Whilst I'm not addicted to buying makeup and other beauty products, I do own far more than I really need or can use..
I also want to be able to buy new pieces without feeling guilty that I already own so much. Because what's the point in buying another lipstick when I have a ton already that I hardly ever wear?!
I'm doing a low-buy year for 2020 and I am keen to work through as many of my products as possible and really pare down my collection to what I love and use on the daily.
I spotted this beauty tag and thought it would be interesting to fill in now and look back on in the future.
So here we go...
- How much do you spend on makeup in a month? A year? I would say I spend a very minimal amount each month, sometimes nothing and sometimes a ton... So it's impossible to put a price tag on it.. I used to spend £20 at least each month on nailpolish or bathbombs or lip glosses etc etc.. I really took a look at myself in 2019 and now I have the odd splurge on eye makeup or nude lipsticks.. But otherwise anything new coming in are gifts or replacements I really need.
- Do you ever feel guilty about how much you spend on makeup? I certainly HAVE done in the past. (See above).
- Do you get FOMO related to makeup releases? Not for new releases, but I do see other people's rose gold/ nude toned makeup and get FOMO it will be discontinued by the time I need to purchase a replacement...
- Do you purchase or keep items simply because they are limited edition? I do not. BUT I am guilty off keeping things for far longer than I should as it's a gift, or discontinued or expensive..
- Would you be willing to pay more money for a sold out product online? No I much prefer to go into a store and swatch or just look at the product in real life, it's far More satisfying.
- Do you wish you could spend more? Or less? I would like to reach the point in my collection where I can spend MORE so I can treat myself again... It's fun to have something new, I can't shake that side of me!
- Do you feel compelled to buy something when you see it in someone else’s collection? Yes, if I see something on YouTube that's in everyone's collection and they all speak highly of it, I find myself needing it! But only if it's consistent or during a declutter as it will be more truthful...
- Do you buy more during the holidays? Nope :)
- Have you ever hidden a makeup purchase from friends or family? Nope, when I was younger I wasn't really into makeup.. After that it was my own money and something I enjoyed for myself!
- Do you have more than 10 products in your collection that you have not used in over a month? Shamefully.. Yes. I have loads of back-up foundations/ mascaras so there's that. And I have loads of single eyeshadows that I haven't touched in what feels like forever.. I'm also awful for lip products so most of that is also gathering dust!!
- Have you ever been pressured to purchase something you could not afford or did not need? Not in regards to makeup..
- Do you purchase makeup for collector reasons? Thankfully not! I'm lucky that I see it as something to use and enjoy rather than just buy to complete a set or anything.
- In your makeup journey have you become more or less consumeristic? It's hard to say, I really do enjoy shopping and can't see that buzz fading off anytime soon.. But equally I am More mindful on expiry dates and the fact I have one face and simply can't use everything up, even with the best intentions. I'm actively looking at owning less in all aspects of my life.. Buying less but better..
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