The Insane World Of Over The Top Beauty Influencer Hauls

[@glitterkitty1979]

I did a 5 year no buy. Literally bought the very bare basics. Recently I decided I'd had enough and I've treated myself to some new products. It's been lovely and feels very indulgent. I think the key in life is balance. ❤❤❤❤

[@christinagriz3736]

I tried doing that but forgot makeup has a shelf life. I went 2 1/2 years and then threw out my old stuff and replaced it because I started breaking out after using it

[@ynat2198]

last year i finally snapped out of it, i was consuming way too much in terms of products (skincare, makeup). So i started cutting down. But it was tough, seeing ultas sales being advertised everywhere, feeling like i needed to use my sephora points. It sounds silly but it is an addiction, and the only way to rehab from it is to just stop. Remind yourself you still have 5 bottles of skincare that are half full, that you don't need that bottle of nail polish that you will use once, and that sometimes one bottle of shampoo is enough to do the job. Then i had a baby this year and realized i REALLY needed to stop. I no longer purchase ANY new makeup, and i buy maybe one skincare product if I'm almost or already done with the same product type. I can't say I'm fully cured, but I've started focusing more on finishing what i have and only opening something new when one thing is finished. My splurges are on my baby now 😊

[@rubyannr6898]

I've been on the makeup rehab trail for a few years. The pandemic didn't help because it gave me a reason to replace makeup that I hadn't worn in "years".

[@DeluluNews]

@@ynat2198 the points and the "bucks" and the "next trip you get 20% off" *coupons* are just ways to get you to come back and SPEND MORE MONEY.... Same with Buy 1 get One (free...1/2 off) .... You're just consuming and buying more to raise your overall bill.

[@Carina518]

My makeup/skincare addiction was in full swing during my early 20’s, and I stopped because my health took a turn for the worse. It really put things into perspective about what’s more important and what needs attention. You tend to stop wanting to buy anything when you just want to be your old self again. I’m 30 now and I’m finally getting back to my old self again, but better than ever. A new environment, good relationships, self love, and good food does more for my face than makeup and skincare.

[@akong331]

Same! 🎉

[@Iquey]

It really helps to take a picture of your bathroom vanity and make it your lock screen. Also unsubscribe from ALL the junk emails.

[@leahmanderson298]

I don't watch these anymore because they make me feel complicit in the destruction of our planet. SO much waste.

[@Meredith36]

I used to go to influencers for skincare advice. Never again. I spent so much money and it wasn’t worth it. Keep it simple and use what your skin likes. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

[@dianeoconnor5903]

Mikayla !! Filters!! Can’t understand why she has so many followers.

[@kategnidenko4651]

As a man with acne I can say one thing: if you have acne, please, visit a dermatologist, MD, and follow his/ her recommendations.

[@heidi1000]

Imagine being the recycling worker who comes to Mikayla's house every week to empty the recycling bin- and having to discard all those boxes, packages, etc. 😳

[@LifeUntilLove]

Bold of you to assume any of these people recycle instead of putting it all directly in a landfill.

[@lucyservo6574]

I actually feel a bit sick watching mikayla's videos lol. The bright lights, the wide eyes, the quick cuts. I cannot handle it 😭

[@vanessaa7602]

The lies...

[@quietowl1246]

I know. Horrendous 🥵

[@ximar0ckstrx]

Im guilty of falling down this rabbit hole but I caught myself about 2 years ago. I went through all my excess products, donated all sealed/new products I never touched and purged anything expired. I know what products my skin likes and I rebuy my items. Every now and then there is a new product I want to try, but it will be a replacement for a current product I use and I wait till I finish the product Im replacing. Right now I'm going through my closet and taking items I never wore (I lost 100 lbs) and I found a womens shelter I can take them to. I can live a full and happy life without over consuming. And I certainly listen to smaller "influencers" for recommendations. My favorites will always be the Welsh twins. Theyre honest and trustworthy

[@angelwings1979]

I’m baffled by Mikayla’s fans. She has been exposed so many times yet people still trust her. There are 2 beauty influencers, Emily Noel and Jen Phelps, I definitely trust and that is partly because they do not accept any sponsorships. They do get PR but are very upfront about whether they bought it themselves or a brand sent it to them. I would think that the bigger you are the easier it should be to be honest. I guess money will always be a big motivator. People never have enough.

[@DanieleMerrett]

I came to say the same thing! I can’t stand her! Her video about how hard it is to be an influencer! 🤣.. she airbrushes her videos!! Come on people!! Her voice drives me insane!! 🫣

[@justanopinion7913]

She's the new Jaclyn Hill lol I had the same thoughts when Jaclyn was super famous and I never understood how people can support her. There was so much drama, especially with the lipsticks, and she never fully explained what really happened and was mumbling random shit to get out of the unpleasant situation. And people still supported her. Smh this world is strange.

[@awalker127]

I love Jenn as well, and couldn't agree more about Mikayla.

[@alisalavine1052]

Jen is fabulous! Love her.

[@SarahGould-k5x]

I had a purge this year. Like so many I got sucked into the next big thing. I’ve always loved makeup and trying new stuff. And have definitely been a shopperholic! I’ve just started a 30 day no buy challenge for myself to wean myself off!! Scary to think how much we just spend without even thinking. So glad I stumbled across your channel. A ray of sunshine for us in the UK x

[@cheslxy]

They’re hauling things they will never use but use it as a flex that they can afford it. From the hauls of Sephora, Wish, Temu, Amazon now it’s the groceries, hello kitty, Stanley cups, other cups and whatever trends coming in… it’ll be an endless cycle of overconsumption

[@JenjigPurple]

I counted 41 lip products in my drawer then stopped because I don’t want to know the rest (29/41 were gifts from friends/family, in my defense) 😅 needless to say I’m on an unofficial project pan journey

[@angelwings1979]

Lip products and blush are my biggest weaknesses. I have never used up an entire lip product before it expired or I lost it. I’m trying to be more conscious of what I buy but it can be difficult.

[@JenjigPurple]

@@angelwings1979 probably most of these products of mine are expired, but they smell fine and nothing bad has happened to me yet so I can’t personally justify throwing them out even though I know I should 😭 at least I won’t be buying any anytime soon now that I’m more conscious of what I actually do have

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

You got this 🥳

[@alesavokin3635]

The nail clicking drives me crazy 🤣🤣🤣

[@JoyOfStayingIn]

So much!!!

[@libbyjameswatt4111]

You’re like the older wiser sister I never knew I needed

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

🥹❤️

[@annak6902]

I am also a shopaholic on my way to recovery. And I think that for people like me with anxiety issues, sales are the worst nightmare. I made a promise to myself that I will never buy anything because there is a sale. I unsubscribed from all the notifications from stores and literally try to ignore them. Because when you see a sale, you have a feeling that you need to buy something, that you will miss this great opportunity to save money, but in reality you can save more, if you go to the shop only when you need something, and buy this particular thing, even at full-price. I would even assume, that sometimes it will make you think twice before buying something expensive, while during sales your mind is blurred with the ecstasy of the feeling that you are saving money. This is a tricky thing.

[@kellybelly01]

a few years ago, I finally got the courage to throw away the make up that expired and I got real with myself with what I wasn't going to use again. So now, I have one cleanser, an AM moisturizer, PM moisturizer, 1 eye shadow pallet, 2 thrive causemetics mascaras... I don't like make up so I just look like a very average lady out here 😂 but my bathroom is not cluttered and no products go to waste!

[@_de_reve]

same!! i decluttered and threw out make-up that was years old and i noticed that i only need like 10 products in total. i feel lighter living like this! and the simple routine helps my anxiety on top of it haha.

[@rozzalynde]

My close friends and I always share our makeup recommendations in our group chats. When we find a new product we really love, or are looking for something specific we’ll drop it there. We all have access to similar products and have similar budgets, and I find their advice way more helpful than any “professional” influencer!!

[@sd.092]

Having this amount of product would stress me out so bad!

[@janel9545]

The lips on the first girl, my god how do they not see how bad it looks!! The fillers have to stop

[@leahraven7]

So glad someone said it. All I see and think when I look at her is her lip filler which I doubt is the look she's going for. The overly plump lip look is so over done that I really appreciate a natural lip look. It's now way more interesting to look at than the obviously filled lips. It's like the "blush blindness". I'm pretty sure a lot of these women have "lip filler blindness" and don't realize how unusual it looks to everyone else. Your natural lips are beautiful! Leave them alone!

[@elisa-beary]

It’s so different when you have a certain amount of $$ per week && are trying to find a good mascara && can only afford one if you watch people like Mikayla who says nearly everything is the most incredible thing ever && typically have motives that trump what’s in the best interest of her subscribers. I have a select few beauty creators I’d actually take a recommendation from && typically I feel more convinced when I see more than one of those ppl enjoying the same product. I also think it says a LOT when you see a ton of creators using a few things repeatedly, like BK beauty & sigma brushes, when they’re not mentioning them in the video those are just the brushes they always reach for out of their whole collection. I also don’t have nor watch TikTok.

[@LadyMontane]

Precisely! If everything is of equal quality, what's even the point of reviews? This reminds me of the California law about cancer risk disclosure on products - even if the risk is miniscule, a special case of a special case, they need to put "may cause cancer" on the product, lest one person in 100 mil gets cancer from it and sues the company, and the company has nothing to cover itself up with. So everything, from Chinese toys to organic soap, "may cause cancer" these days, with no qualifier of an actual risk - so how are you supposed to make preference for one product over the other lol.

[@thepenmagician]

I use 5 products. And they usually last 2 months. 😅 Edit: I do, though, drink a lot of water, eat right 6 days a week and exercise everyday (for real, I can’t go anywhere except the shower after a workout). But what makes my skin good or bad, is most often my mental health state. I love products, don’t get me wrong here, but I also enjoy having money to try new things and to travel. Point being: do what makes you happy.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@memykios7160]

Same here. Cleanser, vitamin c, aloe vera, vitamin a and sunscreen. That's it since I was 20. I am 50 now. Fluids girls, don't worry about things that are most likely to never occur, surround yourselves with people whom you love and they love you too and this is pretty much it.

[@sonymendis6680]

Yeah, me too. 6 Products. Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Vitamin E Moisturiser and Perfume. This is the only way I can keep my skin clear, but everyone has their own methods.

[@Cara.s_Life_Is_Pink]

This video is just what I need to help me get through the last few hours of work on a friday afternoon 🙌🙌🙌 These OTT makeup collections are such a hideous waste, all that makeup wasted, all that plastic, and all that money. Madness!

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thanks for watching and happy Friday 🥰 🥳

[@lfmn84]

Since I deleted all my social media and using KZbin without watching beauty videos it made me realise amount of fomo I was having when watching all of that!so so unhealthy when on one hand you know you don't need it on the other you going to buy it because it's so amazing, necessary, life changing! I said to myself - never again! Buying what I actually need and want, on what I did my own research taking into consideration my skin type and needs.

[@annak6902]

The only person I trust with skincare advice is a dermatologist influencer, who provides information on skincare without promoting products. When I had a severe outbreak of rosacea during the pandemic, I bought her guide, which taught how to treat the problem, what ingredients to look for in products, and that advice really helped. This was the best investment of my money and it cost less than an average cream at Sephora.

[@lulamamokone2851]

I have 6 products. Wash, toner, serum, eye cream, moisturizer, spf ...also I do have psoriasis so I don't wear make up lol. I feel like a super minimalist. 😅

[@kravlokitay6989]

LOL I am at 4 I have a moisturizer/Sunscreen and 3 things to tame my curls LOL I mean like twice a month I use chapstick

[@Nat-hu4gq]

I can relate, I have eczema on my face. My make up is fragrance free and very simple

[@melh1908]

It's so nice to see a woman online without lip filler. You're so pretty, please don't ever follow the weird trend of inflatable boat lips

[@cgb25]

The timing of this video is just crazy. Yesterday, I was in Sephora. By the way, I’m a male, I usually go to Sephora, maybe every six months to refill some of the products I use or just for men’s cologne. Anyway, I was overwhelmed and surprised by how much products are out there for women! It makes me think that these companies are really cashing on vanity more than anything.

[@vanessaa7602]

Vanity & insecurity.

[@DeluluNews]

It's a vanity project over "how great of a shopper I am!" (But, they were actually given everything..... Not bought it. )

[@nise5281]

I do have an issue with ALL the FAKE faces and augmented unreal people! The amount of stuff they show and have just melts into looking like a store front and most of the people watching can't afford ANY of the products much less the over the top homes they seemed to somehow obtain! I can afford and will not buy MOST of the over priced underwhelming and performing products!! I used to buy stuff based on recommendations and after being very disappointed in product performance for OVER PRICED "luxury" I am very picky and read EVERY ingredient list!

[@jessicajaynenc1202]

PREACH 🙌🏻

[@angiloves]

This makes me happy that I am fairly minimalist on make up and skin care.

[@Hakumokuren]

Never heard of them. At one point last year, my feed was full of videos about decluttering hoards of makeup. That's how I learnt about beauty influencers.

[@blablabla_d]

I’m in the midst of writing a research paper on influencer advertising and this is also one of the parts covered. Really appreciate your hard work and thorough ‘homework’ in making this video! 😍💪 I can’t imagine the long hours of binging on all their videos to count the frequency of product use, and I for one will not be able to stand watching that much of Mikayla videos 😂

[@teaandtiffanys]

I used to consume so much makeup.💄In the last year I started the project pan which gave me a realistic idea of how much I actually need. It was a shock but definitely worth it! x

[@alesavokin3635]

This is absolutely insane how much influencers make. It is sickening!!!

[@lifeinabook839]

Most of the bigger influencers on tiktok are advertisers and not reviewers. While some of them can be fun to watch, we need to remember that they are trying to sell us something. They remind me of infomercials from my childhood and the “as seen on tv” products.

[@deaditeera]

I can count my products on my hands 😂 I guess I not only strive for minimal, I practice minimalism 😂

[@blandinem.4675]

Wow!! That's honestly my goal

[@caseyhill636]

Love simplicity. It’s so freeing

[@deaditeera]

@@caseyhill636 I love it especially bc I have autism & adhd so it’s good to stick to a simple routine for my skin & my makeup and I can easily tell what product is for what 😂

[@jaclynns.jungle]

Less is more when it comes to skincare

[@Vamusika]

Same here, it's easy for me to get overwhelmed with more stuff. So i keep it small and simple. I love it

[@sheilahoward2371]

I use about 15 products a month not really into make up so majority is skin care and hair care

[@blandinem.4675]

Same

[@ubiquitousflow]

I can understand wanting reviews from someone who has tried everything. If most products are great, then you can find something that works for you in your budget. On the other hand, there aren't any comparison videos for those who are looking for the "best" product, which would've been too subjective anyway

[@Defdefdef216]

You’re becoming my #1 network for news and documentaries 😂😂😂😂😂 great content per usual

[@tonyabillings201]

I quit following ALL beauty influencers- quit buying all that crap- I now stick a specific skin care brand and use few general beauty products ❤❤

[@victoriamckenziegray5417]

I love your channel I came across it about a week ago and have been binge watching. I do like Allison. I have tried her tips and tricks and I gotta say it gave me a glow up. I for once in my life actually feel beautiful without makeup.

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@elisa-beary]

SO interesting! I’m so glad I randomly came across your channel a few months ago cuz I love the topic ideas you come up with && your perspective on things.💜

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for being here ❤️

[@nina-cy5dd]

Whew I counted 34 products I use in a month. It’s a lot more than I realised! I’ve always had quite bad acne-prone skin (mainly genetic) and spent so much money trying new products for years throughout my teens. I’m now using accutane and stripped it back to a basic routine with drug-store brands. The money I spend on my dermatology appointments is about the same I wasted trying expensive brands that did nothing for me! Except now my skin is healthier than ever and I’m listening to quality advise

[@gundegazegnere9881]

Thank you for your video 🙏 no one can influence me and I have so little cosmetic that it fits in one small pouch bag and little shelf in bathroom! But other young people’s without fully developed brains and values, these videos will influence them very deeply! I think in education system we need new topics about commercial, influencer culture, e-marketing etc.

[@Randilynn66]

Im not on tik tok. Watching those clips is giving me anxiety.

[@jessicajaynenc1202]

Same

[@likhayadiko6045]

Finally subscribed. I think this is the 5th video of yours I've watched and because I keep coming back I've decided to subscribe ❤

[@terryblevins2516]

These influencers are absolutely ridiculous and all that junk!! How do they afford it? I have to admit I went a little crazy with my skin care instead of sticking with what works for me I ended up getting rid of all that stuff and went back to the 3 or 4 products That work... Its so easy to get carried away!!!

[@kham6006]

It’s all free -sent to them to pretend to like it so suckers buy it and they get richer

[@alesavokin3635]

We can’t trust anyone anymore

[@Bird-d3q]

Thank you for making this type of videos. It helps me realise that I have too much makeup because of watching influencers and it’s time to stop buying shit.

[@thedistinguishedpeasant48]

She's an addict. You can tell the rush. She just has supporters in her addiction.

[@dianaherring3334]

You're killing me with this girls voice.. I don't have to mention which one do I? My ears are bleeding 😂

[@monstrauss4604]

So many people take Spironolactone in the US to control hormonal/cystic acne. It works really well, I use it and haven’t had issues. The times I have had the most issues even on the meds was when I used too much product, and wore too much makeup. Choose one or two actives to rotate through in the week, vitamin C if your skin agrees with it, a really good sunscreen and a really good moisturizer and you’re good to go. Your skin doesn’t need all of this. Additionally, if you are really concerned about acne and the ingredients in your food, you should also take a look at what you eat-ultra processed foods, foods high in sugar and saturated fat contribute to more harm to our bodies than anything.

[@taylor1614]

Love the anti consumerism angle but for the “toxin” chat I’ll go to experts

[@steffymuze]

I had a problem with this even before 'influencers' where I tossed out boxes and boxes after I came to my senses. I cannot imagine if this was on my pages back then. I also found I had an undiagnosed ADHD issue, so it'd have been that much worse. Unreal. Be strong. This is so unnecessary, wasteful and killing our environment. And expensive!

[@LotusesGalaxyOcean]

Very few people give helpful recommendations. In skincare the more you learn about ingredients and formulas the less easily you are impressed. The same goes for learning ingredients, formulas and color theory for makeup. Very little is actually unique or high quality.

[@ewelina8592]

It’s so good that someone is talking about it loud instead following that trend. Sometimes I feel I need to have all of those cosmetics or perfumes because otherwise im missing out on something. But then im thinking what a waste of money. I have foundation and I already know one will go to the bin because I won’t use both of them before end date which will become waste of money, money I could use on something else. Most of influencers get them send for free so they don’t have the same feeling of wasted money but they pressuring young girls to have it all

[@mauishopgirll]

I only use 11 and I’m middle aged. I would wager that if I had done this in my 30s it would be much more. My 11 are: tinted moisturizer with sunscreen (Mercier), Bemetint, Haus cheek in watermelon, several tinted lip gloss, plumping moisturizing lip tint, Anastasia brow powder duo, Hourglass bronzer, nudes eye color and one lipstick. I also use a lemon exfoliating sheet (Korea). I plan to visit the dermatologist soon to inquire about some anti aging or sun damage producers, which I’ve used in the past. What made a huge change for me in my 40s is to stop using eyeliner and mascara, this took care of any bags under my eye. Some of our “needs” are actually created by reactions to ingredients in cosmetics. Eye makeup was causing or emphasizing bags and dark circles, fullstop. I also stopped with any hair products except shampoo conditioner. I also don’t buy OTC skin care unless discussed with dermatologist. I should mention that I don’t do my own nails, I get a gel mani every three weeks but I do have a few light tinted nail care products for my toes.

[@KayJoyy]

Yay!! I love when you drop new content!

[@Meocross]

The trust between influencer and consumer has been broken, there will be a point were they will be begging us to buy products and we will be like "we have better things to waste our time on".

[@DollyDyDy]

43 products I use a month. I actually enjoyed counting what I used. Nice one. I always enjoy these videos

[@basshead7171]

I use a max of 7 facial skincare products in my rotation. Regular face wash, acne targeting face wash, vit c serum, caffeine serum, sunscreen, regular moisturizer, and retinol cream. Feel if I use more product my skin would be overloaded.

[@mintorion]

i had to count my products too because i was like "oh there's no way I use more than 4-5" but then I remembered my perfume and all the stuff I put in my hair to maintain my curl pattern. i consider myself very minimal too and I don't wear makeup at all but my total was still around 20-25! (depending on if we're counting necessities like deodorant, toothpaste, soap, etc.) your videos are so interesting because I definitely do shop a lot (I work in retail and love my store lol) and i also have several collectible hobbies, including one very expensive alternative fashion. i have always thought the difference between collecting and unnecessary consumption/hoarding was whether or not a person cared for the items they collected (kept them clean, put them on display, etc), but seeing as how the aesthetic of displaying all these products is part of the overconsumption thing, i don't think that's it anymore -- or the rule has now changed to be somewhat less clear. you'd know someone hoarded comic books, for example, if they were in nasty dusty piles vs inside plastic sleeves in neatly-maintained boxes. this is only my second video of yours but you have a lot of great stuff to say and your recovery from shopping addiction is really inspiring! i definitely think i'll be able to shop smarter watching more of your videos. thanks for all the thought-provoking points and topics!!

[@oocherryblossomsoo]

10:53 knowing these numbers was actually very helpful for me when it comes to comparing myself to those I see online. If a beauty influencer is using 100+ products in a month, and even you are using around 50 products a month, I shouldnt be down on myself for not to looking like you guys (naturally), when I have only 10 products in my bathroom (and I don't use those consistently in a month). Being able to recognize that social media causes us to compare how we look so much to how others look online, and (filters aside) there is no way I can naturally attain the same level of look that a beauty influencer when I am using maybe 10% or less of the products that they have. lol

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@tammymileski3874]

Kakayla is the worst beauty influencer. She will push any makeup facial cleanser for a fee! In my opinion. And her fake accent drives me bonkers!

[@tanyad3989]

Sephora has a very good return policy so those Sephora products from hauls by smaller beauty influencers could be returned back to Sephora to get the money back.

[@beeenie822]

And then they land in a landfill to pollute the earth because they cannot be sold anymore, right?

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Oh that’s a good point 🤔

[@someusername4129]

I think people should look at jewelry too. Like the Alhambra bracelet you are wearing is $5k+. We see influencers, such as yourself, wearing multiples of these and then opening drawers upon drawers of these products. 3 and more bracelets of the same price point on coating arms. I think that is also over the top consumption and the development of fine jewelry is often at the expense of child labor. There are categories that get over consumed. Perfume is a hot category for this right now too. I suspect jewelry will be the next one.

[@teeohnetasse]

I have for showering purposes four products: shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a face cleanser. For AM skincare, I put on serum and a moisturiser, so two more products. For make up, I am a minimalist and I use my products until they are empty. I put on concealer to cover up red spots (lasts for a year), use an eyebrow powder set (lasts for three years), and a lipstick cream that also doubles up as a cream blush (lasts two years). So three make up products here. At night, my skincare routine consists of a PM cleanser, retinol cream, and PM moisturiser. So that‘s three more skincare. For my body, I make use of a body moisturiser only on the regular in colder months and a deodorant. I also have a separate moisturiser for my hands. So three products in this respect. And lastly, I put on one aromatherapy oil roll-on to help start my senses for the day. My grand total is: 16 products that I use regularly and always until they are empty. I see myself as very low maintenance 😊

[@1972centaur]

I simply love your videos!!

[@kellybelly01]

wowwwww the PR packages!

[@k.s.9821]

5 serums, 1 cleanser, 1 toner, vaseline for the lips, 1 lip balm, 1 mascara, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 shower gel, argan hair oil, hand cream, body cream, deodorant and perfume. In winter I add some product for hair drying. These are the products that I'm buying over and over again. I don't use make up and even then, I have just one face. Somewhere I might have a cc cream and other stuff that I barely use. I expend my money in power tools and accesories.

[@chiwantstea]

Those videos make me feel claustrophobic.

[@janethughes9541]

I don’t care how much money she is earning or how many followers she has, what a vacuous way to move through your life. Horrible.

[@danielapalomo7164]

I once subscribed to Ipsy basic monthly basic bag (4-5 products I think) and at some point I got overwhelmed with the amount of makeup I had and didn’t even love or used. Can’t even image to receive makeup at this level 😬. And I wasn’t even subscribed for a year 🥹

[@yo-31]

Regarding skincare advise, I am very picky who I trust..... And I hear 'makeup collection', they do expired right so I do not understand the concept 😆

[@JenjigPurple]

Your products can’t expire if you simply forget when you got them 😳

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Agree 💯

[@gojiberry7201]

It's waste, greed, and selfishness.

[@atinysoftbean1645]

Counting only skincare, I have 7 different products that I use every day, and an additional 3 that I use about once a week. Sometimes I use something up that I don't repurchase and sometimes I am trying something new, but of the 7 daily products each corresponds to an ingredient that I have found works for me over the last year, so that number has been pretty stable. And then a small stash of my favourite facemask that I use before special occasions.

[@maxinewillis]

As someone who has recognized that I have a problem with shopping and how I have consumed to fill an emotional void....and as someone who is recovering from the ramifications of that, seeing that much product makes me physically ill.

[@carolinepankey21]

I use 7. Now the number that’s in my stash? Well…that’s none of your business 😂😂😂😂😂

[@emmacharlenedostal]

Brilliant content really needed!

[@Sophie-e6l]

It just looks like clutter to me... You only have one face!!

[@stephaniehuthmacher4214]

I use Biore charcoal face scrub, NYX or ELF face primer on my skin during the day, and Vaseline Intensive Care lotion under my eyes and on my body. Easy and inexpensive. Oh, and I'm 70.

[@thecreativestylist]

I still have 3 makeup items of each category or more, so 3 foundations, 3 blushes, 2 concealers, 7 lipsticks etc. I even get anxious about handling and organizing them, so I no longer buy any new items unless one is finished. Especially lip products when i mostly use lip balm daily. Makeup items have an expiration date so it's no use- hoarding them.

[@JustKelsey2.0]

50 and l know l have too much already for myself because stuff doesn’t get used or l have tester products l am just trying to use up. I can’t imagine more than what l, personally, have because l would be so stressed trying to use it all up before it expires 😵‍💫😱

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Totally agree!

[@amycnews1593]

Here for this. I love your videos so much!

[@ASMRyouKidding]

Its so bad because i love watching other peoples hauls and living vicariously through them 😅 but then then im always left with this feeling deep down that im missing out on a certain product i keep seeing. Its so brainwashing 😂 but im stronger now as i hate clutter more than anything in my home x

[@catnip4587]

These influencers don’t buy makeup they are given makeup. Most of us know this. So halls are just entertainment and not taken seriously

[@kendramiddletonwilliams]

10:33 - girl, I counted 12 to shower ALONE…. I stopped there. I was too depressed to even make an attempt at my skincare, then hair, then makeup which I probably can’t even count TBH - for shame!! So I’m definitely guilty of being a product hoarder/addict.

[@berrybopforever]

You guys should see k beauty 😭😭 it’s like consumerism to the MAX!! Especially with skincare

[@morganwentworth2041]

I have 30 makeup products that I use regularly, plus 10 eyeshadow palettes, 8 hair products, 8 body/face products, and 7 perfumes. It feels way healthier than what it used to be. I agree with the less is more approach to skincare.

[@msurreal_929]

The 1st person screams FAKE The 2nd person the IRS (🇺🇸 tax agency) could access huge tax fines on all unreported income and failing to disclose paid sponsored contributions

[@jojoferriola5438]

I use 45-50 products monthly including shampoo, conditioner, and hair masks/treatments. It’s crazy how fast everything adds up

[@annianxiety5408]

I had to stop the video and count all my skincare, haircare, bodycare and makeup products. I use all of them monthly, most of them daily or weekly and I got 100 products total.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

You can half that and then half again. Enough trash for earth 🌍

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thanks for sharing and trying this too ☺️ I hope you don’t feel the pressure to half or half again the amount of products you use. That wasn’t the point of the video necessarily As long as you use and enjoy all the items and feel ok about using them then that’s okay Of course if you feel like you can or want to cut back by all means go for it but I think being aware of what we are using and deciding whether or not we are okay with it is good to know xx

[@em_ag]

Coming from a once “girly girl who had to buy every product that came in a pink package “ to a now minimalist Shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash, shaving cream, tooth paste, mouth wash, moisturizer, spf, body lotion, pimple patches, deodorant, lip balm, makeup prep/setting spray, bb cream, concelour, lip and cheek tint, powder, mascara So 19?! That’s more than I expected! I can’t imagine what it used to be like back when I used to dye my hair, tan, exfoliate, nails, and do my full glam. It was a fun phase in high school and college. I even had a really cute pink instagram page filled with aesthetic pictures I took and edited (mainly places and products) but it’s so unattainable nowadays and a waste of money😅

[@Jordan.elaine]

Thank you for bringing up hormonal birth control for skin, I’ve had consistent acne since for about the past ten years (I’m 21 now) and I’ve accepted it and just try my best to take care of my skin. But every now and then I look at other young women my age and can’t help but think “how do I still have acne and they don’t?” I guess a factor is I’ve never been on the pill, I imagine there are other girls out there that might need that reminder, now and again.

[@heysaras]

Consider accutane.

[@CarmenPotter]

I used to have a lot of products because I thought I had to have them but never actually used them. Now I have 3 lipsticks, 1 powder, 1 concealer, 1 mascara, 5 eyeshadow pans, 2 serums, 1 shampoo, 1 SPF, 1 eyecream and 2 lipliners.

[@mansoor3159]

Caitlin you are one of my most beautiful influencer in the world and I really really love all your recent videos so so much and your videos are just helpful💖💖💖🥹🥹

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thank you so much!! You are so kind I hope you have a beautiful weekend ❤️

[@raegandauthier1]

How to makeup/ beauty influencers keep their skin so clear and calm? My face would be screaming 😭

[@CountryRoad2006]

I wish I could post a pic of my “Room of Anxiety.” It’s everything I have ever bought that I don’t actually need and clutter my house

[@annak6902]

I only have 11 products in my skincare routine: a pre-cleanser to remove sunscreen and dirt, a low-ph cleanser, a toner, a peptide serum, a vitamin c serum, a more expensive sunscreen to go out for the whole day, a cheaper sunscreen to walk the dog in the morning, an enzyme peeling(I just love enzyme peelings) and an acid peeling to use once a week, an eye cream and a moisturizer. I have a feeling this is more than enough. I do not use makeup on daily basis and feel like the happiest person alive. I remember one person said: “Why do you need a BB cream? Wouldn’t it be better to invest in your skin and fix it first, so that you will have nothing to cover?” It has been my motto for the last several years.