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???
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
I love gold and tans too! Yes good point about mini rose!
@KimMcCallie3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes I definitely have a few of the shades already! It would be nice to have them in a compact form though 😆
@kerrid.9793 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Thank you that is good advice! Happy birthday!
@Gnv-q2m3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Definitely good points! I should go through my collection again!
@tammyherrera72623 ай бұрын
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! 😊❤️💄
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes I definitely have those shades already!
@chowfurnowmeow3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yay!! Congrats on your success!
@aartijhoke17683 ай бұрын
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
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes good point!!
@JillofAllTrades-inMI3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
It can be difficult! Good luck on your journey ♥️
@megansmith26373 ай бұрын
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…
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes I agree! It’s frustrating and I don’t get why they are doing that!
@JessicaLee.33 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes that’s very true!
@tina_miss_da_meana3 ай бұрын
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. 🎉
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yay!! Good for you!
@ginaxaysongkham34353 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m thinking about it!
@Bethsbeautydiary3 ай бұрын
You’re doing amazing on your no buy! Thanks for the update ❤
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! ❤️
@taramisu99783 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Oh I didn’t see the soap I’ll look into that!
@AlejandraLisette3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Unfortunate about those Ulta coupons!! Yes the mystery bags are so good!
@laurenwilliams9333 ай бұрын
I’m waiting to see the fall and winter palettes. I do like the spring one.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Fall palettes are usually the best!
@laurenwilliams9333 ай бұрын
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 ?
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
@@laurenwilliams933 the palettes are pretty but not as exciting as I thought they would be!
@laurenwilliams9333 ай бұрын
@@ChicGeekMakeup same 😩
@spiderlady72563 ай бұрын
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 🤗
@yukinablossom54593 ай бұрын
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! 🩷🩷
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes the cooltrals palette looks pretty!!
@HowIMetHelen3 ай бұрын
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!
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
If you got stuff you like that is ok!!🤩
@laurenwilliams9333 ай бұрын
The SG sale is a definite for me lol
@LeanneGonsalves3 ай бұрын
I think I am going to pick up the Tiny Marvels palette from the Christmas in July sale.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Good pick! That palette looks beautiful!
@classicashley39253 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
I’m thinking about it 🤩
@MakeupCleaningAndCats3 ай бұрын
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
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Maybe try to avoid making a wishlist for now, sounds like you’ve done well though! Good luck to you ❤️
@pajamamama59653 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Definitely makes sense!
@pajamamama59653 ай бұрын
@@ChicGeekMakeup Thanks!
@freckledklutz3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Congrats to you on your success! Good points for sure!
@pajamamama59653 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Ok that’s good to know! I’m definitely nervous about not being able to restart
@pajamamama59653 ай бұрын
@@ChicGeekMakeup I can imagine
@barose13 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Oh that’s a really good deal!!
@making.moon.eyes423 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
I never really set a time goal it just kept going!
@T_Swizzle.13_fl3 ай бұрын
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.
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
That’s great advice!! Thank you!
@yukinablossom54593 ай бұрын
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
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
You can do it!!
@neondusko52413 ай бұрын
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! 😂
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Yes they are repeats for sure but would be nice to have in a mini. Congrats to you!
@neondusko52413 ай бұрын
@@ChicGeekMakeup thanks
@sarahwebb28753 ай бұрын
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
@ChicGeekMakeup3 ай бұрын
Oh nice!
@fables_and_maples3 ай бұрын
20% off is still 100% that you could use for something more meaningful to you 🙃😉🤪