Using up my makeup collection!

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Feb 10, 2016

Rebecca J.

Hi Everyone! So since the start of the New Year I've decided to do a complete no buy on makeup! I need to start using the makeup I already have. I am feeling seriously overwhelmed with the amount of makeup I have. I've done a huge declutter already by giving what I don't use to friends and family. It's been about 5 or 6 weeks since I have bought anything makeup related and I'm feeling pretty proud about it since I would have usually bought something weekly.

So my question is do you ever feel overwhelmed by your own collection and have you done a no buy or even a declutter? if so how long did it last? I'm hoping to keep going until August and to use the money I would have spent on a holiday or something! :-)

Feb 10, 2016

Alex M.

I wish I could think like that but I think I just like to look at all my makeup and see how beautiful it all is... Even though it's cost my over a thousand dollars

Feb 10, 2016

Molly B.

I flip flop between wanting to downsize to wanting to try everything. xD
I will try to go through my collection every few months though and give away the products I'm not using/throw away old ones. c:
I don't think I could ever commit to a no buy. I see something new and get distracted. xD

Feb 11, 2016

Kitty K.

This year I've made a rule for myself that works well.
I'm trying to back off from make up, so the rule I made was that for every make up item I want, I have to get skin care instead. So instead of buying that cool foundation that's being hyped, I go to the skin care section and get something for my skin instead.
The only exceptions are eye make up which can't be addressed through skin care and is usually for fun :)

Feb 11, 2016

Shaye M.

Congrats girl! I'm doing the same sort of thing, I have 8 foundations I haven't used so I've been trying to get a feel for them lately, I haven't purchased anything makeup related since Christmas :( haha!

Feb 11, 2016

Kim M.

Yes, I'm overwhelmed by my makeup, but I also love it. I definitely feel like a bit of a hoarder. I just got new makeup too. but definitely buying less

Feb 11, 2016

ŠîMâ Gh T.

Hi

Feb 11, 2016

Natalie D.

I've personally depotted a bunch of eyeshadow and lipstick plus face powder products and re pressed them into a old professional compact kit so I will use all of that up. I have fewer products now and the only new purchases will be for my birthday and possibly valentines day. I've been watching minimalist makeup collection videos on YouTube and that's helped me pare down the unnecessary things.

Feb 11, 2016

Rebecca J.

@Alex M Makeup is beautiful and I do love what I have I just need to downsize and use what I have :-)

@Molly B It's tough doing a no buy! There are so many new releases but I just have to stay strong and not give in! I'm determined though :-) It's great to do a declutter and get rid of all the old makeup!

@Kitty I've also decided to focus on skincare, I'm pretty good at not hoarding skincare though! But if I get an urge to buy something it will be skincare related :-)

@Shaye awe thank you!! congrats to you too and keep going! Foundations are my weakness too! I have about 10 now and nearly finished two of them which is great!

@SailorMoon My goal is to have 2-3 options plus just what I need! I'd be pretty happy if I just had a makeup bag with essentials and maybe two eyeshadow palettes.

@Kim M I definitely feel like a hoarder too! I may not have as much makeup compared to people on youtube (which I'm glad) but I definitely have a lot more than the average person! It feels great to use what I have and not giving into the latest must have products! :-)

@Sima Gh T Hi!

@Natalie D I'm also watching those types of videos too! It's helped me a lot seeing other people use what they have instead of hoarding! I've depotted a few things too hopefully it'll help me use products I've forgotten about or don't use as much :-)

Feb 11, 2016

Nikol N.

I am going thru the same thing! I have tons and tons of stuff I don't use everyday, that I am trying to rotate into my routine. I'm trying not to buy anything, but it never lasts long 😭

Feb 11, 2016

Livi H.

I do feel overwhelmed lol like why do I need so many? I really want to do a no buy and just be happy with what I have, sometimes I get confused on what eyeshadow palette to use because I have so many. But then I go on beautylish and I really want the viseart eyeshadow palette.

Feb 11, 2016

Rissa G.

Lol jeez! I've never had this problem...I'm not a true makeup lover heh.. :P I dunno, I feel guilty spending so much money on makeup - I'd rather buy clothes or shoes Lol. wish you all good luck on your no buys

Feb 11, 2016

Michelle W.

I had a moment of realizing that I had way more than I needed and my collection wasn’t true to what I really loved. I did a “No Mercy” destash. Do I love it? Do I use it? Do I need it? Does it make me happy? Anything that didn’t make the cut was destashed and my collection became a lot more polished and a lot more manageable. I kept telling myself “I’m not temptalia!” Haha.

Congrats on hitting the 6 week mark! You got this!

Feb 11, 2016

Livi H.

RT I need to be like you. Lol! I really don't like "wanting" so many different things I used to never be like that! Lol.

Feb 11, 2016

Breeze T.

I'm on a no (low) buy right now too! I've been going on since this summer without realizing!

It's not because I'm overwhelmed, simply because I have enough. I can get by with what I already own and that's fine! I still buy brushes sometimes and mascara when I run out or when I find one that's truly amazing.  ;D

Feb 11, 2016

Rebecca J.

@Nikol Keep going you can do it if I can :-) It is hard not to buy something though!

@Livi I really don't need all my eyeshadow palettes, I'd be happy with 1-2!

@RT Now I think if I bought another foundation or blush I'd feel too guilty! I would rather buy clothes too.

@Michelle Yes I did a similar thing with my collection. If I don't love it or use it it's going! There is no point holding onto something just for the pretty packaging. Thank you :-)

@Jacqueline I really feel my eye shadows don't get enough love and it's money wasted! I don't need anymore palettes :-) Thanks for the support!

@Breeze That's great that you realised you are happy with what you have! Keep going :-) I have a few back ups of mascara that should keep me going until August ;-)

Thanks for your input Ladies and support!

Feb 14, 2016

Sabine S.

Since I have rearranged all my make up, I feel it is more clear. So, I use things now I haven't used for centuries ;) For example: Today I thaught about a blue eyeliner. The muji-boxes are perfect for storage. But I am with you! I have way too much and I try not to buy tons of make up this year. Youtube makes me buy a lot!