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2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ElleElleG — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:17:23 GMT

updated 12/31/19* The 2020 Thread is here 2020 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Hey all! Welcome to Year 5 of the No/Low Buy thread 😲.

Since 2019 is LITERALLY around the corner so I figured it was time to get this thread started. The 2018 thread can be located here: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/2018-THE-NO-BUY-LOW-BUY-BUDGET-BUY-ACCOUNTABILITY-AND-SUPPORT/m-p/3655358#M319070

For reference here's the purpose of this thread (from 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.

The 2017 OP and link:

lnum wrote:
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!

Here is a link to the 2015 thread: http://community.sephora.com/t5/VIB-ROUGE/2015-The-No-Buy-Low-Buy-Budget-Buy-Accountability-and-Supp...

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

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

Challenges to Help You Use Your Stash:

Pan It! 2018 Challenge: https://community.sephora.com/t5/Beauty-Confidential/Pan-It-2018-Challenge/m-p/3604337#M317498

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: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

fieldsofclover — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:19:56 GMT

First post! jk

I'm embarking on a no-buy for all of 2019. Category replacements will be ok (like, if I've used up all of my foundations I'll buy one new one) but otherwise... no room at the inn.

Also, my Sephora account info seems to be messed up for some reason, so since my checkout is broken I'm taking that as a sign that I'm probably done shopping for this year too, haha.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:38:03 GMT

I am so down for this. I never thought I would be a VIB this year, when I barely wear makeup on daily basis. I think my beauty shopping goes out of hand since I knew Sephora. I moved out of the States recently so the price of these stuffs no longer make sense anymore. So, 2019 should be a year with limited shopping and beauty haul for me. (meanwhile...... I GOTTA FINISH WHAT I BOUGHT. OMG SO MANY)

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:43:10 GMT

I'll repeat from the 2018 thread: No-buy on make-up for one year (Nov 2018-Oct 2019)

Also I think I know what my other buys will be now:

Low-buy on skin care for 2019 - I keep buying backups which I will definitely use before expiration but I don't need to make this a trend

Smart buy on hair care for 2019 - this is my year to experiment with seeing if I can get my curl back or if waves are just how my hair will be. I want to try different products in this category but not just hop from one to another. I need to give each time to see if they work and not just have a bunch waiting in a queue.

Can't wait to hear everyone else's goals for 2019!

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ilovpurses — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:31:53 GMT

I attempted this last year and FAILED MISERABLY. But I really want to do it in 2019.

I will take it one month at a time and will make these allowances:

Used up skincare may be repurchased
I will allow myself something for the April sale and next November
The no buy does not include gifts for other people

NO PURCHASING ANY MAKEUP PRODUCTS

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:49:49 GMT

I pretty much failed at this after only 2 weeks before, but that was my mistake because I foolishly didn't factor in the amazing temptation of November sales to at least get me to buy back ups of things I already use and love. On the plus side, I didn't buy the Tatcha lipstick set I was coveting, I didn't buy the By Terry Gem Glow Trio Compact, I didn't buy any more eye creams, oils, or serums, and I didn't buy the lipstick I was thinking about getting.

I have no idea what sales are going to pop up to tempt me, but I am going to attempt the following:

For the next Six Months No:

clay masks

toners

essences

eye cream*

primer

eye shadow

lip gloss**

blusher

*still might ultimately want to pick up the farmacy one since it was out of stock for the sale

**I might want a lipstick since I don't actually own one (just 2 lip glosses)

For the next Three Months No:

face cream (except replacement day cream)

hand cream
sheet masks

eye products of any kind***

buying random things just to try them

***unless Tatcha has some ultimate temptation for me to get their serum (would have bought it already but I've heard that the applicator design is janky).

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:31:55 GMT

@ilovpurses what do you think were the reasons you failed? How can the community help you in 2019?

If you don't already, I really recommend making a spreadsheet of your products. Also keeping track of product uses has been very helpful for me. I think it's a really eye-opening experience.

One month at a time is a great strategy - you can do it!

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:36:41 GMT

@Anonymous - sales are definitely a trigger for me too. When items are such good deals it's a lot harder to say no. Are you planning to start now or January 1, 2019? I posted to @ilovpurses about creating a spreadsheet of your products and tracking your uses. Do you think this tactic would help you? Best of luck on your goals and I'm looking forward to hearing updates.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ilovpurses — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:44:06 GMT

I failed because of all the pretty things. Plain and simple. I'm weak lol. I will admit to having somewhat of an addictive personality and getting that "high" from shopping. But I remember last year anxiously awaiting the Desert Dusk palette and then getting it and maybe using it 4 times in 12 months. I added countless numbers of palettes, lipsticks, highlighters, etc etc etc since then and most of them barely swatched.

I really want to enjoy those products and get good use out of them.

Do people stop watching Youtube and online reviews? I check Temptalia every morning like some people check the weather. Same for Tarababyz, Tati, Mel Thompson, etc. Trendmood on IG. Do I stop following all these channels? Is that the best way to go about this? I'm def open to suggestions.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

fieldsofclover — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:03:40 GMT

I unfollowed almost all brand accounts on IG (and unsubscribed from emails). I also dialed it back on watching YouTube reviews while they're fresh so I can remove myself from the launch cycles. I still watch Jackie Aina and other people, but now I wait and only watch "old" videos after the hype around a product has died down. I also unfollowed pretty much all IG beauty "influencers" over time... not on purpose at first, but seeing PR posts all the time just got annoying after a while. Now I pretty much only use Instagram for project panning, so it's gone from enabling my shopping to really helping me keep on track with *not* spending.

I still follow trendmood out of morbid curiosity, but other than BIC that's really my only window into the hype cycle now.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:43:13 GMT

@ShortErica definitely starting now. There is nothing that I *need* to buy before the end of the year for myself in terms of skincare or makeup other than maybe some replacement body cream when I run out and, due to my eczema, I don't really ever count that as a beauty product.

A spreadsheet is a good idea, but I was able to mentally calculate when I would run out of specific items in order to come up with the 3-month and 6-month targets. I'm actually thinking that keeping track of my empties on a monthly basis (with commentary on whether I liked something or not) is probably my best bet - particularly since I have a lot of new things to try out.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:07:19 GMT

I want to do keep my empties in 2019 too. I really enjoy seeing pictures of everyone's empties and opinions but always toss mine immediately. Keeping them for a month should be doable!

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

sephoraaddict918 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:16:41 GMT

Taking it one month at a time sounds like an excellent idea @ilovpurses! I was thinking of doing something similar, so it doesn't feel too overwhelming to stay the course.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

tastelikewater — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:39:07 GMT

I'm only $145 away from Rouge, so I'm MAJORLY tempted to make a final purchase before the end of 2018, but I'm attempting a low-buy for 2019. Some of my goals:

-No-buy on eyeshadows until I've panned three of the six palettes I already own. I get overwhelmed by all of my choices anyway 🙂 No-buy for eyeshadow primer or lashes. Restock only for mascara and brow products. No-buy on any eyeliner that isn't brown, restock only for my everyday brown liner.

-No-buy on *any* lip products other than my Rosebud salve (key for the winter months) and a lipliner (because I only own one at a time). I have 30 lipsticks and glosses to get through this year!

-Low-buy on skincare, because I have sensitivity and rosacea and am still tinkering to find the perfect routine. I'm thinking one new product or set every 6-8 weeks.

-Low-buy on haircare, because I'm still tinkering with the best routine for my wavy hair. Same as above, one new product or set every 6-8 weeks

-Restock only for primer, foundation, concealer, and powder; nothing new. I have my favorites and need to stick to them.

-No-buy on brushes. The only thing I need to add is a new foundation brush, so I should do that before the end of the year.

Two of my favorite YTers - Angelica Nyqvist and Elle S. - are doing low-buys this year, so I'm hoping that will make this journey easier. I'm still subscribed to my favorites - the two above, Stefanie Nicole, Gothamista, Mel Thompson, thataylaa, Wayne Goss - but have unfollowed just about everyone else. Instagram too. I'm a spreadsheet kinda gal, so I think that will work well for me.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

rockstargina — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:50:02 GMT

Hoping to have a better attempt in 2019 than I have in years passed (I was doing really well until about August of this year and then I lost control).

Goals for 2019:

- Re-buys allowed for daily use items when they run out (foundation, concealer, setting powder, brow pencil, skincare, etc.)

- No-buy for masks and liquid lipsticks, unless I make a huge dent in my current stash. My sheet masks no longer fit in one drawer and I probably have around 300 right now). My liquid lipsticks no longer fit nicely in the drawer as I have a few layered up on top of each other.

-Shop my stash: I think I have a decent and well-rounded collection for make-up, skincare and haircare. Probably a good idea to limit trips to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ulta, and Sephora to reduce temptation (and maybe reduce the amount of Youtubers and instagram accounts I follow). Also a good idea to update the spreadsheet I created a few years ago (and actually use it and keep track of what I use and whatnot)

- Everything must fit in it's current allotted space, no overflow

- Allow myself to use the sales only to fill a void in my current collection or to restock a daily used item that has run out

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

GG84 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:05:00 GMT

I'm going to actively participate in this in 2019. I will not re-rouge in January. I will not Rouge 5x times over in a year. I legitimately have a problem.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

virgo87 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:13:01 GMT

@ElleElleG

I think it is great that the thread is continuing for another year especially for those that need the support.

I did fairly well this year for most of it in terms of buying makeup...shopping my stash/rotating makeup/decluttering helps with that. I am not as tempted like I was even a year ago to buy the latest releases. I still do buy from time to time but I usually buy from a brand/product I know I will love or add something new in terms of color/texture/etc to my collection.

My goal for 2019 is just to continue doing what has been working this year in terms of buying. Yes I will still buy but I will continue to think about my purchases and use what I have and continue to project pan like I have for the last 2 years.

Another goal for 2019 is to use up more lip products (I did not use up enough lip glosses/lipsticks this year).

I however, am a HUGE skincare junkie (I do use the products up, so I can justify it). So I do not see myself ever doing a doing a no buy on that front. I will continue to use products that I have and just not buy new at a rapid rate 😄

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

virgo87 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:59:46 GMT

@ilovpursesI think that is a good idea, to take it a month at a time.

I think most of us fail on no-buys because it is an all or nothing thing and then we feel cheated, missing out, failing if we buy 1 thing like a replacement item, etc so I like the idea of taking it one month at a time.

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

newcarlee — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:26:49 GMT

I too, @tastelikewater, am less than $200 away from Rouge. I cannot believe I’ve spent so much on beauty products as I don’t even wear makeup: no foundation, no eyeshadow, no blush (okay - I have one that I use maybe twice a month), no mascara,

no highlighters, nail polish. Which means I have a lot of skincare and hair care.

I’m wavering in making Rouge this year (yay - free shipping next year: wait - so I can buy more?!) or trying not to make Rouge and so hopefully I’ll be less tempted in 2019 to buy (darn, I don’t have the flash shipping).

Re: 2019 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

ShortErica — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:44:38 GMT

@tastelikewater I always love your comments. Have you checked out Georgia Harris? I feel like she is in that YouTube clique of 10-100K subscriber channels who are friendly with each other. I believe she is doing a no buy and I find her entertaining.

I can't wait to see how it goes for you and eagerly await hearing your awesome hair finds.