I Went On A Year Long Makeup Low Buy - Here's What I Learnt

Hello again KZbin friends! At the start of 2018 I realised I was my makeup spending had gotten out of control - I needed a drastic measure to break my spending habits, so I went on a year long make up low buy! I started with a makeup no buy for 3 months, then a makeup no buy for the remainder of the year. I hope to share some of what I learnt over that time, and maybe even provide some makeup no buy tips that might help you stop buying makeup.
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MAKEUP WORN:
I usually add these details but given this is a video to potentially discourage buying more than you need I have decided not to, however if you want to know details of any makeup I'm wearing, ask me in the comments and I'll let you know. xx
DISCLAIMER:
All products worn/mentioned were purchased with my own money and this video is in no way sponsored. Should a video ever be sponsored, or should I receive goods for free to review I will always aim to disclose this either in the video or in the video description. My views will always remain honest and my own.

[@KirstyKirby]

Take a shot every time I say 'but in reality' - it will be fun! Hope you will forgive the changing lighting, so many of you said you prefer daylight and more reality so here you have it - no false lashes, eye wrinkles and all! xx

[@inajk1907]

You look beautiful in any look, hun :)

[@KirstyKirby]

kejt 75 as do you sweetie 😘

[@MegRadford]

This is great. I need a reality check today. It's time to start saving so I can move out of this place with a crappy landlord. That will make me feel much better in the long run than another lipstick.

[@KirstyKirby]

Omg yes!!! I totally relate as although my landlord is ok my neighbours drive me up the wall. I really want to get my own place away from them as it will give me far more happiness than yet another eyeshadow palette (especially when I have several in the drawer already) x

[@MegRadford]

@@KirstyKirby Amen!

[@lauralee9041]

Best line ever: "It washes off for Gods sake".

[@Brittfawn]

During this pandemic I’ve realized I don’t even wear makeup that much to be buying the latest makeup all the time. My addiction was honestly quite ridiculous...I’m still having a hard time letting go of the majority of my eyeshadow palettes because I adore them but other than that my collection is very small now. I don’t wear lipstick, just gloss on occasion, I only need one mascara, 2 foundations (one is a tinted moisturizer) and 3 of everything else. The beauty world here KZbin really created a monster. I’m glad to see some of them coming terms with how ridiculous it is to push every damn new thing on us. I get that it’s their job but at the same time it’s like why can’t you come up with different makeup videos instead of always new new new 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@KirstyKirby]

Having been (many moons ago) someone who made makeup videos, and in defence of some 'gurus', the videos that really get the views and subs consistently is the reviews of brand new stuff. So I guess it becomes addictive, in a weird way, the viewers are almost perpetuating the problem. I just got so sick of new new new, I am only a very small youtuber and was teeny back then, there's no way a 'normal' person can keep up, and yet it was always presented as the norm to have an entire room full of makeup. I just got sick of it, I remember coming home from work one day and saying - that's it, no more. The pandemic has been interesting in the aspect that I too when working from home and never seeing anyone often didn't wear makeup at all - I've been trying to use up a few bits that would have been done and gone for ages in normal times! I've sold a lot, given away a lot and am forcing myself to use up a fair bit with the desire to get down to an even smaller collection. I do have to agree, I think there could be a lot more creativity in videos with makeup (after all it is a fun subject), and I tend to only watch MUAs in that field now who are drama free and talk technique and not just new products all the time. x

[@motherof1132]

I have enough makeup for a few years. I’m not buying anymore! You motivate me

[@saadiabintaanis585]

Same here😊

[@JasmineNaquay]

I know this video is old but I REALLY needed to hear it! When you mentioned shimmers I smiled from ear to ear because that's my weakness 😅

[@KirstyKirby]

You’re welcome! I planned to do an update as like you say this video is rather old, struggling to motivate myself with the pandemic though, hope you are keeping safe and well x

[@MandaSH838]

I will honestly re watch this video when I feel myself going off the no buy path

[@KirstyKirby]

Bless you! Good luck with your no buy x

[@LCx829]

I get great joy from ordering online and receiving the package in the mail. I've recently also been on a no buy and I've found other ways to bring joy to my life than shopping. I have gained 10lbs but I'm working on that too lol

[@KirstyKirby]

Oh I know that feeling! It’s like a present from yourself to yourself lol. But I’ve definitely found joy in other things, I even get a buzz now out of getting to the end of the month and realising how much I’ve saved - sounds so boring but it’s funny how quickly saving can become attractive. Oh I feel you with that one. I’m in the process of losing weight too, I’m funnily more into clothes than I’ve ever been into makeup 🙈 but I’m not confident on camera right now. Good luck with it! Xx

[@MsMouthy]

L H it’s like Christmas any time 🤣

[@ttpryce672]

New subscriber. I really needed this video. My collection and spending is out of hand that my husband is complaining. I love finding deals, ordering and opening up the package. When I walk into my makeup room, I get a lot of joy that I start to move things around and swatch. Thanks for the kick start x

[@KirstyKirby]

I’m so glad it helped. It’s so easy to get out of control with spending but we only have the one face - I’ve hardly bought anything for over a year and I’ve still got mountains to use up! X

[@Sarah-qh5dj]

I was just thinking the other day I miss your beauty videos now i see why. Well done you for this. Everything you say is so right. My make up collection used to consist of ONE of each item I needed and I'd replace it only when it was empty, that seems crazy to me now but I actually enjoyed my makeup more when I had less. Then I discovered KZbin 🙈 I keep attempting no buys and failing, the reason being is buying to cheer myself up.

[@KirstyKirby]

Hey honey! There is a few reasons why I stopped filming but yes doing a low buy means there’s nothing new to talk about. I’m exactly the same, I discovered KZbin and then goodness I bought so much stuff! I also started wearing lots more makeup on camera to try and look perfect, and bought lighting etc etc again to try and look like these girls who look so amazing on camera, but then started feeling like a fraud. In part I started makeup because I felt insecure about myself vs all the images on Instagram and so on, and then wanted to do KZbin to promote reality to other women like me, but the lure of the yt ‘game’ pulled me in! I’m hoping to continue with daylight filming and no lashes etc etc xx

[@Sarah-qh5dj]

@@KirstyKirby you look very beautiful in this video. If you hadn't have mentioned lighting and lashes, I wouldn't have given it a thought! I'm loving these types of videos, it's nice to see their are others like me that got drawn into the cycle of "watching and buying" and then moving away from that whilst still keeping a love of make up.

[@KirstyKirby]

Wow that’s very kind of you to say. I think I’m just a bit over the fakery of the whole KZbin ‘set up’. Yes I fell hard into watching videos and buying all sorts. I find now that it’s funny how quickly that ‘must have’ palette is never spoken about again 😂 you don’t half realise that trends pass when you aren’t participating in them x

[@MsMouthy]

I went on a year no buy and I ended up going crazy when it ended and replaced so much stuff and bought more than I’ve ever bought. I didn’t learn shit from it. I gotta do it again and go to therapy or something to stop this madness!!!

[@KirstyKirby]

I'm sorry to hear doing a no buy didn't work for you in the way you hoped. I have found having goals around saving money has really helped me after the no buy ended, so now when I look at something (makeup, clothing, non essentials etc) I ask myself if I really want it or if I'm better saving towards a larger house deposit - but it could be a holiday, or a new piece of furniture, or just making sure I have funds for if I hate my job so much that I want to quit. We all have different things that help us, I did another similar video which goes more into the mindset I used to stop shopping, that might have a few things that might be useful? Hope you find a happy balance soon. xx

[@MilkWithKni7es]

Have you tried not completely restricting yourself? Your experience sounds a lot like how I would treat food... It really helps me to just limit myself, I can spend $40 a month on make up or I can buy one new product every two months etc. good luck

[@cjwinter9711]

It is so nice to know I’m not the only one that has fallen down this rabbit hole! I think I have enough makeup products to last me at least a decade. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable!

[@KirstyKirby]

Bless you it’s easily done and you’re definitely not the only one! I’ve not bought any makeup in years now, just working through all the stuff I overbought all that time ago.

[@simantha1686]

Loved this video and pleased to have discovered your channel. I've been documenting my no buy / low buy on KZbin for the last year and it's been life changing - I've never felt so content and I relate to so much of what you said - especially, realising just how long makeup lasts!

[@itz_8030]

I absolutely relate to the self analysis you made! That's the process I experienced about make up and now I'm in a no buy for 6 months at least. I haven't bought anything in 3 months already and I feel great working on the products I already have. 💪🏼

[@KirstyKirby]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Triumvirate3]

I really enjoy your personality and soft spoken expression. Thank you for the healthy lessons!

[@KirstyKirby]

Oh that’s so sweet of you to say, thank you! So pleased you enjoyed it x

[@BeSimplySusan]

my go-to comfort beauty buy is lip products :) watching beauty youtubers brings me joy but also makes me shop! have to say your makeup is beautiful here :)

[@ginar3442]

So nice to have you back! I love this type of content and I'd like very much to see you project panning! ❤️

[@KirstyKirby]

Gina R hey hon, I don’t really project pan! I’m proactively using certain items up but I’m not consistently using set items like ‘panners’ do. You’re not the first person to say you’d enjoy panning content but I feel I’d be taking away from those who are true panners if that makes any sense. Xx

[@sharrondean753]

I have attempted no-buys / lo-buys several times over the last 5 years. My partner says that once I learn the difference between want and need I'll improve no end. I saved money specifically for our holiday to the States in June because I wanted to buy some brands I cannot get where I live (Malta). I spent about 100 bucks, but as I said, it was saved money so was budgeted. Currently all my eyeshadows and lippies are out, in full view on my dressing table and the only items I have hidden / put away are the spare or back up foundations and powders I recently bought. I agree with your comment about beauty rooms. They are envy inducing but really nobody can possibly use that amount of makeup in a lifetime. I am trying the Save For It way on lo-buying. I have savings pots set up that I credit weekly with a small amount. If I buy, the money has to come from the pot and not go on the card/come out of the regular account. Fingers crossed I can finally find a way to get my habit under control haha

[@avanimishraa]

You look so good in ponytails. It suits your face so much

[@ashleym7083]

Nice to see you again Kirsty!! Your video made me feel better about my small collection 😆

[@KirstyKirby]

Oh yes don’t feel bad about a small collection! I’m desperately trying to reduce the size of mine and have been for over a year! Xx

[@AliciaFannin]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience on this subject!

[@KirstyKirby]

Ahhh no problem Alicia, hope you are well xx

[@sundeeannbelknap745]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing! Impulse buying is a big thing for me, and I agree that this was a reality check for me too! There’s so many things you can do with those funds you save!

[@KirstyKirby]

So glad it was helpful! Its staggering when you add up the cost of makeup and beauty products, it really is. When I stood back and worked out what I was spending, especially when at the same time I was saying I wanted to save for certain things, it was madness! Having a financial goal that means something to me truly has been so helpful, its not 'just' £20, its £20 less you could have in your fund towards something you REALLY want. x

[@lorijohnston4521]

So glad to see u !!! Yes I have started returning stuff that I was buying in bulk that I don't need. And I have gone down to 1-2 foundations as my favorite. I have also given eye palettes to friends and shared the love. Absolutely freeing. I have one small container with eye palettes along with makeup. But I too need to stop the madness. So thank you for bringing awareness to over spending and makeup that cannot be used in ones lifetime... :)

[@KirstyKirby]

Hi Lori how are you? All well I hope. I am so sad we can’t return makeup in the U.K. Some will let you if it’s sealed but even then some stores can be really standoffish about it! I’m using up the foundation that I have and then I think I will be the same, maybe one lightweight for summer or more natural days and then my loved Double Wear. I’ve given lots of makeup to my mum which is nice to do as she rarely treats herself to things like that but I sometimes think goodness I must have given away £300 of stuff, that’s madness! Xxx

[@mernafam353]

you are so inspiring i love watching your videos no matter how long they are absolutely love though there is no edit but you talk smoothly really love you so much ❤

[@KirstyKirby]

Thank you for your kind comment. The videos are edited though? I just don’t make them all fancy. Believe me if I didn’t edit all the bits where I waffled the video would be terrible 😂 This is actually a very old video too so I didn’t know much about editing.

[@RKJournal]

Hi Kristy, bumps into this video after I bingewatch low buy/no buy videos. Happy to know the changing you make in your content. And I just want to share that I only own one eye shadow pallete which is Urban Decay which I bought in December 2019, and only one color that has had hit the pan! Since 2019, I do not buy eye shadow, lipstick, highlighter, blush, and foundation anymore. I bought brow pencil, powder and concealer because I ran out and have to replace them.

[@KirstyKirby]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing 😊

[@shannon4948]

Thank you so much! It was like “get out of my head”☺️. Really enjoyed.

[@KirstyKirby]

Ha ha spooky! Really glad you enjoyed it xx

[@majatodorovic8683]

You and Kim Bedene are my all time favorite YT channels. Both so genuine with amazing tips and insights!

[@KirstyKirby]

Oh I’ve not heard of Kim before, I’ll have to look her up! I’m so pleased you found my videos helpful 😘

[@majatodorovic8683]

@@KirstyKirby Honestly thank you so much for doing all this. It makes me so happy.

[@amywhiffin9031]

I’ve been on a low buy since the beginning of the year and I’m noticing my habits changing, I don’t feel tempted to buy stuff when I don’t need anything. Love your videos! :)

[@KirstyKirby]

Ahhh that’s great Amy! I still occasionally fall in love with something or want to try new brands but I think about it for a while and don’t simply give in to the hype around products. It’s amazing how that think before you buy approach has rubbed off on other spending areas too, like clothing. Xx

[@michellej5517]

It sounds like there are quite a few of us in the same boat. I also had a meagre makeup collection until discovering youtube just over a year ago, as with others I partly buy to cheer myself up but also as most of my money seems to be spent on my kids (12 and 14) with school trips, uniform , extracurricular activities, it felt like I needed something for “me”! However, it’s definitely got a bit out of control and I’m also a sucker for deals...Boots No7 got me at the weekend! I keep a diary of what I’m spending at it’s ridiculous considering what else that money could be used for. So thank you for the reality check and I’m going to take stock and try really hard to reassess my spending over the next few months.

[@KirstyKirby]

Hi Michelle you are definitely not alone! I love KZbin so much but it has definitely been one of the catalysts for buying so much! Good idea to take stock of what you’ve bought too. I don’t think it’s wrong to buy something from time to time at all, and if it’s a good deal on something you want/will definitely use it’s no bad thing, but it’s so easy to justify anything we want in the moment! I’ve found this questioning myself before purchasing has leaked into other areas of my life too and I’m saving tons more than I even thought possible! Xx

[@Coldoutsider]

So lovely to see you again :)

[@KirstyKirby]

Glad to be back! 😊

[@shahinaismail1370]

Everything you said Kirsty its true. But I only buy when certain items I would like on sale,then again there are some items I still have not used yet.

[@KirstyKirby]

Shahina Ismail sales and offers are great if you actually want the item and like you I try to wait for offers to come up for things on my wish list. I have so much unused it’s silly, I can’t just give it all away as I’m not made of money! It’s definitely made me think twice about overbuying xx

[@mummyminxy]

Welcome back.. great to see your doing videos again.. I am trying to spend less on makeup.. I will ask for makeup for birthday ideas and Christmas ideas.. do you rotate your opened stuff ?? So your enjoying diff products you forget about and have diff monthly favourites? Anyway great video 🙂💕

[@KirstyKirby]

Hi honey yes I’m both proactively using things up that I’m maybe not in love with and also using items I’d maybe forgotten about or not used for a while. I don’t necessarily do ‘panning’ and use one item for a solid month but do try to use things. I find this also helps me not want to buy something new as I’m always rediscovering things I have. It’s also useful to help me learn what brands I like, what formulas I like too. That again helps me make less mistakes when I do buy xx

[@helenfellows3082]

So lovely seeing you back on you tube. I totally agree with your low buy ethos.

[@KirstyKirby]

Ahhh thanks Helen. I’m really trying to embrace filming in daylight and looking more ‘normal’ as well as filming more too. I’m a bit over the highly processed ‘perfect’ videos - no one looks like that in real life. I still love makeup but I absolutely think buying all the time is just not a good way to even enjoy it. You end up spending more time shopping than actually trying it out! Xx

[@helenfellows3082]

@@KirstyKirby weirdly I've noticed I'm stepping away from the overly perfect you tubers to more relatable ones. Keep up the good work you were missed.

[@KirstyKirby]

Me too! I started to find that watching them made me feel more rubbish about myself or that my videos weren’t good enough because I didn’t have a huge room to film in or £22k of camera gear 🙄. I’m really enjoying more ‘normal’ people, really like Louise Pentland at the mo. I know she’s a very successful OG KZbinr but she’s very ‘normal’ in her approach to KZbin xx

[@inajk1907]

Great video! Also i would love to see what you have panned, or a pan project, sth like that.

[@KirstyKirby]

kejt 75 I haven’t really done a project pan as such but I’ve kept all my empties so can certainly do a video on that xx

[@a91170]

Great points for thought, and well said. Thanks

[@KirstyKirby]

Thank you x

[@lindapassos]

Hi Kirsty for some unkown reason I didn't get notification of this video, just saw now cause I got a notification now and always open the channel instead of just the video :-/ Watching this one now and today's one next :-) I always loved makeup and cause I was a gimnast for many years I always used makeup since I was 10 :-) Dupes I think I only had from lippies but not anymore ;-) xxx

[@KirstyKirby]

Linda Passos ahhh don’t worry about it hon! Think lots of people don’t seem to get notifications, it’s very strange! I’m hoping to be uploading 2-3 times a week from now on 😊

[@MiaRBeauty]

So great that you took this step and reigned it in. If it doesn't fit your lifestyle and usage, as you said it's just a dopamine hit and wasted money. Glad to see you back! What are your plans for the future?

[@KirstyKirby]

For the future both on KZbin and Instagram I will still do beauty bits and bobs but I’m no beauty guru and would love to talk about other things too. For example, I’m trying different things to improve my lifestyle and would love to share things like that especially if I think it’s been positive. I’d also love to talk about fashion sometimes, weirdly I’m far more into fashion than I ever have been makeup but I’m not particularly body confident on camera. I’m also hoping to move house soon and might do vlog style videos of redecorating etc. I just want to have fun with it I guess and try to make sure I’m just being myself xx

[@MiaRBeauty]

@@KirstyKirby I'd love to watch such content from you! Really loved your intro and exposition in this video, sounded super professional and informed and I think you'll do amazing at non-beauty content!

[@KirstyKirby]

Ahhhh thank you so much that’s so sweet of you to say xxxx

[@auntpurl5325]

I don't wear make up often, but I get the principle. I knit, and I'm drawn to all the beautiful hand dyed skeins and impulse buy those -- even though the projects take forever to knit AND my wardrobe shows that I mostly wear neutrals. I end up with tubs of beautiful yarn I can't use up or with item I don't reach for because they're too bright. Decluttering and spending freezes have revealed things I couldn't see otherwise. And, just like you were saying, the thrill of buying more tools, pretty promising patterns, gorgeous yarns -- if I were having a day, I could online shop and get the fun new stuff in the mail. I'm not going to lie -- I miss the happy mail. But I need nothing.

[@KirstyKirby]

Relate to lots of this here - decluttering and no buys etc showed me things I probably wouldn’t have recognised otherwise. And yes I know what you mean about happy Mail. I still do shop and receive it from time to time but the frequency’s far reduced these days. X

[@Ginnfyoknd]

I’m starting my no buy in January and your videos are so helpful! However, i love your makeup in this video! Could you please share what you are wearing? Especially interested in foundation, blush and lipstick

[@KirstyKirby]

Kisha Solomatina not 100% sure as filmed this ages ago but foundation is highly likely to be Estée Lauder doublewear in fresco, blush will either be Mac Mocha or the Zoeva Coral Blush Palette. Lipstick looks like Mac’s Mehr. Sorry I couldn’t be more certain x

[@michellehall1952]

I love this. I have so much makeup and it’s insane

[@KirstyKirby]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve barely bought anything for almost two years and I’m still working through it all - it’s crazy and just not needed xx

[@kubrab.akkaya6340]

Thanks so much Kirsty! Do you have any recommendations on how to remember the points you made in the video when you are hit by the trigger to buy something?

[@anjamilovanovic9134]

Really enjoyable video🌼

[@KirstyKirby]

Anja Milovanović glad you enjoyed it x

[@HMMMakeup]

I have enough for a lifetime. Subculture is a beautiful colour story that I really enjoy using. Thank you for a great video.

[@KirstyKirby]

I cant believe I ever bought so much - I fell down the rabbit hole and took way too long to climb out! I've given away tons, sold a load, focussed on purposely using things up and I still have so much it seems ridiculous - so glad I stopped buying, it just wasn't worth it. Subculture is lovely, I haven't had much chance to play with it recently as most days are makeup free for me with wfh during the pandemic. x

[@HMMMakeup]

@@KirstyKirby Thanks for the reply. My focus is now on enjoying what I have. I have no chance of ever running out of eye shadow and powder face products, but I'm enjoying the variety and definitely feel I have more than enough to rotate through and enjoy. Picking up a product I haven't used in a while does provide a similar feel of trying it new if it's been a few months, and I do enjoy that.

[@cathrynsuarez1695]

Fab video, all so true. I always think that although makeup looks different in the palette once on the face does one pinky peach blush look much the same as the next.?

[@KirstyKirby]

Ha ha you are so right. I mean I appreciate there a nuances with us all having different skin tones etc, but once you have say a mid pink blush, do you really need another similar? I have a few different ones and I couldn't tell even if I was looking at a photo of myself which one I was wearing.

[@Rougefairee]

Pre-pandemic I was great with this I only ever had 4 eye shadow palettes, at a time which would last 2 years before I replace them. During this pandemic I find that I ended up browsing online more as I don't meet anyone and people aren't free to call till the weekends. Plus, I dangerously discovered that you can buy Pokémon/ sailor moon/Disney theme make up which I just fell in love with. My four eye shadow palettes have jumped to 13 and I ended up buying all these lip products I don't need. Before I use to spend under £100 a year and now I am pushing £150 a month. I think for lent I will give up buying makeup and go from there :) Thank you for your video and I'm glad that I subscribed!

[@KirstyKirby]

Hello, sorry for the delay, Ive had a long YT break but planning my return now! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video, I got into a really silly place a few years back buying way too much and I look back in puzzlement at it now as I'm somewhat frugal and usually prefer to have a few but good quality things, be it makeup, clothes or otherwise! Don't be too hard on yourself, this time period has been so very strange, some people have found they've saved lots of money, others used shopping as a way to feel connected or pass the time. No one could be prepared to know how to deal with it. The important thing is you've recognised its becoming an issue and making changes to your habits. Good luck on your no buy!

[@Rougefairee]

@@KirstyKirby thank you but yea it ironic I use to buy less before pandemic but I think that is because I didn't use online shopping before. 😂

[@lalagonegaga]

If you stick to drugstore brands, you can stretch 200 pounds over an entire year.

[@KirstyKirby]

It depends - I spend far less than 200 a year now buying the products that work for me (which are usually not drugstore sadly) but I ONLY buy what I need and don't bother with anything I'm not completely sure I will use. But I agree with the sentiment, if you like to try lots of new products all the time, then drugstore is the way to go.

[@leanneferris7744]

Try the Esum Pro mixing medium. I have hooded eyes and the Esum solidifies shimmers much better than like a glitter glue so no transfer x ☺️

[@KirstyKirby]

Thanks honey. I’ve just had a look and it contains propylene glycol which sadly really irritates my skin, but thank you for the suggestion as sure it will help someone xx

[@christinagonzales4247]

Hi sweetie I have always bought just what I need. One eye shadow , 1 mascara. 1 eyeliner 1 blush 1 thing at a time. I don’t want to have makeup for a long time . I use what I have when it’s finished I buy the new one that I need 😘

[@KirstyKirby]

Yes of course this is a more sensible way to do things, but many many people have fallen down the rabbit hole of the beauty community on here and way overspent. I wasn’t even bad in comparison to some, many people I spoke with had gotten into debt buying so much. Obviously this video isn’t going to add value to someone who shops as you do.

[@MsGenXodus]

I used to be a makeup junkie, but since the pandemic I've bought nearly nothing for my cosmetic collection and have switched to web filters instead. I still buy eyelashes and shadows, but foundation is no longer necessary. I'm pretty sure this is better for my skin. I still wear makeup when I go out and it feels more like a special occasion.

[@KirstyKirby]

Glad to hear you have found something that works for you. I've been enjoying having days without makeup too and looking after my diet and skin so that I feel more confident without it. I think being a makeup junkie as you put it, was somewhat glamorised a few years ago, especially with all the beauty room tours and hauls and so on. I fell down the rabbit hole and it cost so much money. I just have a much simpler routine now, almost back to what it was before I ever found the YT beauty community!

[@lorijohnston4521]

One foundation I use now is IT CC Cream swear by it. I also am trying the using of more than one palette to create the look. That seems to curb my my addition lol 🤣.

[@KirstyKirby]

Yes I find digging out something I haven’t used in ages almost feels like having something new anyway lol xx

[@brittanyschnell]

I just happened upon your video/channel- I love to comment on videos to bring in more traffic for the youtuber: so here is my comment

[@denisecarter5117]

I’m not going to buy a palette again unless it only has a couple of colors. There is so much I don’t use in a palette and it is a waste.

[@KirstyKirby]

I understand that completely Denise. I tend to gravitate to just certain colours in palettes. I’ve often thought I would have been better purchasing singles like I used to and creating my own little palettes.

[@Nafsica90]

The truth no beauty guru tells us is that in fact all the blushes and all the bronzers in the world ultimately look the same on our face. Eyeshadows are the most unique. they are noticeably different on, as well as different shades of lipstick. It is a bit of a waste to have more than three kinds of blushes or bronzers or foundations because ultimately they all look the same. My favorite bronzer by Mac “give me sun” , is used daily and it’s still almost brand new looking after 3 years of use… it’s hard to watch actually because it makes me realize how long I have to use it to finish it up! One bronzer is all I really need (or wear) and it was 30$! I didn’t actually need the ten other bronzers I ended up accumulating over the years because I hadn’t even made a dent on my first bronzer (“give me sun”) It’s infuriating to think how much money I have spent Trying to keep up with the trends or to get the latest Eye candy product for my collection ! I have made tons of donations, gifts and sold unopened make up to family and friends and I still have enough to last me a lifetime (if make up didn’t expire) ! We all need to remind ourselves that Make Up does expire and it takes so much space, mentally. energy that could be used for something else. Think of how little we actually need to look decent , beautiful or even gorgeous! The technique is so much more important than the amount of products we use also the quality of the product is more important than the quantity. I think Make Up purchases offer a defense mechanism. A cover-up for an addiction, at least that’s what it was for me. The thrill of the new and how much stuff I had made me feel excited, important and like I belong. It was a façade covering up anxiety, self doubt and insecurities. I have done work on myself to be able to see all that it actually is. Logically we know not to spend all our money on things that expire but it serves a different purpose to do so, despite our knowledge! How many of you feel me right now? Does anyone relate to this? Using purchasing of make up as a way to feel important or accepted or excited? If we feed those needs some other way, our huge need for immense amounts of unnecessary stuff will subside eventually, and logic will set it! -naf

[@KirstyKirby]

Thanks so much for watching and got sharing your thoughts Naf. This is quite an old video and I’ve covered some of the things you mention here in other videos, but it always great to bring it to the front of peoples minds. I also have content planned around self esteem and makeup purchases for the future.

[@ag-gz1wk]

i used to do fun crazy make up for uni every day and now i feel like a winged liner is too much 😅 i think i even minimized my make up routine without even trying lol

[@KirstyKirby]

Similar here! I’ve gone back to my very basic makeup routine (albeit a little better skilled now) and I could cry at how much I spent! Got totally sucked in to the trends! X

[@user-re5yw4gi8t]

I have one palette,one liquid foundation, one loose powder and 5 or maybe 7 lipstick color red because I loooooove red.and that's enough for me

[@KirstyKirby]

That’s great! This video is quite old now, I have a lot lot less than I used to

[@martharzertuche]

Loved this video 👏👏👏❤⚘

[@KirstyKirby]

So pleased to hear that xx

[@motherof1132]

I’ve been gifted so much perfume. I don’t think I don’t need to buy perfume for years.

[@ultraviolet751]

Naked 3 or new york nudes is what I use 90% of the time!

[@KirstyKirby]

I completely relate. Love to play with Colours but day to day I reach for the neutrals every time!