Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2015

[Maris Crane]

Still trying to shop my stash and finish stuff up, but a FOTD:

Bioderma Sensibio Anti-Rougeurs cream with Maybelline Baby Skin on my nose
Armani Master Corrector No. 1
skin79 Hot Pink Bb cream with Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage SC-1 to conceal spots.
Essence Matt Bronzer in 01 Blondes (major pan on this; fallen out of love with it but want to finish it up!), MAC Strada blush to contour & NARS Deep Throat.
Maybelline Inked in Pink on lid; with UD Scratch on lid, Naked through crease, & WOS to highlight brow. MAC Sable in outer corners.
INGLOT #77 Black gel liner winged.
MAC Mineralise Loose in Extra Light to set t-zone.
Benefit Brow-Zings! in 01 Light.
Hard Candy Lite Brite concealer & ELF Tone Correcting Powder to set concealer.
NYX lip liner in Tangerine & Chanel Rouge (since they are reformulating or discontinuing, *sniff*) in #35 Chintz.
Too Faced Better than Sex mascara.

 

[kerry-jane88]

Hey February! So, I didn't get through January on a complete no buy, here's what I got: - real techniques tapered blush brush - real techniques pointed crease brush - lush aromaco solid deodorant - guerlian super Aqua eye serum - illamasqua test lipstick - illamasqua fondle liquid highlighter Those are all my beauty buys for January! Deodorant was the one essential, two makeup brushes to replace ones I had to throw away because they were worn out, an eye cream to take down my puffiness and finally two makeup items that I got in the sale, which were also products i had last year but had to throw out because they'd gone bad! I mean I could have held strong and not got the lipstick and highlighter, though I had been planning to purchase them if they ever popped up on sale. I thought it was a real shame I had to throw stuff away that I actually liked last year, as I had so much but i couldn't use it up fast enough :/ I don't want to be in that position again so I'm continuing with the purging. As I've been swatching and purging and trying different makeup looks I've been able to see more clearly what I prefer in the finish of my products too. With Mac lipsticks for example: I like my bold shades like red and fuschia to be matte, mid tone shades to be cremesheen or lustre, and I see that some colours I like but the formulation is what makes me not wear them (like lorde pure heroine is amplified and I don't like the slip) I also need to accept that all those traditional nude Mac colours just ain't going to work on me, unless I was sporting a full kardashian esque face! I can just about get away with wearing brave if I add a bit of definition to my cheeks, but all the others are too dark or brown or matte and I don't like nudes to be matte on me. Heck id go as far to say I don't think 'nude' lipstick is for me! I realised this when I was googling swatches of Mac lippies for hours the other day, trying to figure out what colour to b2m for with my empties. I figured if I don't really want any of the existing colours (you can't b2m for le here sadly) then I should just hold onto the empties for now. When I was talking with my sister about the price of Mac lippies now, she was shocked! They're £15.50 now, which is fine if you have a staple shade like blankety that she wears, but for just a passing fancy of a shade, well I'm going to be rethinking my buying that's for sure. That solidified then how much I need to hold onto them empties and not back to Mac for some random shade just because! So successes of the month are also that I spent the least amount of money on beauty since records began! And by a very substantial amount, I mean I soent £13.30 on makeup in total, which is nothing compared to what I was spending, makes me see how caught up in the cycle I was you know. I also filmed some YouTube vids for my blog, just January favourites and empties, Figured I'd never get better at doing them if i didn't at least try! So proud of myself there Ultimately, I want less and I'm liking the calmness and clarity of minimalistic blogs and Instagram accounts like rachelaust, I think it's nice to have some inspiration that's healthy for a change Long post but I know you all like seeing the process of change! I'm going to Paris for a week tomorrow and it will be interesting to see how I go with the conflict of having lots of choice and opportunity to buy with my goal of less is more, eep!

 

[Alysse011]

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

 

[DarylandCarole]

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

So sorry to hear of those bad things happening recently. A breakup would trigger purchases for me, too. I'd be trying to make myself feel better about losing a person by getting things. It's great that you can see what your triggers are and that you've stopped. I hope that the healing happens quickly for you. After 3.5 years, tho, it may take some time. Hang in there and hang around this thread. The people here are very helpful.

 

[DarylandCarole]

UGHHHH I hate paying for shipping. I would rather shell out more $$ up front on another product than pay for shipping. I know that's what they want you to do, but just ugh. If I were you, I would see if I needed anything else at the moment and make the purchase but qualify for free shipping. *Not trying to enable I swear!* @glitteryvegas, I'm the same way about shipping! I HATE paying for shipping, so if I can I always buy enough to qualify for the free shipping. Good to know I'm not the only one!

 

[ramarose]

UGHHHH I hate paying for shipping. I would rather shell out more $$ up front on another product than pay for shipping. I know that's what they want you to do, but just ugh. If I were you, I would see if I needed anything else at the moment and make the purchase but qualify for free shipping. *Not trying to enable I swear!* @glitteryvegas, I'm the same way about shipping! I HATE paying for shipping, so if I can I always buy enough to qualify for the free shipping. Good to know I'm not the only one!

I agree. MAC has spoiled me, I pretty much refuse to pay for shipping. I will not shop for less expensive things from stores that require like $100 up for free shipping, it's outrageous!! Especially companies like Macy's... Come on you can afford free shipping

 

[gabzillaa]

I'm joining because I want to travel more this year, and it's not like I'm even that good at applying makeup haha!

I've skipped all collections since Matte Lips so I think I'm doing okay

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

My condolences! I'm sorry! Hope you'll be better soon. x


I can remember, when my grandpa died about two years ago I didn't feel like buying anything. I think part of why I decided to go on a low-buy in 2014 and 2015 is that when someone you care about dies you are suddenly jerked back into reality. You find out what's really important and what's not. And getting that 15th pink lipstick from that oh-so-amazing limited edition is not important at all.


Speaking of - Flat Out Fabulous and Viva Glam Miley will arrive either tomorrow or on Wednesday (probably tomorrow). I have to see what to do about it. Especially Miley was an impulsive buy but I really don't like returning things. I need to set a limit for monthly purchases. Maybe 50€. That's more than enough. And that's basically it for this month - and yes, I mean February which hasn't even really started yet. I bought my foundation from Revlon for 11€ and now the two lipsticks for 40€. The only thing that's allowed will be my powder for 3€ or something as this is a staple and something I use every day.

 

[dodotheextinct]

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

Sweetie so sorry that you've had a lot of negative things happened in just a month's time. Hang in there and with time things will heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.


January was a pretty good month for myself with no buys and I also have several makeup empties which is amazing and have been working on rediscovering my stash. I have rediscovered StereoRose and have been loving it! I can't wait to see what I'll rediscover this next month.

 

[ramarose]

I think part of the reason my makeup interest has spiked is because I graduated college and spend a lot of my free time on Instagram, YouTube, and specktra!! I'm making an effort to buy NO makeup (or clothes, etc.) until the Cinderella collection at the end of this month. I'm trying to limit myself to only two things as well, so I don't have a huge splurge. It's hard because they're all everyday colors but that means I also have many similar..

 

[kerry-jane88]

I think part of the reason my makeup interest has spiked is because I graduated college and spend a lot of my free time on Instagram, YouTube, and specktra!! I'm making an effort to buy NO makeup (or clothes, etc.) until the Cinderella collection at the end of this month. I'm trying to limit myself to only two things as well, so I don't have a huge splurge. It's hard because they're all everyday colors but that means I also have many similar..

I get the Instagram lemmings too! But then I try and remember that what looks amazing on one person might not work on me, so I'm aiming at getting my own look Good luck with the limits!

 

[Buffy89]

Thanks! I hope that as well for you! I've got two weeks left - probably the longest two weeks in my life.

The Viva Glam Miley will be around for at least half a year, maybe even longer, so there's no need to hurry. Be stronger than me.

On a positive note - I sold Velvet Teddy today. It pulls way too brown on me to look good.

VG is gonna launch at Douglas on the 12th, so I had no chance to get weak, lol. I did go into the store, though, and I got one of those Chromagraphic Pencils that have launched. I have always wanted one to do detailed concealing, but didn't wanna order from the pro line at Maccosmetics.de.
But the sales assistant let me see the VG stuff and

, those things are pretty! Especially the gloss was very likable... So let's wait and see.
Quote: Originally Posted by Alysse011

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you!!!

 

[Jennifae]

I think I'll try to do a 4-item limit per collection.

 

[Maris Crane]

Quote:Originally Posted by Alysse011

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.


Stay strong, @Alysse011! Got you in my thoughts.

 

[DMcG9]

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

Alysse, I'm sorry to hear you've been having a brutal month. I hope you're doing ok and things get better with time.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Hey everyone. I haven't been present at all lately. My no buy was going well, but january ended up being an awful month. My boyfriend and I broke up (we were together 3.5 years), and then at the end of the month my cousin passed away. The breakup definitely triggered purchases, and the death gave it a hard stop. I just am posting because I need a place to anonymously let it out.

So very sorry to hear this @Alysse011 - Thinking of you girl. Such a difficult time for you. Stay strong and focused, but also be very kind to yourself. xoxo

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Dark blues and all my greens!!

 

[shellygrrl]

Lots of :hug: and :support: for Alysse.

 

[charlotte366]

Big hugs Alysse x Sorry for being missing in action, my spending improved in 2014 but i still have a long way to go so I have been re-evaluating my goals for 2015. Primarily I want to focus on fitness and travel and becoming completely debt free. In terms of my make up stash, I want to do some more condensing but for the moment I am project panning and recording all the stuff that I have finished up on a month by month basis. I have been watching Pretty Pistol on Youtube and I find her so motivating. I have set myself a target of finishing over 100 items in the year, which will be a mix of skincare, haircare, bodycare and make up In January I finished 14 items which cost £153.27 in total so it was a good start and it included a make up primer! For my stash I am planning on laying it all out on my bed at the end of February and going through it and trying to do another purge, there are definately some bits that need to go. I then plan on trying to store all my make up in my old backup not in use drawers which are pretty empty following last years purging and using my muji storage as a weekly selection so that I can rotate through my stash on a weekly basis, as well as selecting items to keep out constantly as part of the project pan process. I know the purge needs to be large and I think I am ready to do this now, I won't be getting down to my ideal yet, but I want to work towards it!

 

[awickedshape]

Nice!