How to curb your make up addiction - path to minimalism

[@ruthschambers]

My tip is to leave something in your online basket for 24 hours before hitting 'confirm'. By that time I have normally come to my senses and realised I do not really need it. Or I have forgotten about it.

[@missmai27]

I forget! And that means I don't really really need the items in the basket : )

[@sparkybish]

I keep telling people "holy grail" isn't really a thing for me. How different do pink blushes really look on the cheeks? I realized I wear the same things over and over, so I stopped buying the other things. I don't buy an eyeshadow palette for the one blue eyeshadow, I have my one eyeshadow quad that I use every day, and a few singles in pops of colors. One black and one brown eyeliner. An everyday MLBB lipstick, and a red. It took several years of being really honest with myself, but I am now a one makeup bag lady. It is wonderful.

[@ammaradiaga09]

I have made an Excel file of all my makeup & skincare (took me forever 😱), when being tempted I look at my inventory & prove myself than I don't need another eyeshadow or 💄 or blush or anything! It is not always easy but it gives me a reality check 🤓 thanks for sharing your tips! 😘

[@peace.love.vegetables3031]

Adriana M I should be so techie. A spread sheet. Wow.

[@ashleymyers2779]

What a good idea!

[@ghc26]

Adriana M that's awesome! I need to find the energy to do the same thing!

[@Ruru7]

Adriana M now I'm gunna do an excel file n cry lol

[@ammaradiaga09]

Peace.Love.Vegetables yes, what a pain was to have it completed, give it a shot, it's worth the effort! 😉 Ashley Myers thanks! gghc once you start you will want to get it done! did I mention that my spreadsheet contains tabs - Eyes (eyeshadows, eyeliners, brow products....) Face (blush, bronzer, powders....) Lips (lipliners, lipstick, lipgloss...) you get the drill! 😂😂😂 Randa Al LOL! you will not be the only one! LOL!

[@beudmama]

I put out a pan that palette challenge and it's really opened my eyes to what I'm able to finish on my own journey to minimalism. My perspective and my spending have changed dramatically. I've been able to finish my Naked palette, LORAC pro, stila in the light and in the know and I've made massive progress in other palettes as I replace shades! Starting in Jan I will begin tackling the Too Faced Chocolate Bar!

[@joyvestal8106]

Love your Shop Your Stash tips Amber! Cleaning my current makeup made a huge difference! Making them look like new makes me want to use them all the time!

[@beudmama]

It works like a charm for me every single time I wipe my products down! I'm happy that its working out well for you too, Joy!

[@Nimuetootoo]

Great video! Been there, done that. I shudder to think what the grand total is of all my makeup. I have stopped a lot though. Your suggestion about unsubscribing works wonders, and was one of the first things I did! Clearing apps from my phone also helped immensely. Sad thing is, a lot of these 'beauty gurus', who push these products, get them for FREE. And we, as consumers, have to remember that. We're paying for their products, as well as our own! It took me approximately six years, but I have finally reached saturation. There is just nothing left that I need to buy - and thank goddess I finally realize that! Esme' is grown!

[@missmai27]

Esme is SO big! : ) I think so few people think about the fact that youtubers can get the products for free *though it's up to us to decide if you want to receive anything*. I get approached about some stuff, not all, but I refuse. I took my email addy off my channel as I could not take it anymore.

[@camillocci]

i feel like i need to unfollow every make up brand, artist, etc on instagram and youtube almost in order to stop. bc its so hard to see a brand new product come out and not be tempted when it looks so amazing. but i keep following to learn and teach myself. bad viscous cycle.

[@waymire01]

Yes.. that is the solution. I speak from experience. Unplug from all of it.. even just a video a day and you want more, more, more.

[@MicheleAfter50]

This is all so true. I haven't bought much this year and I haven't missed it at all. If you can just not be tempted by all the LE items.. I try to only purchase what would truly be unique for me.

[@sarahkalnajs5810]

MakeUpMLC it's why you're my perfect sales pro.... You know what's available and you tell me what I don't need and/or won't work on me over making one more sale!

[@MicheleAfter50]

Thank you Sarah! I always try to be honest with everyone, I think building trust is more important than one more sale! I hope you are feeling much better! xoxo

[@missmai27]

You're so so right Michelle! xxx

[@waymire01]

It's very simple. Disconnect yourself from the mind control that is KZbin, blogs, vlogs, and advertisement. You will go a bit nuts for a little while when you realize just how much time and energy to put into it and have to find something else to fill your time.. and then you will be fine. You just won't care anymore.. you will go about your life using makeup like a normal person and if you need a new lippie you can go get one no big deal. You might even find a palette in the store that catches your eye.. and that's fine. The madness will stop. Just don't get sucked back in, and don't try to do it half way, you can't.. the subliminal and psychological techniques used will get you in the end. You have to just refuse to allow it into your head entirely.

[@joellechiara]

Couldn't have come at a better time. I definitely have a problem - I did manage to stop with the palette obsession but did just buy another Tom Ford Quad, telling myself THIS IS THE LAST THING I WILL BUY. Thank you so much for this. I really want to do better and will do all these tips because I only have one face and how much makeup do I honestly need??????????

[@nursen2106]

:-D

[@missmai27]

Well forgive yourself that one more TF palette, enjoy it and move on : )

[@ghc26]

Did I need this! I've been concerned about my makeup obsession as of late especially. Now with all the new holiday bundles that are out there, they've been hard to resist. Then, you see all these youtubers who seem to have an endless flow of resources - buying only designer makeup, fragrances, bags, clothes and you start to feel like you may not measure up. Thanks for keeping it real! XO's -g

[@bstrong5016]

It is amazing to see how long one product will last for. For example I made myself use up one full bronzer before grabbing another from my stash and I have realized that the makeup I have should last at least a decade. I've gone from a VIB Rouge status at Sephora last year, to purchasing only ONE product I didn't 'need' this year. This experiment helped me to change my shopping bad habits with makeup. Bye bye rouge status, I have some travelling to do!

[@missmai27]

So inspirational, I love it! Switching your rouge to a passport with lots of stamps!! : ) xx

[@amykleine6685]

You read my mind!! Today I literally made a list of everything I have with the goal of using it before I buy anything else - and also deciding which one I like the most and would want to repurchase. I really need and want to curb my spending. Thanks for this video!

[@rockyfan1959]

It is like you were talking to me!!! I am not a KZbinr, but I watch all the time. That is what is causing my shopping problem, plus...QVC!!! I am in debt, I can't make it from paycheck to paycheck. I am always looking for that perfect shade of eye shadow or lip color! I have more makeup than I will ever use, but I keep buying more! I am pretty old and I have to say, in my makeup wearing lifetime, I have hit pan on very very few items. I HAVE to stop. :(

[@susanjo6071]

Thank you--great timing! I have more makeup than I will ever use and just had an "aha" moment about eyeshadow palettes. I don't need any! Wish I had stopped a couple years ago when I was "collecting" MAC pans. I am dedicating 2017 to using up what I have and focusing on skin care. I just started with Sunday Riley--it's expensive but I am loving it so will concentrate on that. Happy Holidays!

[@missmai27]

Great tips and me too, skincare over makeup. However I need to be careful not to buy too much of that either. Happy holidays!

[@ewheeler105]

I loved the tip about thinking about the "other things" that our money can by. This has helped me immensely when I actually add up how much I've spent over a few months or a year on makeup, clothing, etc and it really puts everything in perspective when I see the numbers in front of me and can really think about different meanings behind the "cost" of the things I bought. Thanks for sharing!!

[@missmai27]

The cost in buying makeup just kind of sneaks up on you. Individual purchases are not crazy prized but when added up.... oh boy!

[@Lashlove16]

I love this video coming from a KZbinr and a make up artist ... telling us the truth that's it's not about having every shade .... I recently went through all my stuff and now down to just the stuff I really use ... faster to get ready ... I had a fail day where I purchased $400 of stuff I did not need ... I returned it all the next day .., I am back on track

[@siramea]

you;re lucky you can return stuff- we can't do that eveywhere

[@zebhk]

You are absolutely right! It still makes sense for makeup artists to buy a lot of makeup but for people like us who just buy for our own use, buying every new product that we see is ridiculous! I must admit the culprit for enabling me to buy way too much makeup than I need or use up is KZbin! I love to watch these videos, learn new techniques from them but at the end I spend and collect too much stuff that I can possibly never ever use up! Thank you for making this video......I will watch it every now and then to remind myself that I don't need to buy more makeup..... :)

[@missmai27]

Hi Zeb, I think YT is great for techniques.....so much fabulous and free advice out there. We just need to be vigilant and keep an eye out for videos just trying to sell us stuff, not really teach us anything : )

[@anniebee6538]

Great video. I have recently severely curbed my makeup buying as I am realizing that I need that money for my "golden years". Have been shopping my stash. Love your necklace. My late husband had given me a pin like that - sadly 3 years ago my house was robbed and all my nice jewelry was stolen -

[@citizenjoevotes]

I have the one in - one out policy for make-up, too. I (painfully) culled everything to fit into a certain size space, which really helped. Like you, I have unsubscribe to almost everything, housewares and clothes, too. I have unsubscribe from some KZbin channel that focus mostly on products. It isn't that I don't subscribe to any, just to those channels where I enjoy the person, like yours. I am so inspired by what you are doing and you keep me focused on minimalism as practice.

[@missmai27]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Melanie! I have not unsubscribed from homewares emails yet...but I think I should!

[@hollyquinn8719]

For me what’s curbing mine was the realization I am a make up artist and I understand color theory really well. If I have a anchoring for buying something, I see if I can recreate shades. For me it’s kinda better that way. I don’t think people realize how uncreative it is to buy palettes for 1-2 shades. So where in at today is very much understanding that I don’t have to have everything, because I’m an artist and if your a artist that can’t mix a shade/tone- learning it is unbelievably helpful. I never hear people say that who project pan. I wish more people would talking about how when you learn it- you stop looking for new shit. For me I feel way better at make up because of the fact mixing and pairing is what I do. So next update or tip video- let people know that. It feels good to feel like you’ve mixed and blended something perfectly to you.

[@hjcabc]

Like your advice, I unsubscribed from emails showing me the newest products. Another thing I did was erase my credit card number from popping up automatically in my Senhora account. That way, if I'm looking at purchasing something, I have to go and get my online credit card from somewhere in my house and deliberately type it in. It makes me much more conscious of what I'm doing instead of my numbers coming up automatically when logging onto an online store account. I suppose I could have no account at all at Sephora, but frankly, when I do buy things, I want to know I'm collecting some points! Loving your hair, btw!

[@missmai27]

Great tip!!! And it's true, if you ha e to make more of an effort to pay, you have to think about the purchase more.

[@sharnakeady484]

Everything you said is so true! It is that rush of getting something new too but it wears off so quickly and if you stop and tell yourself that could be going to a holiday i would decide I wouldn't need it. I have so much eyeshadow i could never possibly use it all but as soon as a new palette comes out i am suxed in. I actually want to study marketing specifically the beauty industry.

[@mohayes1402]

Great video and very sound advice! Rotating what's in my makeup bag helps me plus (much to my husband's annoyance) keeping everything I finish. It becomes a challenge to use things up!

[@EnigmaartsPhoto]

Omg, NARS & MAC's daily email assaults, lol. Excellent videos, thank you. I've recently given about half of my 'collection' to friends. A lot of the items I don't even remember buying.

[@annebfprado]

This is my favorite video that I've watched on youtube in a long time. New sub here fore sure! Thank you for saying these truths, esp as a makeup artist!! What's helped my makeup addiction recently is to, like you said, identify my true needs AND set up an honest budget of what I'm willing to spend for them (guilt-free). That programs my mind to consider things within that budget FIRST before I check out just anything, which might be several times the amount of what I originally wished to spend.

[@missmai27]

Thanks for subbing! It's taking control of our purses again, right? : )

[@debibasile7438]

Hi Sanni! This is such a timely video. I have most of my makeup out where I can see it on a makeup table. My worst is when I am traveling. Love these tips. You are so right about the palettes. Thanks for this video!

[@ls796]

I like the idea of rotating makeup. That will really help me find what I really love in my collection and what I don't really reach for often. Also, I thought of subscription boxes when you were talking about email promotions. Those things like boxycharm seem awesome and are good if you are just starting with makup to try new things. But if you already have an idea of brands and products that you like from experience, then you don't need to try so many new items in those boxes.

[@gemmalacombee5430]

This is so true.... I have a big problem with makeup too , and i feel very guilty 😞 But thank you for saying all this out loud...and giving us tips !

[@artisbreathing]

thank you so much for the video! i've been finding myself spending more and more on makeup in the last year and i feel everything spiraled almost out of control and your video & other videos like this really help me set a plan (& follow it) to curb my makeup spending habits...

[@michellekelly2937]

You look so pretty with short hair! The best tip you gave is to unsubscribe to beauty brand e-mails. I can't resist a great sale, and I always manage to try to find something to buy to take advantage of the savings even when I don't NEED it. Last week Sephora sent me an e-mail with a gift certificate for $15.00 to use if I spend $50.00 or more. It expires on Sunday. I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out what to buy so that I can save the $15.00!!! The problem is, I can't think of anything I really want. In the past I've always found something to buy, but in my heart I know I'm having trouble finding something because I don't need anything. Perhaps I should let this one go and put the $35.00 towards something else. Thanks for all the great tips, Sanni! : )

[@missmai27]

Think of it as you just saved yourself $35! : )

[@MrsElizabethLarson]

Love this reminder! Definitely going to use these tips. So true a vacation will live a lot longer than a few lipsticks i rarely wear :)

[@Goddess-dy3tz]

One of my tricks is to watch KZbin for the person, not what s/he is talking about. Also I use KZbin for research and try to plan my spending. Another hint is to stop the subscription boxes. I love them, but do I use the products? Generally I give them away. Love you!

[@liatb.566]

Thanks Sanni! I am trying really hard to work on myself lately as I realised that I have enough make up to start my own shop!!! I have used some of your previous tips to clear out A LOT!! and be ruthless about it too! Thank for being not only a lovely person to watch but a very realistic one too!!! make a fresh overview to the usual youtubers :-) xxx

[@missmai27]

Thanks so much for your lovely compliment!: )

[@nicolek7639]

Love this video! I have been looking at the new Hourglass face palette, but I really can't justify it as I have the one they bought out last Xmas. I have almost bought it several times though after watching a KZbin video and being told it's a "must have". After watching your video Sanni I will stay strong! Thank you for your honest approach, much needed on KZbin.

[@missmai27]

I know the feeling of 'gotta have it' so well after watching videos. Where as I know if I had not seen a specific video, and a lady at a counter was trying to sell it to me, I'd probably say no.Power of YT is crazy!

[@christine5669]

Yes to all of this! I had my time of going nuts and buying everything; now, I'm wanting to simplify and use what I actually have. I've also decided I want to focus on skin care and not buy as much high end/pricey makeup (I count foundation as skincare, though). I'm also trying to go more "green" or "natural" and definitely cruelty free, so that eliminates so many products :). Thanks for the video, xo Christine

[@missmai27]

I'm on the same path and like you, I count foundation as skincare. I'm trying out Inika next : )

[@maggievardanyan8972]

Omg your so right I can put the money I use on make up save and go on Vacation instead. I actually have monthly budget of 200 sometimes I go over but if I calculate that that's a lot of money end of the year.

[@jenniferdransfield3840]

This video = LIFE CHANGING! Thank you!

[@lisettetrela4934]

Great tips! Shopping my stash has saved me a lot money over the past couple of years, but I find that I'm spending that "saved" money on extra skincare. I justify it by telling myself that the money I'm spending now will save me from needing/wanting expensive surgical procedures in the future. Which a load of malarkey, since my Mother is almost 89 and looks fantastic! I'm much better than I used I to be, but I have a way to go..... Have a fantastic weekend!

[@missmai27]

Lisette, it's a journey and it'll take us all a while to get there... but we're trying to be good : ) !

[@SissitheGerman]

When I started KZbin, I had only one small makeup bag with a couple items and now I bought in only 2 years so much makeup that I could never use up in a lifetime. What a waste! I stopped 2 month ago to buy any makeup. I wasn't Sephora VIB this time and I'm proud of it! ☺️

[@monamasood]

Thanks for your tips. I've been good lately and only buy the necessities. I haven't been buying eye palettes.

[@karandonnakaran]

i recently organized all my makeup and skincare and haircare and bodycare and literally have thousands of dollars of product - its so sad but it makes me determined to use it all.....i have decided in 2017 to only buy limited edition products (not packaging) that will really add to my look and that i dont have something just like it from another brand - what also has helped is putting as many as possible of my eyeshadows and powders in zpalletes - so i can clearly see how many of similar colors i have

[@annadingman1530]

I struggle with the idea of a no buy. So I decided that I have to declutter or use 2 of a product before I can buy a new one. It has actually helped me immensely. I can now go in walgreens without buying makeup. ☺

[@missmai27]

Anna Dingman hi Anna, that’s such a simple and great idea , thanks so much!!

[@milicamarshastefanovich3312]

Great video!! And yes, a reality check is absolutely necessary. My goal for 2017, is to not buy anything. I honestly have so many backups on backups that there is not one thing I would need for an entire year or more. I need to learn to love what I have because I own gorgeous makeup 💄 Thank you for this video!! You really drove this message home for me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎊

[@missmai27]

The backups on backups is a weird habit I got into too via KZbin...I never did it before. We dont need them! : )

[@missmai27]

And Happy Xmas!!

[@rachaellesh3987]

Excellent video. Thank you for your honesty and voice...all so true.

[@cindyhollenback7025]

Great video. So helpful to me. Love seeing your beautiful face in my inbox 💜💜💜💜

[@janemilroy7494]

So right with the e mail enticement , Marketing genius to catch us out! I am ashamed to say that I very rarely hit pan on any products! Recently I had friends staying and I was so ashamed of All my products in the bathroom cabinet that I gave it thorough overhaul and have lots of boxes now to switch products with.... however I just had to ( of course) buy a red lipstick for a party last night which was a barely red colour from Dior..... enticed again,...... but I am determined not to be lured as often Jane x

[@Oliveoilextravergine]

Thank you Sanni , this was very helpfull👍🏻if i want something new.... I wait until i can go through my collection.... Often it shows me, that there is no need to buy something new... But sometimes i fail😉

[@missmai27]

...I fail too....but then I just try and learn from it and move on : )

[@robynfrance8644]

Great video, it really is an addiction.

[@Lana0624]

Great video, and great advice. Thank you for the much needed reminder.

[@oonallee]

Thanks sammi I literally just stopped myself from buying another eye palette!

[@missmai27]

Then this vid was worth making : ) !

[@stargazer17]

Great video. I'm feeling the same way!

[@1959fruity]

Double thumbs up, thank you so much!

[@ruthmaguire3719]

Great video and very relevant to this time of year! Thank you 😀

[@PixarFan33]

Thank you - I really needed this!

[@sgilb0528]

Thank you so much for this video, really hit home!!!

[@deborc2705]

It is great to hear your ideas on the topic. Shop your Stash reminder, and consider. how much you are spending/ vs vacation, or other products you need more. As you said it is all about the technique vs product.

[@juliakoch1411]

You Are actually really good!

[@Luvlightandhellapatience]

Glad to see a video like this :)

[@lorenzsommer5949]

I really didn't know that so many people are addicted to make up! I spend no money on make up. I'm still using my little palette (3 colors) that i bought 6 years ago. The mascara is 3 years old and still working! (Clinique) but i rarely use it. Lipstick i have maybe 6. I like wearing just lipstick and powder. Never been a make up girl. But when it comes to clothes...🙈 that's my guilty pleasure!

[@Ruru7]

Thank u so much I feel the advertising or marketing has become so good ... maybe there are subliminals in there I have never been so weak.. I am going to return all the things that I just bought that I no I will never use. Btw I love ur videos ur so sincere ❤️

[@missmai27]

I wish we could return makeup here in the UK as well!

[@TheDailyCupcake]

GRRRREAT video!!! XOXOXOXOOX

[@AhhhsoNeo]

Oh my gosh! Yes the addiction is so real with KZbin pushing all the makeup hoarding videos!

[@guetstudio]

way to go sanny-mai !!!

[@missmai27]

I miss you Fabbie-Ray!!!!!! Whasts new, mail me xxxxx

[@sheiladerooy7204]

thanks Sanni. great tips.

[@engelneen1686]

thank you. keep encouraging us

[@rebeccaday2558]

I feel like I had been doing well in curbing my makeup addiction but recently have fallen down that Sephora wormhole again. This video was hugely helpful! I especially like the idea of shopping my own stash. I am really looking forward to falling in love with my own products again. I would love if you could do a video on rediscovering some of your own products and maybe using them in ways you hadn't used them before or looking at them in a new light? Thanks again! xoxox

[@missmai27]

Such a nice idea! I think I will do exactly that! Fall in love with your old products...hmmmm, video title : ) ?

[@joiedefi]

I think that the whole of KZbin is addictive, but make up is a key part of that......buying, panning, using it up.....it's just one big cycle....and then we watch each other do it.....and I'm totally addicted to it all....anyone know what I mean???

[@peace.love.vegetables3031]

Oh, yes. I so need to do this. I have a makeup room and need to downsize. Really downsize. No more makeup shopping for me. I have enough for a lifetime.

[@missmai27]

Me too!! Love your name here , peace, love and veg : )

[@Mimipinknoe]

Great advices!!! Great video!!!

[@hartinivanrijssel2408]

Do you know what happens with us when we see all this beautiful make up products? Why do we get addicted? I never used a lot of make up, until a couple of months ago. There are so many things that attract me. I am shocked by my own experience with this. Thanks for your video. Please make more about the subject :)

[@siramea]

Another tip is try not to get tricked by special offers, you might think you are getting a bargain but you might be spending money than you intended or buying more than you can use up.

[@laurindalee1161]

Great video! Thank you!

[@sarahkalnajs5810]

LOVE THIS!!!!!! I will say that you got me hooked on a GREAT product though....The Perricone Acytl Gluthione (?) eyelid serum! My creepy hooded eyes love it! Do you still use it? If you do I have another method to saving $ tip - sharing product in a BOGO free offer with someone else who uses that instead of having a backup horde!

[@missmai27]

Sarah, you JUST reminded me of that gem of a product!!! I forgot about it!!!! ...and I have been unhapy with my two last undereye purchases. OK, but its not a bad thing as I did buy it 3 times in a row and I know it works so this, I dont see as an unnecessary purchase at all. Getting back on it asap: )

[@sarahkalnajs5810]

SANNI- if you want to split the BOGO free offer I got, the two bottles arrive on the 15th and we'd each pay half...it depends on how much it would cost to ship though my mother in law could take it back to London with her on New Years so you could get it locally....let me know! I'm on IG under the same username

[@creativy7225]

Great video! Hugs and best wishes for a Happy New Year!

[@stylisingwander4580]

Hi Sanni, I have a huge favour to ask. Wondering if you could re create Paris Jackson's makeup look on the latest cover of Rolling Stone. xx from Canada

[@MakeupEnthusiastIC]

Thanks for this video 😀🤗

[@crimsonrose51]

Can u do a minimalism makeup video about makeup that can multi task? For example shaanxo uses bronzer as eyeshadow sometimes. Could the UD Gwen Stephanie pallet have multi uses? Like that pink for blush, the highlight eyeshadow shade as highlighter, and the taupe eyeshadow as contour/bronzer. From ur experience as a makeup artist, can makeup pigment be placed anywhere?

[@waymire01]

Yes, provided it is not labelled with a contradiction. For example some blushes are specified not to be used on the eyes due to the ingredients. I often wear a face palette on my entire face including eyes. I find face palettes are easier due to the larger pans which accommodate large or small brushes easily.. but you can certainly wear eye shadows on your face. Some of my favorite highlighters are eyeshadows.

[@merrilew]

Excellent!!!

[@LifebytheBowRiver]

I hope you have watched Kimberly Clarkes anti-haul. It's absolutely wonderful to reprogram yourself from getting caught up and overspending.

[@missmai27]

I need to see that, have not watched!!

[@tedoymisojos]

I have problem. And I will have to do a No Buy restriction for a month with the exception of mascara, cosmetics wise. The essentials WILL last me one to two months minimum so I MUST curb this shopping bs. One month is my first goal.

[@ohcarolshow]

Agree agree agree!! xoxoxooxoxoxo CAROL

[@leslieryalls566]

THANK YOU!! :):):)

[@night_owl_sadness]

As of march 1st I put myself on makeup Low buy but I keep having the urge to buy makeup I said I was only going to buy the stuff I really needed like what I run out of but it's getting really hard so far I only bought one palette off of the hush app but I wanted it before I was on my makeup low buy it was out of stock on hush for so long that I didn't get to buy it before I went on my low buy so I don't count that but i keep looking at things to buy and I know that's not good

[@thettproject4534]

I find the best way not to buy makeup is to not have money for it lol 😂 I just pack everything I want into the cart, see that I don’t have 140$ and just alt+f4, problem solved 😁

[@missmai27]

haha perfect solution!!

[@russianinvestigation2401]

No buy September’s is very good way. I tried not to buy anything urgent for one month and then I realized that slowly that I don’t need anything. Everything I already have is enough

[@NursedeeRN617]

ummm… at this point I am in denial. I will have to watch this video more than once before I hit rock bottom. Smh! 😢

[@wendyraye]

My weakness is sales. Right now Becca blushes are 50% off. They were too expensive for me regular price AND I don’t need another blush (forever probably) so why is it so hard to say no to sales?

[@missmai27]

I know what you mean...just don't even LOOK at the sales!

[@godsgirl0019]

My trick is being poor! 😳

[@SissitheGerman]

What's Esme cameo?

[@ls796]

Sissi Nuthman The kitty cat in the background. You can just barely see a furry face in the corner!😆

[@SissitheGerman]

Lori Sullivan Awww!!! 😍

[@ashleymyers2779]

before I buy a new shadow, I try to go look at swatches (temptalia.com is a great one for swatch comparisons) and see if i have something similar so I'm not trying to buy 80 of the same color over and over again!

[@barbr100]

That reality check really hurts.😬

[@dazzlings]

OR have a junk email addy.

[@Goddess-dy3tz]

One of my tricks is to watch KZbin for the person, not what s/he is talking about. Also I use KZbin for research and try to plan my spending. Another hint is to stop the subscription boxes. I love them, but do I use the products? Generally I give them away. Love you!

[@amykleine6685]

Goddess1207 I was thinking about the subscription boxes. I have two: Teri Miyahira and Beauty Heroes. I enjoy both of them but I am thinking of canceling Teri because I just don't need more random makeup. I really love Beauty Heroes and it's a chance to try beautiful eco skin care.

[@missmai27]

I did not think of sub boxes, I unsubbed from them a while back and totally forgot abotu them. I still get one that gets sent for free but I seldom really do anything with them...