Resolution Low-Buy 2021

shellygrrl

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Nothing purchased for May, but I am planning to buy some eyeshadows during June.

Today's face...
  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • Fenty Beauty powder bronzer - Inda Sun
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • ABH Eyeshadow - Stone (crease)
  • ABH Eyeshadow - Warm Taupe (lid)
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Typographic
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume and Length Mascara
  • MAC Lipstick - Blankety
 

boschicka

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Nothing purchased for May, but I am planning to buy some eyeshadows during June.

Today's face...
  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • Fenty Beauty powder bronzer - Inda Sun
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • ABH Eyeshadow - Stone (crease)
  • ABH Eyeshadow - Warm Taupe (lid)
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Typographic
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume and Length Mascara
  • MAC Lipstick - Blankety
Which shadows are you planning to purchase?
 

LadyBug13

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Updates! (January - May…I don’t remember where I left off)

My 2021 max budget is $1556.43 (20% less than what I spent in 2020, which was $1995.57. As of June 1st, I’ve spent $775.85. I didn’t buy anything in January or April, and the bulk of my spending occurred in May ($654.15).


# of products finished - 30
# of products purchased - 28
# of free samples - 6
# of products decluttered - 12


The majority of my finished products and total purchases were skincare. I’ve tried doing some declutters but everything I have I’m still using it haven’t opened up.

Goals for the next 6 months:
  • No-buy beginning June 1 through November 1 (unless it’s something I need and currently don’t have…ideally skin or body/hygiene care)
  • Increase number of finished products total
  • Increase number of finished makeup products
Hopefully everything is going well with you all! Outside is slowly opening back up where I’m located (Washington, DC) and I’m excited to explore the District (I’ve only been here for a year and COVID dampened last year’s summer plans).
 

Beryl

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Skincare from Stylevana:
korean sheet masks pomegranate, green tea and lemon.
Handcreams: violets, freesia and raspberry.
Wedding dress white cream.
Micellar water.
Rose water face foam wash.
Brown/grey brow pencil w/brush ( black is too harsh at 61 with silver hair)
Dry rose blusher rd 02 The Saem.

From online german pharmacy www.medikamente-per-klick.de
Almond blossom day cream moisturizer.
Buttermilk soaps.
Shea butter pure 100%.
Thermal water spray for face.
Birch hair water.
Vitamins,supplements for hair/skin/sleep etc.

Total euro 65.00 = usd 79.07
 

shellygrrl

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There were specific colours I wanted.

I ordered five of them this past week. There were two more I wanted but one was out of stock, and the other I simply forgot to add to my cart. I also took advantage of Kosas' 20% off summer sale (plus a 15% discount code I had for doing a survey they sent out a while back) and ordered a few things (Cloud Set in Airy, their fragrance-free deodorant, and a mini of their clear brow gel).

Today's face...
  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01 and 02
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster
  • Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Inda Sun (to warm up the above eyeshadow a little)
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Mascara
  • Tower 28 Bronzino Cream Bronzer - West Coast
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • NARS Afterglow Lip Balm - Dolce Vita
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01 and 02
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • Sydney Grace Eyeshadow - Vanguard
  • Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Inda Sun (crease)
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Mascara
  • Tower 28 Bronzino Cream Bronzer - West Coast
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • NARS Afterglow Lip Balm - Dolce Vita
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Faux Fur (brows)
  • Kosas Air Brow - Clear
  • mix of Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Baby Face + Sydney Grace Eyeshadow - Relax (also used the latter on its own along the lashline)
  • Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Inda Sun
  • MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
 

Maris Crane

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I haven’t posted in so long here. :D but really enjoying reading all the posts. I’m on a big low-buy and less consumerism goal. I’m not buying nearly as much makeup as I used to, but my handbag addiction has come back full force so I’m REALLY trying to enjoy what I have - makeup , clothing, shoes and everything in between wise.
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Cool Brown (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Microsculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Baby Face (lid)
  • Sydney Grace Eyeshadow - Officer (lashline)
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume and Length Mascara
  • Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Inda Sun (also used in crease)
  • NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced
  • MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • MAC Prep & Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Sumptuous Olive
  • Sydney Grace Eyeshadow - Vanguard (mixed with Makeup Geek Baby Face in the crease, then applied on its own along the lashlines)
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume and Length Mascara
  • MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
  • NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced
My only June makeup purchases were the five Sydney Grace eyeshadows I bought (Vanguard, Officer, Relax, Thrilled, and Dusk). (edited to add...) And the Kosas Cloud Set in Airy and a mini of their clear Air Brow.
 
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shellygrrl

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Half-Year Update

This is how I'm getting on...
  • Neutral-leaning-warm brown eyeshadows (powder and cream), generally matte or satin finish
Two of the Sydney Grace eyeshadows I got -- Relax and Vanguard -- were matte browns. Relax is neither too warm or too cool; Vanguard is pretty unique in that it has a green undertone to it (partially why I paired it with MAC Sumptuous Olive yesterday). I kind of wish both were a little lighter (especially Relax), but I can still make them work by mixing with a skintone shade (in my case, Makeup Geek Baby Face).

I've still got a few other options on my wishlist.
  • New brow product(s)
Got the EM Cosmetics Brow Cream in Universal Taupe, and while I'm happy with the colour of it, I'm not 100% sure that I would repurchase. I think it's probably better suited to someone with more sparse and slightly lighter eyebrows than mine (which are nearly pitch black, and against my very light skin I have to be a bit careful!), and that's mainly down to the size of the spoolie (it's very thin). I'm still going to use it because, again, I like the colour.

I've also been testing the Kosas Air Brow in Clear and...I'm not wowed by it. It's a bit "whatever". *shrugs* Don't know that I'd get that one in full size.

Still want a brow pen.
  • Finish off makeup brush section of wish list?
The brush section of my wishlist expanded from six brushes to seven. Soooo...
  • Replace old eyeshadows (where possible)
I've decluttered most of my very old eyeshadows and am down to four old ones (MUG Baby Face, Sand Dollar, and Faux Fur; and MAC Sumptuous Olive). One of the Sydney Grace ones I bought, Dusk, replaced my old MAC Typographic.

To date I've spent $122.12.
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume & Length Mascara
  • Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Inda Sun
  • NARS Afterglow Lip Balm - Dulce Vita
 

fur4elise

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Summertime...
🌞
May and June sped by pretty quickly. I've been busy with home and work life. Fortunately, I was able to take two staycations (end of May & end of June). It was use the time or lose it...in the end it was good for me to take good long break. I focused on homestuffs, the garden, some fun shopping, taking better care of myself and a little bit of relaxation.

I have been well under budget for beauty purchases these past few months. No real need or want.
Purchases...which I have not been great about putting into my expense chart...:scram:

Used Ulta points to splurge on the NARS Summer Solstice E/S & Cheek Palettes (May)~ About $5 spent out of pocket. I love them both!

Marc Jacobs is clearing out stock...I really enjoy this beauty line and hope it is not being permanently discontinued. 😐 I have not heard exactly what is happening. Either way, I purchased 3 shades of the Accomplice Beauty powders and 2 Highliners.

The last beauty purchase that comes to mind is 3 NARS makeup brushes that I discovered new, sealed in box at Marshalls. Yachiyo Kabuki, Mie Kabuki & #23 Precision Blending. ~ A big time score at more than 60% off. ;)

Favorites 💜:
Dr. Jart sheet masks
(Firming, Brightening, Porecting)~ My DIL turned me on to these. There have been a wide variety of them available at Maxx & Marshalls. 5 mask boxes for $12.99 is a great deal! Sealed and not out of date!

Clinque Men's Face Bronzer (Gel formula) ~ This was a game changer for my foundation! You know how it goes when you get a summer tan and then your foundation no longer matches. I went to the Clinique counter thinking I needed to buy a darker shade (Even Better Clinical Serum, which I continue to love!). The MUA working the counter suggested mixing the bronzer gel to darken my foundation shade. It works like a dream! Plus I can vary how dark or light rather then be stuck with a single shade.

Of Interest🧐:
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale will have the new MAC collection and I am eyeing one of the lipsets (neutral) and maybe the medium View From the Top E/S palette. Other than that, nada. I am pretty well stocked on my skincare products and can wait until the fall sales to restock.

Healthstuffs 💖:
I have living in "perma bodybuilder bulk" body for a while. While I am perfectly healthy (all the tests and dr. concur), I was feeling "weighted down." So, in May, I started a healthy lifestyle program called Omada (through my health insurance). I fully committed to it and now as I start week 9, I have lost 8lbs. It feels really good. I am hoping the changes I make now will be sustainable and I can find a new set point.

:yess:

Hope you all are having a great summer! x0x0x
 

lenchen

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January-July 2021
I can't believe 6 months have flown by so quickly! I've been so busy with work and home projects that I haven't been on here very much. I will be back here posting in full swing soon!

Purchases:
For the past 6 months, I only purchased

Makeup: Lisa Eldrige elevated glow highlighter, 2 lipglosses Affair, songbird, and one cream blush. MarcJacobs highliners pencils in blacquer, earthquake, and a navy blue colour, as I'm not sure what is going on with the brand. I haven't purchased much of anything else

Tools: I purchased the Wayne Goss edit collection brushes, and I purchased 2 backups from his older brush collections, since they are being discontinued. I got the Sonia G fusion series collection, as well as the lotus collection.

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP/chopping block:

Gave away:
Since purchasing the fusion series set, I culled some of the brushes I have been using for foundation, and concealer. which total to about 8 brushes.

Chopping block:

nothing as of now!

Used Up: remaining Clinique make-up remover cleansing balm

On the Horizon:
Good molecules niacinamide serum and toner, as I'm running low,

Tools: Hakuhoudo eye brushes. I plan to pick up few eye brushes from Hakuhodo for my Birthday in September.
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01 and 02
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • ABH Eyeshadow - Warm Taupe
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Baby Face
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume & Length Mascara
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • Tower 28 Bronzino - West Coast
  • MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01 and 02
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Sand Dollar
  • Sydney Grace Eyeshadow - Officer
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume & Length Mascara
  • Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer - Inda Sun
  • MAC Lipstick - Crème Cup
  • MAC Lipstick - Blankety (lightly dabbed over top)
 

shellygrrl

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  • Kosas Tinted Face Oil - 02
  • Kosas Revealer Concealer - 01
  • Kosas Cloud Set - Airy
  • EM Cosmetics Micro-Fluff Sculpting Brow Cream - Universal Taupe
  • Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - Brunette (brows)
  • MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Baby Face
  • Sydney Grace Eyeshadow - Thrilled
  • EM Cosmetics Pick Me Up Volume & Length Mascara
  • EM Cosmetics Color Drops Serum Blush - Rose Milk
  • MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
 
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