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

[Audrey C]

You Know You Have Too Much Makeup When Moment #17: You accidentally lose a shade (NARS Autumn Leaves) and instead of being sad about it, you're relieved to
not have to finish the last 1/2.

Edit: ARGH - typos!

 

[veronikawithak]

You Know You Have Too Much Makeup When Moment #17: You accidentally lose a shade (NARS Autumn Leaves) and instead of being sad about it, you're relieved to have to not have to finish the last 1/2.

I felt the exact same way when one of my eyeshadows hardened on me and a couple of lipglosses went off..lol. I know I still have too much for my personal use, but at the same time I'll never be one of those people who has like 5 eyeshadows, 2 lipsticks, etc. I like variety too much and I like trying out new things. But I can't use that as an excuse to go overboard.

 

[Audrey C]

I felt the exact same way when one of my eyeshadows hardened on me and a couple of lipglosses went off..lol. I know I still have too much for my personal use, but at the same time I'll never be one of those people who has like 5 eyeshadows, 2 lipsticks, etc. I like variety too much and I like trying out new things. But I can't use that as an excuse to go overboard.

Me neither. I like a variety of colours and finishes for the different seasons and I like creating looks. If I didn't, I wouldn't have started buying makeup when I was 11.

My sweet-spot for lipsticks is about 20-25. I'm a bit over that now, but that's what I'd like to get down to. Five or six glosses feels about right.

 

[Starlight77]

Just watched the Pinksofoxy video! WOW! She cut a lot of areas in her collection down by half or more.. so inspirational. She also showed her 2013 inventory against her 2014 and ideal numbers.. Crazy to see what she had and what she ended up with. I hope she does one for 2015 as well.

I did too. I really like her. I do miss her hauls though. She is why I started my own decluttering. I'm doing good so far but now that I have more than her I. Some areas I feel sickened ughh well I'm going to make my list (using her categories) and see what I come up with. I'm excited to compare to my old one but I didn't go down that much. I just can't throw away makeup and none of my friends ever want any lol Any of you making a list or made one too? What are your ideal goals?

 

[veronikawithak]

Me neither. I like a variety of colours and finishes for the different seasons and I like creating looks. If I didn't, I wouldn't have started buying makeup when I was 11.

My sweet-spot for lipsticks is about 20-25. I'm a bit over that now, but that's what I'd like to get down to. Five or six glosses feels about right.

I'm trying to keep blushes under 20 (17), lipsticks under 20 (15), eyeshadows/pigments under 30 (29), glosses under 5 (2). Those are the only areas I see as a problem. I sometimes wish I had way less than that, but I don't think it would ever happen lol. I've been toying with the idea of being able to use up all of my makeup and replace it every 2 years.. But I'd need to have like 2 blushes, 8 lipsticks, 4 eyeshadows, etc. since it takes so long to use something up. I like that Benefit has sets of all minis.. but I don't like very many of their products.

 

[Audrey C]

I've decided to exchange HR Luminous Light. It's nice enough, but not anything at all special on me. Honestly, I like Dollymix better. I have enough 'just ok' items already; I'm not adding any new ones. I want to try the Bobbi Brown Luminous Bronzer in Antigua again; I really liked that one so it might come home with me instead. This time, I'll bring my other pinks with me to be sure it's unique in my stash.

I should really know better by now than to buy into launch frenzy and rush to get something before trying it on personally. I absolutely adore the HG Ambient Powders, but I'm not nearly as wowed by the blush. I get a better effect by adding a little of my own Luminous powder as a highlight over a pink blush I already love.

 

[charlotte366]

I did too. I really like her. I do miss her hauls though. She is why I started my own decluttering. I'm doing good so far but now that I have more than her I. Some areas I feel sickened ughh well I'm going to make my list (using her categories) and see what I come up with. I'm excited to compare to my old one but I didn't go down that much. I just can't throw away makeup and none of my friends ever want any lol Any of you making a list or made one too? What are your ideal goals?

I watched her video too and started going through my muji drawers tonight writing everything down in categories, no finished yet but I can already see things that need to go. I will publish my totals once I am done and then I must start swapping! I am doing my list in a little note book so I easily cross stuff out as I finish it and add stuff in as I purchase. I also thought I could carry it with me as a reminder of what I have. I didn't 'tvdo my earlier totals properly this time everything is being counted. I am slightly concerned to open up my back up draw via it has lots of mascara and stuff ready to use, but I know if I have a proper effort this year most of those back ups willbe used and I will have gained control again !

 

[walkingdead]

I definitely will! It should be some time next week!

Can't wait to see it!!

 

[walkingdead]

[@]LouGarner[/@] I got the drawers at http://www.muji.us

 

[KiKi Kontour]

as of march 1st i solemly swear i will NOT buy makeup AWWWWWL month...wait standby...no major collections come out do they? well unless its UD electric palette i dnt need anymore makeup n will take advantage of sephora sale in april lol.

 

[Alysse011]

Hey y'all! I am checking out the posts I've missed, but I wanted to show an update of my makeup/storage. I still have some purging to do, namely in the lipstick and eyeshadow palette department. I have come a really long way though haha and I do feel like I have a very manageable stash. There are a few bits not pictured but I set them aside to see if I miss them (am I the only one not crazy over the Lorac Pro?) Oh, one last thing- does anyone have a good non shimmery highlighter recommendation? Something pretty and glowy but not sparkle central. Thank you! I can't wait to catch up on the thread! The makeup I am currently using that sits on my countertop:

Palettes I want on hand:

Other palettes:

Lipsticks:

Blushes:

Bronzer and a couple highlighter samples:

Powder shadows

Cream shadows

Eye liner/kohl/misc

 

[veronikawithak]

Oh, one last thing- does anyone have a good non shimmery highlighter recommendation? Something pretty and glowy but not sparkle central. Thank you! I can't wait to catch up on the thread!

Awesome!! Looks pretty manageable to me as well. Thanks for posting pics, I love to see other stashes and organization! Have you tried Hourglass Luminous Light? It's hands down my favorite.

 

[Starlight77]

I watched her video too and started going through my muji drawers tonight writing everything down in categories, no finished yet but I can already see things that need to go. I will publish my totals once I am done and then I must start swapping! I am doing my list in a little note book so I easily cross stuff out as I finish it and add stuff in as I purchase. I also thought I could carry it with me as a reminder of what I have. I didn't 'tvdo my earlier totals properly this time everything is being counted. I am slightly concerned to open up my back up draw via it has lots of mascara and stuff ready to use, but I know if I have a proper effort this year most of those back ups willbe used and I will have gained control again !

My list is horrible and sickening I'm so depressed now that I did it the correct way. Last time I left out drugstore and products I was trying to get rid of. Most of it was gift cards and gifts so if I try to look at it that way it's the only way I will sleep through the night. I need to count my quads/quints separate from palettes or I'm gonna hyperventilate LOL

Finally organized my make up but I still have a lot more that are in boxes. Although I organized it I felt sick to my stomach seeing all of it. It's too much. How and why in the world did I buy all this? I was actually kind of depressed after.

Same. Made me depressed. I don't know what I was thinking when I got it all. I'm a mom who barely goes out (out at night) and not working so I really only wear to school things, sports, grocery store. I was talking to my husband and he made me feel better saying I never ask for anything. Which is true. Every dollar I get goes to my kids by choice so every time I get gifts cards or ebates money etc goes right to make up. (I get A LOT of gift cards). I have enough clothes and I live in converse as I hate shoes (don't kill me shoe people) lol there's nothing else really to buy. I need a new hobby!!

 

[Starlight77]

I'm about to hard core declutter like she did. I wish the woman's shelters near me took open makeup but they don't. Has to be sealed. Some stuff I had new and untouched but isn't sealed and they couldn't take it. Like drugstore lipsticks, blushes etc anyone know of a place that does? I'd pay to ship it to them. I have no idea what I'm gonna do with everything that I need to weed out. Besides swapping what else have you guys done? I just don't want to swap and take in anything else.

 

[Debbs]

Cannot ever catch up so just popping into say the struggle is real! Lets continue to unite, inspire and motivate. I feel proud just scanning pages, glimpsing and loving everything even while being unable to completely dissect it all. Congrats everyone ! Even when we fail miserably at times it has a valuable lesson behind it and our sub-conscious is aware and we are able to strive to be better. Several items from my stash made it via Spirit Airlines to Jamaica yesterday and a few excited and happy telephones calls are already rolling in. I plan eventually to replace like 2 glosses out of 6 sent etc but not anytime soon. Don't be too hard on yourselves as overall we are all doing excellent. Even when I am guilty as hell of make up crimes I sit my butt in here like an angel in white as I am not being condemned. For that I am truly greatful and refueled to go and fight one make up battle at a time. Go TLB!!! My Mac empties will be saved in Jamaica and sent back to me as that was a major requirement and condition agreed to for me to send several items. Abide by my terms or no make up for you, lol

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I have no idea what I'm gonna do with everything that I need to weed out. Besides swapping what else have you guys done? I just don't want to swap and take in anything else.

That's so thoughtful of you girl to want to give away your makeup to other women - women who have been through so much and I'm sure need some pampering!

For my swap list, I may just give it away to other makeup enthusiasts who don't have as big of a stash as I do - for example, my husband's cousin or my SIL. But my items are mostly things that I have used once or twice.

I know in my area there is something called the Cinderella Project, which provides young ladies with prom outfits and makeup, etc. They take new makeup, but I'm not sure if it needs to be sealed or not. Maybe there's something in your area that is comparable, an organization that could benefit from your unused products?

 

[Glitteryvegas]

@veronikawithak - are you digging the HG Blushes? I can't seem to make my Radiant Magenta work for me - maybe it's too bright pink I think (I have a super light skin tone). I've tried it about three times and each time I feel like it's hard for me to put on (like maybe it's overwhelming my face or too bright, etc). I think I'm returning it which sucks because it's so pretty in the pan and very finely milled......but I can't wear the pan on my face I guess lol.

 

[Naynadine]

Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color in High Beam White

 

[Kaori]

Same. Made me depressed. I don't know what I was thinking when I got it all. I'm a mom who barely goes out (out at night) and not working so I really only wear to school things, sports, grocery store. I was talking to my husband and he made me feel better saying I never ask for anything. Which is true. Every dollar I get goes to my kids by choice so every time I get gifts cards or ebates money etc goes right to make up. (I get A LOT of gift cards). I have enough clothes and I live in converse as I hate shoes (don't kill me shoe people) lol there's nothing else really to buy. I need a new hobby!!

Don't feel depressed by the amount of makeup, they made you happy when you got them didn't they? If they make you feel bad (and you cant return or give them to somebody) then just toss them. I mean would it make you feel bad if you suddenly lost those disliked makeup items? You could try craiglist to see if there is anybody in area that wants them or sell on ebay, or maybe garage sale.
But the drugstore products may not be worth the hassle trying to rehome
For the gift cards, you could maybe set a goal to save up for something expensive that you really wanted for awhile(car, trip, holiday, dancing lessons etc)? You could use gift cards to buy groceries etc and then put that amount in saving account for the goal

 

[Starlight77]

That's so thoughtful of you girl to want to give away your makeup to other women - women who have been through so much and I'm sure need some pampering!  For my swap list, I may just give it away to other makeup enthusiasts who don't have as big of a stash as I do - for example, my husband's cousin or my SIL.  But my items are mostly things that I have used once or twice.   I know in my area there is something called the Cinderella Project, which provides young ladies with prom outfits and makeup, etc. They take new makeup, but I'm not sure if it needs to be sealed or not. Maybe there's something in your area that is comparable, an organization that could benefit from your unused products? 

Thanks! I'm going to check with the schools too. I know they put on plays a lot. I'm sure they'd even take open stuff. Donating it will make me feel good as I teach my done to give onto others. He loves to help others.

Don't feel depressed by the amount of makeup, they made you happy when you got them didn't they? If they make you feel bad (and you cant return or give them to somebody) then just toss them. I mean would it make you feel bad if you suddenly lost those disliked makeup items? You could try craiglist to see if there is anybody in area that wants them or sell on ebay, or maybe garage sale. But the drugstore products may not be worth the hassle trying to rehome For the gift cards, you could maybe set a goal to save up for something expensive that you really wanted for awhile(car, trip, holiday, dancing lessons etc)? You could use gift cards to buy groceries etc and then put that amount in saving account for the goal

The gift cards are almost gone which is good as the stores I have them in are beauty based. I hoard them than go crazy which was also not helping. My hubby made me feel better too as he said "it's a collection, they are supposed to be big" than he pointed out all his tools he uses only once a year etc and why he needs them still. Saving for a trip would be fun! I'm going to ask for Disney dollars instead from now on to put towards our trip. Do they still make them? Oh I hope so. I want my kids to experience them lol it's probably a gift card now Thank you!