I didn't buy any bronzers, lip products or highlighters this year....very proud of myself. Trying to limit myself of the makeup I'm buying...
@avapodyl49549 ай бұрын
I'm very proud of you!
@Scenefrombooks9 ай бұрын
Woow! How do you stop yourselr ? I wanna do It un 2024
@syang13909 ай бұрын
@@Scenefrombookssticking to a budget. Lol.. I have plenty of those items and I dont love them as much compared to eyeshadows. Ill leave it in the store and if I still think of it the next day, I'll go back (hasn't happened) or leave it in my online cart until the next day if I still don't think about it, I remove it... it's a process.. . Coming from a person who would spend $200-$300 a month on makeup back in 2018-2019 this is a huge change. I love it!
@avapodyl49549 ай бұрын
@@syang1390 Nowadays $200 - $300 for makeup budget is nothing. More like $1000 - $1500... I patiently waited for Sephora 20% off sale this year, to get repurchases, few new items and must haves. Even with discount it cost a pretty penny 😯
@laur839 ай бұрын
no lip products at all in a year?! that’s super impressive!
@river81429 ай бұрын
I stopped buying hooded sweatshirts 😊 I realized that I hate the extra bulk the hood causes. It gets in the way of bags and musses up my hair too, so it sparked no joy at all. It feels really good to cut that small annoyance out of my life!
@laur839 ай бұрын
oof same. i stopped buying those ages ago
@TracyD29 ай бұрын
Especially the nape of the neck. Rubbing back and forth. Knots upon knots.
@EarthlyBeauty9 ай бұрын
I agree with the dual ended products and face palettes thing. I hate having a dual ended product cuz what ends up happening is I finish one side and am left with the other that I don't like. With face palettes, i'll have one shade left in a 6 pan palette and it ends up being such a pain to continue storing for the one shade.
@erinbeth1289 ай бұрын
I needed a paper planner when I was in college, there was just too many things to keep track of and I always used it. But now I just use google calendar, I love and live by it!
@MoonlitSunflower9 ай бұрын
I no longer buy gloss. I am a balm and butter kind of gal. I have a few bullet lipsticks around, but that's about it. I am minimizing my collection more and more these days. I had to throw out half of my eyeshadow palettes. My main love. I do a smell check a couple times a year. Year 2 seems to be when things start to smell funky. Knowing that I'm trying to find my staple products that I'll happily pan. I think I also want my palettes to be 9 pans or smaller moving forward. I have 1 vanity drawer with built-in dividers. It makes storage so much easier and may help keep impulse purchases at bay.
@christineb.10439 ай бұрын
I rarely wear bronzer, and I'm starting to think I don't need it at all. And yes to all of yours!! I have so many colorful eyeliners that rarely get used. I used to use them more, but I'm more into neutral looks now. I still get tempted and have to stop myself because they look so pretty. I also don't buy scented candles anymore, as most of them give me headaches.
@LaynasBookshelf9 ай бұрын
You had me until planner 😂 I use and abuse my planner every year and keep them on a shelf and I go back and look at them, almost like a memory album
@LinzSee9 ай бұрын
Not something I stopped buying but something a lot of beauty creators talk about that I don’t buy: scrubs. Lip scrubs, body scrubs, face scrubs, etc. I feel like everyone thinks it’s a necessary hygiene step now. If I feel the need to occasionally exfoliate my body, I have an exfoliating mit that I use with body wash. I can exfoliate my lips with my toothbrush or wash cloth. Also, I hate any product that requires me to dig my fingers into a tub.
@senaaileigh9 ай бұрын
My one and only top coat recommendation is Holo Taco's Glossy Taco. It's quick-dry, so no sheet imprints in your nails. Also make sure to cap the tip and underside of your nail when applying both the polish and top coat. Base coats and top coats are designed to do different things, so 2-in-1 options really aren't as effective. Hope that helps! x
@palettesandpans9 ай бұрын
I 100% second this!!!
@use_beauty.fully_yt9 ай бұрын
Yes! Only thing that makes my nail polish last for 1+ wks
@jordanbelknap91689 ай бұрын
The desire to buy highlighters, eyeliners, and face powders has just about stopped for me. I don’t really use highlighters or eyeliners anymore and I have an extensive powder collection I am enjoying! I think I will be panning my Mac pressed powder soon! 🤗
@LinaSingers9 ай бұрын
Obligatory reminder that you might still want to buy some of these things because they make your life easier. For example, I'm the opposite when it comes to lip products: I only buy the transfer-proof ones because they are easier for me to maintain. I'm also neurodivergent and can't do digital calendars, they confuse me 😅
@tinksspixiedust9 ай бұрын
The lip product ingredient that causes throat irritation for me is lanolin and its derivatives. It also burns my lips. (I actually get burns, not just the sensation of burning.) When I get that catch in my throat using a product without lanolin, it’s usually the fragrance or the terpenes (e.g., limonene) that causes it. It took me a very long time to figure it out. I wish you luck in your endeavor.
@EarthlyBeauty9 ай бұрын
I just purchased my first lip balm with the main ingredient being lanolin which I've never tried before, hopefully I don't have this issue 😅
@tinksspixiedust9 ай бұрын
@@EarthlyBeauty It’s not a common allergen.
@LinzSee9 ай бұрын
My top coat recommendation is Seche Vite. I use their top and base coat but the top coat makes the biggest difference. It self levels so it makes your nails look good even if you’re not the best with painting, it dries hard super fast so you don’t smudge your nails, it looks very glossy and my nails last a week to 10 days. I’m going on 2 weeks with my current manicure and it’s just looking a little grown out and very slightly chipped at the ends but still not bad enough to take off.
@c.m.8809 ай бұрын
Whenever I used this it made my polish shrink ☹️
@LinzSee9 ай бұрын
@@c.m.880 yes, I have had that happen as well. Usually if I don’t put enough.
@MoonlitSunflower9 ай бұрын
I had never heard of a cleaning cuff. I hate when my sleeve get wet at night when I clean my face. Nice sock hack.
@opheliaz-bricker56799 ай бұрын
Similar to the colorful eye liners idea. I stopped to buy colorful leggings. All I'm reaching for are my solid black leggings with pockets!
@ginnyburley95529 ай бұрын
I got some cleansing cuffs from Amazon and love them. I wash them in my regular laundry once in a while so they stay pretty clean. I’ve never been able to use planners of any kind, so it was easy to walk past those displays.
@victoriadiesattheend22269 ай бұрын
I have turned to LOVING regular nail polish. It’s such a treat for myself every week. Light Lacquer is my absolute favorite polish that lasts the longest on me. I’m a server/bartender/AND nail tech (so my hands go through it) and it lasts a week on me. My favorite top coat is Seche Vite top coat!
@lhun39529 ай бұрын
Great ideas! 2024 will be a makeup low buy year for me. I’m very well stocked!
@GillenMeg9 ай бұрын
In recent years, I've stopped buying foundations - I like how my skin looks with just concealer on. I also very rarely buy face powder, bronzer, contour, and highlighter - I don't think I've bought any items from these categories this year. I just don't use them often enough! I've been going a bit overboard with lip products this year, though, so I might do a product-specific no buy next year.
@flurries55419 ай бұрын
Hi Sarah! I'm a nail polish addict and can usually get 1-2 weeks of wear of regular polish with little to no chips. What changed the game for me was the sandwich method combined with a quick-dry top coat: so base coat (sticky base coats I've had the most success with - most brands make one), 2-3 layers of your chosen polish (depending on opacity) and quick-dry top coat. I've tried dozens of quick-dry top coats (both drugstore and indie), but my favourites are Essie Gel Setter, Essie Good to Go, and KBShimmer Clearly on Top, but I know a lot of people also enjoy Seche Vite (tho it can cause some shrinkage). Best of luck with your future nail adventures! Bytheway, loving Vlogmas so far :)
@Rye_Toast9 ай бұрын
I get shrinkage from SV when the topcoat is getting too thick in the bottle, a top-off of new product from a refill-size bottle or a few drops of Restore and I'm good to go. It's SO rare that I get any shrinkage these days.
@michelinatriglione21719 ай бұрын
I don't buy or use bronzer/contour. I stopped like 3 years ago and I only use blush. Honestly I feel they are too hursh on my face, I don't feel cute wearing bronzers in particular. Just recently I'm thinking about trying contour again but I don't know, we'll see❤
@lisamarie6868 ай бұрын
I’ve been noticing the same recently!!! I don’t think I’m into bronzer anymore. I never cared for contour. But bronzer, I feel just makes my face more darker and makes me look weird now…. I don’t even know if I want to try and pan the ones I have. Usually I’m good with buying bronzer- only have one powder type since last year (a replacement of an old one) and a cream colored one.
@TaraK1729 ай бұрын
I use a cotton scrunchie as my cleansing cuff.😂 I’ve also decided to not buy a paper planner this year and this is reassuring.
@samk23779 ай бұрын
Socks as cleansing cuffs is so smart! They can unravel and dry like normal clothes.
@laur839 ай бұрын
i enjoy colourful eyeliners but will only buy essence retractable pencil liners. they’re cheap, glide on, last a good while and don’t expire super quickly. i also don’t wear them super duper often but the price is justified in having them for festivals and parties, for me.
@rebeccasadowski57737 ай бұрын
Mooncat’s Speed Demon Top Coat is great for keeping your manicure intact. It is a quick dry polish so I do have to refresh it with rubbing alcohol (one of the big ingredients) after owning and using it weekly for the last 6 months but on top of using their polish I can get my manicure to last 10-14 days.
@abeautifulmessofficial9 ай бұрын
I have the same problem with nail polish chipping on me and also don’t like the feel of press on nails as well. I’ve been using the Glow nail stickers by Dashing Diva. They last so long on me and it’s my own nails.
@elisasanchezcorrea97399 ай бұрын
Essie gel couture nail polishes and top coat work sooo well! They last so much without chipping that I always remove them because my nails have grown too much, not because of the state of the polish.
@tashakayatsky9 ай бұрын
It took me a while to get on the google calendar train, but I use it soooo much daily now. Agreed with everything you said, but another feature I use often is the reminder. You can just throw a reminder in your calendar for the next day when your half asleep and don't want to think about anything and get a ping the next day to call your dentist or whatever or remind yourself to ask your friend something after work. I cannot do my job or basic logistics without it now! I also store all my friends birthdays on it, and set up a notification for 9am on all of them, so will never forget again. It is an all-over-the-place-persons dream.
@SarahRoseBeauty9 ай бұрын
Yes the reminder feature is so good! I need to make use of it more tbh. It really is great for a disorganized brain 😂
@tashakayatsky9 ай бұрын
@@SarahRoseBeauty totally 😆
@RayeHana9 ай бұрын
I've been using nail wraps from Lily & Fox with the Essence top coat and they last at least a week for me. I do usually apply another layer of top coat about 4 days in.
@mmmkk9879 ай бұрын
My natural nails are a mess, my nail beds (I think that's what its called) are short so i have to grow them out. The problem is that they start to bend whenever I grow them out so I've given up on that.. every once in a while I get them done at a nail salon but other than that, I have plain press ons that I wear and use my own nail polish on them
@seevanhawkins45919 ай бұрын
I really don’t need anymore makeup after this BF. I’m going on a replacement only no-buy. Things I don’t buy: Bronzer/contour products (I don’t wear them), highlighter (I’d rather use a glowy blush), eyeshadow palettes (I use singles and hate dupe shades), lipstick (gloss/balm fanatic!), nail polish (no time, my nails suck anyway), lipliner, liquid liner, trendy products, cream blush, setting powder (I just touch up with pressed midday), fake lashes. I do use press-ons occasionally. I am amused about the paper planners. I used to use them all the time and then stopped for years. I’ve tried to use my phone but I’m an old (40) and really respond better to writing things down and seeing things laid out in front of me. I don’t intend to get a fancy one, just something utilitarian. I also use pencils lol.
@meggleee9 ай бұрын
Highly suggest the essie gel couture polishes and top coat for long wear nail polish! They dry like normal polish (no uv light required), last a week or more on me, and stay super shiny!
@julias87639 ай бұрын
I do not buy sheet masks and undereye patches, they do nothing for me actually (at 42😅), do not buy multi functional palettes, I mean face products + eyeshadows+lipsticks, don’t like them😊don’t like face palettes either, just use one or two shades…such a waste of money… don’t buy liquid lipsticks, glosses, not my type..only bullet lipsticks in satin formula for me
@aldergreen9 ай бұрын
I no longer buy eyeliner in general because of your same reason. I ended up tossing a beautiful sea green eyepencil because it went dry and I could no longer use it. I now have a dark brown one that I like, and a black one that unfortunately is giving me puffy eyes - probably I'm allergic at something, we're on the same boat on the "what could it be?" since some mascara and pencils give me bubble eyelids. On the paper planner: I use very happily a paper one, but I absolutely get what you mean! Some people I know did the same thing, buying a paper planner and using it just for few months and then giving up. I am very happy you found a easier, happier way to organize your days!
@kayve65749 ай бұрын
For top coats, I love the Seche Gel Effect Top Coat, it dries fast and doesn't chip much.
@26laf9 ай бұрын
Topcoat recommendation here: the Seche Vive (not Seche Vite) in the blue bottle. It's the "gel like" version of Seche Vite, it's thicker and I feel like my polish is lasting a little longer with it.
@lexislome12509 ай бұрын
This video is great! I’m totally gonna try the sock trick for cleansing cuffs, love being able to reuse old clothes like socks and T-shirts in new ways
@palettesandpans9 ай бұрын
Hot take: the reason press-on nails last longer is because people are more ginger with them. Like you feel you have something extra atop your nails so you're more aware and generally more careful. Whereas with polish, there isn't that same sensation, so folks are more rough with their nails and hence they chip faster. But if people were with polish as careful as they are with press-ons, the polish would last similarly long. The best top and case coats I've tried are from Holo Taco. They dry quickly and are amazing for longevity. Other tips: wear gloves to do the dishes, be super careful with your nails in and immediately after a shower.
@lisalis58779 ай бұрын
I stopped buying highlighters, I just prefer the look of a glowy blush. I‘m also good with eyeshadow palettes for now.
@stephanie80979 ай бұрын
I agree with all except the first one, I only buy them for waterline (I can’t stand to do eyeshadow there) but I only have 3 (brown,burgundy, and green)
@lisamarie6868 ай бұрын
The easiest makeup I can say no to is the palettes (not including eye shadows) and duo products. Everytime I look at them, I see what I can use that catches my eyes. But then I get iffy about the other shades in the palette or on the other side of the duo. Then I argue with myself until I finally give up and walk away😂
@melissasmith81519 ай бұрын
I'm working on my under eye patches (17) and face masks (61) as well. That's a great idea for the cleansing cuffs that you mentioned!
@mindyours1029 ай бұрын
My favorite top coat is the Essie gel top coat. It gives at least a week of nice nails and no gel or UV lights required.
@metropolotankreyole9 ай бұрын
I did not know cleansing cuffs were a thing but I NEEEEED THEM !!! I haaate feeling water flowing along my arms too. I might knit them though.
@aguirret89 ай бұрын
I love the ella and mila base and top coat- using those i feel like my nail polish lasts way longer. Lakur also has some good base and top coats.
@carolinepatterson32859 ай бұрын
I learned how to use eyeshadow as nail polish and it helped me use up both products!
@user-hv3fk8go3e9 ай бұрын
Hi Sarah, the pixi eye masks burned my undereyes too. I do enjoy eye masks but the only ones I can use are Florence by mills. I am planning to cut way back on purchasing for 2024 and using what I have. 😊
@lisamarie6868 ай бұрын
Cleansing cuffs I should try!!! That’s a good idea to reuse old socks like that.
@natay-tay30529 ай бұрын
With prolonging your nail polish on your nails, you can use an okay top coat because I would argue it's more about the technique on how you apply it, check out simply nailogical where she has a video explaining how to apply polish that makes it last for weeks and it works for me!!! Even with cheap top coat polishes, it changed the game for me
@mariahca2409 ай бұрын
I like the static nails liquid glass laquer primer and topcoat. I also like the wear time of dazzle dry nail polish.
@mariar37159 ай бұрын
I’ve stopped buying eyeshadow palettes. I’ve realized I don’t spend enough time on makeup to keep buying shadow palettes. If I wear eyeshadow, it’s always a one and done look. I don’t buy lipstick anymore either. About 10years ago something switched and I don’t feel comfortable wearing lipstick. I prefer a gloss.
@MiamiPush2theLimit9 ай бұрын
I’ve been using my liquid lipsticks as blush.
@hayleypflug73849 ай бұрын
Paper planers!!!! I feel seen lol. But I’m starting to realize that I love a good list lol.
@TracyD29 ай бұрын
Divanail nail wraps can last up to two weeks if you don’t have your hands in chemicals and water as much as I do. They are amazing and not expensive. Always a coupon code around. They protect my nails as well. Yeah nail polish lasts a day or two. Gel UV are too expensive and I jacked my nails up doing it myself. Lol
@paigejohnson92019 ай бұрын
Same with the under eye masks! I just don’t have time to apply them before I get ready but what I do love for if I have allergies and my eyes get puffy are the reusable ones from NYX! You just put them in the freezer and can use them over and over again. Those were worth it.
@c.m.8809 ай бұрын
I love Cirque’s base and top coat!
@emilyd47079 ай бұрын
What a great idea for a video! Love it.
@kristinahristova47839 ай бұрын
Try regular nail polish with gel top coat. I make my nails at home with gel nail polish from Manucurist the Green Flash and I am so happy that I try them. My gel last 10 till 14 days and sometime even more.
@Fredericksburg919 ай бұрын
That sock hack is ingenious! Love it!
@tina_miss_da_meana9 ай бұрын
Something to look for Red dye. When I wear a gloss consistently that contains red dye, it irritates my throat, too.
@lindsayfaye9 ай бұрын
I love this! Also, can I just say how beautiful your skin is… I always notice your skin, you’re so beautiful! Always look forward to your videos. 🤗
@flawedfabulous9 ай бұрын
Next year will be a no buy year for me with makeup. I need to shop what I already own.
@julieann199 ай бұрын
I love that sock hack. Going to do that right now!
@courtnayglatter71389 ай бұрын
The Diamond Clear Nail Guard by Believe Beauty is really good. It’s from Dollar General.
@Dindor9 ай бұрын
OMG, the sock trick!!!!! Thank you for that recommendation. Genius!! :D
@alexat66419 ай бұрын
GLISTEN & GLOW TOP COAT!! My nail polish would always chip before I got Glisten & Glow's top coat!
@tathii9 ай бұрын
I got an ad for under-eye patches as soon as you mentioned you don’t but them 😅
@lhun39529 ай бұрын
😂
@carinekubelec95319 ай бұрын
I love the socks tip !!
@pleaseuseturnsignals95549 ай бұрын
Holy smokes, we are birthday twins!!! Woot Sagittarius 🎉🎉🎉
@hayleypflug73849 ай бұрын
I actually love using mask and eye patches. But yes, there are many that can TOTALLY irritate your skin.
@christineb68419 ай бұрын
Great list, Sarah! I am on board with all of this! Ive also stopped buying all of these things!
@UnpurrfectRobyn9 ай бұрын
Under eye masks make my eyes burn too! I actually bought some Pacifica reusable/washable under eye masks that you use with your own serums. They feel nice when I need a pick-me-up and have the time. And using my own serums, I know it won't burn. Plus, less waste! :)
@blueberrycowboy9 ай бұрын
i swear by the no chips ahead topcoat by essie. it's the only thing that makes my nail polish last longer than the two days it otherwise would.
@amandaonishea90019 ай бұрын
The dashing diva nail glaze strips are amazing! I used to get the dip done at the nail salon. I'll never spend 50 bucks to get my nails done again. I can get 2 or 3 sets of wear out of one 15 dollar box of strips.
@BelleStreetBoyz9 ай бұрын
I'm also on the hunt for a good, long wearing, quick dry top coat! I've heard the Static Nails one is good, but I haven't tried it. The struggle is so real! I've tried a bunch, and still haven't found one I really love.
@Randilynn669 ай бұрын
Oh my I love my paper planner. I actually have two one for our business pet sitting and one for personal.
@thejulietocean9 ай бұрын
I love under eye masks and will never stop 😂 I use the reusable ones and disposable and they just make too big of a difference for me to stop. I’ve been done buying lipsticks for several years but now I’m thinking I’d like to try a new liquid lip formula since I’m sure they’re less drying than they used to be. I have one face palette (hourglass) and I love it! But I definitely don’t need another one. I’m a total nail polish junkie and paint my nails alllll the time. The Essie gel couture top coat is the best I’ve ever used!
@Gabriela778099 ай бұрын
I also got some weird ridges in my nails, since I started wearing press-ons. I'm interested why does it happen. Are the fake nails too small and put pressure on natural nails? It's just so weird.
@Shiro2213_9 ай бұрын
This year I bought the reusable eye patches from catrice, really cheap and you can use them with your eye cream or serum, really recommend.
@xcali22x9 ай бұрын
Most recently my favorite top coat has been cuccio. I remember in the past I have liked seche vive and the out the door top coats
@JoolsVoiceOver9 ай бұрын
I swear by Seche Vite as a top coat. I have ridged nails never used anything other than ordinary nail polish mine is because of medication :0) x
@mirjanaf.mireblad15519 ай бұрын
Love your channel! 🤩 I have the same thoughts as you regarding evening cleansing/wash off make-up routine. I put a small towel over the ridge of the basin to hinder water dripping all over. Thanks for the tip to use socks as cleansing cuffs! Great inspo to cut out other products, agree on the face palettes and colourful eyeliners. Lipsticks I cannot be without, there a special little happy tingle everytime I buy a new lipstick and use it for the first time. Personally I am not that keen on lipglosses, lip balms and lip oils - too slippery. Have a great day. ✨️
@lisasmith79 ай бұрын
I love the sock idea. ❌️⭕️
@paigejohnson92019 ай бұрын
I’ve seen myself not really reaching for bullet lipsticks too! I used to wear CT Pillow Talk almost everyday and now I’m way more into a balm or oil
@amysmithssportsandmakeup13979 ай бұрын
I only wear bullet lipsticks. IDk why but I always grab for those over liquid lipsticks and glosses. If I'm wearing no make up I wear a gloss and even put a little on my cheeks like a highlight. I quit buying brush sets too- I'd rather get a really nice brush that I need and will use every time even if it costs more money. I used to go get sNS nails at the salon but I absolutely dreaded going so I've decided to get a few sets of press on nails for occasions. What are the best brands? I tried Kiss and they fell off in a day. Another thing I quit buying is false lashes; can't put them on for the life of me. Even those supposedly easy ones that stick under your lash. I'll just use my ordinary lash serum and luckily my lashes aren't too bad. I do like my paper calendars; I used to buy Erin Condren but now I just go to Amazon or the Dollar tree
@calilnalan9 ай бұрын
Holo Taco is the way to go for high quality polish top coats etc
@iamrafaalanishihtzunot66359 ай бұрын
Rimmel gel top coat is fantastic
@shannonedwards63989 ай бұрын
OPI Infinite Shine Long Wear Base Coat and Top Coat Duo
@blueberrymuffinv9 ай бұрын
Please share whatever you find out about your lip allergy because I'm going through the same thing! Suddenly I'm noticing whenever I put something on my lips, even my lip balm, I start coughing and having a tickled throat. It's so bizarre because I'm using the same old products I used to. Maybe they are all contaminated from something...? As of now, I'm also taking a break from all until I can figure it out 😩.
@lhun39529 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear this! Have you tried wiping down your products before using? Like maybe it mixed with another product that had the allergen. You could try an elimination, just using one product exclusively for three days and see if you have a reaction. Allergies are terrible. Best of luck!
@kendspan2129 ай бұрын
The only items I have purchased are lipstick. That’s all I want these days.
@coffinbirthcutie91269 ай бұрын
❤
@maggiebranch92969 ай бұрын
Hey Sarah
@rmmmmt27969 ай бұрын
I never buy liquid eyeliner. I've learned liquid eyeliner and my eye shape don't mix.
@moniquesbeautylifeover509 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@confessionsofatomboy90689 ай бұрын
I stopped buying nail polish, it’s actually bad for your health to be putting chemicals on your nails, it gets absorbed by your body.
@yourfuturewaifu90619 ай бұрын
While you can pursue allergy testing, I dont think they will help you in this case and they will just tell you to discontinue wearing makeup/lip products. Of course, please do whatever you want, it just takes forever to get an appointment and they may not test for whatever ingredient is causing you trouble. Immunogy is a hell of a thing and really ANYTHING can be an allergen so theres that factor too. Of course, im no expert, just an auto immune and allergy sufferer. I dont thinknallergy testing js going to be worth your time unless youre experiencing other issues.
@juliehaywood43919 ай бұрын
I get allergy shots for allergies that trigger eczema but you are right there's so many allergens out there I sometimes wonder why bother because I still struggle with eczema!