HOW I SUCCESSFULLY STUCK TO MY MAKEUP NO-BUY FOR THREE YEARS: No Buy Mistakes I Avoided

[@CMB0299]

I really agree with you, especially on the social media point. I used to buy way too much and I had an excessive collection. But now, as I watch a lot of panning and conscious consumerism content, I really got into using what I have and buying less. (But getting a little older and more responsible for myself has also helped a lot)

[@laralikesmascara]

I'm so glad to hear! That's true, I didn't mention how getting older and more mature was also probably a factor.

[@GreyEyesGoddess]

a tip that keeps me from buying things (not just makeup) on sale just because they're on sale came from a black Friday shoppers TV special and they remarked that you're not actually getting a deal on the item unless it's more than 40% off. At 40% you're paying about the price of manufacturing and anything over that is actually a deal, it just makes me think about how much the products that I want to buy actually cost vs. how much they're being marked up to make a profit. This stat could be totally wrong now but it always makes me reconsider when I want to buy something on "sale".

[@laralikesmascara]

Oh that's a great tip!! Thank you for sharing that. We get so excited about 10% off, 20% off, but it's helpful to know that unless it's 40% off it's (likely) not worth the price.

[@shawnaripari]

the no buy queen 👑 is at it again with a fabulous new video ! you're so right about how just being in a drugstore or around makeup generally can make us (or in this case me) inclined to buy things. I was at a grocery store yesterday with my partner and he was getting something from an isle beside the makeup and was like "do you want to go take a look?" I'm like yeah! i'll just take a quick peek, see what's new. Within 3 mins i had mascara in my hand. I did end up putting it back. The last time I went to physically look at makeup was in December and I had forgotten how influential it can be.

[@laralikesmascara]

Haha that’s what happens!! Still when I look in the drugstore there are so many times when I’ve almost purchased something. It’s so tempting

[@ericaluna01]

I haven’t had a cold for over 2 years! My son currently has a cold so I’m pretty sure I’ll get it! I’m so tempted to get a new cream bronzer but I haven’t really used the Fenty bronzer stick I have so I can’t justify buying another one

[@laralikesmascara]

aw I'm sorry to hear that :( I hope you somehow manage to avoid it! My partner (who I live with) is still healthy and I have no idea how lol Also, I generally don't like cream blushes so I don't expect I'll like cream bronzers - but I'm still super curious about them!

[@lhun3952]

@@laralikesmascara Speaking of cream blushes, I have been trying my lipsticks as cream blushes to avoid buying.

[@HayleyMarie111]

Hope you feel better! I'm a new subscriber as of the past week. I've been enjoying all your tips. I'm on an eyeshadow no buy. I have way too much, and often neglect using my palettes anyway.

[@laralikesmascara]

Hi welcome!! Good luck on your no buy and so glad my videos have been helpful!

[@HayleyMarie111]

@@laralikesmascara Thank you !! 😊

[@nadamrkaja2502]

Props to you for doing a makeup no buy as long as you have! I wish I could do one for a year but I know I would loose interest in it but like watching other peoples no makeup buys. 😊😂

[@laralikesmascara]

Thank you!! Hahaha that's funny, as long as it's satisfying for you!

[@Scr3amerrr]

Now you're at a point where you're at the last of certain catagories, do you know what you're planning on replacing them with? eg, what your next foundation will be? what your next shampoo/conditioner will be?

[@laralikesmascara]

I've been thinking about it (paying attention when creators recommend certain products) but I'm not set on anything yet! I still have a couple of months I think

[@Divya_B]

Love what you're wearing

[@laralikesmascara]

Thank you!!

[@maru45382]

Hope you feel better soon. Nice reflections and thoughts. ☺️

[@laralikesmascara]

Thanks so much Maru

[@petra1995]

I'm watching while sick and sniffling too!

[@laralikesmascara]

Awe I hope you feel better as well!!

[@basswoodbeauty]

I love these videos! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@laralikesmascara]

Thank you so much!!

[@marthelea]

Me, getting an audible commercial right after the video has ended 😂 why, world, must you be so obnoxious at times? 😆

[@laralikesmascara]

ahahaha recently i was working on a presentation about the dairy industry and I kept getting ads for MILK 😅

[@sylviemariehebert9758]

You need to make a video about how to make your eyelash look like fake lashes ASAP! 😂

[@laralikesmascara]

Ooh maybe I could do a reel or a youtube short about that! Honestly i think it's a combination or naturally long lashes, plus knowing how to properly use a lash curler, and having a good mascara

[@lived4th1]

I think it looks good but I’m the person who purposely makes her false lashes less uniform, so like that look.

[@laralikesmascara]

Ooh interesting, I'm so curious about that