Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

[martiangurll]

I think I need to join you ladies, my collection is getting a wee bit out of hand. The junkie in me wants to wait until after Playland but I have bags of stuff I have not even tried yet. NO buy for me would be unheard of, Low Buy I have done for very brief periods. What I am really looking to do is not buy dupes or get lured in by the hype by things that won't work. Not buying back ups and not buying half of every collection would be good goals to start with I think. Plus, I would love to clear out and get some of my back ups swapped for products I missed rather than buying new.

 

[KiKi Kontour]

laydeez!!! anneri thanx for sharing that blog with us...i've been going through reading it and i think she makes some pretty valid points esp the top 10 ways blog post lol on how to make us buy more. its a really big eye opener becuz since startin this low buy im being meticulous on wut im buying now and its right on time becuz mac is boring me. only thing i got from FOF is the 2 fluidlines but after seein the swatches i could've really passed altogether n strongly debatin on just returning it and placing that money in a savings acct. Now when i have a makeup urge (becuz i still visit beauty blogs) i'll go to sephora or nordstrom sites n play around n add stuff to my wishlist if needed just to get the "satisfaction" of makeup but the deeper in thought i get i'd rather NOT get anything when i know theres a bag full of accumulated make up from early fall that hasnt been touched that need love!!

who started this thread? pixie? giiiirl ur the best. ur in my head. i think my no buy for feb can easily go into march with the motivation from yall n keepin up wit the thread and esp after reading that blog lol.

 

[Audrey C]

my decision was based on not getting it at that moment was also because the new dior replacement may be better... which always happens to me i'm sure if they discontinue their most poplular hightlight they will replace it, right?


do you ladies recommend the Dior over PT to begin with? i tried to rationalize getting both since the PT is actually beige but that's where I have my 'buying issues'. but if i wait and PT still isn't pink i can't get the rose diamond

I haven't swatched Rose Diamond, but I know how much I like Amber Diamond. If you have your heart set on a pink highlighter, I'd get Rose because you KNOW it's the look you want. I haven't seen PT (old or new version) so I can't comment on the texture/finish, but most of the new swatches don't seem very pink.

I've found that if I don't get the thing I really wanted (pink highlighter in this case) that I'll end up getting it (or a variant) later, no matter what I buy in the interim in an attempt to satisfy myself. So, I'd go for the Dior. I have a few MAC highlighters that I really love (mostly EDSF) but Amber Diamond definitely melts into the skin more than most of the MSF I've tried (which is why I've already gotten rid of Light Year, Star Wonder, Stereo Rose and have put Redhead in my swap list). I don't like glitter or strong metallic sheen - I like glow and that's what Amber Diamond delivers.

 

[GoldenGirl]

I feel like there's been a thread similar to this one every new year and I never participated until now. LOL! I was in denial about how much I was spending, but now that my collection is bigger than I'd like it to be and I realized I was buying buying buying at a rate faster than I could use, I thought I'd take a more frugal approach in the new year.

Thanks Anneri, that blog is hilarious and so right on.

 

[RayRay88]

I haven't swatched Rose Diamond, but I know how much I like Amber Diamond. If you have your heart set on a pink highlighter, I'd get Rose because you KNOW it's the look you want. I haven't seen PT (old or new version) so I can't comment on the texture/finish, but most of the new swatches don't seem very pink. I've found that if I don't get the thing I really wanted (pink highlighter in this case) that I'll end up getting it (or a variant) later, no matter what I buy in the interim in an attempt to satisfy myself. So, I'd go for the Dior. I have a few MAC highlighters that I really love (mostly EDSF) but Amber Diamond definitely melts into the skin more than most of the MSF I've tried (which is why I've already gotten rid of Light Year, Star Wonder, Stereo Rose and have put Redhead in my swap list). I don't like glitter or strong metallic sheen - I like glow and that's what Amber Diamond delivers.

What's your coloring? I'm Mac NW15 or EL 1c1 cool bone. One of the reasons I haven't pulled the trigger on Amber Diamond is because I haven't really been able to find reviews or many pictures of pale ladies using it!

 

[Audrey C]

What's your coloring? I'm Mac NW15 or EL 1c1 cool bone. One of the reasons I haven't pulled the trigger on Amber Diamond is because I haven't really been able to find reviews or many pictures of pale ladies using it!

I'm NC20-25 (MAC F&B C2, Matchmaster 1.5, Bobbi Brown BB Fair) with strong yellow undertones, so Rose Diamond wouldn't have worked for me. I wasn't suggesting that you get Amber Diamond though; aren't you looking for a pink highlighter?

 

[RayRay88]

I'm NC20-25 (MAC F&B C2, Matchmaster 1.5, Bobbi Brown BB Fair) with strong yellow undertones, so Rose Diamond wouldn't have worked for me. I wasn't suggesting that you get Amber Diamond though; aren't you looking for a pink highlighter?

I already ordered Rose Diamond, but now I'm also considering Amber Diamond before they reformulate it Okay, I'll goto my room now...

 

[Alysse011]

I already ordered Rose Diamond, but now I'm also considering Amber Diamond before they reformulate it Okay, I'll goto my room now...

Haha when I heard they were discontinuing I thought of purchasing rose diamond too. I already have amber and love it. But then I realized I have never been all that interested in rose before so no reason to buy it now.

 

[RayRay88]

Haha when I heard they were discontinuing I thought of purchasing rose diamond too. I already have amber and love it. But then I realized I have never been all that interested in rose before so no reason to buy it now.

I'd heard of Amber Diamond, but only recently got into highlighters so now I'm like Ahhhh what if I'm missing missing out?! Lol

 

[Audrey C]

I'd heard of Amber Diamond, but only recently got into highlighters so now I'm like Ahhhh what if I'm missing missing out?! Lol

You're not missing out on anything; new highlighters will continue to be launched and if you decide you really need a warmer shade, there's no shortage of options. Put DOWN the Amber.

 

[RayRay88]

Exactly! If you didn't want it before it was discontinued, there's no reason to buy it now. Stick to products you'll actually use and enjoy. This is too expensive a product to just sit in a drawer. You're not missing out on anything; new highlighters will continue to be launched and if you decide you really need a warmer shade, there's no shortage of options. Put DOWN the Amber.

Alright, I can do this. Maybe I'll go lay in the snow until I don't want Amber Diamond anymore! If I'm not back in 30, send help lol!

 

[vaisforluvrs]

I have the mood light ambient and I like it a lot but I think PT is subtle enough and I don't want too many of the same shade. Are those new ambient blushes permanent? Those are tempting

I had no idea that they were re-formulating amber diamond. That makes me happy as I wasn't too fond of it but maybe I'll actually like it this time around.

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

Ok so today I used: From Naked 3: Buzz, Factory, Blackheart Ripe for Love blush Watch me simmer l/s

 

[myfavoritePA]

Are you liking Naked 3 so far? I'm still playing around with it, but I'm really enjoying it so far.

Ugh, you guys...I just got back from Sephora and I spent 65 dollars. ::hangs head::

I'm not over budget for February yet, but I was hoping to space out my purchases more than this because at this rate, I'll exhaust the budget by next week and then won't be able to buy anything for the rest of the month.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

I rediscovered my The Perfect Cheek a few days ago and wore it twice in one week. Can't believe I'd almost given it away!

 

[PixieDancer]

laydeez!!! anneri thanx for sharing that blog with us...i've been going through reading it and i think she makes some pretty valid points esp the top 10 ways blog post lol on how to make us buy more. its a really big eye opener becuz since startin this low buy im being meticulous on wut im buying now and its right on time becuz mac is boring me. only thing i got from FOF is the 2 fluidlines but after seein the swatches i could've really passed altogether n strongly debatin on just returning it and placing that money in a savings acct. Now when i have a makeup urge (becuz i still visit beauty blogs) i'll go to sephora or nordstrom sites n play around n add stuff to my wishlist if needed just to get the "satisfaction" of makeup but the deeper in thought i get i'd rather NOT get anything when i know theres a bag full of accumulated make up from early fall that hasnt been touched that need love!!

who started this thread? pixie? giiiirl ur the best. ur in my head. i think my no buy for feb can easily go into march with the motivation from yall n keepin up wit the thread and esp after reading that blog lol.

Awwww! Yay!! I love being in your head! HeeHee We all need that motivation to stay on track and I LOVE that I have a thread to go to and know there are lots of fabulous ladies that are struggling with the same issues and concerns. It's such a great place we have here!!

 

[PixieDancer]

I rediscovered my The Perfect Cheek a few days ago and wore it twice in one week. Can't believe I'd almost given it away!

I LOVE rediscovering items in my stash like that!!! It's like you reconnected with an old friend! TPC is awesome! I love Tarte Exposed and Nars Madly too... and always seem to forget to use them until I pilfer through my blushes! THIS is a great example why I need to get my organization completed!!

 

[Kaori]

That blog is amazing lol this article made me think of the mac hype: http://beautyandthebullshit.blogspot.de/2010/10/topten-tactics-to-make-you-buy-more.html
"You see, of course, we are all prone to the power of suggestion. If we are hyped that something is better, we will believe and perceive that it is."

Which makes me guess that the new dior diamond highlighters will be same thing in better packaging, hyped up to be much better and priced higher lol

 

[PixieDancer]

@Starlight77 I posted this to you in FoF... Just wanted to make sure you saw it...
"I agree. You have every right to be upset and disappointed. It's not the product you were led to believe it was. It's the principal of the thing. Companies shouldn't have an open door policy to deceive their customers. There may be others that don't mind. But I do.
Perhaps you could sell these 2 in the Clearance Bin to those that are looking for PT 2.0 instead of going through the trouble of returning them. And it's like you got a free one, so you could even get rid of them for a little below retail and make the money to pay you back for the Dior highlighter you bought in place of faulty PT 2.0! Just a thought!"

 

[Starlight77]

I haven't swatched Rose Diamond, but I know how much I like Amber Diamond. If you have your heart set on a pink highlighter, I'd get Rose because you KNOW it's the look you want. I haven't seen PT (old or new version) so I can't comment on the texture/finish, but most of the new swatches don't seem very pink. I've found that if I don't get the thing I really wanted (pink highlighter in this case) that I'll end up getting it (or a variant) later, no matter what I buy in the interim in an attempt to satisfy myself. So, I'd go for the Dior. I have a few MAC highlighters that I really love (mostly EDSF) but Amber Diamond definitely melts into the skin more than most of the MSF I've tried (which is why I've already gotten rid of Light Year, Star Wonder, Stereo Rose and have put Redhead in my swap list). I don't like glitter or strong metallic sheen - I like glow and that's what Amber Diamond delivers.

This is my problem too. I'd keep the PT and still want the rose so I just went and bought it. I can always return it exchange it if the new formula is that amazing. I