Resolution LOW-BUY 2019

shellygrrl

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Staff member
Yesterday's face...
* dr. brandt Pores No More primer
* mix of wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain + Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega
* Covergirl Nourish by Lash Blast Mascara
* NARS Blushes - mix of Sex Fantasy + Sex Appeal
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Lodhi
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety (to tone down the colour)
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
FOTD...

* dr. brandt Pores No More Primer (across nose)
* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (across forehead)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* mix of Makeup Geek Eyeshadows - Sand Dollar + Unexpected (lid + crease)
* also used Sand Dollar on its own above the crease
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Fairy Tale
* Covergirl Full Lash Bloom by Lashblast Mascara
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon - Glacé
* wet'n'wild Liquid Catsuit Megashine - Caught You Bare Naked

Nothing purchased in March!
 

r0mini0n

Well-known member
Low Buy 2019 (I have accepted that a no buy is out of the cards)

March spending: have not kept count, but not great, more than the 65 I allotted!


Thoughts and overview

Spendy month, mostly because I can not wait 'till things release in store where I might pick them up with a little discount + a little stress buying because of work.

1) Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in #53 : Bought this early in the month. I drove out of the country to pick this up early. Not bad, but not worth the spending imo
2 Vita Liberata Beauty Blur: We don't have Vita Liberata in stores, so when I saw this I was intrigued and picked it up. EEWWW. I don't know if I had a bad one but this smells so so so bad, I can not use it. I gave it to my mother to use and she says it smells normal. It smells like yoghurt that went bad to me, I'm sure it can't be right. I have searched reviews and nobody mentioned the smell so I have no clue. I couldn't find a cosmetics check but then again I don't think a store would sell something out of date?
3) Estee Lauder Double Wear: repurchase with a 20% discount
4) 2 Max Factor mascara's: one repurchase, one to test. Half off so I decided to buy these 2 backups - was out of a backup mascara anyways
5) Chanel Les Beiges eyeshadow palette: I recently ordered this off their site because I'm too impatient - it's ok but not worth the 85€ imo
6) Chanel les Beiges in #30 powder: repurchase to replace my first one, they brought it out with a limited edition packaging. Something seems different about the formula from my old one, I read on instagram it doesn't contain SPF anymore. Almost no color payoff, hoping this changes when the top layer is gone because I'm not so happy with it

Win: They finally added Tarte to the french Sephora, I order from there a lot. I was so impatient for it, nearly ordering the new eyeshadow palette which was released earlier than the rest of the collection, but so far I haven't bought anything because nothing really interests me enough.

Goals for April: Update my MU inventory and continue my declutter and have a start on the blog. March was so intense work wise I never had the time to dedicate even a little time to it. I also realize that some of my purchases were stress buys because I could not deal. Hoping to change that in April.
 

fur4elise

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March Check-In!
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(ouiouioui studio)

Purchases:
Beautylish ~ Sonia G Sculpt Two Brush
~ Love it!:heart:

Ulta ~ Estee Lauder DW Foundation 4W3 Henna - I was completely out and could not wait on a sale. At least I got a mascara freebie. :thumbsup:

Marc Jacobs ~ 25% + Ebates ~ Velvet Primer, Velvet Noir Mascara (back-up purchase) & Topaz Flash See-Quins

Clinique Take Off the Day Balm (eBay) - I have joined the ranks of the double cleanse…or is it triple?! I use a makeup wipe, then the balm and finally a cleanser.

Balance with rollover = +$197.97 / Total Spent -$185.01 :thumbsup:

Gave Away / Used Up / Disposed Of:

Gave Away: Lots of stuff!

I went hard at my beauty stash!

  • +10 assorted eye shadow brushes
  • Huda Beauty Nude palette
  • Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette
  • ABH Modern Renaissance palette
  • Estee Edit Highlighting Palette (I gave the same student the eye shadow half, a while ago)
  • By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise palette
  • Brand new Ofra trio
  • theBalm Betty Lou Manizer.

The eye shadow palettes had to go, because I had to work very hard to successfully use them.

Disposed of: Old eyeliner pencils – Marc Jacobs, MUFE, Ulta, L’oreal; Touch Éclat primer sample; Eco Tools Sponges (old & time to replace)

Used Up:
Clinique Take Off the Day
– Deluxe sample – I purchased a full size. The balm has been super effective for a thorough cleanse.

Estee Lauder DW Foundation in 4W2 Toasty Toffee – It is my summer shade and I will purchase another bottle. I have been using a combination of two shades because of my winter vacation tan.

Mascara Round Up: None to dispose of this month

Will Dispose Of / Give Away:
I am planning to further declutter my loose eye shadow pans in my custom palettes. It is time to clear out the old and unused.

With the closet switch on the horizon, I see more clothing being donated / given away.

Favorites of the Month :heart: / In Heavy Rotation:
MJ See-Quins in Copperazzi
Sonia G Sculpt Two Brush :heart:
Laura Mercier Candleglow Sheer Perfecting Powder ~ I forgot about this lovely powder! It leaves such a pretty finish.

On My Radar:
Pat McGrath Mothership V: Bronze Seduction
- The release of the new mini Eye Ecstasy palette caught my eye, but is a pass. While I was searching out the new mini palette, Bronze Seduction captured my attention. It also prompted me to let go of all those palettes I listed before. It has a strong position on my lust list. ;)I am still sitting on my Sephora gift cards, so it would not be an out of pocket splurge. We’ll see.

Several summer face palettes have been revealed: Ignite Wonder from MAC, NARS Endless Orgasm and I saw one image of what appears to be a new Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess face palette with 9 shades in it. The circular layout reminds me of the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea palettes. As always, I will wait on swatches and first impressions. While I have no need, if something is really pretty and unique, I may splurge.

Fitness Stuffs:
March started off much stronger...and then I tweaked my back. UGH! I had to lay off lifting and my dance classes for about 10 days. It takes such a long time for a back injury to heal. Hard to stay still and be patient! However, I rested and did treatment. I was able to train at almost 100% last week. I am being careful with how much I push and avoiding exercises that I know could aggravate my back.

Homebody Happiness:
We had a new front door installed. We also purchased and installed a Ring doorbell. Hubs is coming up on the start of his work season and he is gone a lot. These things will go a long way in our home security and give both of us peace of mind when I am home alone.

I have to get out in the yard soon…the garden needs to be cleaned up. I also need to decide if I am going to put a taller boarder around it… to keep my naughty puppy out of it! That dog loves the garden!

Big Girl Stuff:
I have mentioned elsewhere in the forum that my boss of 15 years is retiring at the end of this month. Well…last week I met with the president of our college. I was told they are not going to do a search for his position. The president would like to do an in-department post and promotion and for me to step up. Guess I have to get over my Peter Pan syndrome and grow up…LOL! Scary and exciting…Fingers crossed and we shall see. Wish me luck!
 
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fur4elise

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:five: [MENTION=57180]lenchen[/MENTION] ~ Woot Woot! On your fit success! It is so true, a modified eating plan can make all the difference. I bet you are feeling great!
 

jennyap

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Big Girl Stuff:
I have mentioned elsewhere in the forum that my boss of 15 years is retiring at the end of this month. Well…last week I met with the president of our college. I was told they are not going to do a search for his position. The president would like to do an in-department post and promotion and for me to step up. Guess I have to get over my Peter Pan syndrome and grow up…LOL! Scary and exciting…Fingers crossed and we shall see. Wish me luck!
Fantastic news, congratulations!
 

DMcG9

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[MENTION=51593]fur4elise[/MENTION] Congrats on being tapped to toss your hat in the ring for the higher position! :)
 

r0mini0n

Well-known member
Big Girl Stuff:
I have mentioned elsewhere in the forum that my boss of 15 years is retiring at the end of this month. Well…last week I met with the president of our college. I was told they are not going to do a search for his position. The president would like to do an in-department post and promotion and for me to step up. Guess I have to get over my Peter Pan syndrome and grow up…LOL! Scary and exciting…Fingers crossed and we shall see. Wish me luck!


Congrats! I have my fingers crossed for you!
 

JerseyGirl

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:tee: Thank you ladies! I am hopeful, but you never know with higher ed admin policies. I was updated yesterday that the plan must go through the board of trustees to be approved ​first. Going with the flow...

I hope everything goes smoothly and you get the job!!
 

fur4elise

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I hope everything goes smoothly and you get the job!!
Congrats! I have my fingers crossed for you!

:tee: Thank you ladies for all the support! I truly appreciate it! I forgot to mention in my Big Girl Stuff, that I am headed to Cleveland next week for professional development. ACRL is a large conference providing programming for librarians & library staff working in academic and college libraries. I have not been to a large conference for a few years. I am very excited for it! And the timing is perfect. :thumbsup:
 

LadyBug13

Well-known member
March Update:

Between January and March, I spent $73.58!


Purchased/Received- $34.62
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
The Ordinary "Buffet"
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

I also got these Sephora point perks/deluxe samples:
Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel
Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin Advanced
Farmacy Green Screen Daily Environmental Protector Broad Spectrum MineralSunscreen SPF 30 with Echinacea GreenEnvy
Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara
Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Makeup Forever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder
Ole HenriksenGoodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème

Used Up
Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum
Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate (point perk)
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peeling Masque (point perk)
MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter- Peach Lustre

Decluttered/Gave Away
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Highlighter- Hu$tla Baby
Urban Decay Ultimate Naked Basics palette (depotted Extra Bitter, Instinct, and Lethal)
Urban Decay Naked Smoky palette
MAC Lipsticks: Naturally Transformed, Hot Like


Monthly Favorites
Haircare product/tool: Melanin Haircare Twist-Elongating Style Cream. It's very light and moisturizing, which is great because my hair is fine/thin and low density and can't handle heavy products without becoming overly weighed down.

Skincare product/tool: The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil. It's just as effective, if not more, than many of the higher end oils I've tried. The Ordinary, in general, is making me rethink if more expensive means better quality.

Makeup product/tool: Sephora double sided Z Palette- Such a great palette for traveling, makes everything convenient. One one side, I have my single eyeshadows; the other side holds my powder foundation, MAC MSFN, Becca bronzer, 2 NARS blushes, a mini Becca highlighter, and the 3 eyeshadows I depotted from the UD Naked Basics palette. I recently traveled to Chicago for business, and it was so great only carrying this palette and my Sephora VIB makeup bag.

Reflections
I still didn’t meet my goal of wearing more eyeshadow in March (welp) BUT I have gotten more into my less-is-more makeup routine. I work from home, and when I don't need to be on video with clients I will do my skincare routines and forgo the makeup. But when I'm running errands or need to be on video, I'll wear my undereye concealer, spot concealer, brow pencil, and lip balm. I'm also loving powder foundation more so than liquid and I gravitated more towards it in March.

I also thought about how I'm not as adventurous as I used to be with makeup. There are some products that pique my interest, like the new Fenty bronzers and the body lava, but I have to be honest about if I will ever use it. I already have a Becca bronzer that technically does the job and I hardly finish bronzers, so I've decided to either use it up until I hit pan and then buy the Fenty bronzer in Caramel Cutie. What's the likelihood of me wearing something shimmery like the body lava? Hardly, so I shouldn't buy it. I'm also thinking about makeup products are still useful for me and how I've bought items in the past because I thought I would use it but never did. I hardly use eyeliners, but I feel the need to hold on to the two I have in the event that I need them. My makeup stays on for the same length of time with or without a primer. I'm more into skincare these days, and I've been eyeing the new Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask, along with the new masks by Summer Fridays. As I'm trying to get more "one in, one out" with my products, I want to use up some of the masks I currently have to justify buying more masks.

I also skipped the MAC 25% and Ulta 21 days of beauty sales. There were products that piqued my interest, but I reflected on whether I'm only interested in buying these products because they're on sale, as opposed to buying items when I have a need for them or would buy them regardless if there's a sale happening.

Goals for April
Continue using up products in time for the VIB sale to assess whether I will purchase anything. Everything that's currently on my Likes list are products I already owned and don't technically need (mostly masks and the Fenty Bronzer).
 
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shellygrrl

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Staff member
FOTD...
* dr. brandt Pores No More
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep & Prime 24 Hour Extend Eye Base
* mix of Makeup Geek Eyeshadows - Friend Zone + Sand Dollar (both also used separately)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Concrete Jungle
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Rockstar
* Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl
* MAC Mattene - Personal Pick
* MAC Lipstick - Blankety
 

lenchen

Well-known member
March Check-In!
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(ouiouioui studio)

Purchases:
Beautylish ~ Sonia G Sculpt Two Brush
~ Love it!:heart:

Ulta ~ Estee Lauder DW Foundation 4W3 Henna - I was completely out and could not wait on a sale. At least I got a mascara freebie. :thumbsup:

Marc Jacobs ~ 25% + Ebates ~ Velvet Primer, Velvet Noir Mascara (back-up purchase) & Topaz Flash See-Quins

Clinique Take Off the Day Balm (eBay) - I have joined the ranks of the double cleanse…or is it triple?! I use a makeup wipe, then the balm and finally a cleanser.

Balance with rollover = +$197.97 / Total Spent -$185.01 :thumbsup:

Gave Away / Used Up / Disposed Of:

Gave Away: Lots of stuff!

I went hard at my beauty stash!

  • +10 assorted eye shadow brushes
  • Huda Beauty Nude palette
  • Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette
  • ABH Modern Renaissance palette
  • Estee Edit Highlighting Palette (I gave the same student the eye shadow half, a while ago)
  • By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise palette
  • Brand new Ofra trio
  • theBalm Betty Lou Manizer.

The eye shadow palettes had to go, because I had to work very hard to successfully use them.

Disposed of: Old eyeliner pencils – Marc Jacobs, MUFE, Ulta, L’oreal; Touch Éclat primer sample; Eco Tools Sponges (old & time to replace)

Used Up:
Clinique Take Off the Day
– Deluxe sample – I purchased a full size. The balm has been super effective for a thorough cleanse.

Estee Lauder DW Foundation in 4W2 Toasty Toffee – It is my summer shade and I will purchase another bottle. I have been using a combination of two shades because of my winter vacation tan.

Mascara Round Up: None to dispose of this month

Will Dispose Of / Give Away:
I am planning to further declutter my loose eye shadow pans in my custom palettes. It is time to clear out the old and unused.

With the closet switch on the horizon, I see more clothing being donated / given away.

Favorites of the Month :heart: / In Heavy Rotation:
MJ See-Quins in Copperazzi
Sonia G Sculpt Two Brush :heart:
Laura Mercier Candleglow Sheer Perfecting Powder ~ I forgot about this lovely powder! It leaves such a pretty finish.

On My Radar:
Pat McGrath Mothership V: Bronze Seduction
- The release of the new mini Eye Ecstasy palette caught my eye, but is a pass. While I was searching out the new mini palette, Bronze Seduction captured my attention. It also prompted me to let go of all those palettes I listed before. It has a strong position on my lust list. ;)I am still sitting on my Sephora gift cards, so it would not be an out of pocket splurge. We’ll see.

Several summer face palettes have been revealed: Ignite Wonder from MAC, NARS Endless Orgasm and I saw one image of what appears to be a new Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess face palette with 9 shades in it. The circular layout reminds me of the Tarte Rainforest of the Sea palettes. As always, I will wait on swatches and first impressions. While I have no need, if something is really pretty and unique, I may splurge.

Fitness Stuffs:
March started off much stronger...and then I tweaked my back. UGH! I had to lay off lifting and my dance classes for about 10 days. It takes such a long time for a back injury to heal. Hard to stay still and be patient! However, I rested and did treatment. I was able to train at almost 100% last week. I am being careful with how much I push and avoiding exercises that I know could aggravate my back.

Homebody Happiness:
We had a new front door installed. We also purchased and installed a Ring doorbell. Hubs is coming up on the start of his work season and he is gone a lot. These things will go a long way in our home security and give both of us peace of mind when I am home alone.

I have to get out in the yard soon…the garden needs to be cleaned up. I also need to decide if I am going to put a taller boarder around it… to keep my naughty puppy out of it! That dog loves the garden!

Big Girl Stuff:
I have mentioned elsewhere in the forum that my boss of 15 years is retiring at the end of this month. Well…last week I met with the president of our college. I was told they are not going to do a search for his position. The president would like to do an in-department post and promotion and for me to step up. Guess I have to get over my Peter Pan syndrome and grow up…LOL! Scary and exciting…Fingers crossed and we shall see. Wish me luck!
I'm late! Good luck! my fingers are crossed, this potential opportunity sounds very exciting! on the Clinique take the day off cleansing balm, isn't it the best! I love it!! the Pat McGrath bronze seduction palette is beautiful! I understand why you like it. I love the Decadence palette and I wish they would bring it back!
 

lenchen

Well-known member
That was awesome! Thank you for sharing all of it... great score on the fragrances and your tips are keeping me motivated. The Sonia G brush is awesome, like all her brushes. What can I say, brushes are one weakness I haven’t overcome yet. But there is always tomorrow!!

Amen to that! I'm trying though!
 

lenchen

Well-known member
Low Buy Check-In ~ March 2019


Purchases:

No makeup purchases for March!

Total spent for March= $0.00
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: Marc Jacobs Highligter, my mom took it ! lol the conversation went like this Mom: that highlighter is so pretty on you what is it? Me marc Jacobs holiday release. I don’t think it’s available, my mom: can I buy it from you? Me: of cure no! you can have it. So, it’s at a new home.
Disposed of:


Used Up: Samuel Jordan retinol oil, I will re-purchase


Will Dispose Of:



On The Horizon:

Beauty- Relaxer kit, Hourglass primer, Fenty beauty bronzer in coco naughty. I tested the sample when they released last week in Sephora, I was one of the first ones there that morning! lol I really liked this one! It’s the first bronzer I tried that looks very natural, not the dirty face look unlike the Anastasia bronzer I decluttered. I need to re-purchase a NARS eyeshadow primer as well, and a LANIEGE lip mask as I just finished one. These are the items I plan to get with the sale using my Sephora gift card. If lisa Eldridge re-release the reds she released last Christmas I will probably get those and re-home the pat mcgrath reds I purchased instead. We’ll see.

Fitness- I lost another 8 pounds so a total of 20 lbs! I gave up sugar for lent, I’m just gobsmacked that I can lose weight by just diet!! I plan on adding in the cardio to get my heart pumping soon though. I will be purchasing a fitbit one as I don’t like the wrist band ones. The fitbit one is discontinued!

monthly favourites/ reflections- I have been finding new ways to use wear my eyeshadows I’ve been following Violette_fr, and cherwebb makeup on Instagram and I really love their approach of makeup natural looking and not contoured up, heavy,heavy base, drag like make up. I’m enjoying shopping my stash, and now that I’ve depotted my palettes and I can see what I have I just haven’t feeling the FOMO, or even fazed by the new releases, even the new Natasha Denona neutral palette. I have those colours over and over again in my collection.
 

VAL4M

Well-known member
Quarter monthly recap
I did 2 order from Colourpop (50$ each time)
3 sephora order 1st order was bite lip pencil at 10$ each with Fenty Liquid lipstick, 2nd time Charlotte Tilbury powder and the 100$ Sephora gift card so 3rd order was the Natasha Denona Safari Palette using my 100$ gift card.
1 order Beautylish for the Sonia G eyeshadow set brush

my credit card is now at 0$$$$$$ and i recently meet with a financial adviser to see how we can manager better our money and it was refreshing to see what we were doing right and what we were doing wrong and how easy we can make adjustment to earned more money and FYI we are now investing ''less'' for more money return! :D

So we are dept free (except for the car and our mortgage loan) and just went to Mexico and paid my vacation cash!
I still have a want list and will make sure I'm sticking to a budget which should be the same then before which was around 400$ per month (clothing, shoes, restaurants, skincare and makeup) i know for the average Joe this is laughable right? How lucky are we? but I guess that why this forum subject exist ;)

@lenchen you are my hero!!! I dont know how people can cut sugar ??? I will die of hunger. Congrats! for the 20lbs i'm working on my last 10lbs since for ever!
 

shellygrrl

Moderator
Staff member
Yesterday's face...

* dr. brandt Pores No More Primer
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Omega (crease)
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Moondust (lid)
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Brown (lashline), Cool Grey (brows)
* Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Lodhi
 
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