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2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

*updated 11/25/18*

The 2019 thread is now available here

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Hey all!  For the last few years the lovely @lnum has hosted this thread to help us stay motivated on our no-buys and low-buys. In an effort to keep her work alive, here is the 2018 edition.

 

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.

 

Here's the OP from 2017 as well as the link for those interested: 

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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...

 

Interested in Some Challenges to Help You Use Your Stash?  Check Out These Threads:

 

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Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

OMG!   Amaranthine!!!  She seriously does need a collab because I need that palette in my life!  Thank you so much for the follow up, @makeitup305!!!   xoxoxoxo

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Your palettes are a work of art, @makeitup305!  I'm glad they keep you organized and from spending!

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@makeitup305 Wow this is terrific! Have your singles turned out to be mostly a few brands? Or did you end up depotting things too?

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

It's mostly Makeup Geek and Colourpop. I've also got some Inglot and Sugarpill but the only depotted shadows are from Juvia's place (Nubian 2 and Masquerade). 

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

This is a stroke of brilliance, how fun.

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@howconnie thanks! Honestly I couldn't believe how similar the "palettes” came out looking. Temptalia came in clutch for this project!

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

I went in to Sephora yesterday and was great about avoiding impulse purchases. I exchanged a product where I had ordered the wrong one, replaced an item that ran out and thats it!! I really wanted to pick up the Neogen exfoliating pads but stepped away and bought nothing else 🙌🏼. Though I have bought a bunch of stuff while on holiday, its all been pre-planned so its going great so far. Thanks for this thread @ElleElleG!

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Nice job @Aaliaa; and no problem, I am glad it's helping!

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Plot twist! Manufacturing defects in both my DDG vaults that were supposed to last me until June at the earliest. Returned them yesterday... refunded one to my CC, but took the other in gift card so now I have $200 burning a hole in my pocket.


I have enough skincare/AHA stash to tide me over while I decide what to replace them with, but I do think I'm going to spring for a full size of my new HG Volition mask.

 

Edit: my bar got smaller. Feels like having a good night at the casino 🃏

 

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oooooo can I help you spend your mooooooolah? @fieldsofcl...

oooooo can I help you spend your mooooooolah? @fieldsofclover I think you realllllly want to try those darn pore strips everyone keeps posting about, pores no more? I cant recall the name because they dont want my Canadian money honey 😂

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@GG84Haha I kid you not, they're in the aisle of doom now at "my" store so I almost bought a box.

 

But I didn't (yet)! I'm trying to be an adult.

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Way to go

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@fieldsofclover do you mind me asking what kind of defect you had with the DDG? My mom uses alot of his products, and didn't know if there was a recall or anything. Just want to make sure she's safe :).

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@niki172 Nothing scary or safety-related. Just too many broken pumps, package design issues, etc. over a couple years. I was shorted product in the vaults and just decided I'm done giving them money.

 

I'll still take free peels in Sephora swag bags, though... no hard feelings there! 😂

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

What are you planning to replace your peels with @fieldsofclover? Might be time to try Biologique Recherge and it should work out cheaper! 

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@Aaliaa I was starting to plateau with the extra-strength peels anyway, so I'm going to try the Ren toner, plus I have a stash of Good Genes reward minis from December to dig into. I'm also near the end of a bottle of the Ole night treatment so I have enough to keep me busy for a while.

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Oh okay so not filled up enough/package problems gotcha. Thanks for replying @fieldsofclover. Things like this (skincare recalls) are something my Mom probably wouldn't hear about. 

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@niki172 There wasn't even a recall, I was just annoyed enough to get my money back. Nothing like the Benefit recall thing, though... I still think the integrity of the actual product formulas are fine.

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

That's nice you have gift cards @fieldsofclover for the those impulse buys

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

@KNC24yeah I actually kinda wish I had turned the other into a GC too instead of being responsible and just refunding it... I'll probably do something silly like buy groceries with that money. Sigh.

 

Really, I should Project Pan my kitchen cabinets and find more great makeup instead 🤔

Re: 2018 - THE NO-BUY, LOW-BUY, BUDGET-BUY ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT THREAD

Oohhhh I've been project panning my kitchen since January. I literally saved $120 which I have now spent on more skincare. On another note my brother saw me doing my routine and asked me if I'm addicted to skincare and Sephora 🤭, if he only knew what my full routine was on a good day!! 

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