Tracking ALL the Eyeshadow Palettes I Use in 1 Year... My FAILED Palette Project & What I Learned!

[@juliefaithrn]

From 2020 onward I have used more makeup than ever before - I work in a field that is heavy on meetings, 95% of them virtual, on camera. With wearing masks etc I used more foundation, more concealer, more powder, etc. than any other year. As a result, my collection has grown but also refined if that makes sense. I'm early 40's and still in my full makeup groove - started my collection and learning in early 20's. I also track what I use and make sure I am using something and writing my thoughts on the products. I declutter frequently and pass products along to students, family, friends etc. I have at times felt some guilt, but there are worse things in the world. For reference, I have a small ensuite bathroom that is converted to a tiny beauty room and I have about 150 eyeshadow palettes. They have changed and evolved in terms of colour story and textures as I've aged, but the passion doesn't change (: Love watching you Lauren and I always learn so much!

[@marylance2740]

If you want to sell, any of them are looking to D clutter, I would gladly take them off your hands. Eyeshadow pallets are pretty pricey and even when you buy them used, it’s still pretty expensive for me so please keep my fellow make up lover in mind, if you decide to get rid of anything thank you.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@marylance2740 I'm still decluttering my stash! I had furnace issues and had people over for repairs; makeup had to take a back seat! 01/04/23 I will be decluttering my pallets tomorrow! Shoot me a mssg if you're interested, and I'll send you a list of what I have. Off the top of my head I know I have Jaclyn Hill, Jeffree Starr Blue Blood, some Juvias Place palettes...I have some unopened lip products available; Fenty lip gloss combo and Laneige lip sleeping mask. :D Body products and once worn t-shirts too. Unclegabby on Mercai; we'll chat then I can send you my personal electronic mail address. Couldn't put it here!

[@juliefaithrn]

@@marylance2740 Hello Mary! The next time I declutter, I will connect back to you via this message and we will sort something out! I would love to share with a fellow makeup lover (:

[@becm963]

Your collection is similar to a library. I don’t read my books every year. I like having a full collection of books. If I want to read Pride and Prejudice or a romantic comedy, I want to be able to grab it. I get in moods where I read certain types of books. The same holds true with makeup. We all get in our moods.

[@DarkFire1536]

I love this analogy! So true

[@megan_mackenzie]

This is perfect!!!

[@this_lee_life5553]

Yes! I love the thoughts Lauren’s content provoke in all of us. This is such a happy and motivating comments section. I find so much joy just looking at my collection. And I will remind myself of this analogy in the future ❤. Thank you for sharing!

[@sseonghwaa7076]

Exactly! I know some people like to say it's not equivalent because makeup is perishable but a well formulated powder product can last decades when stored correctly.

[@Yaritza_R]

Yes, except makeup has an expiration date.

[@cathyb214]

The gratitude mindset for hobbies and passions even if they’re temporary is a mind blown moment for me. Thank you and happy new year!

[@juliayk]

I always rotate my makeup. I'll rarely use the same eyeshadow palette a week in a row because I actively think about products I haven't touched in a while. So before I sleep, I think about the makeup I want to use tomorrow morning. It helps me appreciate my collecfions and plus, it makes me excited to wake up in the morning😆

[@Reiliferei]

I feel like this year has been some of your best content yet. So creative & joyful about creating. I love it.

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

totally agree :)

[@bellou72]

Lauren always has the most unique and well-thought-out video topics. She's truly in a league of her own.

[@Rosie4540]

What I really appreciate about you channel is that you actually enjoy and use the make up and fragrance you buy and use. A lot of the beauty KZbin space is just about reviewing for views, I am starting to feel like some of these people don't even enjoy or use their makeup for fun. The joy that you show when you talk about and use your make up is fun to watch and why I'll keep watching you.

[@heather1980]

At the end of November I went through all the palettes I hadn’t used all year. I have a huge 100+ collection and I’m not a KZbinr. I took a good look at things and I packed up the things I hadn’t used at all and didn’t see myself reaching for and passed them along to my coworkers. I work at WDW and while I have a great paying job I work with a lot of people who don’t make a ton of money and can’t afford makeup. I love being able to share with them.

[@DarkFire1536]

That is so awesome you were able to share with so many people. I love to donate my unused makeup, that is new, to a local food bank.

[@jillstarkel4425]

Doesn't that feel good to make somebody happy by giving to others. I cut my collection in half in a declutter and didn't feel bad because I donated it all to a women's shelter. They appreciated the tips and tricks I showed them too. If anybody is struggling with bulging drawers of makeup, give it a try. It's a win-win!! Happy New Year 🎉💚💋

[@DarkFire1536]

@@jillstarkel4425 This is also a fantastic idea.

[@marylance2740]

I applaud you for thinking of others, because not very many people do that and when someone else does give to someone that they actually see that they don’t make as much money as them I think that’s a wonderful thing and I really appreciate that coming from someone by myself don’t make a lot of money but I love make up I’m 52 and I’m re-discovering it again and my granddaughter always tells me Nana you would do great videos but you know I’m just beginning again but again I think that is that shows the wonderful person in your heart and you have a wonderful new year🎉❤

[@szpirita]

I love makeup, always did, and I have too large collection, for a person who's profession is not connected to makeup. Sometimes I have guilt for spending money on it. But it gives me so much joy. Just to sit down, try and swatch them. It boosts my mood no matter what is happening around.

[@fourducksoriginal]

This is what both the average makeup consumer (largely women) and those who have never and will never wear makeup (largely composed of men) don't understand: that COLOR and TEXTURE are (a) aspects of numerous arts and provide an artistic outlet and (b) are therapeutic. Plenty of research for decades shows that even looking at a certain color can change our moods--now imagine interacting with them in the very active modes of makeup lovers (swatching, making curated palettes from singles, etc.)

[@DarkFire1536]

I have a ridiculous amount of makeup. I recently decided that in 2023, I am going to try to use all of my palettes at least once this year. If I don't use them, oh well. I am not going to stress about it. My collection brings me joy, and I love sharing pics and comparisons in small makeup groups. My collection is well organized and easy to access, so I really enjoy shopping my stash. Thanks for the great video and sharing your ideas. Happy New Year.

[@katrina-leigh]

It took a minute to put together, but I have a google-sheet of all my makeup in different categories (a tab for lipsticks, a different tab for blushes, etc) where I keep inventory of everything I own, how many times I've used them, and when's the last time I used them! It's nice because I can organize the spreadsheet by most recently used products vs. ones used the longest ago, so I can easily see what I'm neglecting in my collection and it helps me rotate around

[@laexe2]

You rock, woman!

[@anne5182]

I want to do this but I’m SOOO bad with spreadsheets

[@katrina-leigh]

@@anne5182 maybe give it a try but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t keep up with it every single day! for me, I made it into a fun routine so it felt less like a chore and more of a game to be like “what am I loving lately? what makeup haven’t I used lately?” :)

[@anne5182]

@@katrina-leigh No I mean like - Me and spreadsheets on any software= incompatible. I am so dumb with them - my work tried to train me for six months on them and then just decided you know what some people cannot use spreadsheets and Anne is one of those people LOL they just make me ask my coworkers who can spread sheet to make them

[@KimMcCallie]

I keep a note in my phone with a list of all my palettes organized by brand. Every time I use a palette, I increase the number. It’s nice to see the numbers increase plus it gives me an idea of which palettes have been neglected and, also, which brands I like or don’t gravitate to. I’ve been doing this for two years and I love it! It really motivates me and makes me appreciate my collection even more.

[@tracie8619]

Thank you to everyone - for not making me feel alone❣️ I too have come off a deep depression - and found a love for makeup and wanting to “feel pretty again and to take care of myself again”. As a result I also have a large collection. But it does bring me so much joy. I don’t use it all (still struggling with bad depression) and feel guilty. All of your comments have helped me.

[@loisen]

It also helps me with my depressive thoughts when I make myself pretty.

[@tracie8619]

@@loisen - yes right? Finding (making the time) for “self care” makes me feel better. It is also a right move in a positive direction for those of us with depression. Wishing you all a great week❣️

[@LauraMidwest]

i have alot of makeup too. more than most. and i'm done judging myself for it. makeup makes me happy, its a creative outlet. I'm done feeling guilty about it. I like panning videos but i will never do a project because it frustrates me to make myself finish something.

[@safebeauty9162]

I appreciate this video. I also have a ridiculously big collection in general because i work in beauty retail. Wanting to leave beauty retail had me hoarding for a while, but it was nice to see an example, through you, of showing ourselves kindness and forgiveness, .. and to just enjoy. Thank you.

[@dubsbeautydiary]

I loved hearing your insightful thoughts!! Thank you for sharing.

[@Rhavynn381]

I have been struggling with my mental health really since the pandemic started and understand what you mean about makeup feeling superfluous. My habits with makeup were up in the air all throughout 2020 and 2021. I also sort of fell back in love with it in 2022. I've been making it a point to do my makeup every day even though I only leave my house a couple of days a week. Doing so has been tremendously impactful as far as my mood, motivation, and energy levels go. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. You are not alone :)

[@peachesxsan]

love this video

[@genb_genbeauty]

Happy New Year, Lauren! I came out of a very deep depression in the last year and found my love of makeup again. I went through a similar acquire, guilt, declutter cycle. Having you share your thoughts on your journey back to loving your collection and letting go of the guilt has helped me a ton! 💗 Wishing you the best in 2023! 🎉

[@lyndseymoye12]

Absolutely agree 💯!

[@alexandreaturcot8921]

I also LOVE the idea of getting an inventory of your makeup and casually (no pressure) seeing how much we use throughout the year and what palettes we gravitate towards vs. what we think we love and/or use the most! I know my preferences have changed just over the past few years, but they could change back or a whole new direction in the future.

[@loisen]

I also tried to trace that but I sadly don’t seem to have favorites. My biggest wish is to finally pan a blush.

[@sseonghwaa7076]

My eyeshadow palette collection is just over 200 right now, after removing things I don't like anymore. I use mine less than you do and I can't say I won't buy more. I've come to terms with this being one of my hobbies and I know I won't ever have a makeup collection like the average person who doesn't watch makeup videos. Part of my enjoyment of makeup comes from just looking at and swatching my palettes. I could be doing worse things lol.

[@marylance2740]

I think it’s wonderful that some women have more than others. It makes us aspire to hire Colleens L O L.

[@MissJulziez]

Cherie from TheTopNote did this for her perfumes and I was surprised that her most used perfumes had like 4 uses. But that just makes sense when you have a lot! I track my closet and how much I wear my clothes and there are a lot of things I only wear once or twice a year. I think it’s good to have that kind of hard data to either readjust your expectations or change your habits to align more with what you want from your stuff.

[@ryyyyan]

Thank you so much Lauren. This was by far the hardest year I’ve ever had, and without going into details, KZbin has become such a safe space where I can take refuge. Thank you for your channel, your outlook, everything! Can’t wait to see what 2023 brings, hopefully better than 2022. ❤

[@thelipstickgal]

I have a larger makeup collection, and I was feeling a lot of guilt surrounding how much I had and how things were getting shoved to the back of the drawer. One thing I started doing in January of 2022 was pulling together a bin of makeup I wanted to focus on using every month. I changed it out every month and I shopped my stash. I still made a lot of purchases, but I realized that taking the time to put things away at the end of the month, and pull new things really kept me in close contact with what was in each product category. I have over 100 eyeshadow palettes. My monthly makeup bin really showed me what I was using, and what just sits. It helped inform my purchasing decisions as well. I feel like most of the things I purchased this year I'm more likely to use, and there was less "aspirational" purchasing. I've stopped trying to make myself feel guilty over the quantity of items I have, and I'm just trying to be realistic in my purchases. I give myself permission to not buy things that everyone is talking about if I know they're not the sorts of things I wouldn't normally gravitate towards. I know that's not groundbreaking, but it's easy to fall into the trap of purchasing the hyped product. I don't want to be disappointed by something that was never meant for me in the first place. Spending so much time organizing my collection every month (putting things away, and pulling next months products) has really helped me know myself better when it comes to makeup that I actually use. I loved this video Lauren! Thanks. ❤️

[@laexe2]

A few years ago I started addressing a deep depression I'd had for the previous three years. Then I started using makeup in Jan 2021. I'd never been much interested in it when I was younger (I'm 46), but this sudden passion for coloured eyeshadows began with the BH Zodiac palettes and got me very quickly. Sale after sale, I built up a large collection, 70% low cost and drugstore, 20% medium range and 10% high end/luxury. In 2022 I bought fewer palettes and more face makeup and skincare. I like thinking of my eyeshadows as an actual collection, so for 2023 I plan to get something from brands I still haven't tried and make a few purchases from the US. But yes, I do need to become more organized in the way I rotate and use my stuff, I still haven't done any declutter... even the cheapest palettes still remind me of a good time ^__^

[@briananeff4246]

I love how you explained and sparked in me a new way of thinking of "abundance". We all hear that particular buzz word as a goal (for example: "this month I'm going to manifest the abundance I deserve any family deserves", etc). Abundance is like, a buzz word for goals. BUT then when we have it, we often feel guilty for having it and even more so for not routinely consuming or engaging in whatever item or activity we have in abundance... Maybe I'm not making sense but you inspired me to become aware of this self-imposed guilt and mitigate it by mindfulness. 🥰😘 Happy New Year!!

[@At0micAllison]

I really love how you turned this concept of decluttering into a positive project. Not a failure at all!

[@kohk79]

This year, I decided to approach my makeup collection in a similar way: instead of feeling guilt about having a lot, I decided to feel happy and grateful about having a beautiful collection and try to simply use it and rotate it more, but in an organic way that works for me (no panning projects, that’s just a chore to me, but instead feeling happy about whatever and whenever I had the opportunity or I created the space to put on makeup). Also, I accepted that I’m not a minimalist, and having choices is what energizes and motivates me to be creative, so, having a big collection is perfect for me, as long as I’m enjoying it. BTW, the Nars Kalahari palette and all the duos are getting discontinued, they’re in the “last chance” section at 50% off 👍🏼 I got the Kalahari duo based on your recommendation and it’s lovely!

[@jjsmakeupobsession323]

I think if you learned and grew from doing the project, then you are a success. I think we should all look to learn and grow personally but not judge ourselves or others on their learning and growing. We all live and will eventually pass, and we are not all doppelgänger’s who need to do things identically. ❤

[@sarahwest5814]

I have an extensive collection and my makeup buying has spilled over into other areas of my life so I am doing a no-buy for 2023. This is going to be a huge challenge but I am up for it. I love makeup so much; I need to love the things I have and remember why I bought them in the first place. I am also recognizing my collection and going to declutter items that do not inspire me. Happy New Year and thanks for posting this video.

[@jlkitz1775]

Everyone has been thru so much the last few years; we need to be gentle with ourselves. If it's safe, and brings us joy, let's be ok with that. Happy New Year everyone! Peace in mind, body & spirit to us all ❤️🥂✌🏾

[@christyfielding7498]

I have quite a large collection especially for someone who doesn't make videos or anything. I don't feel anything bad about having all this stuff that may not get used but maybe once a year. I use what I want when I want but I also make a point to look through everything every now and then . And I will reorganize it to make things that haven't been used in awhile are more accessible and are seen easily. That way I'll use it. I also like to have days that I have extra time to just play where I will do my eyeshadow a couple times or do a different look per eye. One day I might go in and play with my blushes, putting on a variety of them and using different techniques. I love just taking a couple hours for makeup playtime. Even though I'm not going anywhere, no one will see me and I will wash it off in a couple hours it's my joy.

[@Raven-v2c]

Happy new year year! Literally… I am typing this comment at midnight! Absolutely love your outlook on your collection! I am not a KZbinr and have a moderate size collection. I go through times when I love having a larger collection and love the options. Then at times feel guilty about having so much. There was a time when I would declutter because I felt like I shouldn’t have so much… then I would regret decluttering. So, I don’t declutter as much now. I enjoy what I have and am appreciative that I am able to have the collection I have. That is what it seems like you have found over the past year. I may try to track palette (and blush) use this year. It will be interesting to look back this time next year and see the numbers. Happy New Year! Here’s to an amazing 2023!!!

[@Morgs14]

You know what's funny? I totally had Ipsy bags filled with products for January, February and March I was planning to use (packed with makeup and skin care). Then just yesterday I thought "this is dumb just go through your stuff, throw stuff out and don't make yourself use it." Then I put everything away, did not throw anything out and decided I am just going to use stuff for me, maybe eventually I'll get rid of stuff...maybe not. This video was so in my head, thank you!

[@pisangkepok]

Happy New Year, Lauren! My collection fluctuates amidst limited space, the fact that I’m just a regular consumer and taste change. It’s interesting to hear how others navigate around their love for makeup and actually collecting makeup 😊

[@aliciachristensen4418]

happy new year! remember it is fun just to play with your toys...like eyeshadow :)

[@godzandheros]

I found that like the "Shop My Stash" method works really well for me and have been doing that for the past few years now. I pick out new stuff at the beginning of every month to use during the course of the month so that way a lot of my collection gets used and I don't just use a handful of things during the entire year. It also keeps doing my makeup every morning exciting and fresh instead of becoming monotonous. Of course there are the times where I get inspired to dip out of whatever I've chosen for the month, but I'm perfectly okay with that. It's really helped to keep me from buying new stuff I don't need because it feels like I bought a whole bunch of new stuff at the start of every month.

[@dannafigueroa3968]

Este año, y exactamente ahora en diciembre descubrí tu canal. Amo lo relajado que es (sobre todo tu voz). Me encanta tu contenido ✨

[@pasitheathanatosasmr488]

GIRL YES. I’ve been getting into calculating cost per use or cost per wear for certain shoes/makeup/clothes and it’s so fun to calculate and every time I wear a new thing the cost per wear goes down. Love it

[@SanaaStoriaYT]

I made a google form this year with all my makeup, and every time I do my makeup I fill out the form and submit it. Now I have premade charts and things showing my usage, and it is super fun to fill out the form every time. I highly recommend doing this for ease of tracking!

[@fivestar3910]

I wish I was better at Google forms. Yours sounds fun. I didn't enjoy keeping a private spreadsheet and dropped it early.😅

[@sher3196]

I tracked my palette usage in 2022! I used them organically and did not worry about rotation. I had a journal where I printed the list of palettes and taped it in the journal. I kept it at my vanity and just marked a line for each usage. I added 20 palettes to my supplies this year and currently have 137 palettes. There were a ton of palettes I never used! I enjoyed the project a lot though and favorites clearly emerged.

[@KateLB1027]

I did a very similar thing this year. I have an Excel sheet that documents all of my make up by brand, by year, and in alphabetical order. I have kept track of every make up day, palate used, and additional pallets obtained throughout the year. It’s amazing how this kept me excited to make sure that I wore make up, particularly eyeshadow, almost every single day!

[@amandavasquez653]

I have a HUGE makeup collection as well. I have at least 70ish eyeshadow palettes. I never wear the same color on my eyes two days in a row. I feel like I have to use all my palettes or they get lonely lol. I’m going to track my usage for eyeshadows too! I use 3-4 palettes for one look usually because I’m hard to please 😊 But I’m not going to make a spreadsheet because that makes me want to just give up now. I’m going to tape a post it on the back of my palettes and tally each time I use it 🙂

[@fourducksoriginal]

What a brilliant idea! I am theoretically a lover of spreadsheets for collections- tracking and have started several for various collections...but i inevitably give up or dramatically slow use of them when the backlog of past inventory just takes too long to catalog

[@paulas2218]

I think I’ve watched you more than any other Beauty KZbinr this year, and you’ve shown me how to appreciate what I have and to not buy everything I see. I have well over 300 palettes but I’m going to do a huge declutter soon, possibly this weekend. Happy New Year sweet girl! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@superposs2331]

When you first talked about starting this project, I actually started it too. I kept it up for about 5 months I think, then just dropped off. But it taught me so much about my own habits, which type palettes I do use the most and I even learnt I use singles A LOT more than I thought I did. It was fun and also helped me identify the palettes that had served their time in my collection and were ready to be decluttered. It also helped me buy less because I know what is a good investment and addition to my collection now and what isn’t

[@FacesByGina]

I love this video! And it's also one of those things like... This is why I've tried to find a path for content creation that isn't reviewing makeup. Because I do think I would feel sad - not guilty, just legitimately sad - to be in a position where I only used my favorites or most loved things a handful of times a year. And it makes you think about the, I dunno, sacrifice that reviewers make in order to make the content that we need. It's not something that I'm willing to do, but I'm so glad that other people are! So thanks, Lauren! And I'm really happy that you got your spark back. Your channel has been such a joy in my days recently. 💚💚💚

[@xErinxx]

I started doing project pan/empties this year but I didn’t put pressure on myself. I just wanted to have certain items picked out that I knew I wanted to use up, whether because they were older or I wanted them out of my collection, that I could use as my go-to stuff when I didn’t want to think about it, I was rushed, etc. I also wanted to have the satisfaction of looking at progress using something up. I didn’t make any successful eyeshadow pans and I’m okay with that. I did some face powder pans and used up 5 out of 24 goal items (I started in June btw). I’m happy with that! I am focussing more on my successes than what I “failed” at, because I can just continue working at it and I know I’ve enjoyed wearing and playing with makeup this year anyway so! I hope this explanation helps someone’s perspective

[@makeupthoughts777]

I love your content and the thoughts on makeup that you bring to the table. I have always had alot of makeup even before I discovered beauty youtube, sometimes I am ashamed of how much I have but most times I am happy with what I have... I have gotten more into project panning over the last few years and this year I intend to track my usage of my eyeshadow palettes to get a better idea of what I enjoy.

[@deltawhiskey1998]

I think that you absolutely don’t need to feel guilty &/or justify how much makeup you own, and/or how much you use it. You do you 💕

[@vie4myvanity733]

Well stated, Lauren. For me, nothing squelches the joy of makeup more than the term "project pan"!!

[@jessicac5291]

Loved this chat and happy for you and your comeback 💫 🥂Cheers to health and happiness! Happy New Year!🥳

[@purpleivy9174]

Yeah, your pink again, you look beautiful 😍. Happy New Year Lauren.

[@sharonkelly2086]

Happy New Year Lauren! So glad to see that despite all the bumps and bruises throughout 2022 that you’ve landed on your feet with gratitude and grace.

[@this_lee_life5553]

Well said Sharon❤

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I use a different palette every day and have a very large collection. I keep everything in its uni-carton, wiped down after use and keep brands neatly organized on a tall bookshelf.

[@jenniferbailey2169]

I love this project idea and am doing something similar this year. Man 2022 was such a transformative year for so many of us. Great work on yourself girl!

[@Stefistat]

I have a very large makeup collection. I’ve loved it all my life. I’m going to do what you did and track my palette use this year. Thank you

[@darciann]

I always love hearing peoples viewpoint on using what we have, declutter and what they find about their own use relationship with makeup. Specifically eyeshadow palettes too. Thank you so much for sharing what you did and what you learned! 😊❤

[@BiatheCapricorn]

Laurennn your honesty, vulnerability, and undeniable ability to keep it real is why you're one of my favorite KZbinrs! I love watching you, listening to your thoughts, and most of all relating to you as a consumer/creator. I'm not a KZbinr, i guess I'm an Instagramer? And having a larger collection is such a different reality than the average beauty consumer. It feels nice to relate to someone so much in this aspect. Thank you for creating consistent content and for being your lovely self❤

[@TNK689]

I have way more makeup than the average beauty consumer -- over the last couple of years, I began purchasing products as though I'm a content creator myself. Because of that, I developed a lot of guilt around how much I have and how much I haven't used. This year, I decluttered quite a few things (mostly old products) and I've written out a makeup inventory that I would like to go through to track my use of each product this year. Even if I use something only once, I'd like to get a better idea of what I'm reaching for on a consistent basis. I really appreciate your transparency on this topic and that you're someone who really works on using what they already have in their collection. I unsubscribed to a majority of the beauty channels that I used to watch. You're one of ten channels that I'm subscribed to (I'm a newer viewer of yours), which is crazy because I think I was subscribed to at least 25 at one point. A couple of the channels I'm subscribed to don't even focus on beauty anymore or don't post very frequently. All of this to say that I'm going to try and be even more selective this year with my purchases, work on using what I already have, and continue watching creators that have a similar mindset -- like you! (I'm a little all over the place with this comment lol.)

[@Claire_by_the_Seashore]

Happy new year! 🎆 We can all use more joy in life. You’re contributing to that and you’re appreciated. As far as me personally, I’m a collector of things. Books, makeup, knowledge… so much. But I want to use my collection. I’ve found that when things are visible to me, I interact and use them. I’ve had to refine my makeup collection so that it’s totally visible and I can use it easily. With all of that being said, guilt with what makes you happy, your passion, your hobby, and your job is just a really rocky road. Happiness is reasonable with you and your surroundings, especially when you actively practice gratitude.

[@Claire_by_the_Seashore]

Forgot to say… thank you, Lauren.

[@LeighAnn02]

I wore my persona pallete today Its my favorite this month. Yes it's basic but I love it!

[@jettblack903]

If you could do a video on strategies to fall back in love with makeup, I'll adore you even more. Plus I'd love to see your spreadsheet. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@anjeesorge]

I keep everything on a Google doc so it’s easy to track my usage. I just track for the interest of it. I also figure if I haven’t used a palette or perfume in over a year, I should probably pass it on.

[@kjristinahill6919]

I followed your lead on this project. I put painters tape on the back of each of my palettes. I put the tally marks right on the item. I too quit about Aug. due to family issues. I just recently looked back at my collection and I feel really good about decluttering due to my info. It’s not a bad thing. I feel like I’m rewarding myself with new makeup that can now come in.

[@deborahjc]

Much love and best wishes to you Lauren💕😊It’s always a pleasure to tune in to your videos and listen to your thought process. I like clicking on your videos and just hearing you talk. You have a real philosophical approach to your channel, that I can hear for hours. Which in turn, you come up with makeup topics and videos that is so appealing and fresh. You put in the work and it’s awesome to see. You ask questions, you come up w/ some tips and show the results. Like the part where you only used a palette 4 times, putting a number on it so nice to see. Cuz like you mentioned, it’s your reality and most YT’s reality and even part of my reality that has like 20 palettes compare to one or two my friends have or use. Most YT’s don’t put in the much deep thought to or work, but you do and it shows and I appreciate you for it! Have a wonderful start to your year!💕

[@stacyreber9760]

Something switched in my brain and I'm no longer so eager to buy the new stuff!! I'm very much content with using what I have and only buying new products that would add something new to my collection or replacements. I love the idea of keeping track of my uses though!! I started this video, paused, had my husband help me create a basic spreadsheet to track, then came back and finished the video. Really excited to see how I actually use my current collection. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@alishaquiroz623]

Happy New Year! Thanks for making your videos- they are the perfect way to unwind while I battle a cold! You made some really good points and I have put a project pan into place for 2023, but for number of uses for eyeshadow which is much more realistic.

[@joyousenoful]

It’s interesting that this is all relative. I have 18 palettes after passing on a few this year, which to me, seems like a lot. I used to be that person who panned their only palette! But I really like every palette I own now. Each one makes me want to use it. I think this is a good amount for me to feel excited and have enough variety but be able to appreciate every item. I love this topic and reading other people’s comments!

[@adelen.8254]

Hi Lauren, I found this video interesting and helpful. Recently, I bought a new cabinet to house my makeup collection. I found that in my prior cabinet, I simply used whatever happened to be on top. I decided I needed to change that if I was going to use what I bought. 😀 Now, I pull out several items of each type of makeup (except mascara - I use that up and then move to the next) & use those for a week or two. If after that time period I don't like the lipstick/blush/foundation (whatever it is), I declutter it. I'm not a KZbinr, but I have a lot of makeup! I think I might start keeping track of the eyeshadow pallettes used, too. That way, I can truly rotate through them. Thanks for the idea! Have a great 2023!

[@taehugs3625]

Wow I loved your massage, I have felt the guilt of not using my makeup because I feel like I’m wasting money :( its honestly horrible. But this past months I have been dealing with health issues, even eye conditions were I can’t put makeup on for weeks of months and that just makes me feel so frustrated on top of all. I feel better now that I don’t feel alone in this, and hopefully start to see my makeup as something fun again and not feel guilty of what I have. Thank you so much ❤️ lets have a better mindset for the thing we enjoy to fully enjoy them again.

[@christinamichele]

I really like this idea of tracking what I’m using…I have a spreadsheet of my entire makeup collection and I know I’m not using everything, I think I’ll follow your lead and begin keeping notes of what I actually use

[@PersonaCosmetics]

so glad you love Identity Palette 💗🥰 it always looks so beautiful on you!

[@jillstarkel4425]

Happy New Year everyone ❤️ Lauren, I think you sell yourself short . Speaking for myself I can say you have been such a help and a joy throughout this year. You have assisted me in making informed decisions on what to purchase. You are such a sweetheart and I appreciate you so much 💋💚❤️

[@rebeccasadowski5773]

I absolutely love this idea. This past year has also been rough for me and I think due to general stress and the worst pollen season ever I've had a very bad case of eczema on my face and eye lids making it impossible to wear makeup. I started a casual project pan at the beginning of the year and was not able to complete it since I couldn't wear makeup for almost 6 months. I work from home most of the time now and went from wearing makeup 5-6x a week to maybe 1-2x a week if that. This is a great idea to see what I love and gravitate towards to potentially pass on some lightly used makeup I don't love to friends and family. My collection is just too large for the huge decrease in makeup usage I've gotten too since 2020 (I'm sure many feel the same.)

[@Blue-Mo0n]

I lost my passion for makeup about two years ago, but I still like purchasing new makeup products. The worst combo. I've spent about 7-8 years being obsessed playing with makeup (eyeshadows and lipsticks particularly) creating more than 10 eyelooks on a daily basis. Now I create 10 eyelooks per week at the very best. I used to own about 160 eyeshadow palettes and now I have 33. I dream of having 5-6 palettes but I really like the ones I'm left with.

[@hijennwu]

i reorganized my makeup by seasons over the holidays and am excited to rotate thru them that way! Haute Mess Tom mentioned using each product once to rotate thru each category and see what we enjoy most so i thought it would be fun to do as well. love what you said about being grateful for any passions we have around a hobby, no matter the length. x

[@glossmenagerie]

I decided to join you in tracking my palette use this past year because I was feeling similarly towards my collection. And what’s funny is I also stopped in August for various reasons. Like you, I still felt like it was a valuable experience. It allowed me to declutter more intelligently with better informed decision making. I am going to continue tracking it this year too because even if imperfect, I enjoyed it and learned from it.

[@glossmenagerie]

One of my main takeaways from this year is even if something doesn’t get “used” on my face, but I like looking at it, get joy from swatching it or seeing it on my shelf, that still has value and brings positivity into my life. That realization made me feel a lot less guilt with my collection.

[@rainbowpeachiz]

I've been tracking palettes/eye makeup I use each day for the last two years. I don't tally mine tho, I just put the date and what I wore, its just made it easier and low key for me. I use Keep notes by Google in my phone to keep track. It has definitely let me know some of my habits in regards to how often I wore makeup and when. I would wear it the most during the spring and summer and way less to none in the winter months. I'm not sure what the difference is mentally but thinking back over 2022, I just remember feeling too tired and simply not wanting to get up earlier to do it. Which eventually got me out of the habit of getting up early and now I have to go get back into the habit of getting up earlier to do it, such a circle smh. But it's a new year so I'm curious to see how it will compare to the previous two years. Thank you for sharing your process ❤️.

[@jessicaglass7503]

I hear ya !!! I pan as well and when you have a large amount it’s really hard to hit those goals

[@katiechatseyeshadow4394]

I started no pan left behind but didn’t carry it on all yr. Using every palette in rotation is definitely more approachable x

[@themaddiecommittee]

I went on a blush journey. It sounds stupid, but I used to just buy blush that I liked the color of 🙈 I started buying blush based on my skin tone about a month ago and it changed my whole outlook on makeup! ❤

[@sheepmaysafelygraze8360]

Loved this video! 💞 I had a baby last year and for most of 2022 I was so preoccupied with the baby that I really stopped caring about how I looked. By autumn I was finally in a routine and ready to start looking & feeling pretty again. I rediscovered lots of things in my collection and have splurged on a few new things from Sephora. I definitely got my spark back and am feeling inspired for the new year ✨️

[@debbieotoole1072]

Lauren, this was a fantastic video, I'm so happy that you have your love back for makeup. It makes me sad when i hear other creators say they are feeling overwhelming and falling out of love with makeup, because i love makeup, it's my passion, my hobby, it's inspires me and it's my relaxation time. It's mainly why i watch KZbin and if it's one of my favourite channels and the creator says that and starts moving away from makeup and thats mainly what their channel has been about, I'm sad because I'll probably have to give up their channel 😔. I don't want to feel bad about how much makeup i own, i don't feel bad i love it, if i new release doesn't grab me then i just don't buy it and i rely on my KZbin makeup channels to help me make good purchasing decisions, for example the new Makeup by Mario foundation, i was really interested in it but after watching alot of reviews, i don't think it will work for my skin. There is not much makeup that i regret buying because of all you amazing content creators on KZbin. Sorry, i think i went off on a rant 😂 but thank you for making this video your amazing and happy new year 🎉 ❤️

[@fourducksoriginal]

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for sharing.

[@tracyfrederick5606]

2023 will be your year ! I love New Year's because it's a new beginning 💚 No resolutions, just good vibes !

[@roxannelarochelle7234]

First KZbin video I'm watching in 2023 and I'm so glad it's from you 🥰 . Getting unready after my new years family party while watching a video from you Is a sweet moment I'm enjoying right now. Missed you and your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristentrep5038]

Happy New Year to Lauren, and my fellow makeup lovers! Thank you for helping us realize we aren’t alone! We ought not feel guilty over our large collections! Makeup is a hobby for many of us! And that’s okay! Some collect stamps, or coins! We collect sparkly powders! Lol!

[@meganhw-muse]

I feel like I want to track my eyeshadow use this year but need to figure out a system I want to use ... Maybe I'll make a Google spreadsheet with shade names and track that way??? Idk there's so many ways. Thank you for sharing and keeping all of us inspired to play with our makeup 🥰✨

[@ltwheeze]

I needed to hear this for me feeling more joy about putting outfits together

[@krissygirl2609]

Lauren I LOVE your hair this color..that pink just does something so magical for your entire face!! love love love! ❤️

[@tonyasullivan1164]

The message I sent to everybody this new year was Happy New Year stay safe and stay grateful gratitude is important it keeps us humble and level-headed and stepping forward instead of standing still or possibly even going backwards

[@tdsollog]

I did the tracking idea with the fragrances I wore. I didn’t decide to it with my eyeshadows because I pull from 4 - 5 different ones to create my looks. Love from the spooky Pine Barrens in NJ

[@fannyguerra8173]

Lauren... I believe I discovered you in 2021 towards the end. The video you were posting was where you were duping another pallet and I can’t remember which pallet it was but a lot of singles were used and bringing them together to create your own version of, let’s say a Natasha Denona palette. And it changed how I viewed my make up. So I will forever be grateful because I feel like I get so much more use of my make up now and I have a very big collection though I’m a small, small TikTok Content creator.❤❤❤ U.

[@samantharuber9498]

Thanks for the idea to track uses on my phone. I just made a list for eyeshadows, perfumes and wax melts

[@EH012]

I so appreciate the content you make about your relationship with makeup. It inspires me to apply similar insight to my own habits. We all subscribe to content that we feel aligns with how we wanna use our makeup, and if that's changed in a creator's content, it makes ALL the difference to see them be self-aware and actually articulate and express that ❤ Creators aren't regular consumers, that's just reality. Hannah Louise Poston put it so well when she compared it to being a professional chef running a restaurant business VS someone just buying groceries for themselves or their family

[@ursulahansen7478]

Happy New Year!!!! I don't feel this was a fail at all. You learned so much about yourself, your makeup, the usage. It is inspiring for me and others. Love ya 😘

[@kristacruz7262]

Happy New Year!! You know it's so funny that you did this video because I've been contemplating this very issue today lol. I dont have as many as you do, I have 25 palettes. Most of them I purchased over the last year. But I do have some that are 3 to 5 years old. I have tried rotations, random number generators, and project pans to try and use everything. I do feel a bit of guilt because I can't use them all. I thought well I'll try to pan the old ones but then the newer ones will get old. Its crazy lol. Anyway, I feel better now knowing I'm not the only one. 🙂

[@iamabutterflychaser]

Your project to use your palettes inspired me to try to do something similar myself! I use the tiny decisions app to roll in a palette and use it. I’ve been trying to hit a pan in the palette if possible before moving to the next one, or just get some uses before rotating something else in.

[@serenefairytail2122]

I love that lipstick you are wearing. Happy new year 🎉 ✨️

[@larinboles3951]

I love videos of people using stuff that is not new. I would for sure tune in to those

[@lyndseymoye12]

I deal with a lot of guilt in my life…my makeup collection being part of that. I am married with 2 boys and don’t have anyone to share my love of makeup with. I have a lot….but I try to keep reminding myself that this is what I have for me. That’s ok! I just need to love what I have and not fall for the FOMO. If I love a collection and refuse to let myself purchase, I feel good! And I absolutely DO buy, but in a more meaningful way.

[@stephanietorres5679]

Have a great 2023 year.