Low Buy 2024 UPDATE! Struggles, Lessons and Thoughts! How it's going so far 😬 Chit Chat / Rambles

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@chanelbabe-gina6674 9 ай бұрын

There’s so much more to fragrances than buying. You’re on the forefront of a mindset change. Keep posting and your people will find you!

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@PaolaBianka 9 ай бұрын

I now enjoy my “own little world” in terms of perfumes and the collection I have, while enjoying watching other people on YT 😊 the old me will definitely try to catch up or try to sample or buy ones I feel like i would like… but a change in perspective really helped and I now am not as triggered to “buy” even when I am watching a lot of perfume or even beauty videos… ☺️

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

That's the shift happening to me too and I'm SO glad! Yes being in our little world is so much more satisfying because it's catered to us and not us trying to keep up with others!

@kathywitter6076 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on maintaining your low buy👏. Iso-E's in so many perfumes nowadays; I only like it in small doses. It's great you're getting into other activities to keep your mind of perfumes. I got into cooking, long walks, pilates and swimming.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I dont mind IsoEsuper too much in very small doses either. It definitely enhances the fragrance unless its too much. I really need to get into some type of excercise as well!! Do you go to a class do pilates?

@kathywitter6076 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix For me, classes are better because the instructors help with alignment etc. I go about 3 times a week and LOVE how juicy my back and hips feel after a class; I'm like a rusty old bike chain without it

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

@@kathywitter6076 ohhh my goodness, I need that! I feel like a rusty old chain lately!! Everything is hurting. I'll ask my physical therapist if I'm ready for pilates. Thank you!!

@Danit.Talkscentswithme 9 ай бұрын

I already knew I don’t want a super large collection & I can’t keep up with the other KZbinrs, with all the niche buying and buying the newest fragrances. I’m kind of in the same mind frame as you , I think that’s why I’m struggling on doing KZbin which is why I’ve decided to not go with the crowd and just do it for the love of fragrances . My house is under construction, I’m enjoying home decor and I built a nice garden (2) to grow my own vegetables and I love to plant flowers. . I just told myself I will do my own thing and just make all kinds of videos, not just perfume

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

I would definitely love to see gardening videos! I plan on doing that this spring and summer. I don't want to take on too much so I think I'm just going to plant lots of Raspberries! I would not advise to try to keep up with influencers at all! Show what you love!

@Danit.Talkscentswithme 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix gardening is relaxing , I call it my therapy♥️🥰🪴 You will love it, I’m a beginner in gardening as well but I’m so excited to see my garden grow👏your kids will have fun helping you too 👍🏻

@ToniaAlex13 9 ай бұрын

I do something similar each year. I will watch perfume videos like crazy for months but then when i get burn out i will lay off watching even my fave for awhile. It helps with not buying as much.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

@@ToniaAlex13 yes!! It helps to stay away even though I miss them! Lol. Thank your for still being here 🩷 that means so much to me 💕

@ToniaAlex13 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix 💕

@ScentSiblingsDotCA 9 ай бұрын

Home made from scratch is my favourite. It's a point of pride after a while. Whole foods are where it's at! I'm so proud of you!

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

I love homemade too!! 😋 Thank you! I felt the need to do it out of no where. I was done with processed food. It's been a little over a month and I can't go back now even if I wanted to. I tried restaurant food again today and just tasted chemicals.

@almatoledo1608 9 ай бұрын

Carmen, I was also feeling sad and mean because I have had to do the same thing. Give up a few reviewers because the constant indirect marketing was hurting me. I still view just a few, but I also feel like I betrayed fun friends. The fear of being financially overloaded because perfumes at the volume that we have or crave is not necessary. i, too, realize that not viewing actually does help. Have a lovely Friday🎉

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Right! I miss my fragrance friends and I'm happy they're making money. I want them to succeed and when I'm ready to purchase, I'll definitely support them. I just have to build better habits for me. There's a few people I watch who never push anything even if they have affiliate links they are not pushy or anything. Those are the ones I still watch. Thankfully most of my fragrance besties also have completely different taste than me. ☺️

@kara8911 9 ай бұрын

I’ve totally messed up. I’m a big dupe, cheapie buyer and I have bought a good bit of dupes so far this year. I also grabbed some lip products when there was a 10x points deal with Ulta. I need cleaning/decluttering to be my focus too! Haha! It was for a couple weeks this year but then perfume sucked me back in. I did homemade everything a long time ago for my family, I made all our bread, baked goods, yogurt (a bit tricky), and my son’s baby food (so a long time ago ha!). I am going to get back in to that again especially to teach my kids cooking skills.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Don't be so hard on yourself, it's hard to break habits! Have you heard of Atomic Habits? That's a great book and also Don't believe Everything You Think. I recently read those. They helped a lot! I also had some slips but I just start over the next day. I love making things! I try to balance it out with consuming and creating. Consuming without creating things can create an imbalance that keeps us in a loop of seeking things to consume (like content, social media) and I find creating things helps me balance it out.

@kara8911 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix I’ve been wanting to start reading (I read a ton to/with my kids but don’t read for myself). I’ll check those out.

@tammyroxanne. 9 ай бұрын

I am on the same train of thought as you in many ways, I’ve been buying much less, and rethinking my whole collection.. I want the best perfumes for ME not just the newest stuff everyone is promoting.. but yet I want to smell everything because I have FOMO! 😅

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

Hahaha 😆 same!!! The fomo was the hardest to get over! 😫 I go back and forth. I've been using Beauty to replace perfumes and it's still kind of an issue 🙃

@Demi1369 9 ай бұрын

Carmen! I totally feel you on missing watching favorite KZbinrs! I had to stop watching a bunch of my favorites too. I watch you and Rose still. I needed to take a break because it was getting to be too much. Too much time spent and money. I think maybe instead of calling it a haul, you can call it new to my collection, or unboxing, or unboxing new to my collection, or some variation. Since they are new to you and you are unboxing. Or huge unboxing is maybe another good term. Because haul kinda indicates you just went out and spent a lot of money, but unboxing could mean you finally got around to opening stuff, whether it’s PR or stuff you’ve saved up or put off testing. In the declutterring videos I’d love to see you talk about each perfume why you loved it or kept it for as long as you did, and why you’re now declutterring it. People change, so it’s ok to let go of things that don’t serve you anymore. I don’t think anyone should be mad at you for that. If they still love something, they are free to continue loving it and hold on to it. I’ve had perfumes that I loved and suddenly they changed on me. It could be a number of things. I’m sure there will be a number of people who will probably agree with why they initially loved a fragrance and then started to change their mind. ☺️💕 Awesome video as always! 🥰

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Demi, thank you for always watching and keeping up with me! I'm trying to pull myself out of the perfume obsession and just have it be an interest/hobby. It's so expensive 😫 I'll definitely keep those ideas in mind for future videos! You always have great points and ideas, I wish you had a channel too! I feel like you would have such great content!

@Demi1369 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix Aw, you’re most welcome! I feel like I have better comments than I would have content. I’m saying this from the perspective of playing content (my own created) in my head. And I’m editing it in my head, thinking hmmm…… This doesn’t seem right or good. I haven’t filmed anything so I can only imagine what it would really look like. 😂 After a period of detox, you’ll be able to go back and watch content without wanting to rush out and buy anything. I do watch some other content here and there, but not like before. I also watch more on designer releases because I know it’ll eventually be in Sephora, Ulta, etc. So I can go smell and test it in person. Since I don’t have a channel, I don’t need to rush out to buy and review a perfume for views. I don’t need to rush out to buy anything at all because I have stuff that smells great on me. It also helps that a lot of releases last year just plain sucked. One thing that I’m toying with the idea, but haven’t fully decided on yet, is maybe switching to niche perfumes. Whether smaller indie houses or more famous brands. And the only reason why would be quality. Last year, after smelling so many new releases I was fully disappointed with over 90% of them. The time I went to smell niche brands in person at the department store, I wasn’t impressed. I was rather deflated. But I also could have experienced nose fatigue (or whatever the technical term is). So I’m thinking of investing in discovery sets in the future. I’ve worked on finishing up samples of stuff, which I’ve done ok but now I’m tired of the current samples because they suck. And they’re not worth selling. So I don’t want to add to them by getting discovery sets until I have room (and funds). As I find quality scents, I’m going to get rid of my cheapies and consolidate my collection. It’s not feasible to go through the amount of perfume I have, and truly not all scents are that head turning. Plus the weather doesn’t allow for some types of scents (I’m not in a cold climate to allow for 4 real seasons and heavier perfume). I’ll probably need more decants and less full bottles, or more 30ml bottles than 100ml ones. I might start to just collect bottles as art pieces, so it might be empty bottles rather than perfume filled ones. For example, I really like the Angel bottles but I don’t gravitate to a lot of the scents. So it makes more sense to get empty bottles for display like some would display Swarovski pieces or keep paperweights. I haven’t decided on that either. I don’t like clutter, so I’d need to think of where I would put a display case. Just random thoughts I have. 🤔🤓📝

@douglaslafreniere5707 9 ай бұрын

When I decluttered down to 50 i just picked the ones i seldom reach for and sold them , for me i don’t regret it

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

I don't think I'll regret it either. I can still rotate out the ones I'm not loving and bring in new ones. Have you stayed around 50 or have you felt the need to reduce even more?

@douglaslafreniere5707 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix I definitely could / should reduce more . Now i never buy until Ive have tested with several decants over time and i know i love it …usually expensive niche though 😊 if i don’t love it why have it , just my opinion

@larai7761 9 ай бұрын

I would love to see declutters from you instead of hauls. And explaining why you got rid of them. Sizing down your collection. I think that would be inspiring 😊

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will definitely continue my declutter series! Thanks for your encouragement!

@kara8911 9 ай бұрын

I need to remind myself it’s not too late to turn this around. I need to stop buying. I have used some self control and walked away from many things I wanted but clearly not enough. Today’s a new day.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

I always start off poorly with my no buys until I find things to replace the obsession. Find somethings else, make it a challenge to go 1 day without browsing. Then maybe a week. Don't give up, it gets easier! I made some makeup purchases. Then makeup brushes. Then the body mist. So it's not perfect but I'm trying.

@kara8911 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix that’s a good idea. The browsing, I browse so much! I’ll try that.

@laurenzieger9617 9 ай бұрын

I need to do a massive declutter as well. I am hoping to let go of about 50 bottles to bring it down to around 100. And 100 is still a lot but it feels reasonable. I also wanted to keep only 8/10 and higher but knowing my tastes change sometimes I think, "Well maybe this 7 could be a 9!" But you're right, is it worth reaching for my 100th favorite fragrance when I could be wearing an absolute love? Separately, maybe you could title your video "PR unboxing" because it isn't a haul and also clarifies you didn't purchase the bottles!

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Right, I'm always negotiating when it comes to decluttering. I always think I can layer it or grow to love it more. I really try to think of my top loves when decluttering. I want to wear them more and smell like them more days out of the year. The mediocre perfumes are in the way of that so they need to go! Best of luck on your decluttering journey. Maybe you can share on KZbin 😏

@amandahobbes9831 9 ай бұрын

Omg....you are speaking right to another perfume addict soul going through the same things 😂 Like I died when you said that you wish your next hyper focus could be cleaning... I have been trying to do that too. I've been saving FlyLady templates and got my boxes for decluttering... Why is it so hard to switch my perfume addiction to a cleaning addiction LOL This year I'm trying to focus on curating my collection as well...testing what I have is hopefully going to scratch an itch....thank you for being so honest with us!!!

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

The trick is to get obsessed lol. That's the only thing that pulls me into a hyperfocuses. I've tried Fly lady before, some days I just end up doing my makeup and cleaning the sink before giving up for the day. I also find the content I consume to greatly impact my focuses. Watching minimalists and Declutters help even though I'm far from a minimalist. Lol

@ScentSiblingsDotCA 9 ай бұрын

I so wish I had left some of the decant of Bianco Latte I had for you! I didn't end up getting a full bottle because it just smells EXACTLY like another fragrance I have, but you might love it. And congrats on having Be Layered send you stuff. What did you get? A declutter is in order for me, too. I just need to figure out how the heck a person in Canada can go about doing a trade or something. You're 100% right about only keeping 8.5/10 and up.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Be Layered sent me a Rose/mango perfume and a floral one that smells divine. I'll share them soon. You doing a real declutter?? I can't wait!!

@stacyb6461 9 ай бұрын

I can def relate on I need something else to be obsessed about etc. life seems dull otherwise. I haven’t purchased perfumes in a couple months now and plan to continue until fall. Then 1-2. Amazing how this became easier after I stopped watching the KZbin influencers lol. I’ve become a plant mom on top of being a regular mom of 3 boys. I’m loving my indoor plants, planting spring flowers etc. it’s actually like therapy. Finding plants discounted etc. I think this is much healthier habit for me. But as you said, I realized I need “somehing”. I also plan to step up my workouts and channel my energy there

@goldmarie5918 9 ай бұрын

Beware in the planter scene there is also a lot of unhealthy consumerism. When I saw these 200+ plant collections videos it just clicked for me: I dont wanna own 100 perfumes, nor 100 plants, nor 100 candles or 100s unread books. Instead of buying I just try to get to the root cause of this addiction/distraction and therapy myself. Good luck!

@stacyb6461 9 ай бұрын

@@goldmarie5918 thanks! I’m def trying to move slow for sure 💕

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

@stacyb6461 Yes be careful with any new obsessions! But I find getting obsessed with something else helps! Even if it's meal planning, domestic things or activities. It doesn't have to be something we consume. I definitely need a creative outlet and something to nurture. I love plants too!! I have to be very careful to not take on more than I can handle.

@Crebaby_23 9 ай бұрын

You are so right girly. I’ve had to unsubscribe from a lot of KZbinrs I really like… as I just need to restrict myself from seeing all of the hyper consumerism.. I make videos also and I’m trying to to scale back as well.. I don’t want a huge collection either. I’ve found lots of what I purchased early on are really not loves. I was just being influenced so heavily.. I also listen while cooking and cleaning. I need to redirect my attention elsewhere! Also you will literally go broke trying to keep up with every new release … (I’m speaking to myself also🙃)which is why you see the same ppl saying they love something and then decluttering that same item a month or so later.. im not mad at them I just understand it’s an impossible hobby to keep up with, idc how much money you have or make!

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Yes!! On everything you said!! I'm so glad I found you! I just went to check out your channel and I'm so surprised you have don't thousands of subs! Your videos are so well made and you're very engaging! Subscribed😊

@Crebaby_23 9 ай бұрын

@@CarmenScentrix 😍 Omg I didn’t see that you replied! Girl thanks for checking me out! Ya know it’s a struggle in the beginning lol I’m inching forward! Keep uploading they say 🤷🏾‍♀️ lol. Thanks for posting these kinds of videos keeps me motivated to reel it back in and spend a little less!

@AllThings_Natalie 9 ай бұрын

Hey Carmen 👋. You could do a declutter + haul together and call it "What's New & What's Leaving My Collection". Then do the 'i said no more hauls' disclaimer. Just an idea Or "PR unboxing" like you and fellow commenters said. I bought my 1st of my 5 FB perfumes allowed (Cloud by Ariana Grande so i wont feel worried about finishing my other bottle lol). It's up to you to decide about calling the Skylar mist a perfume as part of your 5. But if you have a significant body mist collection, i would say it would probably count towards that?? Not perfume. On a similar note, i would love to hear your thoughts on the Skylar Boardwalk delight body/hair mist and how it compares to the perfume. Oddly enough, Juliette has a gun Sunny Side Up didn't bother me and that has iso e super 🤔. But the Born in Romas.. YIKES. I cannot wear those. Have a great day and keep up the good work!

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for always giving me great ideas!! I loved the Skylar Boardwalk Delight body mist. I didn't notice it lasting much but I still need to test it more. I have stayed away from JHAG because I thought they were all aromachemicals. Maybe I should go test them out. 🤔

@dr.claire.perfume 9 ай бұрын

I just tried Bianco Latte, I get why it's popular. To me it smelt a little Montale style so yeah, probably best to test it. Well done on your low buy so far.

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

Good thing you said that!! I don't want it if it's smells like that! I ordered a sample even though I was soo tempted to blind buy the bottle!

@b25mech 9 ай бұрын

I def spray perfume in my hair 😊

@vanillabean_000 9 ай бұрын

Ive never tried anything from be layered! I would like to hear how you feel about them 😊

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

Coming soon! Thank you 😊

@nuyorkina1 9 ай бұрын

I am so glad that you made this video. For me I have limited my fragrance mist purchase. I have not bought an entire set. I am picking love at first sniff and through the dry down. I know that Elie Saab is a brand that I get a lot of compliments on. It works well with my chemistry. Finally I am done with buying flankers that get discontinued and focus on the original/ core scent. I love Armani Si and flankers get discontinued. Or Mugler summer flankers etc.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Those good parameters to have to help when deciding what not to buy. Love at first sniff is crucial. I will not wait through a gross opening to get the promised dry down. Lol. I don't want to stink for a bit.

@tammyroxanne. 9 ай бұрын

Bianco Latte was not milky to me at all (we’re all different so I may be the only one!) but it was noticeably clear like the opposite of milky to my nose.. It might, just “might” be one of 5 perfumes I’ll be talking about soon, wink wink!! 😉 hehe

@almatoledo1608 9 ай бұрын

I have about 60-100 samples and perfumes of all sizes in Purgatory. My purgatory will never again be so populated. I promise to myself.

@daniellemarino5247 9 ай бұрын

I'm so weak,I try to go on a no buy and I always fail at it.😢but I do only buy perfumes I love love.not just to collect perfumes I think I need.😊

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

I have some videos on the topic. It's hard to stop the cycle! I had to stop watching my favorite creators for a bit. Find other things to focus on for some time and then come back without the obsession.

@kellylyons7611 9 ай бұрын

I’m curious what the full list of perfumes that you are becoming sensitive to. Not like we’ll ever know the exact chemicals, but i would find that interesting. It’s a big part of my collecting philosophy- to try to stay away from certain chemicals that I smell as obnoxious (or maybe ones that I like but are potentially dangerous in the long run.).

@CarmenScentrix 8 ай бұрын

I might make a whole video about this even though I definitely feel weird about complaining on the internet 😅 but I'll do it. 😆

@tammyroxanne. 9 ай бұрын

Omg ..You’re just talking about tasting the chemicals in your food. We went to Olive Garden on this trip and the chicken tasted so artificial I couldn’t eat it! 😬

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Maybe it's bioengineered 😱 or maybe they are adding more chemicals lately.

@chelseyschlutereichen9009 9 ай бұрын

Love declutters!! Bummer that testing is such a bad experience for you. Maybe you could just clear some without testing? How would that feel?

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

Yes theres some I'm able to do that with but I always feel like I need to give them a fair chance lol. I probably need to get out of that mentality. Or maybe test a few a day when I'm home. 🤷‍♀️

@Danit.Talkscentswithme 9 ай бұрын

Do your own thing and modify your channel to suit your needs and changes in lifestyle etc.. you could film videos, like a vlog , with cooking etc.. ♥️

@almatoledo1608 9 ай бұрын

For about 4 years and truly bad the last 2, I ordered copious amounts of samples and then forgot about most of then, because a new video would emerge and I had to also add samples from there! No more! I am still not doing great but considerably better.

@CarmenScentrix 9 ай бұрын

I cannot get myself to be interested in samples for some reason. I feel like they just don't hit the spot lol. Even if I order them, I end up losing interest. Which maybe says a lot about what real issue is 🤔 not the perfume but the spending or hunting the next thing. Glad you're doing better!! Feel free to share your wins or loses whenever you'd like. What you passed on or were able to put back!

@ScentSiblingsDotCA 9 ай бұрын

You can do videos about "what's new" instead of calling them hauls!