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2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ElleElleG — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:15:59 GMT

Hello, hello! Welcome to Year 6 of the No/Low Buy Thread.

*Many thanks to all who have participated over the last few years. While I don't

post often I do read the notifications sent to my email and I cannot say it enough,

You all are truly amazing! Thank you for your dedication and support!!

For reference here's the purpose of this thread (from Thread Originator, @lnum😞

This thread is a support system for all of us who are trying to maintain a budget and keep our beauty spending limited. Post here when you have a weak moment, post here to hold yourself accountable, post here when you just need someone to talk to, post here when you have advice for all of us, and post here when you make mistakes but also make gains! Many of us post here to keep track of our monthly purchases. Anything you need to say, we are all here for each other. There's no judgement here.

Feel free to share your goals, items that tempt you, missteps (we don't believe in failures), and any successes. Above all else, encourage and support one another.

A note from lnum (2016):

Welcome to Year 3!

My motto for this thread is that I strongly believe, even on a budget, you can have the things you want that make you happy without feeling like you're limiting yourself.

This thread is a support system for all of us who are trying to maintain a budget and keep our beauty spending limited. Post here when you have a weak moment, post here to hold yourself accountable, post here when you just need someone to talk to, post here when you have advice for all of us, and post here when you make mistakes but also make gains! Many of us post here to keep track of our monthly purchases. Anything you need to say, we are all here for each other. There's no judgement here.

I am so excited to spend another year with you all. If it wasn't for the first two years of this thread, I would never have been able to cut down my beauty spending. My goal for this year is to maintain low spending on beauty, and cut down my clothing purchases. I will be funneling that money into traveling, which is what I have done in the past and it's a great goal that truly motivates me.

I'm still so proud of everyone for making it through 2015 and 2016, limiting ourselves in the beauty product area in order to improve our lives in other areas. We all did great and here's to another year of learning and saving!

Interested in past threads? Check Here:

Past Threads:

2015 http://community.sephora.com/t5/VIB-ROUGE/2015-The-No-Buy-Low-Buy-Budget-Buy-Accountability-and-Supp...

2016 http://community.sephora.com/t5/VIB/2016-The-NO-BUY-LOW-BUY-BUDGET-BUY-ACCOUNTABILITY-AND-SUPPORT/td...

2017 https://community.sephora.com/t5/VIB/2017-THE-NO-BUY-LOW-BUY-BUDGET-BUY-ACCOUNTABILITY-AND-SUPPORT/m...

2018 https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/2018-THE-NO-BUY-LOW-BUY-BUDGET-BUY-ACCOUNTABILI...

2019 https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/2019-THE-NO-BUY-LOW-BUY-BUDGET-BUY-ACCOUNTABILITY-AND-SUPPORT/m-p/5119979#M371637

Challenges to Help You Use Your Stash:

Spoiler

Pan It! 2020 Challenge:https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/Pan-It-2020-Challenge/td-p/5095576

Use Your Foil Samples Challenge: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/Use-Your-Foil-Samples-Challenge-January-2018/m-...

The Perfume Challenge: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Perfume-Posse/The-Perfume-Challenge/m-p/2633976#M18939

Mask of the Week Challenge: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Skincare-Aware/Mask-of-the-Week-Challenge/m-p/3615125#M44343

**are you participating in a challenge that I failed to mention? if so please let me know I can link it here**

RE: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

KehDee — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:18:04 GMT

Hi!!! Joining right in. I’m on a low buy still. I spent a ton on makeup last summer and I need to use what I have. I will be buying things that need refilling such as foundation, C.C. cream, loose powder, mascara, etc. But Only as needed. Perhaps when my birthday comes around I’ll treat myself to something but that’s all I have planned. Good luck with your low and no buys everyone!

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

lnum — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:27:32 GMT

@ElleElleG Thanks for keeping the good work going!

This year, I need to get my act together. I still haven’t done the full closet purge I’m planning, but I know I need to do it. And I’m going to have to put myself on a clothing and shoes low-buy. I’m pretty good with my beauty purchases at this point after 6 years of being careful, so at least that’s progress.

I am planning to travel less this year so I can save up for two future down payments, a car and an apartment. Let’s see how it goes!

Cheers and good luck everyone!

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

naturalooks15 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:57:31 GMT

Joining in. I did pretty well in 2019 (Barely made rouge last week) compared to 2018 (rouged multiple times over).

my goals in 2020 are -

1. Shop my own stash (use up skincare, DS, make-up I bought end of 2018).

2. Use make-up Morse often (only What I have). Make-up is especially challenging for me as I feel I am not skilled plus I almost always don’t have time. So start budgeting time for makeup when going out.

3. don’t buy back ups of skincare just because they are good deals.

4. Budget well for tools - I might be buying tools this year but want to research ahead of time and plan well (I got Clarisonic 2 years ago and have used it twice 🤭)

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

danielledanielle — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:42:17 GMT

I think I'm going to attempt low buy this year. I feel like last year I made it through January and like anything else, when you're not 100% just let it slide. I was definitely more mindful of purchases, and not just getting things to have them or falling for GWPs like I did in 2018, but there is room for improvement. I feel overwhelmed with stuff in general, so I need to do something.

I really love hauls though, so this is gonna be a challenge 😄

I figured I'll do a monthly spend/budget and leave exceptions for:

-stocking up consistently used items (skincare, brow pencils, eyeliner)

-birthday

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

newcarlee — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:47:52 GMT

Love your goals, @naturalooks15, especially as I really need to work on your #1 (shop your stash) and #3 (stop buying skincare backups because of good deals). Here’s to our success this year in achieving our goals.

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

naturalooks15 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:21:55 GMT

What helped me in 2019 was -

1. finding low cost items I liked in a category to replace the high cost items (e.g. Squalane oil from Indie Lee, TO rather than Drunk Elephant Marula; K-beauty Essence so I use B-Hydra now once a day rather than twice a day and cost of those is 1/3 of B-Hydra). I felt this way I didn’t feel too restricted and also got actually better results.

2. also, not opening the monthly haul thread and monthly favorites thread too frequently. I realized that is how I was becoming aware of new items and after seeing good reviews from trusted people here, I get tempted.

3. preparing cart but convincing myself to not pull the trigger till I either find a sale or a coupon. Then I was able to talk myself out of many items while waiting for sale etc for 3-4 weeks

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

RNGesusPls — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 07:37:01 GMT

No. More. Buying eyeshadow palettes in 2020 except for this one planned palette this year. Oh man, I hope the releases won't be tempting.

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

SAlyFitz — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:15:52 GMT

2019 triumphs ⏩ I took longer to rerouge and rediamond, stuck to my low buy for 7 months of the year, took a vaca, been saving for a new car and continue to save money in my retirements oh and bought a house I really almost forgot🤩. I maintained an inventory of all my products (except lips and nails which I plan to do by the end of the weekend/my vacation). I consulted my inventory via google doc when out shopping, I was planful in most shopping trips and set boundaries w myself around GWPs/coupons to remind myself there’s always a sale and I literally cannot have everything I already have a lot to use/wear lol.

2019 challenges ⏹ In august I bought my feelings by October I was feeling better but habit set in. And then it was holiday everything and I was here for it and I’ve got the inventory chore to remind my self of that fun and also how it feels like a chore and less fun after all. Although helpful to remind me moving forward of how I may feel about my treasures when I acquire to many too quickly or outside of budget. I also found that staying off shopping sites during the day helped me not be as tempted if I know somethings coming up from my evening bic peruse cool, if not okayyy I guess lol.

2020 goals⏯ I will stick to my financial plan that is currently written up through March, it has room for recreational spending but very limited although I will get a Valentine’s Day gift or 2 in feb and my bday is in March so I can see some light🤑💄. I just posted my panning projects so I will use my products regularly because it really does bring me joy to use them, smell them, look at them arranged pretty lol. I hope to provide myself with all the self love and care in 2020 mind & body. Here’s to a 2020 journey 👀🍾🥳🥰

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:44:45 GMT

No buy, low buy 2020 goals

Makeup

Primer – no need to buy; I don’t use it and should use the samples I have
Foundation – low buy; only own one; may continue search for tinted moisturizer that works for me; try samples before buying; at most have 3 at one time
Bronzer – no need to buy; try Warmth again from BM and if it doesn’t work use the Faux Tan I own
Contour – no need to buy; use bronzer for this if I want to do it
Blush – no need to buy; I have a palette plus others so no need or desire to buy more
Setting Powder – replacement buy only; bought Mineral Veil last Ulta sale and have one open and one backup
Mascara – no need to buy; have so many minis from generous unicorn mail I’m looking forward to trying + have two vouchers from lash stash kits
Eyeshadow – no need to buy; I just don’t’ wear it
Lip – no need to buy; focus on what I have since I don’t wear lip products often; maybe, hopefully, successfully pan one

Skincare

Makeup Remover – low buy; I’m still on the hunt for a wonderful oil cleanser that I would optimally not need to follow up with micellar water
Gentle Cleanser – replacement buy; have a supply but will likely run out of it
Toner – no buy; try to incorporate Glamglow toner into my routine in 2020
Essence/Serum – replacement buy; can replace hyaluronic acid serum but also try and prioritize other serums gifted; exception – will pick up the COSRX snail essence during Ulta sale
Moisturizer – replacement buy; at most can have two unopened
Eye Creams – low buy; I feel like I want to experiment with this category
Lip Masks – no buy; make a bigger dent in the Laneige – aim to finish in 2021
Sheet Masks – no buy; use what I have; exception - gifts
Wash Off Masks – no buy; make more of a priority in my masking
Sleeping Masks – no buy; use the CVS tube I bought before the end of 2020

Hair

Shampoo – no need to buy
Conditioner – low/replacement buy; can try different conditioners post my DevaCurl year to see how others and my hair get along; must finish what I own first but can buy/own multiple kinds at once
Styling Products – low/replacement buy; can try different ones after my DevaCurl year to see how others and my hair get along; must finish what I own first but can buy/own multiple kinds at once
Masks – replacement buy; try the Briogeo I got in gratis then determine if I want/need to get more
Repair – replacement buy; bought Olaplex No. 3 and need to test; if it works will buy more

If I've missed anything obvious, let me know. I want to have my list as complete as possible so I (and you all) hold myself/me accountable.

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:50:47 GMT

Congrats on your 2019 triumphs @SAlyFitz and go get it in 2020!

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:53:13 GMT

Awesome tips @naturalooks15! If you don't need an item immediately, waiting for a sale/coupon and reevaluating really helps determine if you want a product or not.

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

cianni — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:36:56 GMT

@ShortErica Few tips I’ve Been using to help go through products while on my empties journey..

a lot of wash-off masks can actually be used as sleeping masks! Ive been using three or four in this way (usually ones with hydration or repairing benefits) to get more use out of them and prevent me from buying new sleeping masks.

I have a few oil based makeup removers to go through this year, so I’ll tag you in my review of those as I go through them!

also I don’t know what HA serum you’re using, but I was recently gifted the HA+B5 one from the ordinary, hopefully I’ll make it through it this year and see how that works!

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

cianni — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:43:15 GMT

My 2020 goals are straightforward (and super difficult)...

My resolution for this year was to use what I have, in the interest of appreciating everything I am lucky enough to already have and also to be more environmentally friendly. I want to have a more definitive set of products I love, and then occasionally try new things in the future (instead of my current method of accumulating and trying everything, all of the time). It’ll be nice to have some more solid staple products.

ideally, I would like a strict NO buy on clothing, shoes, makeup and fragrance for the entire year. I’m taking it one month at a time with a “realistic” goal of 6 months. I have enough of all makeup to last at least that long, if not the entire year.

i am also applying that 6 month rule for skincare. I probably could do the whole year in most categories (serums, cleanser, moisturizer, masks), but I don’t want to limit myself because my skin is picky sometimes and may have different needs than I anticipate. I’ll try to go as long as I can!

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:32:43 GMT

@cianni Thanks so much for your tips! I'll be curious about what oil cleansers work for you. Typically they do a good job with my standard makeup but when I wear tinted sunscreen, they just don't cut it. And I'd prefer not having to go over and over my face with micellar water. I wish I was more gentle with my skin. I really enjoy Vichy Mineral 89. I have to try and see if it's a cheaper option for my routine. But yes, let me know about the ordinary one!

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

GalPalVal17 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:31:40 GMT

What a great group and I'm totally going to join this no buy/low buy effort. I'm a sucker for a gwp or a glitch deal but I want to focus more on using what I have and buying to replenish what I do actually use. Of course, it's hard to say no buying at all as I love to shop but I will definitely put more effort and thought into what I do buy. As my stash gets lower, I will buy to try and for fun but with limits and not always splurging due to FOMO... lol.

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

GalPalVal17 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:33:38 GMT

@ShortErica this is so true. Often purchases are spontaneous and when I put more thought into it I don't always end up getting them. Definitely will be re-evaluating purchases.

I'm willing to take them off ur hands😄

tahjiani — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:21:07 GMT

I'm willing to take them off ur hands😄

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:47:34 GMT

I'm so excited for you @cianni! How many moisturizers and serums do you have? Are you planning to use one at a time or mix and match?

Re: 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

naturalooks15 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:02:08 GMT

Great goal @cianni !! I have similar goals. We will succeed together !!