down I knew how long it would take but seeing the numbers is still kind of a shock. I've used Flatter Me like 20 times as well and it barely looks like I touched it.
I have a few other products that I'm not crazy about like a bronzer, highlighter and some lipsticks that I'm going to use for the summer and then B2M what's left I think. I'm not going to force myself too much. It'll be like a farewell tour and then I'll say goodbye.
charlotte366
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Quote:Originally Posted by veronikawithak
Same! We're just chasing perfection I guess.. Sometimes all you need is a real dud to make you realize how good you had it!! Good advice for a lot of categories of life.. lol.
I'm definitely glad I'm working on trying to use things up. I think deep down I knew how long it would take but seeing the numbers is still kind of a shock. I've used Flatter Me like 20 times as well and it barely looks like I touched it.
I have a few other products that I'm not crazy about like a bronzer, highlighter and some lipsticks that I'm going to use for the summer and then B2M what's left I think. I'm not going to force myself too much. It'll be like a farewell tour and then I'll say goodbye.
Good plan, I am going to do that with my couple of mac lippies that i have left, it is easier than forcing myself and I don't feel to bad if I got a good use out of them. I have finished a Foundation, Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer, Bare Escentuals Mascara this month, so not so good on the make up front. I finished a body scrub and body lotion, I also used up 2 hydraluron sheet face masks. Currently working on finishing up some skin care, my balm and cream cleansers are nearly done, My body lotion and rosehip oil and deoderant is nearly up too. Make up wise, I am trying to finish my Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Romance, nearly there I think a weeks worth of use maybe as I have been using it daily and reapplying regularly. I want to replace, but I bought a huggable in Love beam so that will take its place. I am working on 2 foundations still and seem to be getting somewhere, just opened a new primer sample so trying to work through that. I need to concentrate on finishing off my MAC MSFN, but it keeps getting neglected as I am prefering the Hourglass Diffused Powder. Might rotate that out in March in an effort to get through the MSFN. I have also decided that March will be a powder blush and eyeshadow free month eekkk. I am concerned over the volume of cream products I own so I want to test them all out next month and give them a testing/using. Those that don't perform or past there best can then be purged and those that do should hopefully get some more use. At the moment I seem to be doing ok on reducing down the base and lip products, I need to work out whether I need to reduce the number of blush and eyeshadows so that what is there is getting used. This is definitely a work in progress but I am happy that I seem to be finishing up some bits and pieces.
Same! We're just chasing perfection I guess.. Sometimes all you need is a real dud to make you realize how good you had it!! Good advice for a lot of categories of life.. lol.
I'm definitely glad I'm working on trying to use things up. I think deep down I knew how long it would take but seeing the numbers is still kind of a shock. I've used Flatter Me like 20 times as well and it barely looks like I touched it.
I have a few other products that I'm not crazy about like a bronzer, highlighter and some lipsticks that I'm going to use for the summer and then B2M what's left I think. I'm not going to force myself too much. It'll be like a farewell tour and then I'll say goodbye.
Good plan, I am going to do that with my couple of mac lippies that i have left, it is easier than forcing myself and I don't feel to bad if I got a good use out of them. I have finished a Foundation, Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer, Bare Escentuals Mascara this month, so not so good on the make up front. I finished a body scrub and body lotion, I also used up 2 hydraluron sheet face masks. Currently working on finishing up some skin care, my balm and cream cleansers are nearly done, My body lotion and rosehip oil and deoderant is nearly up too. Make up wise, I am trying to finish my Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Romance, nearly there I think a weeks worth of use maybe as I have been using it daily and reapplying regularly. I want to replace, but I bought a huggable in Love beam so that will take its place. I am working on 2 foundations still and seem to be getting somewhere, just opened a new primer sample so trying to work through that. I need to concentrate on finishing off my MAC MSFN, but it keeps getting neglected as I am prefering the Hourglass Diffused Powder. Might rotate that out in March in an effort to get through the MSFN. I have also decided that March will be a powder blush and eyeshadow free month eekkk. I am concerned over the volume of cream products I own so I want to test them all out next month and give them a testing/using. Those that don't perform or past there best can then be purged and those that do should hopefully get some more use. At the moment I seem to be doing ok on reducing down the base and lip products, I need to work out whether I need to reduce the number of blush and eyeshadows so that what is there is getting used. This is definitely a work in progress but I am happy that I seem to be finishing up some bits and pieces.
charlotte366
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Quote:Originally Posted by kerry-jane88
word! I was perfectly happy with mac msfn so why did I feel the need to try bare minerals ready!? I don't think I've ever looked so bad!
ha we all do that sometimes, I messed with my skincare and paid the price, so tempted to sell BNIB stuff so I can re-purchase my fail safe products without feeling guilty. Currently I am trying to introduce a retinol face product, but inorder to reduce and minmise sensitivity I am trying to use it twice a week for now so that my skin can adapt to it slowly without triggering extreame dryness, redness and ezcema reactions!
word! I was perfectly happy with mac msfn so why did I feel the need to try bare minerals ready!? I don't think I've ever looked so bad!
ha we all do that sometimes, I messed with my skincare and paid the price, so tempted to sell BNIB stuff so I can re-purchase my fail safe products without feeling guilty. Currently I am trying to introduce a retinol face product, but inorder to reduce and minmise sensitivity I am trying to use it twice a week for now so that my skin can adapt to it slowly without triggering extreame dryness, redness and ezcema reactions!
IHughes
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I'm trying to finish a mac concealer and I was going to try and finish MAC Face and Body foundation but it's a bit too dark for me now, I'll have to leave it for the summer. I've finished a mascara, we'll I've decided it's time to throw it away. It takes me years to finish products even though I use them every day and reapply! I think it's because I like a very natural look and not cakey so I don't use much foundation or powder!!
veronikawithak
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Great idea!! I managed to destash a lot but blushes and eyeshadows have been the toughest for me as well. I still have a few things that are questionable but for the most part I'm happy with what's left and I tend to get a lot more use out of things.
matchachoco
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I hit pan on Pink Buttercream! One of those little blue leaves was the first to go (which makes me think I need to be more careful how I dip my brushes in there). There's hope for the Pearlmattes yet! Of course, I still have a barely used In for a Treat... I finished Ravishing lipstick! Now I'm working on Flamingo. Now if I could only get through my non-work appropriate colors...
xfarrax
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Finishing off a msfn at the moment and trying to finish the studio finish concealer too, as well as the prolong wear foundation. It's sooo hard to tell if I'm close to finishing the foundation or not I just want to start using something new !!!! Will possibly get a mac match master cos my mum seems to love it but only if I finish this will I allow myself to purchase yet another foundation
singer82
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Nice to see everyone reaching thier goals! Lippies are my weakness. So they are my main goal. I was finally ready to dig in and get some finished. But I had a cold sore breakout! And those jerks take forever to heal. So I have to put it on hold for now. Oh how I hate not wearing my precious lippies 
Figured since I cant wear them right now I need to start working on my cream shadows. I will never keep this many open again! Lol I did finish one of my Stila eye liners though! And slowly but surely my mega metal shadow is whittling down.
Figured since I cant wear them right now I need to start working on my cream shadows. I will never keep this many open again! Lol I did finish one of my Stila eye liners though! And slowly but surely my mega metal shadow is whittling down.
veronikawithak
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February Empties
Bath/body/hair: body scrub, shampoo & conditioner, mini dry shampoo, body wash, Lush King of Skin, nail polish remover pads (Peach scented! love these!), mini Josie Maran cleansing oil (this got really sticky near the end..definitely wouldn't buy this), facial scrub
Makeup: MAC MSFN, MAC Lingering brow pencil
Still working on the makeup items I picked to use up.. takes a looong time.
Bath/body/hair: body scrub, shampoo & conditioner, mini dry shampoo, body wash, Lush King of Skin, nail polish remover pads (Peach scented! love these!), mini Josie Maran cleansing oil (this got really sticky near the end..definitely wouldn't buy this), facial scrub
Makeup: MAC MSFN, MAC Lingering brow pencil
Still working on the makeup items I picked to use up.. takes a looong time.
veronikawithak
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Oh, and a Hugo Naturals fizzy bath bomb in Guaicwood & Bergamot.. didn't make it into the picture but I love these. Like Lush bath bombs but without the heavy fragrance.
charlotte366
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Right time to post the full list of everything I used up in feb, some I have mentioned earlier in the thread but this is the full list: Estée Lauder double wear foundation Hourglass mini mineral veil sample Rimmel wake me up foundation Rimmel wake me up concealer Soap & glory breakfast scrub Bare mineral flawless definition mascara 2 hydraluron sheet masks Too faced lava gloss eyeliner Chanel rouge extrait insolence gloss Bare minerals strawberry shortcake gloss Bobbi brown long wear cream shadow in galaxy (smells funny so called it a day) Sarah chapman skinesis serum 3 Batiste mini dry shampoo in tropical Laura mercier porcelain tinted moisturise compact - hated this it was so dry and difficult to work ! Pack of 100 cotton rounds/pads In all I'm pleased with that, have some other bits that are really close too so hoping march can keep the same pace and progress! I have just done an inventory on my stash and it's a long way from where I want it to be so going to concentrate on clearing out half used bits and try to stay away from shops!
veronikawithak
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That's a lot of makeup empties! Stoked for you! A use it up challenge and stash inventory are sure to get you well on the way to your ideal collection numbers.
charlotte366
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I should point out I am specifically targeting items which have under. 50% left in them and I have been trying to wear a full but natural face every day, I think I can do another couple of months like this and then it will get harder! I feel better finishing stuff than I feel if I just fling it, at least then I got use out of it, that might be why my collection is out of hand too much stuff that doesn't quite work that I couldn't throw now I'm trying to make it work and finish stuff up!
Audrey C
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I don't count samples - I have a crap ton of those so I usually go through at least 3 or so a week. I'm a sucker for Sephora 12-sample promo packs and the like. I wait for those promos to pick up my basic skincare/haircare. I haven't been ordering much makeup from Sephora but I've jumped on most promos (free Dior lippie, three pack of gloss, 12 sample pack, various oil sample pack, 3 deluxe sample this week) to get Clinique, Philosophy, Bumble and Bumble, etc. I don't stockpile those and with four of us using Clinique/Philosophy in the house, we go through it pretty regularly.
I finished my purse P&P lip primer and UD Primer Potion this week. I had one of each in my backup stash from various discount sales but I'm now out of both and will need to repurchase next time.
I finished my purse P&P lip primer and UD Primer Potion this week. I had one of each in my backup stash from various discount sales but I'm now out of both and will need to repurchase next time.
veronikawithak
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Good point! I feel like that's a good way to start this kind of project though.. a few easier victories at the beginning will probably motivate you to keep going. And with your inventory you'll be able to see concrete evidence of progress and not just feel like you're on a hamster wheel.. When I read articles about how long it takes to finish an item up, that's when it became easier to toss things I really hated. I didn't want my favorites to expire while I was struggling through something. It's hard to feel like you didn't get your money's worth though.. that's the downside!
