My No Buy Is In Trouble! 5 Month Makeup No Buy Update

[@mamabear8373]

I am passing on mini Rose because I have Retro and not into the spring or summer palette from Sydney Grace, so in the clear so far, lol. The only one that had been tempting me in Golden. Yes I have a million tan shades, but I do love her monochromatic pallets and the packaging looks so special! Her summer pallets go on sale at some point, usually half off, so maybe that is when I'll get Golden???

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

I love gold and tans too! Yes good point about mini rose!

[@KimMcCallie]

According to other influencers, this palette is a repeat of previous palettes. See Morgan Turner’s video on the palette. You may already own it.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes I definitely have a few of the shades already! It would be nice to have them in a compact form though 😆

[@kerrid.979]

If you decide to shop, I think you should set a budget (how much you can spend and how many items you can bring in). Also, ask yourself questions like, Do I need this right now? Will I be able to get this on sale later? It's my birthday season, and normally I get a little spendy, but I haven't seen a whole lot that I'm tempted to buy. I'm sure once the birthday offers start showing up, I'll be doing more browsing, though.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Thank you that is good advice! Happy birthday!

[@Gnv-q2m]

This might be a good time to review your inventory, anything you may want to declutter, and what you plan to pan. Your makeup preferences have changed and this may influence your purchase of new products and help to make a wishlist. I don’t think 20% is a good enough discount to break a No Buy but is nice if you were needing to restock skincare or basic products. The Sydney Grace Sale makes sense but I would think about setting some kind of ground rules for purchasing so it doesn’t get out of hand. There will be another opportunity to purchase next year and you do have a large collection of beautiful palettes and products.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Definitely good points! I should go through my collection again!

[@tammyherrera7262]

Just saw Morgan Turners video on the ND mini Rose palette. She did do comparisons with the old shades. She said if you have the Retro palette you don’t need the mini Rose. I have the Alter Ego Harmony palette which I believe is a dupe for the Retro. But the mini Rose is so pretty. So tempting! 😊❤️💄

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes I definitely have those shades already!

[@chowfurnowmeow]

I had the same delimma, the ND eyeshadows, Fenty highlighters, and Rare beauty blushes were on my wishlist for the sale. So I duped my existing makeup and lost the fomo to buy anything apart from the Fenty highlighter and the Natasha Gold palette. Also my makeup preferences does not line up with the current hyped items (I hate anything in gloss/balm/cream, I don't like the glass skin trend and if anything is not transfer proof it get tossed). In the last 5 months I only bought 3 makeup items and only replenish my 4 skincare items. I would only weirdly watch negative reviews on new products to prevent me from wanting anything. 😂 Deinfluencing videos are my favorite on YT.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yay!! Congrats on your success!

[@aartijhoke1768]

The Natasha denona palette can totally wait since it’s permanent. Use the retro palette in the mean time, play around with making it out of singles, swatch in store, shop your stash etc. Then if you decide you do definitely still want it, put it on your wishlist. It’ll be a great gift to ask from someone since it’s not too pricey x

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes good point!!

[@JillofAllTrades-inMI]

I did good for 3 months then I had 2 months where I lost my mind and couldn't stop. I'm going to try starting over for the rest of the year.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

It can be difficult! Good luck on your journey ♥️

[@megansmith2637]

Ulta is completely on a mission to destroy their superior rewards system in my opinion 😂 I’m not a high spender and they have stopped sending me the 20% off coupons when most people get them. And their latest sale I saw they did 10%/15%/20% for the different tiers like Sephora does. Lame! Come on Ulta everyone agreed your rewards was your one saving grace vs Sephora and now they are completely stepping that back? That can’t be good for business…

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes I agree! It’s frustrating and I don’t get why they are doing that!

[@JessicaLee.3]

I used to always fall for the sales and coupons, but in recent years they have lost their hold on me. I feel like most things that are newly released are just slightly tweaked versions of things we've already seen before. And odds are pretty darn good that they will send you another coupon in a few months.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes that’s very true!

[@tina_miss_da_meana]

Ive seen two of the SG new releases and I'm not that impressed with the color stories so i think im sticking to my no buy. 🎉

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yay!! Good for you!

[@ginaxaysongkham3435]

That is so nice that you took a break from purchasing makeup . It's been so long now I feel like you should treat yourself.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Thank you! I’m thinking about it!

[@Bethsbeautydiary]

You’re doing amazing on your no buy! Thanks for the update ❤

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@taramisu9978]

For the SG sale, I am going to get more brushes for sure, and maybe a few eyeshadow singles. The 2 palettes that have revealed so far are nice but I don't need either one. I may try their bar soap, I think they were going to experiment with bringing soaps back which is what they used to sell long ago. That may be it for me but we will see.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Oh I didn’t see the soap I’ll look into that!

[@AlejandraLisette]

Ulta doesnt send coupons anymore either. I noticed as well. I didnt buy any makeup until June and my saving grace is I will be on vacation when the Sydney Grace sale is happening so if I dont end up with stuff im ok. I love the mystery bags are amazing.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Unfortunate about those Ulta coupons!! Yes the mystery bags are so good!

[@laurenwilliams933]

I’m waiting to see the fall and winter palettes. I do like the spring one.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Fall palettes are usually the best!

[@laurenwilliams933]

I’m not loving it. Did you see the SG sneak peek? The two top right mattes in the fall palette are pretty unique though, 😅 Wdy think ?

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

@@laurenwilliams933 the palettes are pretty but not as exciting as I thought they would be!

[@laurenwilliams933]

@@ChicGeekMakeup same 😩

[@spiderlady7256]

I'd buyed some really cool toned palettes from Indiebrands, colourstorys without gold, pinks and other warm tones and the palette from Lethal Cosmetics from the Avatar Collection in blue, the water one. That is enough for me. I was tempted by the Cooltrals one from Cosmic Brushes and the one from Blend Bunny, the Longing palette. But i do'nt wanna have the same colourstorys again and again Greetings from Germany 🤗

[@yukinablossom5459]

Hello! I’m a pretty big cool toned girly so I was just wondering what cool toned eyeshadows would you recommend and from which indie brands? I’m kind of browsing around and trying to save while wondering where I should look first lol. Thank you so much! 🩷🩷

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes the cooltrals palette looks pretty!!

[@HowIMetHelen]

I pretty much killed my low buy with the Prime Day deals on Catrice and sales at Gourmande Girls and What's Up Beauty... Still better than last year lol!

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

If you got stuff you like that is ok!!🤩

[@laurenwilliams933]

The SG sale is a definite for me lol

[@LeanneGonsalves]

I think I am going to pick up the Tiny Marvels palette from the Christmas in July sale.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Good pick! That palette looks beautiful!

[@classicashley3925]

I say treat yo’self! Maybe use the coupon to get what you need and then the ND palette. Then maybe go on a mini no buy before the holidays.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

I’m thinking about it 🤩

[@MakeupCleaningAndCats]

I’ve been on a makeup no buy for 3ish months (1 slip up), I think I can make it to my November goal.. but the problem is I keep obsessing over my wishlist items and “researching” products. I guess I keep trying to logically reduce the stuff I want but I still want those 6 things.. I also don’t want 2 other eyeshadow palettes to creep into my list. I started this year with being on a general low buy of $300 (excluding food and presents), but yeah noticed I kept buying makeup every month so added makeup no buy

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Maybe try to avoid making a wishlist for now, sounds like you’ve done well though! Good luck to you ❤️

[@pajamamama5965]

I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe if you buy some things from Sydney grace in July tell yourself they're your Christmas present LOL I find that if I'm really content with my collection and having fun with the makeup I have, I'm not likely to go back on a spending spree. If I want a couple of things I play this or that game. I'm usually trying to fill a gap in my collection but once it's filled, I try to use something up or do a small declutter to make space for something new.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Definitely makes sense!

[@pajamamama5965]

@@ChicGeekMakeup Thanks!

[@freckledklutz]

I have had sephora Canada send me coupons before! No exceptions so I used it once and most of the time I ignore it. I say save your money and buy some new SG! I am planning on picking up a couple singles and maybe a palette and more eye brushes as they are great! Honestly why don't you shift it to a low buy with rules that work for you? I think you are doing great but maybe it's time. You can always go back on a no buy if you find yourself tempted.I am doing well with my low buy except eyeshadow but I have been sticking to my rules and feel like the ones I have added are smart purchases.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Congrats to you on your success! Good points for sure!

[@pajamamama5965]

Oh and I also wanted to say that I've had times when I was on a no buy and I bought something and then I went right back on a no buy.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Ok that’s good to know! I’m definitely nervous about not being able to restart

[@pajamamama5965]

@@ChicGeekMakeup I can imagine

[@barose1]

I take breaks if a sale or clearance is unbelievably good. I took a break when Makeup Geek was closed and their single shadows were less than $2 each. I could not pass on that.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Oh that’s a really good deal!!

[@making.moon.eyes42]

How long was your no-buy originally supposed to be for? 5 months is pretty far in. A six-month no-buy might be a good goal, for example, and you can make it! The Natasha denona palette will still be there, your 20% off may still be valid, and the Sydney Grace sale will come around again.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

I never really set a time goal it just kept going!

[@T_Swizzle.13_fl]

I think it's fine to end a no buy, but to recognize that the purpose of our no buy was to take a break from consumption and evaluate our shopping habits and be honest about our needs. That's what we should take forward after ending a no buy, that we should really only be purchasing if 1)We actually need it, or 2) We actually want it, after calmly considering it. What the no buy should have done in theory is to curb some of those over-consuming, impulsive purchases. I think it's fine and good even to buy what you want. What's not good is to spiral in spending and shopping habits. Each person has to determine that for themselves.

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

That’s great advice!! Thank you!

[@yukinablossom5459]

I think I’m gonna put myself on a no buy for all my categories except eyeshadow until Black Friday lol. Tho i just bought two bPure pressed powders from the dollar tree bc it’s my holy grail and I can’t find them anymore 😅 lol

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

You can do it!!

[@neondusko5241]

Ok, so the new Natasha Denona mini palette has three shades in it from the Retro palette, including the shade you use the most, Andy. So if you decide to buy it, it will be a repeat, but you will most likely use it. Also, I've kind of been on a makeup no buy for many of the same reasons as you. I walked into a brand new Sephora store yesterday (only been open for two days), looked around, and bought nothing! I really surprised myself! 😂

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes they are repeats for sure but would be nice to have in a mini. Congrats to you!

[@neondusko5241]

@@ChicGeekMakeup thanks

[@sarahwebb2875]

Too faced releases get me every time so does nars lol. Plus polite society is too faced Lil sister so yup I order there new eyeshadow palette lol

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Oh nice!

[@fables_and_maples]

20% off is still 100% that you could use for something more meaningful to you 🙃😉🤪

[@ChicGeekMakeup]

Yes!! So true!

[@laurenwilliams933]

That nd palette looks lame