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2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Aaliaa — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:52:44 GMT

With the countdown to Christmas/holiday season and the New Year I thought it would be interesting to take a moment and plan some resolutions around our love for everything Beauty. In my experience its important to be realistic about your plans and also be willing to adapt as the year goes on.

Do you want to try the Project Pan challenge? Promise to use SPF everyday? Be diligent about double cleansing at night? Be more experimental with colours and techniques? Hate resolutions and live everyday in the moment!?!

List your resolutions, either each from skincare, haircare and makeup or multiple for any category. Listed below are some examples of resolutions, with mine in bold. Feel free to list your own!!

Beauty Resolutions for 2018

Avoid impulse purchases, take a day to think twice before buying something
Use all my face products at least once a month each
Wear more then shades of brown on my eyes!
Clean them Brushes - Face, eyes, hair and sonic
Take care of my lips - scrub, moisture for the win!
'Make up' a budget and stick to it
Treat SPF like your phone, always on you
Routine Routine Routine, the skincare edition
Take 30 minutes every week for self care like multi-masking
Don't jump on EVERY new product hype
Try new hairstyles - curly, wavy, straight, coiled?
Clear your makeup/skincare/haircare collection giving/throwing away products you no longer use or are expired
Accept that one persons mole is anothers beauty mark - Love what you got!
Spend less time looking at makeup GIF's!

Happy Holidays!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

fieldsofclover — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:40:49 GMT

🍀 2018 beauty resolutions 🍀

~~🔎 Find a new everyday BB/CC/ZZ cream~~ Supergoop! CC
~~🔎 Find a new signature scent~~ Atelier Cologne Blanche Immortelle
~~🔁 Find a new basic neutrals palette for everyday looks~~ Huda Mauve Obsessions
🔁 Use up both incoming Dr Gross vaults by October (skincare routine discipline)
🎨 Eye palette diet - only 5 this year [ 🗹 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ]
💆 Skincare before bed! Just do it!
💆 Work out a consistent weekly multi-mask/nails/hair/etc routine
~~🌦️ SPF every day~~ Supergoop CC
💅 Do my nails at home this year
🛀 More bubble baths!
♨️ Go to hot springs/Korean spa at least twice
~~✨ Replace my Mia brushes more often~~
✨ Keep up my finally-well-organized vanity area!
🐇 Make all full-size makeup purchases from CF companies
🛍️ Spend higher % of my budget on WOC-owned/friendly brands
🛍️ Beauty budget: ideal re-Rouging timing of September or October
🉐 Test products in-store but shop online when possible (better promos/freebies)
💋 Book a free Rouge makeover or attend an event at least once every other month
💇 Maintain current hairstyle for at least 6 months (just got a cut I really love)
~~💇 Invest in a high-quality straightening iron or hot brush~~ Amika Blowout Babe brush
🎁 Keep maxing samples so I can donate extras to women's shelters
~~🚮 Toss old/expired stash items: stop feeling bad about it... just do it!~~
~~🚮 No more Marc Jacobs purchases (dead to me after last ad campaign 😡)~~
~~💳 Use up all my store credit before ordering anything online~~
💰 Low-buy in Q1/Q2 (shop the new stash - no re-VIB until June)
💆 Choose and transition to a permanent skincare line (AmorePacific, Sunday Riley, Tatcha, Herbivore) by December
🈹 Curate my Loves list carefully, so I can capitalize on sales
🈚 Get hooked on using things up!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Asche — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:11:47 GMT

Great list @Aaliaa! I completely agree about avoiding impulse purchases and setting a budget.

Buy less makeup. Honestly, I'm running out of places to put it and I don't need anymore.
Wear more lipstick!!! I own so many and rarely ever use them.
Focus more on my hair (aka visit the salon more often, give myself more treatments, etc.)
Use SPF every day
Use a face mask once a week
Be more creative with my eyeshadow
Rock winged liner on a daily basis (I used to do this and let it slip)
Get my nails done once and a while. It's been years since I last went to a nail salon.
Use up the millions of samples I've collected over the past year.

RE: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:36:00 GMT

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Aaliaa — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:00:49 GMT

Wow @fieldsofclover That is am amazing list of Resolutions for 2018!! I'm definitely going to borrow some of yours, especially doing my nails at home more since I have everything I need and still don't do them myself most of the time.

For the skincare before bed what I've found really helpful is keeping everything on my bedside in 2 cases. Since they recommend not keeping skincare in the bathroom anyway (the heat from the shower can negatively affect the ingredients). I always watch something on my laptop or read a book before bed so I can simultaneously do my skincare without much extra effort. Good luck with your 2018 resolutions!!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Aaliaa — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:05:04 GMT

Love your list @Asche! In the month of December I have aimed to not repeat a colour during the days I'm wearing makeup. This could he helpful in keeping your lippies in rotation. The drink less was one of mine from last year and I must say once I started it was surprisingly easy and freed up more money for skincare!!

Re: RE: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Aaliaa — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:38:35 GMT

Everyone is so helpful in the BI community, I've found some great new products. Good luck with your 2018 resolutions!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:59:09 GMT

I have a medical issue that causes frequent flushing, angiodema and hives on my face, neck and chest so it's always a challenge but I'm hoping it will improve in 2018. That said my resolutions are:
1. Wear make-up more often - just because I work in a non-public office doesn't mean I can't try to put on a little make-up even if it's just eyeliner and a lippe.
2. Exercise more and eat better -- beauty shines from within!
3. Night regimen? What night regimen? Definitely work in progress.

🙂 Happy 2018 BTer's!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Samtian — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:04:14 GMT

1. Still working on trying to learn the winged eye liner. I gave up earlier this year, I'll try again.

2. Shop my collection. I hate finishing things, but I have so much.

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

blackkitty2014 — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 04:22:46 GMT

1) Definitely exercise more and be more active. I did okay in 2017 but i'd like to do better in 2018.

2) Avoid buying more makeup due to all the hypes, new releases, discounts or GWP

3) No need to stock up skincare for entire calendar year (liked i did in 2017 lol).

4) Used up at least 1 lipstick or hit pan at least 1 eyeshadow palette (this will be hard).

5) Save, save, save 😉 I cant working forever (Young people, you didnt read this). 😉

RE: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

darlyndar — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:55:54 GMT

I just really, really, really need to spend less and use what I already own. Lol.

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

flyte — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:23:35 GMT

Beauty Resolutions for 2018

1. Definitely spend less, my collection became so big this year. Budget, budget!
2. Do more of "shop my stash"

3. Wear makeup more!

4. Clean brushes way more

5. Be more vigilant about using AHA in my routine.

6. Drink more water to keep my skin hydrated.

7. Cut my hair short and maybe dye it some sort of ash/smoke color!

8. Clear out older products that are definitely past their prime (mainly lip products)

9. Challenge myself to do more looks

10. Definitely mask more! Face and hair.

11. Take more flatlay pictures to encourage use of products

12. Continue eating well, cooking and being active

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Aaliaa — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:01:27 GMT

Love you positivity @Anonymous! Happy 2018 to you too!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

ChristineR07 — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:29:43 GMT

Use the products I already own

Make more time to mask at night instead of rushing and then getting frustrated that my skin is dry

Drink more water to stay hydrated

Sadly, that's about all I want to commit to. I have a whole bunch of medical stuff going on and playing with makeup may be my way of cheering up.

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

starsandbucks — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:40:16 GMT

@fieldsofclover I feel truly ridiculous but it has never occurred to me to donate my samples! I have hundreds upon hundreds of them all sorted out and waiting for the magical day inspiration strikes and I want to pull something from one of the boxes. Sometimes I do, but I usually like to give them to friends and family if I can. I feel like such a dodo for not considering just *donating* them. I'm totally going to do that! Thank you for putting that in your list!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

CakesCakes — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:51:05 GMT

@Aaliaa I like your beauty resolutions! 😊. Here are mine:

1. Don’t buy a new skincare product until I’m finished with the one I currently have in its place.

2. Spend less! I might have to decide on a monthly budget for beauty related purchases. I’m good when it’s online purchases but in store I have zero self-control!

3. Establish a realistic skincare routine and follow it! I know I can’t commit to doing a 10 step routine daily (👍 props to those of you that can!!).

4. Redo my vanity set-up. I have a larger collection now and I feel overwhelmed just looking at it. I need to go through and organize everything....one of these days.

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

shyvicki — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:14:50 GMT

1. Use what I have before buying more. For example, don't buy more shampoo before using the three bottles I already have. Same with everything else.

2. Concentrate more on skincare, including my skin from the neck down.

3. Get the bangs. If I end up not liking them, I can always grow them out.

4. When I do go through my current stash, seek out products that don't contain the "crap" such as parabens, sulfates, etc.

5. Master the eye shadow outer-V.

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

alexasteph — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:21:58 GMT

I’m just trying to spend less money tbh.

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Aaliaa — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:53:27 GMT

I found a gel liner, I use MAC fluidline, with a fine eyeliner brush really helped my accuracy. Good luck @Samtian!!

Re: 2018 Resolutions: Makeup, Skincare and Haircare Edition

Samtian — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 20:58:58 GMT

@AaliaaI'll look into that, thank you!