December is a difficult month when it comes to consumption- or rather, over consumption.
I find that I need to constantly remind myself that new purchases aren't necessary.
A lot of people take advantage of the holiday sales to make new purchases. Sometimes, these are long sought-after items. It's easy to compare your journey to somebody else's. DON'T.
The choices other people make are not your choices.
Just because it's right for somebody else doesn't mean it's right for you.
It's easier said than done, I know.
I see other people buying all the new releases and I'm jealous. I see some content creators I love receiving PR and I'm jealous. I admit that openly. It's not that I'm not happy for other people, but it's wanting what they have. And why?
I'll also admit to struggling recently with my definition of success as it comes to social media. I was absent for a good portion of the year (2019) and now that I've been making an effort to post regularly again I see a decrease in numbers each time. It's disheartening because I don't know what I did wrong, if anything.
Perhaps people are just growing in different ways.
I'm trying to focus less on the numbers in all areas of my life. But unfortunately with a no buy and a beauty budget, that's simply not possible.
I have to track everything- every single cent.
And I'm trying not to be overwhelmed. But sometimes it feels like I'm a browser with too many tabs open. And where is that music coming from?
If you have any advice please share!
XOXO
ELLE
Showing posts with label low buy makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label low buy makeup. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Friday, July 10, 2015
Project Pan: Back-to-MAC edition!
I like having goals to work towards.
I shop at Sephora for the points, instead of searching somewhere else to buy beauty products. I like seeing that one thing leads to another.
And when doing Project Pans, there is no goal of more stuff. The goal is to downsize! And that doesn't always work for me.
Few stores (that I know of anyway) have programs where you can trade in packaging for new products. Lush does this (5 containers= 1 free face mask). And MAC does. 7 products (note: I was told 7 by a MAC employee, but others have told me that you only need 6 products!) that fall under the specifications can be returned for a lipstick (or an eyeshadow or lip glass in-store).7 products go out, 1 goes in. That sounds pretty good to me! If Sephora offered something like that I feel like my panning would increase.
I like to try new things, but I don't want to have so many products sitting around that will eventually become expired.
Check out my intro video with five MAC products.
And don't forget to subscribe to follow me on my panning journey!
I shop at Sephora for the points, instead of searching somewhere else to buy beauty products. I like seeing that one thing leads to another.
And when doing Project Pans, there is no goal of more stuff. The goal is to downsize! And that doesn't always work for me.
Few stores (that I know of anyway) have programs where you can trade in packaging for new products. Lush does this (5 containers= 1 free face mask). And MAC does. 7 products (note: I was told 7 by a MAC employee, but others have told me that you only need 6 products!) that fall under the specifications can be returned for a lipstick (or an eyeshadow or lip glass in-store).7 products go out, 1 goes in. That sounds pretty good to me! If Sephora offered something like that I feel like my panning would increase.
I like to try new things, but I don't want to have so many products sitting around that will eventually become expired.
And don't forget to subscribe to follow me on my panning journey!
Monday, June 22, 2015
The Good and the Bad of Finishing Products
As many of you know, I've been on a journey to cut down on my beauty collection/stash. Sometimes, when I look at how much stuff I have I truly feel like a hoarder- I will keep everything and anything!
When I finish a product, or even hit pan on something, it can feel a little bit bittersweet. On one hand, I am excited to be moving that item out of my stash. On the other hand, I want to have all the things!
I am a beauty lover. I love to try new products, of all kinds- from new foundations to new eyeliners to new shampoo and face cleansers. There's something so fun about trying something new.
But I've been trying to wrangle those feelings in. I've been trying to be smart about my purchases, for many reasons. Gone are the days that I would finish a drugstore and leave with $100 grab bag of things to try out and play with. I shop with purpose. And something is missing.
My ultimate goal is to have a manageable stash of makeup and beauty products. I don't need to have 20 bottles of conditioner- I'm not going to run out tomorrow! But I also can allow myself to have more than one bottle. Variety, as they say, is the spice of life.
I think I am going to try something new, maybe three products (of the same type) out, one in. I will continue to downsize my collection, while still giving me some room to play. I don't like setting "rules" like this in stone though, as I immediately want to break them.
Check out my latest YouTube videos, where I talk about the products I've finished:
I am a beauty lover. I love to try new products, of all kinds- from new foundations to new eyeliners to new shampoo and face cleansers. There's something so fun about trying something new.
But I've been trying to wrangle those feelings in. I've been trying to be smart about my purchases, for many reasons. Gone are the days that I would finish a drugstore and leave with $100 grab bag of things to try out and play with. I shop with purpose. And something is missing.
My ultimate goal is to have a manageable stash of makeup and beauty products. I don't need to have 20 bottles of conditioner- I'm not going to run out tomorrow! But I also can allow myself to have more than one bottle. Variety, as they say, is the spice of life.
I think I am going to try something new, maybe three products (of the same type) out, one in. I will continue to downsize my collection, while still giving me some room to play. I don't like setting "rules" like this in stone though, as I immediately want to break them.
Check out my latest YouTube videos, where I talk about the products I've finished:
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