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

[Knope2012]

Syrup seems to be getting a lot of love I will be sure to check it out, I am also considering Speak Louder,Vegas Volt, CYY or replacing my PinkPink Nouveau that I lost.

It's a great finishing powder! Syrup is a great almost-neutral on me. I also have Vegas Volt and CYY which are awesome, but I don't use them as much as I should. Pink Nouveau used to be a favorite of mine too, but I need a new tube.

 

[Rainbunny]

It's a great finishing powder! Syrup is a great almost-neutral on me. I also have Vegas Volt and CYY which are awesome, but I don't use them as much as I should. Pink Nouveau used to be a favorite of mine too, but I need a new tube.

Patisserie is really lovely, too. I have that one as well.

 

[lipstickaddict]

my favorite mascara forever and a day {like over 20 yrs} is Loreal Voluminous. Tho they apparently have a new butterfly brush that is catching my eye. To be honest other than the old Dior Cashmere {not parfait and I don't think it was waterproof} in Purple or Navy it is the only mascara I have continued to buy time after time. I haven't seen the dior in a long time but it used to be my HE mascara from over 30 yrs ago. Haven't found any HE since worth a repurchase. Yes I have tried many favorites such as Chanel and Lancome.

to be super honest unless I am going for a color mascara {I love navy and purple to bring out the green in my eyes} it doesn't seem worth it to spend $$$ for black mascara. But that is me.

Same here! Loreal Voluminous is my everyday mascara, and has been for over 20 years as well, which is crazy when I think about it. I have fairly thick and long lashes, and find that this works the best for both individual definition and length. Have tried a lot of higher end mascaras too, but I always go back!

 

[User38]

Same here! Loreal Voluminous is my everyday mascara, and has been for over 20 years as well, which is crazy when I think about it. I have fairly thick and long lashes, and find that this works the best for both individual definition and length. Have tried a lot of higher end mascaras too, but I always go back!

I love L'oreal mascaras.. ( we all know L'oreal is the parent company of Lancome) -- the Voluminous and the Fiber lash in gold tube are what I use all the time.

I don't see any difference with HE mascaras and ones by L'oreal and Maybelline - the quality is at par with HE and you are looking at a $ 20 difference.

 

[User38]

I am very sad that the Coygirl I purchased from Nordstrom last year when it was being D/c-ed apparently is over 3 yrs old. I have been inputting my information into that check your cosmetics thing and I have to say I believe their algorithm is off. I have about 8 smash box single color eyeshadows which I have been wearing my favorite almost finished for about 6 yrs. Umm they tell me they were purchased in '13! Impossible. Smashbox discontinued the single color pots by fall '11. Either way they are at least 4 yrs old and being pitched.


Since the coygirl and the shisheido duo are basically new {purchased in past year or two} I am keeping them. I don't care what that site says about them being ancient

I have pigmented products, blush, es, powders -- which are over 8-9 years old.. and still in perfect shape. Pigments don't get contaminated easily and last for a long time.

what products must always be fresh: mascara, lip gloss (even these can be stretched for over 1 year +)

I agree the algorithms on that site are a bit flaky tho. I think common sense is what's needed to determine what is still good and feels comfortable.

 

[Rainbunny]

I love L'oreal mascaras.. ( we all know L'oreal is the parent company of Lancome) -- the Voluminous and the Fiber lash in gold tube are what I use all the time. I don't see any difference with HE mascaras and ones by L'oreal and Maybelline - the quality is at par with HE and you are looking at a $ 20 difference.

Plus, you aren't supposed to keep mascaras for that long, too. You'd be tempted to keep an expensive mascara going for longer than a cheaper one.

 

[User38]

Plus, you aren't supposed to keep mascaras for that long, too. You'd be tempted to keep an expensive mascara going for longer than a cheaper one.

lol yes.. it hurts to throw out a $ 30+ product..

 

[aradhana]

I think l'oreal also owns Maybelline... they had Maybelline products at the l'oreal warehouse sale I went to recently...

 

[lipstickaddict]

lol yes.. it hurts to throw out a $ 30+ product..

Which reminds me that I should really chuck that Dior and Chanel mascara I have tucked away, but never use--lol

 

[User38]

http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2014/01/anatomy-lipstick.html

this is good information on the basics of the lippie.. but yes, THE biggest expenditures is in the branding, marketing, advertising -- those models make tons of $$ ... and then the packaging.

but building a mfg plant/ R&D continual/Admin costs are the biggest expenses.

it is for this reason I keep harping on the fact that cosmetics is not a collectible -- as they do not meet the criteria for collectible items or even have any intrinsic value.

 

[ma146rina]

I am in need of a new mascara as all my samples are out. My favorite is the Chanel Volume, but I really don't want to spend $30 on a mascara right now. Does anyone have a suggestion for a cheaper one that they've been enjoying?

Volume de Chanel is my fav too! I have found that mufe smocky lash is very comparable

 

[User38]

I think l'oreal also owns Maybelline... they had Maybelline products at the l'oreal warehouse sale I went to recently...

Yes aradhana.. L'oreal is a major conglomerate holding dozens of companies world wide under different labels.

 

[User38]

Volume de Chanel is my fav too! I have found that mufe smocky lash is very comparable

I bought the black Chanel Volume and then got snookered (let myself be snookered) into buying the plum.. it looks great on lower lashes but I don't recommend these as any means of saving money..


edit: I have used the L'oreal Lash out.. waterproof for at least 15 years, as a base coat for building thickness. This is my favourite mascara by far!

 

[lilinah]

I'm almost 1,100 messages behind (!!!)

WHAT IS A LOW BUY?
Low Buy is whatever you decide it is. Is it one item per month or some other set number per month or year? A particular dollar amount? Only buying stuff you know will look good on you? Only buying stuff you know you will *really* wear? Your choice. I'm trying to buy much less in terms of $$ and numbers, but no exact set figure. Talking photos of my stuff has helped me.

I got the two Fluidlines from Fantasy of Flowers. The MAC April collections will be the real test of my resolve.

I started seeing pictures of the NARS Final Cut collection weeks ago and i began to salivate. Then i took photos of the over 125 blushes and highlighters i have. That helped put a damper on my desire, as i rarely wear blush.

I've already photographed all my violet-purple-plum-cool pink lip products (1 box of lipsticks, 1/2 box of glosses - that's hundreds of items). I still have to photo the other 2 boxes of lip products and all 8 boxes of eye makeup. I *really* need to do my eye makeup soon because i am always drawn to pretty eye shadow colors - even if i won't wear them or have virtual dupes for them. I've put several NARS eyeshadows into an on-line shopping cart... then not hit the "buy" button...

Thanks for this group for helping me stay strong.

Stay strong, my Low-buy sisters and brothers!

 

[Naynadine]

I haven't bought anything in Feb yet but I used up the last of my studio fix powder which I use everyday and I have enough for 2 B2M lippies. I have gone OTT on vampy lippies lately ... so apart from those kinda shades what are your favourite lipsticks from the perm line?

My favorite perm lippie is Pure Zen. Followed by High Tea, which I used to hate at first, lol.

 

[Kaori]

Definitely!! If I could mix up my own lipsticks for a fraction of the cost and have them look as good, I for suuure would. Alas, it would probably be more expensive than just buying the ones I like given the amount of times I would fail in the result lol. And if I liked drugstore lipsticks, I would buy those! The shades and formulas just aren't the best on me and my MAC ones I love to death and think they're worth the extra 8 dollars or so, especially since drugstore makeup is getting more expensive too. I'm also okay with buying the occasional Chanel lipstick or something if I really love it. That being said, I do save on other things like body scrubs, shaving cream, face cleansers, moisturizers, etc. since I mix my own.

Yeah, mixing own lipstick would cost much more than it costs the company and it would never be the same >.< I tried some of the organic lipsticks and ugh, completely different texture, too much of a clay taste etc lol But at least mixing own lip balms is cheap and easy!! Do you have any good recipe for DIY shaving cream and moisturizer? *-*

 

[Ajigglin]

Yay good job! I just started keeping a list. It was step 2 after The Great Purge (official name). I was terrified to count the dollars I was spending on makeup because I knew it was absolutely ridiculous. Now I'm doing it and it's seriously so helpful. It was a hard pill to swallow at first, but I'm so happy I sucked it up and started. This is totally random, but how many foundations do y'all have/use? I am a base fanatic and feel as if I *need* a tinted moisturizer, more budget friendly foundation, and a couple high end foundations on rotation. Anybody else have this vice?

I use one at a time. I have two on deck that I bought last year from Sephora during the sale and I'm almost done with one now. I have a bit of face and body left to use. Each foundation offers different coverage, though.

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by aradhana
I think l'oreal also owns Maybelline... they had Maybelline products at the l'oreal warehouse sale I went to recently...

Yes aradhana.. L'oreal is a major conglomerate holding dozens of companies world wide under different labels.

According to one website, L'Oréal owns:

Professional products

• Kérastase, created by L'Oreal in 1964
• Kéraskin Esthetics, created by L'Oreal in 2007 and specializing in skin care professionals.
• L'Oréal Technique
• L'Oréal Professionnel, including ARTec and Innate
• Matrix Essentials, founded by Arnie Miller in 1980 and acquired by L'Oreal in 2000.
• Mizani, founded in 1991 and bought by L'Oreal in 2001.
• PureOlogy Research, founded in 2001 and acquired by L'Oreal in 2007.
• Redken 5th Avenue NYC, founded by Jheri Redding and Paula Kent in 1960 and acquired by L'Oreal in 1993.
• Shu Uemura Art of Hair

L'Oreal Luxe

• Biotherm
• Cacharel
• Clarisonic
• Diesel
• Drakkar noir
• EM Michelle Phan
• Giorgio Armani
• Helena Rubinstein
• Kiehl's
• Lancôme
• Maison Martin Margiela
• Paloma Picasso
• The Body Shop
• Ralph Lauren
• Shu Uemura
• Stella McCartney
• Urban Decay
• Viktor & Rolf
• Yue Sai
• Yves Saint Laurent

​
Consumer products

• Créateurs de Beauté
• Essie
• Garnier
• L’Oréal Paris
• Ombrelle
• Maybelline
• SoftSheen-Carson

Active cosmetics

• Dermablend
• EM Michelle Phan
• Inneov
• La Roche Posay
• Roger&Gallet
• Sanoflore
• Skinceuticals
• Vichy

 

[Audrey C]

My second swap arrived today! I absolutely adore Ripe For Love blush. I was tempted by it last summer but resisted because I have so many other peachy/coral shades. Now that I've culled a couple that were a bit too pigmented for me from my collection, this one will get the love and attention it needs. It's a beautiful shade.

Ok, someone else has to trade with me so I can get more pressies in the mail.

 

[aradhana]

According to one website, L'Oréal owns: Professional products

• Kérastase, created by L'Oreal in 1964
• Kéraskin Esthetics, created by L'Oreal in 2007 and specializing in skin care professionals.
• L'Oréal Technique
• L'Oréal Professionnel, including ARTec and Innate
• Matrix Essentials, founded by Arnie Miller in 1980 and acquired by L'Oreal in 2000.
• Mizani, founded in 1991 and bought by L'Oreal in 2001.
• PureOlogy Research, founded in 2001 and acquired by L'Oreal in 2007.
• Redken 5th Avenue NYC, founded by Jheri Redding and Paula Kent in 1960 and acquired by L'Oreal in 1993.
• Shu Uemura Art of Hair

 
L'Oreal Luxe

• Biotherm
• Cacharel
• Clarisonic
• Diesel
• Drakkar noir
• EM Michelle Phan
• Giorgio Armani
• Helena Rubinstein
• Kiehl's
• Lancôme
• Maison Martin Margiela
• Paloma Picasso
• The Body Shop
• Ralph Lauren
• Shu Uemura
• Stella McCartney
• Urban Decay
• Viktor & Rolf
• Yue Sai
• Yves Saint Laurent

​ Consumer products

• Créateurs de Beauté
• Essie
• Garnier
• L’Oréal Paris
• Ombrelle
• Maybelline
• SoftSheen-Carson

Active cosmetics

• Dermablend
• EM Michelle Phan
• Inneov
• La Roche Posay
• Roger&Gallet
• Sanoflore
• Skinceuticals
• Vichy

I had been hoping they'd have armani or Shu uemura at the sale but no such luck!