Resolution LOW-BUY 2017

veronikawithak

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I didn't really have a spending goal for cosmetics last year since I was working on other goals. I think I was just surprised at how much I thought I spent compared to how much I actually spent! This year I think I'll keep more detailed notes throughout the year and do monthly rather than quarterly and annual updates. A lot can happen in a few months!
Using an expense tracker is key for me too. I spent a lot more than I thought I did last year. I switched from Mint to YNAB in 2016 and that has been really helpful. I've also been trying to lower my spending on meals out (only $21.72 so far this year!) and groceries ($75/month less than last year so far). Right now the timeline to pay off my student loans is 5 more years (7 years after graduation).. I'm hoping if I lower my spending enough I can cut off another year or maybe two.. It would be a miracle to get down to 5 years total but we'll see.
Congratulations on no additional credit card debt!!! That is HUGE. I paid off all of mine last year only to go back in credit card debt again (and had to pay it all back, again!). I'm giving myself one more chance this year to use them responsibly and if not I'm getting plastic surgery! (Cutting them up.)
March/April check-in!

March

$144.17 brush set
$96.07 mascara, blush, foundation
$96.03 perfume

Total: $336.27

April

$0

Total spending in 2017: $655.46 (average $163.87/month)

Not too bad. Glad I'm keeping an eye on the monthly and annual totals instead of just quarterly.

I'm also on track to pay off my loans in 4 more years now instead of 5! I've paid over $10,600 this year so far ($9,100 to principal).
 

AliciaKnits

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Hi! I'm newish - I joined the forum awhile ago when another forum had a fall-out :( I don't wear much makeup but have practiced low-buying for a number of years. I'd love to join in, if you'd have me. I'll follow the format I've seen on other pages, and will update when I finish something - preferably full size, but will also update when I've finished 5 samples as I'm trying to clear them out as well. Here goes!

I have 196 full size items (some things not listed that I buy and reuse, such as toothpaste/some hair care/dental picks, etc. My goal, since I'm joining late, is use up 10 full size items this year, and at least 30 samples (not foil packets though).

No Buy
Pre-made eyeshadow palettes - Surprisingly, I only have 6 of these, and they're mostly drugstore quality. I want to use these up, or at least 1 of them this year.

Bronzers – have 2, these also last forever. Especially since I'm very light and don't tan.

Eyeliner Pencils - have 6, also don't need to buy this year.

Foundation - have 3, don't need to purchase this year.

Single/Duo/Trio/Quad Eyeshadows- 40, including 2 pencils and 2 pots. Will focus on palettes first.

Blusher - have 4, these last forever.

Lipstick/Lip Gloss/Lip Balm - 32 total. This is insane. I barely use one to two full size a year ... no buy. I also have 1 lip palette, which I will not repurchase.

Brow Products – have 3, am good for the year.

Brushes - I have a few I like, but mostly prefer blenders.

Body care - this includes shampoo/conditioner/body wash/body spray/etc. I have 58 full size items to use up. NO BUY most definitely.


Proceed with Caution

Primer – I have 1 for face and 1 for eyes, can buy more to try out.

Mascara – 2 full size, some samples. Will need to buy full size near end of the year.

Lipliner - only have 2, can buy more if needed.


*Any items not mentioned are non-issues for me, I buy one and use it, then buy again for most items.

Points of Focus

Skincare - I want to use up all my samples, and then re-evaluate from there. I really want a Clarisonic system/brush heads and to try Paula's Choice skin care line (I have keratosis pilaris and "red face" skin issues). When all samples are finished, I can buy both items.



Miscellaneous

nail polish - 22 of these, 13 of which are Zoya. I LOVE Zoya. I'd love to use up all 9 of the non-Zoya polishes this year.

Wish me luck!
 

Alysse011

Well-known member
Hi! I'm newish - I joined the forum awhile ago when another forum had a fall-out :( I don't wear much makeup but have practiced low-buying for a number of years. I'd love to join in, if you'd have me. I'll follow the format I've seen on other pages, and will update when I finish something - preferably full size, but will also update when I've finished 5 samples as I'm trying to clear them out as well. Here goes!

I have 196 full size items (some things not listed that I buy and reuse, such as toothpaste/some hair care/dental picks, etc. My goal, since I'm joining late, is use up 10 full size items this year, and at least 30 samples (not foil packets though).

No Buy
Pre-made eyeshadow palettes - Surprisingly, I only have 6 of these, and they're mostly drugstore quality. I want to use these up, or at least 1 of them this year.

Bronzers – have 2, these also last forever. Especially since I'm very light and don't tan.

Eyeliner Pencils - have 6, also don't need to buy this year.

Foundation - have 3, don't need to purchase this year.

Single/Duo/Trio/Quad Eyeshadows- 40, including 2 pencils and 2 pots. Will focus on palettes first.

Blusher - have 4, these last forever.

Lipstick/Lip Gloss/Lip Balm - 32 total. This is insane. I barely use one to two full size a year ... no buy. I also have 1 lip palette, which I will not repurchase.

Brow Products – have 3, am good for the year.

Brushes - I have a few I like, but mostly prefer blenders.

Body care - this includes shampoo/conditioner/body wash/body spray/etc. I have 58 full size items to use up. NO BUY most definitely.


Proceed with Caution

Primer – I have 1 for face and 1 for eyes, can buy more to try out.

Mascara – 2 full size, some samples. Will need to buy full size near end of the year.

Lipliner - only have 2, can buy more if needed.


*Any items not mentioned are non-issues for me, I buy one and use it, then buy again for most items.

Points of Focus

Skincare - I want to use up all my samples, and then re-evaluate from there. I really want a Clarisonic system/brush heads and to try Paula's Choice skin care line (I have keratosis pilaris and "red face" skin issues). When all samples are finished, I can buy both items.



Miscellaneous

nail polish - 22 of these, 13 of which are Zoya. I LOVE Zoya. I'd love to use up all 9 of the non-Zoya polishes this year.

Wish me luck!
Welcome to the forum & thank you for sharing your goals!
 

LadyBug13

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Since I used up my Skindinavia Setting Spray and Belk had a 20% off coupon, I purchased the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. While I liked the formula of the Skindinavia, the sprayer component was not to my liking. And while I like Fix+, again the sprayer…eh and the formula is not really about extending makeup as opposed to creating a nice finish. The UD has been getting high marks for both sprayer and formula. I just got it and will report back next month.

LOVE the All Nighter spray! I go back and forth between this and UD's Chill Cooling and Hydrating setting spray. Right now, I'm finishing up the MUFE Mist & Fix. I hear that the Chill spray had an odd scent to it now. Amazed that MAC hasn't created it's own setting spray.


You don't reach for them, they don't need to be in your life. Let 'em go.

So true. I used to have over 50 lipsticks, and one day I realized that I don't even wear lipstick enough to justify having so many. I bought most of them because I felt that there will be an occasion where I'd need them, but that day never came. It was hard decluttering them but they didn't cost that much to begin with (they were mostly WnW and NYX). Now I have 8 lipsticks (5 MAC, 2 KVD, 1 WnW) that I enjoy.


Hi! I'm newish - I joined the forum awhile ago when another forum had a fall-out :( I don't wear much makeup but have practiced low-buying for a number of years. I'd love to join in, if you'd have me. I'll follow the format I've seen on other pages, and will update when I finish something - preferably full size, but will also update when I've finished 5 samples as I'm trying to clear them out as well. Here goes!

Welcome!
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Kevyn Aucoin SSE - SX01
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* MAC Eyeshadows - Sumptuous Olive (lid) and Omega (transitionish shade)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster (crease)
* Sephora Contour Eye Pencil - Black Lace (tightline only)
* Smashbox Indecent Exposure Mascara
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety
 

LadyBug13

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FOTD!

* MAC Lip Conditioner (to prep for lip color)
* BECCA Backlight Priming Filter
* MAC Brow Pencil - Spiked
* MAC Prep+Prime 24-Hour Extend Base
* UD Naked 2 Palette (Foxy to set primer, Tease in the crease, Verve over the lid, Pistol in outer corner)
* ELF Expert Liquid Liner- Black
* MAC Zoom Lash (sample)
* MAC Next To Nothing Face Color- Medium Deep
* MAC Face & Body- C6
* MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NW35 (under eye)
* MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NC45 (to cover dark spots...starting to realize that NC45 is my skintonw but it oxidizes too much)
* MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural- Dark
* Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette (used the contour shade)
* Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid- Topaz (as highlight)
* MAC lipliner- Nightmoth
* KVD Everlasting Liquid Lipstick- Bow n Arrow
* MUFE Mist & Fix Setting Spray
 
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LadyBug13

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FOTD

* MAC Lip Conditioner (to prep for lip color)

* MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage
* MAC Brow Pencil - Spiked
* MAC Prep+Prime 24-Hour Extend Base
* MAC eyeshadows: Red Brick (crease), Rule (lid), Saddle (outer V)
* Sephora Eye Pencil to Go: Chocolate Brown (to line the upper lash line)
* MAC Zoom Lash (sample)
* MAC Face & Body- C6
* MAC Next To Nothing Face Color- Medium Deep (over F&B)
* MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NW35 (under eye)
* MAC Next To Nothing Pressed Powder- Medium Deep
* Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid- Opal (as highlight)
* MAC lipliner- Cork
* MAC Lipglass- Spite
* MAC Fix+
 

fur4elise

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LOVE the All Nighter spray! I go back and forth between this and UD's Chill Cooling and Hydrating setting spray. Right now, I'm finishing up the MUFE Mist & Fix. I hear that the Chill spray had an odd scent to it now. Amazed that MAC hasn't created it's own setting spray.

Here's a secret I just learned...UD All Nighter is Skindinavia! UD was able to license the formula to put in their own packaging! GENIUS! Because the UD sprayer is superior! AND I now know why UD smelled so dang familiar! In future it may actually be cheaper to purchase from Skindinavia and "re-fill" my UD bottle. ;)

Hi! I'm newish - I joined the forum awhile ago when another forum had a fall-out :( I don't wear much makeup but have practiced low-buying for a number of years. I'd love to join in, if you'd have me. I'll follow the format I've seen on other pages, and will update when I finish something - preferably full size, but will also update when I've finished 5 samples as I'm trying to clear them out as well. Here goes!
Wish me luck!

Welcome Alicia! The ladies here won't steer you wrong! Lots of great ideas and inspiration! ~ I have to say as we are coming to the end of April, by really participating this year, I have a solid hold on my spending and on how I am using my collection/stash! It nice to have a tad bit of accountability.

I still have not pulled the trigger on my Sephora basket. I actually saved a good amount of money to spend and now that the sale is here, I am not feeling moved. There are definitely a few things I will get (lip care is of most importance to me right now) but I am no where near what I thought I would spend. LOL! Perhaps we can say money saved! ;)
 
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shellygrrl

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A bit earlier today I took a bunch of fresh selfies and so did my face. (It was also a good reason/excuse to try out some newly acquired goodies.)

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* mix of MUFE Ultra HD - Y205 + wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Kevyn Aucoin SSE - SX01
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Transparent
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressionist Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Sand Dollar (all over lid as an added base)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega (transition shade)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Friend Zone (crease)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe (lid)
* MAC Eyeshadows - mix of Mystery and Typographic (lashlines)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Rockstar (inner corner highlight)
* Smashbox Indecent Exposure Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronzer - 02
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien

(I also dotted a bit of NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Unlaced in the middle of my lips, but I don't think it did much.)
 

VAL4M

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A bit earlier today I took a bunch of fresh selfies and so did my face. (It was also a good reason/excuse to try out some newly acquired goodies.)

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* mix of MUFE Ultra HD - Y205 + wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Kevyn Aucoin SSE - SX01
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Transparent
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressionist Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eyeshadow Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Sand Dollar (all over lid as an added base)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega (transition shade)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Friend Zone (crease)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe (lid)
* MAC Eyeshadows - mix of Mystery and Typographic (lashlines)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Rockstar (inner corner highlight)
* Smashbox Indecent Exposure Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronzer - 02
* NARS Blush - Sex Appeal
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien

(I also dotted a bit of NARS Velvet Lip Glide in Unlaced in the middle of my lips, but I don't think it did much.)
What are the newly acquired goodies in this FOTD? I'm curious. :)
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
What are the newly acquired goodies in this FOTD? I'm curious. :)

Makeup Geek eyeshadows. I got five -- Sand Dollar, Concrete Jungle, Fairytale, Faux Fur, and Friend Zone. Sand Dollar and Friend Zone were used in the look.
 

LadyBug13

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FOTD:

* MAC Lip Conditioner (to prep for lip color)

* MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage
* MAC Brow Pencil - Spiked
* Sephora Eye Pencil to Go: Chocolate Brown (to line the upper and lower lash lines)
* Maybeline Great Lash Mascara- Dark Brown (haven't used this in a while and had forgotten how much I enjoy this mascara!)
* 2 pumps of MAC Next To Nothing Face Color (Medium Deep) mixed with 1 pump of Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid (Topaz)
* MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NW35 (under eye)
* MAC Next To Nothing Pressed Powder- Medium Deep
* MAC lipliner- Cork
* MAC Lipglass- Spite
* MAC Fix+

I've been playing around with different
Next To Nothing combinations (under foundation, over foundation, mixed with my Becca Skin Perfector). So far, I prefer it alone, over foundation, or mixed with the Topaz Shimmering Skin Perfector. Mixing it with Topaz gives a subtle healthy and golden glow, which will be perfect for the summer.

I've also noticed that Topaz has SPF in it, whereas Opal doesn't
:confused:
 

VAL4M

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Makeup Geek eyeshadows. I got five -- Sand Dollar, Concrete Jungle, Fairytale, Faux Fur, and Friend Zone. Sand Dollar and Friend Zone were used in the look.

Oh nice! I want to add more Makeup Geek eyeshadow to my collection but technically I do not need any more eyeshadows but i'm really lemming more duochrome and her foiled eyeshadows. But it can wait. you really went with cool colours.
 

VAL4M

Well-known member
OK it is almost the end of the month.... what are the damage?
For me for the month of April:
MAC Compassionate bronzer from the Caitlyn Jenner collection (who was on sale on the MAC website)
2 Viseart Theory palette from Musebeauty Minx and Nuance (with a useless Esum brush! happy I didn't pay for it)
From Juvia's Place they had a 20% off so I purchased the Sahara palette
from Coloured Raine the Queen of hearts Palette
and from Sephora
the small Tarteist pro palette at 33$CAN
2 UD eyeshadow in Fireball and Lounge
MJ eyeliner in JazzBerry
1 Sephora PRO Sculpting blush brush
and Darphin deluxe size sampler (3 products a cream, an oil and a serum) at 25$CAN

Not bad but again, not great
The only thing I received so far is the MAC bronzer and the Viseart Palettes. All the other products are on their way.
The month of May NEED to be a no buy on my front. I really do not need anything but god I need to stop following the MAC Fruity Juicy thread.... and maybe i will be lucky enough to score a palette a couple month later in the goodbye section and on sale. LOL
 

Audrey C

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Nice to see that this thread is still alive and that so many of you are doing so well. :)

My makeup purchases have been reasonable in the last 18 months or so. My skin is changing now that I've hit my 50s; my skin has been oily since my early teens but now it's my my nose and forehead that are still oily. My cheeks have gotten pretty dry. I've bought quite a bit of makeup in the last six weeks or so; all glowier or creamier products to reflect my changing skin:

MUFE: HD Cream Blush in 210, 215, 220
Bobbi Brown Afternoon Glow and Sunset Glow highlighters
Bobbi Brown Havana Brights Peach Compact (bronzer, highlighter, blush)
Guerlain Terracotta Light Bronzer (replacement for the matte Terracotta 00 that I actually finished down to a tiny rim)

I've cleared out 3-4 blush that I just find too powdery or too short lasting on me now, so my totals are about the same. I don't buy makeup that often any more (other than replacing foundation, concealer, powders and lipsticks that I use up over the course of the year). I still like eyeshadow, so I did buy two palettes over the last couple of years (UD Afterdark and Naked Ultimate). I had previously culled out my Inglot palettes, UD Electric and a bunch of other coloured shadow that were more intense that what I feel comfortable wearing now.

I'm 'down' to about 15 lipsticks; that feels like a better number to my earlier 25-30. My blush, eyeshadow and liner count has stayed pretty constant. I like variety, but instead of buying the bigger liner sets and getting a bunch of minis I don't use I just order the full-sized shades I like.

I'm definitely not chasing collections any more; if I want to buy something I do, but it doesn't bother me to have bought seven or eight items in a couple of months because it's not a typical pattern any more. I probably won't buy anything else now until the fall, when the Sephora sale hits and I stock up on staples again.
 

LadyBug13

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I've cleared out 3-4 blush that I just find too powdery or too short lasting on me now, so my totals are about the same. I don't buy makeup that often any more (other than replacing foundation, concealer, powders and lipsticks that I use up over the course of the year). I still like eyeshadow, so I did buy two palettes over the last couple of years (UD Afterdark and Naked Ultimate). I had previously culled out my Inglot palettes, UD Electric and a bunch of other coloured shadow that were more intense that what I feel comfortable wearing now.

I'm 'down' to about 15 lipsticks; that feels like a better number to my earlier 25-30. My blush, eyeshadow and liner count has stayed pretty constant. I like variety, but instead of buying the bigger liner sets and getting a bunch of minis I don't use I just order the full-sized shades I like.

I'm definitely not chasing collections any more; if I want to buy something I do, but it doesn't bother me to have bought seven or eight items in a couple of months because it's not a typical pattern any more. I probably won't buy anything else now until the fall, when the Sephora sale hits and I stock up on staples again.


Great job on lowering your lipstick number!
 

LadyBug13

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My April update! (Grab a snack!)


Purchased: $274.37 for the month; $355 for the year (with no spending in March)
I went on a MAC splurge: :marchmellow:

24-Hour Extend Eye Base- Enjoying this so far, after using UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion for years.

Cleanse Off Oil- After using up the sample I got in an order several months ago, I had to pick up the full size. It feels so nice to remove makeup with oil compared to wipes or micellar water.

Face & Body Foundation- This is my 3rd time buying F&B, and this time I got C6 instead of the usual C7. There's a definite difference in shade color, but blended into the skin (and on the neck/jawline) there's no notable difference. I enjoy using this mixed with the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector (Liquid) in Topaz. It leaves a healthy, golden glow to the skin.

Lip Conditioner- I got this purely based on the website reviews. So far, I like it. I keep it in my makeup bag but still use my Vaseline at night during my nighttime skincare routine.

Lipglass- I've used C-Thru and Oh Baby in the past, and decided to try Spite. It leaves a nice wash of color on the lips and is a dupe for the Milani lipgloss I used up this month.

Next To Nothing Face Colour and Pressed Powder (Medium Deep)- I read that the power runs a little light, so I'm glad I got Medium Deep. I was considered that I would have to exchange Medium Deep for Dark in the Face Colour, but so far it matches nicely. I really like the Face Colour with the Topaz Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, alone with the pressed power, or over F&B. Between the two, the powder is the standout and actual has more coverage. I have a section of hyper pigmentation on my left cheek from a past breakout, and the power completely covers it.

Fix+ - I need to stop going months in between repurchasing this. Makeup looks so much nicer with Fix+.

Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage- After using up the sample I got a few months ago, I decided to buy the full size. Goes on smooth and my foundation lays nicely on top.

Upward Lash Mascara- This was a "YouTube Made Me Buy It" purchase, and I'm liking it so far. Elongates and darkens my lashes, so much that they appear fluttery. You can feel the wand griping the bottom of the lashes, and I like that I can this on my top and lower lashes.


Used Up

I didn't have an intense focus on using up products compared to last month:

Becca Backlight Priming Filter- My favorite out of all the primers I've used. Love the subtle glow it gives and foundation glides on smoothly. Wouldn't mind repurchasing in the future.

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara (sample)- Really enjoyed this, and I was surprised that I got several weeks use out of this sample. Really elongates and darkens the lashes, and the wand was nice to work with. I wouldn't mind buying a full size after I'm done with the Upward Lash.

MUFE Mist & Fix- This does what it's supposed to in terms of keeping makeup on the face, but it always looked like it just sat on my skin. Wouldn't repurchase.

Milani Brillant Shine Lipgloss in Bare Secret- I think I may have been lurking on Specktra in the Beauty of Color section years ago and saw this as a recommended nude gloss color for women of color. I really enjoyed using it and was happy to be done with it since I've had for almost 4-5 years. It's a dead-on dupe for Spite. Now that I have Spite, I won't repurchase this.

UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion- Until now, this has been the only eyeshadow primer I've ever used. Glad it's done because It's been in my collection for a number of years now. Now that I have the 24-Hour Extend Eye Base, I probably won't repurchase this.

Decluttered:


Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder- This is the second time I've purchased this in the travel size, and it hurts my heart to toss out. I used this to set my under eye concealer, but over the past few months I noticed that that area, and the area around my nose, were more cakey and my pores were more pronounced. Even after using Fix+ and the MUFE Mist & Fix. I did a process of elimination and realized that this was a culprit. And I don't like to bake under the eye at all. Plus, I'm over the super-bright under eye look. I've thought about getting the medium deep version of this powder but based on swatches, the power is a shade darker than my skin tone. Won't repurchase.

MAC False Lashes Extreme Black and In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascaras (samples)- There was hardly anything in the sample tubes for me to develop an opinion on.

MAC Lipliners in Chestnut and Ruby Woo- I've had Chestnut for years and it still looks brand new. I hardly used it and would reach for Cork more. As far as the Ruby Woo liner, I only got it (and Whirl) because I wanted liners to match the lipsticks I have. Whirl is nice to use under Spite or with the Lip Conditioner or Vaseline, so it makes sense to keep that. But when I wear Ruby Woo (the lipstick), I would use either Cork or Night Moth, so having it in the liner form was pointless. Won't repurchase either.

MAC Studio Waterweight SPF Foundation- After fighting with this foundation for almost a year, I've decided to toss it. I had less than a quarter left in the bottle, but rinsed it out and put it in my B2M bag. NC45 was my skin tone, but this oxidized 1-2 shades after a few hours. Plus, it clung onto the dry patches on my skin (chin, cheeks). Between the Beauty Blender and a regular brush I could never figure out the best way to apply it. Won't repurchase.

Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Mask to Quench Skin's Thirst- I've had this for 3 years, and Origins masks tend to expire after 2, so it was time to toss. There was less than a quarter left. Also, with all the masks I've been using up, this one was always on the back burner. I tried to use up as much as I could this month but I didn't want to force myself to use a product I no longer liked. Won't repurchase.


Highlights & Next Month's Goals

I think one of my goals for this month was to work on my smokey eye, which I did not do. But I unofficially put the Naked 2 palette on the chopping block. I used all the shades, with Foxy being the one I used to set my eyeshadow primer. Interestingly, this palette is the most neutral of all the Naked palettes on my skin tone. On my skin tone, you can tell I have on eyeshadows from this palette, but everything blends together so nicely that it could be undetectable at times. I can't really explain it. It's a keeper for now.

Also, my winged liner is still going strong. The ELF Expert Liquid Liner still gets the job done, but I'm interested in checking out other liners (liquid and cream) once I'm done with it. Today, I used the tape trick to get a precise wing and I really like it. I want to get to the point where I be precise every time without the aid of tape.

Lastly, because I purchased so much from MAC, I decided not to participate in the VIB sale. Everything on my Loves list right now can be bought later in the year. Plus, all of the MAC items I bought were items I've been dying to try out or repurchase.

For May, I'll work on using up more products and really focus on the smokey eye. May will be a NO-BUY month.
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VAL4M

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FOTD:
Recreating Vintageortacky look Recreating Instagram Makeup | Vintageortacky - YouTube
So I totally not use the same product
Mine were the following
Eyeshadows: Viseart Warm palette the 3rd top row brown eyeshadow as transition
MUG Tiki Hut in the crease, shiseido cream eyeshadow (a green mint colour disc) on the lid and on top I used the lightest colour in the Dior quint Bonne Etoile and in the outer v I used the dark kaki from the same Dior quad
Eyeliner Chanel Ardoise
Gel eyeliner BB Ivy shimmer
Face:
Marcel BB cream
Becca Opal liquid highlighter
Hourglass cream blush from the sunset duo
Guerlain terra Ora bronzer
Hourglass Dim light powder
Lips
Lancome lipliner
Brick hippie stix
UD sample size Naked lipgloss

So I still try to used as much as possible some cream products, Lipgloss and gel eyeliner.
I declutter a bunch of Maybelline tattoo cream eyeshadows they were all dried up
I also need to use more bronzer, i'm not a bronzer person and after buying the MAC Caitlyn bronzer, I kind of regret it because it is too dark :( I'm still willing to give it a chance this summer maybe with a tan it will look better.
But that purchase kind of woke me up on the amount of bronzer i owned and didn't used.
I hit Pan on my Guerlain Terracotta sheer bronzer in Brunette 2. but it is my oldest bronzer and it is on it's last leg
I have 2 other Guerlain bronzers that I just do not used.
Guerlain Terra Ora that i dig out out of it's place and I even needed to remove the dust on the package. Terra Ora was too light for me when I purchased it a couple of summer ago but right now it is really lovely. I really do like it and I wore it all weekend because of the MAC bronzer regret.
I also have a limited edition Guerlain Indian Princess bronzer (WAY to dark for me)
Now if it was just up to me I will be using the Physician formula butter bronzer ALL the time and i almost bought a back up when my local shoppers had them on sale. I stopped myself knowing I had bronzers waiting for me at home.
With my 2 MAC bronzers (Firebrush and Caitlyn) my total is 5 bronzers. too much for someone who ''do not use bronzer''.
 
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shellygrrl

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April stats: Seven makeup and related items purchased this month.

* NARS Pencil Sharpener (yet to use)
* Makeup Geek eyeshadows - Concrete Jungle, Fairytale, Faux Fur, Friend Zone, and Sand Dollar (I haven't used the first two yet)
* Wayne Goss Air Brush (used it for the first time today to apply setting powder. Obscenely soft! Love it.)

I'll be cooling it down some for May. *nods*

FOTD...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer
* ABH Stick Foundation - Porcelain
* MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15
* Kevyn Aucoin SSE - SX01
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Faux Fur (for brows; it doesn't quite work for my own brows, which are a bit darker, but it may work for dark blondes or light brunettes)
* MAC Prep and Prime eyeshadow primer
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Sand Dollar
* MAC Eyeshadow - Copperplate
* NARS Blushes - mix of Sex Appeal and Sex Fantasy
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced
 

LadyBug13

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FOTD:

Eyes
* MAC Brow Pencil- Spiked
* MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NC45 (to clean up brows)
* MAC 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Urban Decay Naked- Buck (transition/crease)
* Urban Decay Naked Smoky- Dirty Sweet (lid), Dagger (outer corner)
* ELF Expert Liquid Liner- Jet Black (winged liner)
* Sephora Eye Pencil to Go- Intense Black (lower lash line)
* MAC Upward Lash Mascara

Face

* MAC Prep+Prime Skin Base Visage
* MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter- Peach Lustre (color correcting)

* Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid (Topaz)
* MAC Next To Nothing Face Color (Medium Deep)
* MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NW35 (under eye)
* MAC MSFN- Dark
* MAC Fix+

Lips
* MAC Lip Conditioner (to prep for lip color)
* MAC Lipliner- Whirl
* MAC Lipstick- Whirl
 
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