Ok, here is how January went for me...
I had a Sephora gift card that I partially used this month, and I also used Nordies notes to purchase one of the new Chanel crayons. So, I didn't have any makeup spending. I also replenished brow gel - I got the Surratt Brow Pomade to replace my used up ABH Clear Brow Gel.
I am still wanting to purchase Oribe Gold Lust shampoo and conditioner, but I won't until i finish one of my current shampoo and conditioner first.
Having a gift card + my new budget made me really consider what I want to purchase. In the past I would have spent that gift card probably within the first week of having it lol. Instead I was much more thoughtful.
I thought I wanted a couple Armani Eye Tints, but the colors I had my eye on are incredibly similar to two of my Tom Ford cream shadows, so I skipped those. I also thought I might want one of the new Stila Glitter and Glow shadow, but glitter isn't super practical for my every day life. Also, like I mentioned in my previous post, I haven't really been wearing much eyeshadow to work. I also thought about using the GC on one of the new Hourglass Girl Lip Stylos, but they aren't in stores near me yet and I just got the Chanel crayon. I shopped what I already have instead and rediscovered my love for my CT hot lips lippies.
I also was initially very into the new MUFE Star Lit powders, but after mulling it over I decided that I already have a lot of highlighters that I like and it wasn't unique enough. Lastly, I have an interest in the brand new Shiseido Synchro Skin Glow foundation. It's not at Sephora yet and it is only online at Nordies. I'll wait until it's in store at Nordstrom to get a sample. I'm curious because more oily skinned women seemed to love the original Synchro Skin. However, I am very happy with my current foundations so there's no need to rush. Once I get samples, if I really love it, then I will perhaps purchase after using one of my current foundations up or during the spring Sephora sale.
So, overall, this month was a success. However, I was still able to get some items with gift cards/notes. I have very little of the Sephora GC left and no more Nordstrom notes, so anything in February will be out of pocket. I'm thinking of doing a total no buy in February. Ok, I just talked myself into it. February is officially a no-buy month for me.