Hi, Hannah! You mentioned this was a difficult video to make. I’m sure you must get many troll comments, as most UA-camrs do. I just wanted to tell you how important your channel has been to me. There is so much shame involved with excessive shopping behavior. I felt so alone and like it was a personal failing that would never be fixed. Knowing that someone else has also experienced this and found a way to overcome it, has been so much comfort and inspiration to me. And I am on day 23 of my Hannah-inspired no-buy.
@SabMarCha you aren’t alone. You know it’s a problem when you rush home to intercept the mail when packages come, put things in the purse because a bag would be obvious, and feel like organizing everything takes up WAY too much of my life (and that’s an understatement). I admire people who can use things up - I’m always trying new things because I haven’t found my holy grail concealer, etc. I never got into pallets until a maybe 2 years ago - I just bought whatever singles I needed from Bobbi Brown (expensive but last forever, and still have several). Once I started watching UA-cam and seeing videos with “older” OG pallets I felt like I was missing out - I didn’t go for the new ones, instead the ones that were in people’s all time favorite palettes. I justified that they lasted the test of time, even among so many new formulas - I HAD to buy them half off Ulta 21 days - I got several for HALF price, which justified me buying them even more. Problem is I won’t use them up in my lifetime - that’s a little upsetting. I don’t want to know how much I spent on makeup, skincare, clothes, shoes, purses, etc. that I never use. It sickens me actually. Hannah’s perspective has been very helpful to me - she’s had revelations I doubt I would have ever had on my own - it takes me forever to use one thing because I have so much, even skincare, and I know it goes bad eventually 😢
Talk about a slap across the face! THANK YOU for doing this video! It is exactly what I needed to put all of my beauty buying into perspective and a wake up call that I am throwing money away! It's so easy to spend $45 here and $39 there until you add it all up and realize how much you have spent for the year. I just took a look in my bathroom cabinets at all the bottles of stuff that I never use and want to cry at how much money I have wasted! This is a much appreciated reality check!
Girl, pull that stuff out where you can see it! I am using up a lot of products this way. Are they holy grail, no but they remove my makeup , cleanse & moisturize my skin & clean my hair. Pull them out & get your money’s worth
@@geekbabe100 Yes I have been pulling out all of my goodies and putting them in categories. I am actively using all my products and trying to whittle down my stash. I am on a No Buy starting Jan 1 and I haven't even wanted to purchase anything new. I feel like I have had a epiphany!
Same here, I've been feeling for a good while that I want to use up ALL my stuff ¬ buy anything new until needed&then it'll be a thought out "which do I want?how much am I spending? do I need this?". ALL the presses in all our bathrooms are packed with just my stuff ,I don't even know what's really there if I'm honest. My poor hubby has 1 shelf😬. That's it im donating what I can, giving away the rest to my sister's&mother then what's left I'll use up &reevaluate from there.🤞🏻
She saved me some cash, as my derm had a taste level to make bone china look low rent...., but them I rebel from Dr Dray too, because I adore Pacifica and Pixi products, which she would never approve of. So I blend My Derm, Dr Dray, and Caroline Hirons advice, to achieve happy skin and happy wallet.
Megan Sinnott and Dr Dray can be a little too liberal with the sunscreen especially when you work and can’t constantly reapply and reapply makeup. Dr. Sam Bunting from the UK is my middle-of-the-road. My derm unfortunately adores Skinceuticals.
"Mortgaging my future" really hits the nail on the head for all the feels I've been having recently too. You've done well! We all learn from our past choices and the best we can do is move forward❤
thank you for talking about things everyone else experiences, but almost nobody wants to admit and talk about it out loud. your channel has helped me a lot and not only in terms of spending, but with becoming a better version of myself in general and becoming more self-aware, as cliche as it sounds. and I love your personality beyond the "no buy", you are on of the most interesting people on this platform
Can I give you an award for having perspective in the beauty community here? Really, Please do this more often in the comments, it is needed. People with large fashionably furnished homes with husbands and healthy children having full blow episodes that they can't afford small bowls of glitter/ bite lipstick/ or jealousy of PR videos are the enabled norm. Seiouously, I really needed to read a comment from another woman on youtube that has more emotional maturity than my cat . Thank you. Well done you. Well done Canada.
Not truly free because you’ve already paid your hospital/doctor visit through your taxes. It’s almost like having health insurance but instead of paying a monthly fee from your already taxed paycheck you are paying it with your taxes.
@@naukana2 The taxes we pay in Canada do not equals the costs of most medical procedure in the US. And most of all, low income families or very sick people are protected.
Aimée Goudreau-Côté the insurance monthly premium we pay in the USA does not equal the cost of a procedure either. I work in healthcare, no one can afford any type of surgery or basic procedure out of pocket. Low income people get free healthcare here via Medicaid/Medical paid by tax paying citizens. Anyhow, I know how your healthcare works. Ours is not the best but yours is not free like you are claiming it is. Happy Holidays.
I always considered myself lucky to have clear skin, it was acne free and relatively well behaved. But at the beginning of the year I found your channel and to my surprise you were the first person I saw on youtube that was not caking on foundation. That made me wonder why I always had a foundation on even when I thought my skin looked good. Then I started to explore the ingredients and the steps that you talked about in your skincare and I am happy to report that just a few days ago I went to a friends wedding with my makeup only consisting of eye makeup and lipstick. I have also started using a concealer only under my eyes! The knowledge that you have imparted onto me about skincare and the confidence from seeing your own practice of not wearing foundation everyday is priceless. Thank you so much Hannah!
Proud of you! FYI to anyone trying to switch to a more sustainable beauty routine Amazon has a silicone mask that you can slather your own products on and let sink in! And you can cut an environmental cost too. It saddens me to hear that people have not been nice to you. You are doing amazing work in exploring and challenging toxicity of mindless consumerism and that makes you a true champion within the beauty industry, specifically for what it means to live well and to feel beautiful. Grateful again to grow from you!
thank you so much, Kandy. This means a lot to me. It is sad when people are mean, but I think maybe it's inevitable...I'm working on growing a thicker skin! Thanks for the silicone mask rec, that is awesome.
Fantastic insights. .. and I find it very inspiring to see that you can be critical of your own behaviours while also being kind to yourself. ... which to me is the essential thing about self-care . As someone with very sensitive skin and too many products , this is something I will tackle next year (plus eating cleaner and finding a dermatologist who can actually help me with my skin issues ). And personally , I like your longer videos - I treat them like podcasts
I love this video. Skincare has been an obsession of mine - but a steady diet of Dr Dray has been helpful. At first I was offended by how bluntly unhopeful she was about " new" skincare, but her frank adherence to scientific literature has been what I need to give up my irrational spending on skincare . I just need anti-hype voices in my life, so thank you so much for this video. ❤️ ( also as someone who once spent $65 on a vintners daughter sample that didn't even last me a month, not only could i never judge you, I am so grateful for your vulnerability to say the words and admit the truths about the real year long price of skincare that I need to hear to keep reminding myself)
I can't get over your channel, Hannah. It's incredible. I don't have an overspending problem - in beauty or otherwise - and yet I still learn so much about consumerism and the effects of my beauty addiction from you and your experience. You inspire so much reflection for me, someone with a common addiction but wildly different habits. I can't imagine how much more people who are also battling with overspending habits must take from these videos. There is so much for any beauty lover to learn and take away from your content. What is there to judge about that? Thank you for exposing yourself to the jungle that is UA-cam so that so many of us can connect and benefit from your experiences. I've never obsessed over a UA-camr so much before, and sometimes I feel downright stalkerish because I'm such a fan of your channel and can binge your videos all day. Thank you again.
This has to be one of the most real videos I have ever watched. I am so inspired by your honesty and then realized my habits are the same as yours used to be. I am embarking on a no buy/use up what I have for 2019. The cost of what I already own is staggering. Thank you so much for making this video. I am going to jump into 2019 with a much better plan thanks to you and will be monitoring my product use closely. Fabulous fabulous insight
Hannah, I think this video was really brave. I haven't tried to tally my skincare spending, although my problem is hoarding and buying back ups. I feel lucky that I didn't allow myself to buy Sephora skincare, I just couldn't step over that price barrier, and then I got mad at Sephora over their piddly rewards program, and stopped shopping there altogether. Plus, I worked for a high end cosmetic company in my twenties, and seeing how they try to manipulate women was eye-opening. The employee training in high end hotels, with food and samples, the endless push to sell skincare because women have to continue buying it, creating a need, telling women that they "deserve the best and to take care of themselves"... It's very difficult to resist those messages. For me, it's also the thought that part of the exorbitant prices are the expensive bottles and jars, and all that marketing. I am now using a combination of Derma E, Paula's Choice, The Body Shop, and the Ordinary, and am very happy. For my face and hair oils I discovered the company From Nature With Love-awesome oils without an insane price tags.
Thank you for always being vulnerable and honest, Hannah. I know people get judgy at the numbers. I remember when I first saw your channel and you mentioned P50 I was like "Oh she's another Stephanie Nicole, she's got it like that!" and I was a bit envious, because at that point I wanted to be a skincare Stephanie Nicole, but I simply couldn't afford it. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who can't afford it, haha. I feel like this is just one of many takeaways you learned from your No Buy Year, and I want to thank you for sharing your journey with us! And 9.5k!! I remember when you hit 1k and I told my friend about your channel. I remember specifically telling her, I wouldn't doubt if she hits 10k by the end of the year. And here we are. You deserve it. :)
you are definitely not the only one, Judi! My life has changed. But it turns out that P50 is more cost-effective than one might think :) Thank you so much for the support! I can't believe I'm almost at 10k!
Dear Hannah! Thank you for your inspiring experience and channel! You are the best. My spouse and I chose to do 6 months of no-buy, at the moment, from January first and it's all inspired by you. I love you and your channel so much! ❤️❤️❤️
I’m day 11 into my no buy year. Started getting really scared but now I feel better just having more clarity. Your channel is the main reason I even knew about a no buy year. I’m excited to do it but a little scared. Thank you thank you for being vulnerable and putting this out there it has and will continue to help so many people x
You have grown so much this year! I applaud your for all your research and self-reflection. I have acne occasionally, but it's never been something that I have struggled with in the least so I do not particularly understand all the steps you take everyday. Yet, I do not shame you for it. I have found some really great affordable skin care brands that I love and work for me, but they may not work for you. Only ourselves know our skin so whatever works for you makes me happy for you.
Hannah I’ve been watching your entire repertoire of videos... love them all. I was waiting for this one. You probably don’t remember but I’ve told you I started a no buy this December 9th.... I was afraid of it, sometimes I get anxious But I watch your videos and I know it’s going to be ok. You don’t have to be ashamed because you did it. You changed your mindset, you are from now on the person you really deserve to be for yourself while still taking care of you and your external beauty. I guess watching this is as watching any of your videos .... refreshing and it helps the people that truly care about changing to switch mindsets and if what you had to go through put you on UA-cam ... well those 2000 dollars were worth it to me. You are wonderful. ❤️ I’m using the Ole henriksen night transformation gel with the Luna oil I love them, don’t use them daily, but I wanted to try the good genes... I think I will try it someday and also I already want to know your decision on the vitamin c you’ll get after the drunk elephant I want a good vitamin C and like I said I don’t mind the investment because my skincare routine is short and sweet so I don’t really spend over 300 a year on it. ❤️ love your videos and how honest you are.
I do remember that you started this month! It is definitely going to be ok and I'm so glad my videos have been helping. I'm glad you are doing it on your channel, too, it really helps to have people watching and cheering you on. Thank you for being so sweet!
Your "how I made sephora rouge during my no buy year" was the first video i saw of yours. I remember it came across my recommended and I was like, yeah girl, how did you?...
I’m just curious, and this isn’t a judgemental comment, but have you visited a dermatologist to ask which skin care products are best for your particular skin type? I finally went to one and it was eye opening.....not only was I using a lot of useless, expensive products but also ones that were doing more harm than good. As someone who has struggled with mild blemishes most of my life, I was told to cleanse with simple fragrance free cleansers twice a day. Also, to use vitamin c, light moisturizer and sunblock in the AM and just a prescription topical gel (that fights acne and includes retinol) along with a HA5 rejuvenator (stronger moisturizer that plumps the skin) in the PM. He said retinol, vitamin C and sunblock are the only things that can really make any difference in the appearance of your skin. Other than Botox, of course 😂. I would suggest to anyone to start with a professional and go from there. I have wasted more money at Sephora trying to figure it out in my own and I never got the results I’m getting now. I no longer even buy skincare from Sephora as my thought is “if these brands are so incredible, why don’t dermatologists carry any of them?” I’ve spent less than half this year than what I used to.
Woah sounds like you had a great derm. My derm essentially gave me 3 Rxs, all brand names that would cost me hundreds of dollars a month, mostly if not entirely unnecessary.
I have seen several dermatologists over the course of my life, some were really quite bad experiences and some were just mediocre. None of them seemed able to really understand the whole issue and none of them guided me towards healing my acne. I'm SO glad that your experience has been better, I wish it had been that way for me! I'm not against dermatologists, but it wasn't until I started seeing an esthetician and changing the foods I ate that my skin changed, so I ended up putting my own faith in OTC skincare.
Hannah Louise Poston I guess I got really lucky, my dermatologist went through foods as well.... dairy is a big offender for acne with a lot of people, and when I cut that out, I noticed results right away. So much if it really is trial and error and there are good and bad in every profession. Glad your routine is working for you!
@@LCx829 Yeah, same with my rosacea. I've done my research and in my worse times (pregnancy and post-partum aka the hormonal storm 😉) I used natural oils (prescripted gel&cream did nothing). I think any dermatologist I know wouldn't recommend me simple natural products which I use and love the most.
Hey Hannah, I just want to tell you how amazingly helpful and inspiring your videos have been. I've not been wearing much skincare or makeup over the past few years as I've been sick. In that time I also became cruelty-free and didn't want to purchase my old brands which test on animals, but didn't have the time and energy to research new ones. I've aged more in the past year, I suspect partly due to being sick and partly due to not continuing my previous skincare regimen. Your videos are helping me learn what I need to add into my skincare, what is worth spending money on, and also offering help and motivation to be sensible about these choices. In particular, the videos where you've explained how long different items last have allowed me to work out how much I'm willing to spend on these items. I now know that foundation lasts a long time and is worth the money. I know that eye shadows last a VERY long time, but also I realised that I only really need probably 4-5 good palettes. I have one in my collection that I was gifted over 10 years ago and it's still a staple for me now. Additionally, your videos have shown which palettes really are the best based on which you keep when you declutter. I learned which items are used up quickly and therefore I've decided I won't spend as much money on them. I ALSO learned about skincare, and got a basic idea of what products might be worth trying (and I'm going to order from the ordinary so I'm not way overspending). I would be interested in watching a series where you go through your current items and tell us which ones you would purchase now, if you didn't have them (but still had the rest of your collection). It'd also be interesting to watch a video (perhaps once you're not in a no-buy) where you explain what items you'd buy if you were rebuilding a very minimal collection from scratch. If something happened and you lost all your skincare and makeup, which would you repurchase? As well as being very informative you also come across as very down to earth and you're not overly loud (unlike a lot of youtube beauty videos, imo). It's very easy and relaxing to sit and listen to you explain your thoughts on a subject. Your content is very enjoyable :) Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Have you considered using a stronger vitamin A derivative to retinol? Over the counter adapalene (differin) is $15 at the drugstore or a dermatologist can prescribe the stronger versions. Differin singlehandedly took care of my acne and evened out my skin tone. It is potent stuff and may be able to replace your expensive acids and retinol. Also I believe salicylic acid and retinol cancel each other out when used in conjunction. Great video!
Yep, vit A derivatives should NOT be used with SA at the same time. Dear Hannah, if u travel to Spain, Portugal or Mexico u can buy Tretinoin without prescription for 15 USD. If u travel to Greece it will be 3 euro only
It's actually a myth that salicylic acid and vitamin A products cancel each other out - studies have shown that they can actually act together to improve exfoliation. However, a lot of derms do not recommend using them together because they can increase skin irritation, and together they can definitely make you more susceptible to sun damage if you're not protecting yourself well with a sunscreen.
@@daceybrooke7451 apart from both my derm and Dr Dray, eho said not to use SA with vit A derivatives, When i bought tretinoin i n Mexico, it was clearly stated in instructions which u find in a package of this cream So better follow their advice i guess Xx
It's in the first line of this research paper that they have a synergistic effect together: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4633208/ This article describes the combined usage of vit. A derivatives with salicylic acid peels to improve acne, and peels involve a much, much higher percentage of salicylic acid than over the counter preparations: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27050699 To my knowledge there are no direct studies that exist that look at the combination of the two directly in a regimen for acne, so as far as that goes, we're at a standstill - neither of us has the evidence to make a direct claim. I'm also a physician (though not a dermatologist) and I'm comfortable with the research that I've done that they don't "block the action" of each other, which doesn't make sense if you think about their mechanism anyway. Like I said, the reluctance to use them together is the thought that the combination of the two can increase skin irritation, especially in people not used to acids. This is also consistent with the information I was taught in medical school. Irritation itself could potentially lead to triggering acne, and thus create a "canceling out" effect for those people - but this has nothing to do with their mechanism of action, other than the fact that they are both exfoliators that often cause irritation in novice users. I will say I've been using a combination of both for years under the supervision of my own dermatologist, and it has worked beautifully. Have a nice day!
I really like that you replaced a lot of your products with less expensive products. I know this video is old, but I love how your no buy really got you thinking about money. I have cut down so much on personal care products in the last year, but I have a long ways to go.
This channel is so necessary. I haven’t been spending nearly as much as yourself and no where near the beauty reviewers/micro influencers I follow. But the constant stream of content has definitely changed my buying behaviour. I’ve been that broke student spending waaaaaaay too much money on a pair jeans, trendy clothing and body/skincare. But once I was no longer under employed I have definitely been influenced to purchase products out of my price range or that ended up not being happy with. So I’m glad your content is getting out there!
I just "found" you today. And I am hooked. I so can relate to much of what you are sharing, in the handful of video's I have watched today. Thank you for peeling away the layers of what so many of us hide behind. Thank you.
Great Video Hannah! You worked really hard on this and it was so informative. Your skin looks beautiful and seems to be adapting to the replacement products. I love finding a good lower priced product that will be as effective for the higher end ones. I was so surprised by the masking...sneaky how they never seem to be so expensive individually but add up to so much. I enjoy masking, can't usually tell if they do anything other than feel nice. Don't be hard on yourself...you are figuring out this stuff at a fairly young age. I am almost 50 and how you felt when you added it up was like how I felt when I did an actual "inventory" and started keeping track of my spending on makeup and skincare only few years ago. I had more of a problem with purchasing new items before I ever finished what I already had than the actual items I was using, but I let it go on like that for so many years. xo
I’m very late to the party, but I’m so glad I found your channel. The amount of money I’ve been spending is beyond ridiculous, especially in a teacher’s salary in this economy. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m looking forward to watching all your videos and embarking on my own no-buy year ❤
Hannah,you realy did a fantastic job to change your skincare routine,and still having the important skincare for you found in other cheaper products,so that your skin still gets the important ingredients.What a shock when you calculate the costs per year before your no buy,and what you use now.You realy save a lot of money a year.Your no buy realy did a fantastic thing for you,and your skin looks as great now as when you started your no buy.This realy deserve a huge compliment.Your mindset has realy done a great job,and I understand that changing so much in your skincare routine and the search to products which still have the same ingredients,would be realy time consuming,also to try and compare the results when you changed your products.You learned so many huge steps past year.I already used cheap skincare products,before I started my no buy,but I have also a few ingredients that I find important to my skincare,so my moisturizers,and cleansing products were already cheap.And I love using oils in my skincare,like vitamine e oil,almond oil,tee tree oil,baob oil,and sometimes coconut oil,jojoba oil.Before my no buy I always bought my oils in a nature store,since my no buy I buy these oils in the drugstore for 25%,of the price in the nature store.The working is the same,and also the ingredients,I have no one skinoils extra,which have a combination from a few other oils where my skin reacts perfect on.I use my oils for my hair and face,and I like to switch oils,and sometimes I Will try a new one,all my oils costs me $3,each,so with this price I can switch between oils.I use vitamine e oil and almond oil,on a daily base,morning and evening.I use those oils now for 2 years and I see a huge improvement with my skin,and my skin loves it when I massage my oils in,and then I Will wait about 30 minutes before I put my make-up on,so that my oils realy have the time to sink in.Sometimes I use instead of a face primer,aloe Vera gel,and that works great.I noticed that my skin and hair reacts very good on natural products,I also use aloe Vera in my hair as a gel,to give more volume,and more curls and it won’t get hard,and it’s healthy for your hair,it also prevents heat burn on skin and hair.I also use it as a pre shampoo,because it’s healthy for your scalp and hair,I let it sink in for about 20-30 minutes,and after washing it I notice that my hair is more shiny.For me aloe Vera is a product that almost costs nothing it’s so very cheap,and it has so many multiple uses,it even helps again sun burn,for me that’s a product that I can’t miss and I use it multiple times a day.I use a jar in a month,and my aloe Vera gel is 96% pure.But I am so proud at you about your changes you Made with your skincare,and finding very good alternatives,which have the same ingredients,and are so much cheaper,and your skin reacts so well on these new products.You have grown in so many different ways last year,and that Will effect you in the rest of your live,all the things you learned,and grown as a person,I hope that many people Will experience the same who does a no buy with all their heart,xoxo wendy
thank you, Wendy! I agree, the change this year has been dramatic and the numbers are totally shocking. It sounds like you have a bunch of amazing affordable products, that's great! xoxo
I agree with any other comments that are grateful for your transparency. I too had/have bad skin and that's why skincare is an art for me and something I'm not willing to let go. Its therapeutic for me 😍 But your videos have helped me breakdown what is important and what can be condensed. I've been successful of tracking my products this year and this month I tracked their priced and holy cow was I shocked. Thank you once again for this challenge 😊
I LOVE Gothamista! I have watched Dr. Dray, Dr. Sam Bunting, and Caroline Hirons, but Rene is still my fav. Buying my skincare mostly from her recommendations, and almost only on sale, has helped (hello gothamista box on wishtrend!). I'm "new" to skin care, in that as a teen i would rarely use a cleanser/wear makeup/have a routine. i had bad experiences with drugstore products, which have left me wary. In my late 20s I decide to dip my toes back in with k-beauty and have learned so much, but there is lots left for me to learn. I think part of the reason products last me so long (purchase 1-2x/year) is because I am a bit inconsistent. Maybe if i was more consistent I would have skin like yours!
consistency does help! I am vigilant about cleansing every evening, I never go to bed with makeup on and I always keep my skin moisturized (I don't let it dry out).
It is January of 2021 and I just discovered your channel. Not only do I think you are beautiful, articulate and bold - you have taught me to be more mindful of my spending and more mindful of my skin care routine. I’m so glad I found you and can’t wait to catch up on every video you have created!! THANK YOU!!
Hi again Hannah. I just need to tell you what an amazing inspiration you are for me. I'm doing a no buy for 2019 and am so grateful to have your year of experience to guide me. This video in particular hit home for me. Every single word you said could have been coming out of my mouth. I cannot thank you enough and I'm so excited to see how 2020 plays out for you. I know this might sound weird, but I'm a little scared for you, but probably because I'm a lot scared for myself for next January. I compare my shopping addiction to food. I'm always putting on and taking off 10 pounds, because I can never seem to maintain - it's all or nothing, feast or famine, and I actually think doing a no-buy is easier for me than a low buy because of my addictive personality. I can not shop, but shopping a little bit - that scares me. So I'm eagerly following along to see how this year goes for you and cheering for you all the way cause if you can do it, so can I! But no pressure lol. ;-)
Hannah! I have heard about your channel for months and I finally clicked on one of your videos today after you left a comment on one of Samantha March’s videos and boy... am I glad I did! I have been considering a no buy year of my own and even might document it here on UA-cam if I feel over the next 2 months that it’s is right for me. Today alone I probably watched about 3 hours of your content and I can’t get enough. Thank you thank you thank you for some eye opening discoveries of my own even in this short 3 hour investment of my time. I cannot wait now to crunch some numbers and make some changes in my routine. You’re an inspiration and I hope to make more enlightening discoveries as I continue to explore your content ❤️
I’d super suggest replacing the cerave night cream with the 16 oz tub of CeraVe cream. It’s 12 dollars at Walmart, and last me (a person with sensitive, dry, acne prone skin) about 6 months of more than liberal use. It’s made my skin go from extremely blemish prone and red, to having nearly no zits. I’d also seriously recommend La Roche Posay, which has this Glycolic and Salicylic Acid toner that was a serious game changer for my skin.
Thank you for this video! You honesty and transparency is really appreciated. I know the struggle, as someone who still has adult acne, and has had acne for the last 10 years on and off. The effect of bad skin on my mental health is real, and I constantly need to remind myself of the balance between clear skin and my savings account. I'm currently rocking a pretty minimalistic skincare routine, after teaching myself the "replacement only no buy" mindset of actually using up what I have. Before, I would run out and get the next new thing and just leave a half empty bottle of something. I'm using my last half empty moisturizer now, and look forward to being able to use the one I've been researching for a while. I'm impressed by your progress and changed mindset. Hope you have a healthy, balanced 2019.
Amazing, Hannah! It's incredibly brave and, I think, generous of you to share this with the world. I've been inspired by you to document in an Excel spreadsheet how much all of my products are costing me, and I've become much more mindful about where I can save money on particular products (e.g. I'll also be downgrading my night cream!). It's incredible to see where you've come with your spending and videos like this and your VIB Rouge video have helped me a lot. Thank you and well done!
Hannah, I want another one of these skin care Budget videos in a couple of months! Are your products lasting as long as you thought? Have you made additional changes? Also, have you seen changes in your skin-either positive or negative-as a result of these choices?! 😘😘😘
This is fantastic, Hannah! As someone who wants to take care of my skin but doesn’t like to spend too much on products I found this extremely helpful! Your no but year has provided some wonderful insight.
These no buy analyses are incredible. Thank you so much for doing this! This should be a class for late teens and 20 somethings on budgeting "necessities" that are actually luxuries.
I am “dying” over this.....what an amazing video with valuable content. I am going to do my own investigation of what I am doing for morning and evening routines. I am so appreciative of the lists and the links. WOW WOW WOW!!!
Thank you so much for the hard work. I appreciate hearing about your routines and especially how you do It in a cost effective manner. ( FYI, like others, really like Dr. Dray in terms of no nonsense advice on what works best for the money.) I would not fret too much about your past excesses. Most of us suffer in this area if we care at all about the way we look. It is a testament to your character that you are willing to take the steps to change and so inspiring to us out here to get listen and learn. Happy Holidays and I look forward to watching you next year as I attempt a NO BUY Year in 2019. Eek.
I found really brave of you to share all your feelings in this video, more than anything else!!! I'm not into skincare as much as you are, I'm more into makeup than skincare (the opposite from you), but I can really understand how you feel. I don't really know how much I spend or spent with makeup, but the few times I tried to calculate it, I came up with an estimated value so high that I actually do'nt want to know how much it is. So you go so deep into the numbers, it is very incredible! It takes courage. And I also get the shame. It's easy to feel that way, specially around people that don't like much makeup and look at us, makeup lovers, as if we were aliens and completely irracional people.
For a vitamin C replacement, try the pure vitamin C 21.5 from wish trend I use this in the morning and one bottle lasts 3 months (refrigerated) for 26.99, I also use the Samuel Jordan stolid retinol oil, which replaced my Sunday Riley Luna and I love it! this video really inspired me on how to go about my no buy year next year!
@@@lysrobinsdaughter6599 I use it in the morning after I cleanse and tone. I noticed a huge difference! my blemishes on my left cheek faded quite a bit! if you were to try it make sure you get the 21.5. there is the previous version 20.5 that is very sticky, and messy to apply.
I am so grateful to have found your channel. I know I’ve probably said this in other comments, but as someone who is just starting my no buy year you have given me so much to think about. I can’t thank you enough.
Thank you so much for this. I can’t imagine how difficult it was to share this but you have helped so many people with your honesty and vulnerability. I am spending at least this much and never saw it as an issue, until I watched this video. Cheers to you and thanks again ❤️.
This was a brilliant video and I especially enjoyed the comment at the end about investing in your face now but not at the cost of mortgaging your future. Too often we tend to make impulse purchases without really understanding the motivation, or realizing that there will be consequences, positive or negative, for all the choices we make. I have thoroughly enjoyed the videos in this series, you should be very proud for the work you have done and for being honest on a platform in a way where this type of transparency is mostly absent and kept behind closed doors. Bravo!
Gothamista is definitely on my top 20 list of things I have discovered from your channel. Between your recommendations and hers, I am really happy with my skincare. It takes a few minutes, which I actually enjoy, but focusing on ingredients versus physical properties has really kept it tailored and affordable. I keep one spot open for trying new things (other than replacements), but if I didn't change anything ever, I would be happy with it.
This was such an interesting watch - thank you for sharing, and taking the time to go through it all (and add up everything!) I'm hoping to get some better clarity around how much I'm spending on beauty and 'treat yo self' type products next year via a low-buy and some rather fun spreadsheets!
Thank you for shedding light. I relate and have found watching you to be a valuable way to re-think my own choices and patterns. Your transparency is brave and appreciated.
Hey girl I used to love arcona before I moved over to mostly Kbeauty and wanted to tell you that instead of f the triad pads you can just buy the cranberry toner for $39 for 4oz. Will definitely last a lot longer than the 45 pads in the triad pad container.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was extremely insightful. I don't think I'm capable of a no buy but I will definitely be doing this calculation with all my skin care items to at the least be aware of my expenses and see where costs can be cut. Before this I would've never thought of calculating cost per use or per year.
This video seriously made me feel all the things. Sigh. Time to pull out the calculator. I'm on a no-buy year now as well, and your documentary of change and bravery on this channel has been so, so inspiring. I think I said this on another one of your videos too, but you are doing great work here. Thank you!
I'm happy and relieved for you honestly. I remember watching your VIB rouge video wanting to scream (in a big sister way): "Are you eff-ing nuts?" 😂 (Hey, at least we care.) I instead somehow just let you know that it was a hard video to watch because I'd regularly used all the same expensive luxury products in the past and they are good but unnecessarily expensive. It's a journey and it is fun that you're taking us along with you.
Oh yikes, this is way too relatable for me. Based on the ingredients you listed and products you mentioned, I suspect we watch/read a lot of the same stuff. I have the exact same relationship with Good Genes. I have the same bottle as you; it has lasted me since March and is nowhere near empty. That said, for all the same reasons you mentioned, I will not repurchase it. On moisturizers, I have gone from La Mer to Liquid Gold to finally just CeraVe classic moisturizing cream. My skin is dry and all I need is a thick occlusive with humectants, and the ceramides are a bonus. Part of the problem with expensive skincare for me was that I would use only a little, to try to make it last as long as possible, while things like moisturizer and sunscreen really should be applied liberally and frequently. CeraVe's price point has actually taught me to apply the product more efficaciously, if that makes sense. It's a psychological thing, and I think probably not unique to me. I'm really curious how you feel about the advice on Dr. Dray's channel. I suspect you have come across her videos, and while your skincare philosophies are different, you'll agree on much of the important stuff.
Love love this channel! I searched for no buy and I found your channel. I’m planning to enter 2019 more financially conscious, I buy a lot of beauty stuff that I can’t use up. I mean I only have one face after all. Keep up the great content!🙌🏾
I’ve watched a few of your videos and I really like them. And thank you so much for bearing all and letting us know your process. I’m one of those people that would buy a new foundation or several new foundations before I ever ran out of foundation because I was always looking for an improvement. I really liked the “end of your no buying year” summary video as well. I can tell you’re really put a lot of thought into your videos. Thank you they are really helpful
Wow! I'm so glad you did the no buy year! It Will be an amazing inspiration for me this year as I tackle a no buy year as well. I am moving in October and I have so many backups. I truly need the money and to move less items, so here we go!
Hannah, I hope you’re having a happy holiday! I was just talking about your channel with my Facebook family, and I think you’ll have some new viewers. 😸Doing a low-buy/no-buy has been a lifesaver for me since we moved out to LA. Being a creative, you don’t always know when your next paycheck is coming, so being thrifty has become a way of life in a way it wasn’t when I lived in the Midwest. Thanks for the wealth of information you bring us. 💕
Watching some of your older videos, as a new subscriber. Every time you blink in this video I am entranced!! That color! I am so glad that it reminded me of a favorite pigment I already have in my collection. Perhaps I will wear it tonight on the town... 🌆 Our skin histories are similar, but we have had very different approaches to products. I also grew up with chronic acne - for me, diet was the first big change, but then introducing sunscreen really showed me how good my skin could *really* look. For me, my big early expenses were with dermatologists who barely understood my skin and threw heavy retinoids and antibiotics at it. Then several years of expensive trial-and-error finding which products were both effective and wouldn't break me out 😓 I am finally at a place where I am happy with my basic skincare cycle, perhaps trying the odd extra hydrator or new sunscreen. It's a journey, for sure.
Awesome video (yes I watched all the way through!) I came to the same conclusion about Good Genes, and all actives that I put on my skin for that matter. I switched to using Good Genes once a week rather than daily. I also stopped using an acid toner (the glycolic toner from the Ordinary). And now I use DE Sukari baby facial once every two weeks rather than once a week. These changes have made a huge difference in my skin and I haven’t had a breakout for months. I think I was causing more damage the more products I piled on. Thanks for outlining the effect of your changes on your budget. Good skin doesn’t have to damage our wallets!
This is so, so helpful- thank you!! I have a lot of skincare categories and the two-category evaluation system you have makes sense for revamping and downsizing a routine. Looking forward to hearing about how the sunscreen works over time for you!
Wow Hannah!! You are so brave to have made this video, spending money on any addiction is shameful and you did it with so much strength, eyeshadow palettes and any makeup related items are my addiction, I used to call it a weakness but I don’t feel like I should allow myself to cutesy it up any more. I have learned SO much from you, and I think that your channel has opened up eyes for so many more people than me. Thank you for opening up your life for us and I can only speak for myself, but thank you for making me realize my own addictions!! ❤️
You’re my skin care twin. I’ve also reassessed my spending & the time spent on my skincare. I don’t spend on the end brackets of my routine. I use organic cold pressed hemp oil for my double wash and I use that on my hair & body. I don’t buy eye creams I only use what comes in value sets
Hannah if you haven’t tried the Timeless skincare vitamin C you must! It’s so affordable and I feel just as effective as DE. Also highly recommend the Tarte Knockout toner as a dupe for the Lotion P50. It’s like $40 I believe and works like a charm. Like a lot of other people I recommend checking out Dr Dray’s channel and also Angie from HotandFlashy. They’re both so knowledgeable about skincare and ingredients to seek out and what to avoid! Has saved me a small fortune!
You’re welcome! Your channel has been such a blessing to me this year! I have felt so overwhelmed by all the ‘stuff’ I have accumulated and you have really helped me to pair things down and really focus on buying things responsibly and not simply for the sake of buying!
I was going to mention Timeless Skincare, too. They make their vitamin C (L ascorbic + E + ferulic acid) fresh to order and have excellent shipping. They also have several other types of serums (including pure hyaluronic acid) at very low cost. I first learned about/started using them in 2017 from UA-camr Angie/Hot&Flashy. And of course Dr. Dray. ☺️
I'd be careful with the TImeless Skincare's version of the vitamin C, E and Ferulic acid, as it contains alcohol. Benzyl alcohol, to be exact, which may be ok for oily skin types, but for my skin, no way.
Hannah, have you heard of Dr. Dray?She is a dermatologist with a UA-cam channel. She walks thru different stores and reads the ingredients on different skin care products looking for the most affordable options that pack the most punch . She is a gem! She just came out with a favorites of 2018 video. I think you would love her..if you don't already.
I just bought a Jordan Samuel set for Christmas that includes Étoile with retinol, I'm so excited to try it. I too love skincare, have an acne history, and have very expensive tastes on a teeny budget. Thank goodness for indie brands like Jordan Samuel, Stratia, Stark Skincare, and Korean skincare that are available online. Paula's Choice is also great. Loved this video, Hannah! 💜
I literally JUST watched your vib rouge video and was getting so much anxiety as you rattled everything off. Your progress in this video is amazing and pretty inspiring! I too always had bad acne (and still do, though I now have nice skin with acne instead of bad skin) and it's amazing how much I always felt I had to spend in order to do something about it. In reality, now I am just cleansing and topping off with a PC moisturizer and my skin isn't any worse off for it. I'm not doing a no buy next year, but I do really need to re-jumpstart my minimalism journey! I'll def being going back through your other videos for insight! xo
This video was inspiring for me, thank you for making it. I did Reverse Rouge this year and used up about $1,200 worth of products-- nearly all of it skincare. I know I have to do an overhaul of my skincare routine but I've been reluctant because I finally got my sensitive, acne-prone skin to a decent place. But if you can do it, so can I!
Thank you so much for all of this information!!! I love how you broke down the cost per year. I hate hearing that you have gotten ugly comments!!! Especially when all you are doing is informing others and being brutally honest. Keep up the great work. I really need to do a no buy myself!!!
Thank you for being so brave as to make this video. It's amazing you were able to find products you like just as well as the high priced skincare you were used to. I kept thinking what a relief it will be to you to have that extra money available to pay for important purchases or to build up your savings. Have a wonderful holiday!
Yes! This video was exactly what I needed as I spent the morning going through all of my makeup and skin care, making an inventory in preparation for my no-buy year. Your entire process over the last year, in terms of just discovering and curating your own skincare routine and makeup collection has been so enlightening and inspiring. I'm so very glad you decided to document your year on youtube, and I can't wait to see the content you come up with next year! Also, the Etoile from Jordan Samuel is really, really good. It's definitely a slow burn product, if that makes sense, but I adore it.
Such great info! I dropped the Drunk Elephant C serum and a Sunday Riley rose oil (Flora) I was using in my morning routine. I replaced both with the Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL for daytime use. I love it, and love that this replaces both for me. 😊
I am so glad I found your channel. It is eye opening and inspiring. I’m working on my no buy rules for 2019 now, so looking forward to how it hopefully helps reshape my idea of “value”. Not just in the beauty products I buy, but other parts of my life.
I really appreciate the self-relection in your no buy year videos. It is really difficult to be that honest with yourself and incredibly brave to do it all publicly. P.S. I loooooooove the Etoile with Retinol oil. All the benefits of reitnol, but very gentle.
This was super interesting. I've always dealt with acne so I understand the obsession with skincare. Over the summer I saw a dermatologist at my University who finally helped me with prescription 0.05% Tretinoin cream that I use in conjunction with 10% benzoyl peroxide. All the other dermatologists I saw pushed OTC products they were most likely paid to promote. Ugh. The result: I haven't had a pimple in almost two months. My skin hasn't been this clear since I was like 12 lol. I wanted to share this in case it helps anyone. Some dermatologists are FAR more helpful than others. Best of luck and remember you're beautiful and valuable no matter what your skin looks like ❤️
What an awesome, eye opening video!! I already have your voice in my head when I am in a store considering buying something and now every time I decide my skincare I will be thinking of cost per year lol. Thank you though! Such a valuable lesson.
Your message at the end of your video is so encouraging! I never overspent on skincare because my busget just won't allow it, but Ialway felt bad, because I thought I should invest my in my skincare. Your video helped put everything back in perspective❤
Hannah, I couldn’t tell by glancing at your list of products, but do you use a BHA? The way you describe your relationship with good jeans is how I would describe my relationship with Paula’s choice BHA liquid. I pour a few drops directly into my hands (if you use a cotton pad, it just absorbs the product) and then apply it on my face once a day. It’s about 30 dollars a bottle and it lasts me several months. I’m 36, so a few years older than you are, and while I use peptides, niacinamide, and vitamin C, it is the single most powerful thing I do to even and brighten my skin tone. I just wanted to share in case it might be helpful! 💗
Unbelievable Hannah but well done!! You’ve come amazingly far and done sooo well not only to have got through the no but year but also to have found a compromise, so that you don’t have to give up on your skin care,. Really well done!! X
I keep meaning to mention this on your earlier videos but thank you thank you thank you for openly talking about money and personal finances and the reality of getting sucked into (and trying to keep up with) all this beauty consumerism. I think this is very relevant on the topic of skincare since it is so often marked to us as an "investment" that we just have to go along and buy and stick with it and we will see the results in the long haul as oppose to almost any make up product where you can almost tell on a first use (or with a sample) whether it will work. For example it kind of grosses me out that a cleanser needs to be "luxurious" haha it's just getting put on our skin for 30 seconds and then going down the drain! I've gotten my skincare done to almost being exclusively drugstore with 3 exceptions that I haven't been able to replace but I'm constantly on the hunt every time I run out of them.
For sheet mask stuff, unless you specifically want to get the little skincare bonus from the sheet masks themselves... If you care solely about the physical aspect, I suggest looking into purchasing a reusable sheet mask cover! You can find them for like $5 online, and they're made to help the serum of sheet masks really adhere and sink into your skin, which should work the same way for your skincare! Theoretically, unless it gets funky over time or something, it would be essentially a permanent product that fills that physical purpose you use sheet masks for, and cut out that spending entirely besides the one time purchase!
Wow, kudos to you for figuring this out about yourself & facing the numbers & doing the hard work to change. Also, thank you for sharing all this information with us. I'm sure you're not alone in over spending on cosmetics. The industry is designed to prey on our insecurities & hopes of perfect skin
Can I just say, this was an amazing video. Very informative for those of us who are just beginning to get into skincare, and useful for those of us who want great skincare on a budget! Really well done. Please keep us updated on what you use/ replace as you continue your journey. Maybe another update video every 6 months? Once again, well done!
Hi, Hannah! You mentioned this was a difficult video to make. I’m sure you must get many troll comments, as most UA-camrs do. I just wanted to tell you how important your channel has been to me. There is so much shame involved with excessive shopping behavior. I felt so alone and like it was a personal failing that would never be fixed. Knowing that someone else has also experienced this and found a way to overcome it, has been so much comfort and inspiration to me. And I am on day 23 of my Hannah-inspired no-buy.
thank you so much, my dear! I really appreciate the support.
@SabMarCha you aren’t alone. You know it’s a problem when you rush home to intercept the mail when packages come, put things in the purse because a bag would be obvious, and feel like organizing everything takes up WAY too much of my life (and that’s an understatement).
I admire people who can use things up - I’m always trying new things because I haven’t found my holy grail concealer, etc. I never got into pallets until a maybe 2 years ago - I just bought whatever singles I needed from Bobbi Brown (expensive but last forever, and still have several). Once I started watching UA-cam and seeing videos with “older” OG pallets I felt like I was missing out - I didn’t go for the new ones, instead the ones that were in people’s all time favorite palettes. I justified that they lasted the test of time, even among so many new formulas - I HAD to buy them half off Ulta 21 days - I got several for HALF price, which justified me buying them even more. Problem is I won’t use them up in my lifetime - that’s a little upsetting. I don’t want to know how much I spent on makeup, skincare, clothes, shoes, purses, etc. that I never use. It sickens me actually. Hannah’s perspective has been very helpful to me - she’s had revelations I doubt I would have ever had on my own - it takes me forever to use one thing because I have so much, even skincare, and I know it goes bad eventually 😢
PREACH.
Talk about a slap across the face! THANK YOU for doing this video! It is exactly what I needed to put all of my beauty buying into perspective and a wake up call that I am throwing money away! It's so easy to spend $45 here and $39 there until you add it all up and realize how much you have spent for the year. I just took a look in my bathroom cabinets at all the bottles of stuff that I never use and want to cry at how much money I have wasted! This is a much appreciated reality check!
thank you! I'm so glad it helped!
Girl, pull that stuff out where you can see it! I am using up a lot of products this way. Are they holy grail, no but they remove my makeup , cleanse & moisturize my skin & clean my hair. Pull them out & get your money’s worth
@@geekbabe100 Yes I have been pulling out all of my goodies and putting them in categories. I am actively using all my products and trying to whittle down my stash. I am on a No Buy starting Jan 1 and I haven't even wanted to purchase anything new. I feel like I have had a epiphany!
Same here, I've been feeling for a good while that I want to use up ALL my stuff ¬ buy anything new until needed&then it'll be a thought out "which do I want?how much am I spending? do I need this?". ALL the presses in all our bathrooms are packed with just my stuff ,I don't even know what's really there if I'm honest. My poor hubby has 1 shelf😬. That's it im donating what I can, giving away the rest to my sister's&mother then what's left I'll use up &reevaluate from there.🤞🏻
After I started watching Dr Dray, I overhauled my skincare routine, and now I have the best skin of my life. I highly recommend her.
Nur McRae me too. Only use 5 products total now all are cost effective. Plus I do masks mostly for fun now cause they don’t really do anything.
yes, I've watched some of her videos too!
Seriously, right? Cerave all the way!
She saved me some cash, as my derm had a taste level to make bone china look low rent...., but them I rebel from Dr Dray too, because I adore Pacifica and Pixi products, which she would never approve of. So I blend My Derm, Dr Dray, and Caroline Hirons advice, to achieve happy skin and happy wallet.
Megan Sinnott and Dr Dray can be a little too liberal with the sunscreen especially when you work and can’t constantly reapply and reapply makeup. Dr. Sam Bunting from the UK is my middle-of-the-road. My derm unfortunately adores Skinceuticals.
You went from around 7.50 per DAY to $1.63 per day. That’s such a huge difference!
"Mortgaging my future" really hits the nail on the head for all the feels I've been having recently too. You've done well! We all learn from our past choices and the best we can do is move forward❤
thank you for talking about things everyone else experiences, but almost nobody wants to admit and talk about it out loud.
your channel has helped me a lot and not only in terms of spending, but with becoming a better version of myself in general and becoming more self-aware, as cliche as it sounds.
and I love your personality beyond the "no buy", you are on of the most interesting people on this platform
thank you, Fidan!
that Cerave night cream is 20 dollars in Walmart in Canada lol Things like this really upset me until I remember breaking your leg is free here :P
Can I give you an award for having perspective in the beauty community here? Really, Please do this more often in the comments, it is needed. People with large fashionably furnished homes with husbands and healthy children having full blow episodes that they can't afford small bowls of glitter/ bite lipstick/ or jealousy of PR videos are the enabled norm. Seiouously, I really needed to read a comment from another woman on youtube that has more emotional maturity than my cat . Thank you. Well done you. Well done Canada.
Not truly free because you’ve already paid your hospital/doctor visit through your taxes. It’s almost like having health insurance but instead of paying a monthly fee from your already taxed paycheck you are paying it with your taxes.
@@naukana2 The taxes we pay in Canada do not equals the costs of most medical procedure in the US. And most of all, low income families or very sick people are protected.
Aimée Goudreau-Côté the insurance monthly premium we pay in the USA does not equal the cost of a procedure either. I work in healthcare, no one can afford any type of surgery or basic procedure out of pocket. Low income people get free healthcare here via Medicaid/Medical paid by tax paying citizens. Anyhow, I know how your healthcare works. Ours is not the best but yours is not free like you are claiming it is. Happy Holidays.
true!@@naukana2
I always considered myself lucky to have clear skin, it was acne free and relatively well behaved. But at the beginning of the year I found your channel and to my surprise you were the first person I saw on youtube that was not caking on foundation. That made me wonder why I always had a foundation on even when I thought my skin looked good. Then I started to explore the ingredients and the steps that you talked about in your skincare and I am happy to report that just a few days ago I went to a friends wedding with my makeup only consisting of eye makeup and lipstick. I have also started using a concealer only under my eyes! The knowledge that you have imparted onto me about skincare and the confidence from seeing your own practice of not wearing foundation everyday is priceless. Thank you so much Hannah!
YES! I love this comment! thank you so much. If you have good skin, show it off, girl!!!
Proud of you! FYI to anyone trying to switch to a more sustainable beauty routine Amazon has a silicone mask that you can slather your own products on and let sink in! And you can cut an environmental cost too.
It saddens me to hear that people have not been nice to you. You are doing amazing work in exploring and challenging toxicity of mindless consumerism and that makes you a true champion within the beauty industry, specifically for what it means to live well and to feel beautiful. Grateful again to grow from you!
thank you so much, Kandy. This means a lot to me. It is sad when people are mean, but I think maybe it's inevitable...I'm working on growing a thicker skin! Thanks for the silicone mask rec, that is awesome.
@@HannahLouisePoston hi!! Happy New Year! I just did my breakdown and I am aghast. My face cost $422.73. $52.00 is toner -- I need a drink.
Fantastic insights. .. and I find it very inspiring to see that you can be critical of your own behaviours while also being kind to yourself. ... which to me is the essential thing about self-care . As someone with very sensitive skin and too many products , this is something I will tackle next year (plus eating cleaner and finding a dermatologist who can actually help me with my skin issues ). And personally , I like your longer videos - I treat them like podcasts
thank you, Sophie! That is such a good point about being kind to oneself.
What a lovely comment; you put my similar thoughts on how she critiques herself beautifully.
kateliness2 thank you
I love this video. Skincare has been an obsession of mine - but a steady diet of Dr Dray has been helpful. At first I was offended by how bluntly unhopeful she was about " new" skincare, but her frank adherence to scientific literature has been what I need to give up my irrational spending on skincare . I just need anti-hype voices in my life, so thank you so much for this video. ❤️ ( also as someone who once spent $65 on a vintners daughter sample that didn't even last me a month, not only could i never judge you, I am so grateful for your vulnerability to say the words and admit the truths about the real year long price of skincare that I need to hear to keep reminding myself)
I can't get over your channel, Hannah. It's incredible. I don't have an overspending problem - in beauty or otherwise - and yet I still learn so much about consumerism and the effects of my beauty addiction from you and your experience. You inspire so much reflection for me, someone with a common addiction but wildly different habits. I can't imagine how much more people who are also battling with overspending habits must take from these videos. There is so much for any beauty lover to learn and take away from your content. What is there to judge about that? Thank you for exposing yourself to the jungle that is UA-cam so that so many of us can connect and benefit from your experiences. I've never obsessed over a UA-camr so much before, and sometimes I feel downright stalkerish because I'm such a fan of your channel and can binge your videos all day. Thank you again.
thank you so much, Skylar! Your support means so much to me, I really appreciate it
This has to be one of the most real videos I have ever watched. I am so inspired by your honesty and then realized my habits are the same as yours used to be. I am embarking on a no buy/use up what I have for 2019. The cost of what I already own is staggering. Thank you so much for making this video. I am going to jump into 2019 with a much better plan thanks to you and will be monitoring my product use closely. Fabulous fabulous insight
Hannah, I think this video was really brave. I haven't tried to tally my skincare spending, although my problem is hoarding and buying back ups.
I feel lucky that I didn't allow myself to buy Sephora skincare, I just couldn't step over that price barrier, and then I got mad at Sephora over their piddly rewards program, and stopped shopping there altogether. Plus, I worked for a high end cosmetic company in my twenties, and seeing how they try to manipulate women was eye-opening. The employee training in high end hotels, with food and samples, the endless push to sell skincare because women have to continue buying it, creating a need, telling women that they "deserve the best and to take care of themselves"... It's very difficult to resist those messages. For me, it's also the thought that part of the exorbitant prices are the expensive bottles and jars, and all that marketing. I am now using a combination of Derma E, Paula's Choice, The Body Shop, and the Ordinary, and am very happy. For my face and hair oils I discovered the company From Nature With Love-awesome oils without an insane price tags.
thanks for sharing the inside info! That's bananas!
Thank you for always being vulnerable and honest, Hannah. I know people get judgy at the numbers. I remember when I first saw your channel and you mentioned P50 I was like "Oh she's another Stephanie Nicole, she's got it like that!" and I was a bit envious, because at that point I wanted to be a skincare Stephanie Nicole, but I simply couldn't afford it. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who can't afford it, haha. I feel like this is just one of many takeaways you learned from your No Buy Year, and I want to thank you for sharing your journey with us! And 9.5k!! I remember when you hit 1k and I told my friend about your channel. I remember specifically telling her, I wouldn't doubt if she hits 10k by the end of the year. And here we are. You deserve it. :)
you are definitely not the only one, Judi! My life has changed. But it turns out that P50 is more cost-effective than one might think :) Thank you so much for the support! I can't believe I'm almost at 10k!
I appreciate your honesty. If people want to vilify you for being honest shame on them.
Dear Hannah! Thank you for your inspiring experience and channel! You are the best. My spouse and I chose to do 6 months of no-buy, at the moment, from January first and it's all inspired by you. I love you and your channel so much! ❤️❤️❤️
congratulations! so glad you are inspired!
I’m day 11 into my no buy year. Started getting really scared but now I feel better just having more clarity.
Your channel is the main reason I even knew about a no buy year. I’m excited to do it but a little scared. Thank you thank you for being vulnerable and putting this out there it has and will continue to help so many people x
You’ve taught me more in the last couple weeks about skincare/makeup/shopping than in my entire life
I can’t hear enough about your skincare routine. Your skin looks amazing, without foundation
thank you!
You have grown so much this year! I applaud your for all your research and self-reflection. I have acne occasionally, but it's never been something that I have struggled with in the least so I do not particularly understand all the steps you take everyday. Yet, I do not shame you for it. I have found some really great affordable skin care brands that I love and work for me, but they may not work for you. Only ourselves know our skin so whatever works for you makes me happy for you.
thanks Cayla!
Hannah I’ve been watching your entire repertoire of videos... love them all. I was waiting for this one. You probably don’t remember but I’ve told you I started a no buy this December 9th.... I was afraid of it, sometimes I get anxious But I watch your videos and I know it’s going to be ok. You don’t have to be ashamed because you did it. You changed your mindset, you are from now on the person you really deserve to be for yourself while still taking care of you and your external beauty. I guess watching this is as watching any of your videos .... refreshing and it helps the people that truly care about changing to switch mindsets and if what you had to go through put you on UA-cam ... well those 2000 dollars were worth it to me. You are wonderful. ❤️ I’m using the Ole henriksen night transformation gel with the Luna oil I love them, don’t use them daily, but I wanted to try the good genes... I think I will try it someday and also I already want to know your decision on the vitamin c you’ll get after the drunk elephant I want a good vitamin C and like I said I don’t mind the investment because my skincare routine is short and sweet so I don’t really spend over 300 a year on it. ❤️ love your videos and how honest you are.
I do remember that you started this month! It is definitely going to be ok and I'm so glad my videos have been helping. I'm glad you are doing it on your channel, too, it really helps to have people watching and cheering you on. Thank you for being so sweet!
Your "how I made sephora rouge during my no buy year" was the first video i saw of yours. I remember it came across my recommended and I was like, yeah girl, how did you?...
Love this skincare ideology! My acid and retinol are expensive products but my faves, but the bulk of routine is more affordable.
Same!! Been following ever since
I’m just curious, and this isn’t a judgemental comment, but have you visited a dermatologist to ask which skin care products are best for your particular skin type? I finally went to one and it was eye opening.....not only was I using a lot of useless, expensive products but also ones that were doing more harm than good. As someone who has struggled with mild blemishes most of my life, I was told to cleanse with simple fragrance free cleansers twice a day. Also, to use vitamin c, light moisturizer and sunblock in the AM and just a prescription topical gel (that fights acne and includes retinol) along with a HA5 rejuvenator (stronger moisturizer that plumps the skin) in the PM. He said retinol, vitamin C and sunblock are the only things that can really make any difference in the appearance of your skin. Other than Botox, of course 😂. I would suggest to anyone to start with a professional and go from there. I have wasted more money at Sephora trying to figure it out in my own and I never got the results I’m getting now. I no longer even buy skincare from Sephora as my thought is “if these brands are so incredible, why don’t dermatologists carry any of them?” I’ve spent less than half this year than what I used to.
I did go to a dermatologist who did nothing but give pills and creams for my roseacea. He also told me I had acne not roseacea. Big waste of time.
Woah sounds like you had a great derm. My derm essentially gave me 3 Rxs, all brand names that would cost me hundreds of dollars a month, mostly if not entirely unnecessary.
I have seen several dermatologists over the course of my life, some were really quite bad experiences and some were just mediocre. None of them seemed able to really understand the whole issue and none of them guided me towards healing my acne. I'm SO glad that your experience has been better, I wish it had been that way for me! I'm not against dermatologists, but it wasn't until I started seeing an esthetician and changing the foods I ate that my skin changed, so I ended up putting my own faith in OTC skincare.
Hannah Louise Poston I guess I got really lucky, my dermatologist went through foods as well.... dairy is a big offender for acne with a lot of people, and when I cut that out, I noticed results right away. So much if it really is trial and error and there are good and bad in every profession. Glad your routine is working for you!
@@LCx829 Yeah, same with my rosacea. I've done my research and in my worse times (pregnancy and post-partum aka the hormonal storm 😉) I used natural oils (prescripted gel&cream did nothing).
I think any dermatologist I know wouldn't recommend me simple natural products which I use and love the most.
Hey Hannah, I just want to tell you how amazingly helpful and inspiring your videos have been.
I've not been wearing much skincare or makeup over the past few years as I've been sick. In that time I also became cruelty-free and didn't want to purchase my old brands which test on animals, but didn't have the time and energy to research new ones. I've aged more in the past year, I suspect partly due to being sick and partly due to not continuing my previous skincare regimen.
Your videos are helping me learn what I need to add into my skincare, what is worth spending money on, and also offering help and motivation to be sensible about these choices.
In particular, the videos where you've explained how long different items last have allowed me to work out how much I'm willing to spend on these items.
I now know that foundation lasts a long time and is worth the money. I know that eye shadows last a VERY long time, but also I realised that I only really need probably 4-5 good palettes. I have one in my collection that I was gifted over 10 years ago and it's still a staple for me now. Additionally, your videos have shown which palettes really are the best based on which you keep when you declutter. I learned which items are used up quickly and therefore I've decided I won't spend as much money on them. I ALSO learned about skincare, and got a basic idea of what products might be worth trying (and I'm going to order from the ordinary so I'm not way overspending).
I would be interested in watching a series where you go through your current items and tell us which ones you would purchase now, if you didn't have them (but still had the rest of your collection). It'd also be interesting to watch a video (perhaps once you're not in a no-buy) where you explain what items you'd buy if you were rebuilding a very minimal collection from scratch. If something happened and you lost all your skincare and makeup, which would you repurchase?
As well as being very informative you also come across as very down to earth and you're not overly loud (unlike a lot of youtube beauty videos, imo). It's very easy and relaxing to sit and listen to you explain your thoughts on a subject. Your content is very enjoyable :)
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Thank you so much for this comment, Maeriel! I'm sorry you have been sick. Sending a big hug
@@HannahLouisePoston Thank you! Just wanted to let you know how much you're helping people with this series :)
Have you considered using a stronger vitamin A derivative to retinol? Over the counter adapalene (differin) is $15 at the drugstore or a dermatologist can prescribe the stronger versions. Differin singlehandedly took care of my acne and evened out my skin tone. It is potent stuff and may be able to replace your expensive acids and retinol. Also I believe salicylic acid and retinol cancel each other out when used in conjunction. Great video!
Yep, vit A derivatives should NOT be used with SA at the same time.
Dear Hannah, if u travel to Spain, Portugal or Mexico u can buy Tretinoin without prescription for 15 USD.
If u travel to Greece it will be 3 euro only
thanks for the info!
It's actually a myth that salicylic acid and vitamin A products cancel each other out - studies have shown that they can actually act together to improve exfoliation. However, a lot of derms do not recommend using them together because they can increase skin irritation, and together they can definitely make you more susceptible to sun damage if you're not protecting yourself well with a sunscreen.
@@daceybrooke7451 apart from both my derm and Dr Dray, eho said not to use SA with vit A derivatives,
When i bought tretinoin i n Mexico, it was clearly stated in instructions which u find in a package of this cream
So better follow their advice i guess
Xx
It's in the first line of this research paper that they have a synergistic effect together: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4633208/
This article describes the combined usage of vit. A derivatives with salicylic acid peels to improve acne, and peels involve a much, much higher percentage of salicylic acid than over the counter preparations: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27050699
To my knowledge there are no direct studies that exist that look at the combination of the two directly in a regimen for acne, so as far as that goes, we're at a standstill - neither of us has the evidence to make a direct claim. I'm also a physician (though not a dermatologist) and I'm comfortable with the research that I've done that they don't "block the action" of each other, which doesn't make sense if you think about their mechanism anyway. Like I said, the reluctance to use them together is the thought that the combination of the two can increase skin irritation, especially in people not used to acids. This is also consistent with the information I was taught in medical school. Irritation itself could potentially lead to triggering acne, and thus create a "canceling out" effect for those people - but this has nothing to do with their mechanism of action, other than the fact that they are both exfoliators that often cause irritation in novice users. I will say I've been using a combination of both for years under the supervision of my own dermatologist, and it has worked beautifully. Have a nice day!
I really like that you replaced a lot of your products with less expensive products. I know this video is old, but I love how your no buy really got you thinking about money. I have cut down so much on personal care products in the last year, but I have a long ways to go.
This channel is so necessary. I haven’t been spending nearly as much as yourself and no where near the beauty reviewers/micro influencers I follow. But the constant stream of content has definitely changed my buying behaviour. I’ve been that broke student spending waaaaaaay too much money on a pair jeans, trendy clothing and body/skincare. But once I was no longer under employed I have definitely been influenced to purchase products out of my price range or that ended up not being happy with. So I’m glad your content is getting out there!
I just "found" you today. And I am hooked. I so can relate to much of what you are sharing, in the handful of video's I have watched today. Thank you for peeling away the layers of what so many of us hide behind. Thank you.
Great Video Hannah! You worked really hard on this and it was so informative. Your skin looks beautiful and seems to be adapting to the replacement products. I love finding a good lower priced product that will be as effective for the higher end ones. I was so surprised by the masking...sneaky how they never seem to be so expensive individually but add up to so much. I enjoy masking, can't usually tell if they do anything other than feel nice. Don't be hard on yourself...you are figuring out this stuff at a fairly young age. I am almost 50 and how you felt when you added it up was like how I felt when I did an actual "inventory" and started keeping track of my spending on makeup and skincare only few years ago. I had more of a problem with purchasing new items before I ever finished what I already had than the actual items I was using, but I let it go on like that for so many years. xo
thank you so much for the support, Rachel! xoxo!
I’m very late to the party, but I’m so glad I found your channel. The amount of money I’ve been spending is beyond ridiculous, especially in a teacher’s salary in this economy. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m looking forward to watching all your videos and embarking on my own no-buy year ❤
Hannah,you realy did a fantastic job to change your skincare routine,and still having the important skincare for you found in other cheaper products,so that your skin still gets the important ingredients.What a shock when you calculate the costs per year before your no buy,and what you use now.You realy save a lot of money a year.Your no buy realy did a fantastic thing for you,and your skin looks as great now as when you started your no buy.This realy deserve a huge compliment.Your mindset has realy done a great job,and I understand that changing so much in your skincare routine and the search to products which still have the same ingredients,would be realy time consuming,also to try and compare the results when you changed your products.You learned so many huge steps past year.I already used cheap skincare products,before I started my no buy,but I have also a few ingredients that I find important to my skincare,so my moisturizers,and cleansing products were already cheap.And I love using oils in my skincare,like vitamine e oil,almond oil,tee tree oil,baob oil,and sometimes coconut oil,jojoba oil.Before my no buy I always bought my oils in a nature store,since my no buy I buy these oils in the drugstore for 25%,of the price in the nature store.The working is the same,and also the ingredients,I have no one skinoils extra,which have a combination from a few other oils where my skin reacts perfect on.I use my oils for my hair and face,and I like to switch oils,and sometimes I Will try a new one,all my oils costs me $3,each,so with this price I can switch between oils.I use vitamine e oil and almond oil,on a daily base,morning and evening.I use those oils now for 2 years and I see a huge improvement with my skin,and my skin loves it when I massage my oils in,and then I Will wait about 30 minutes before I put my make-up on,so that my oils realy have the time to sink in.Sometimes I use instead of a face primer,aloe Vera gel,and that works great.I noticed that my skin and hair reacts very good on natural products,I also use aloe Vera in my hair as a gel,to give more volume,and more curls and it won’t get hard,and it’s healthy for your hair,it also prevents heat burn on skin and hair.I also use it as a pre shampoo,because it’s healthy for your scalp and hair,I let it sink in for about 20-30 minutes,and after washing it I notice that my hair is more shiny.For me aloe Vera is a product that almost costs nothing it’s so very cheap,and it has so many multiple uses,it even helps again sun burn,for me that’s a product that I can’t miss and I use it multiple times a day.I use a jar in a month,and my aloe Vera gel is 96% pure.But I am so proud at you about your changes you Made with your skincare,and finding very good alternatives,which have the same ingredients,and are so much cheaper,and your skin reacts so well on these new products.You have grown in so many different ways last year,and that Will effect you in the rest of your live,all the things you learned,and grown as a person,I hope that many people Will experience the same who does a no buy with all their heart,xoxo wendy
thank you, Wendy! I agree, the change this year has been dramatic and the numbers are totally shocking. It sounds like you have a bunch of amazing affordable products, that's great! xoxo
I've learned so much from your journey. My skincare spend has probably been cut in half because of you. You're such an inspiration!
I agree with any other comments that are grateful for your transparency. I too had/have bad skin and that's why skincare is an art for me and something I'm not willing to let go. Its therapeutic for me 😍 But your videos have helped me breakdown what is important and what can be condensed. I've been successful of tracking my products this year and this month I tracked their priced and holy cow was I shocked. Thank you once again for this challenge 😊
I LOVE Gothamista! I have watched Dr. Dray, Dr. Sam Bunting, and Caroline Hirons, but Rene is still my fav. Buying my skincare mostly from her recommendations, and almost only on sale, has helped (hello gothamista box on wishtrend!). I'm "new" to skin care, in that as a teen i would rarely use a cleanser/wear makeup/have a routine. i had bad experiences with drugstore products, which have left me wary. In my late 20s I decide to dip my toes back in with k-beauty and have learned so much, but there is lots left for me to learn. I think part of the reason products last me so long (purchase 1-2x/year) is because I am a bit inconsistent. Maybe if i was more consistent I would have skin like yours!
consistency does help! I am vigilant about cleansing every evening, I never go to bed with makeup on and I always keep my skin moisturized (I don't let it dry out).
It is January of 2021 and I just discovered your channel. Not only do I think you are beautiful, articulate and bold - you have taught me to be more mindful of my spending and more mindful of my skin care routine. I’m so glad I found you and can’t wait to catch up on every video you have created!! THANK YOU!!
Hi again Hannah. I just need to tell you what an amazing inspiration you are for me. I'm doing a no buy for 2019 and am so grateful to have your year of experience to guide me. This video in particular hit home for me. Every single word you said could have been coming out of my mouth. I cannot thank you enough and I'm so excited to see how 2020 plays out for you. I know this might sound weird, but I'm a little scared for you, but probably because I'm a lot scared for myself for next January. I compare my shopping addiction to food. I'm always putting on and taking off 10 pounds, because I can never seem to maintain - it's all or nothing, feast or famine, and I actually think doing a no-buy is easier for me than a low buy because of my addictive personality. I can not shop, but shopping a little bit - that scares me. So I'm eagerly following along to see how this year goes for you and cheering for you all the way cause if you can do it, so can I! But no pressure lol. ;-)
Hannah! I have heard about your channel for months and I finally clicked on one of your videos today after you left a comment on one of Samantha March’s videos and boy... am I glad I did! I have been considering a no buy year of my own and even might document it here on UA-cam if I feel over the next 2 months that it’s is right for me. Today alone I probably watched about 3 hours of your content and I can’t get enough. Thank you thank you thank you for some eye opening discoveries of my own even in this short 3 hour investment of my time. I cannot wait now to crunch some numbers and make some changes in my routine. You’re an inspiration and I hope to make more enlightening discoveries as I continue to explore your content ❤️
I’d super suggest replacing the cerave night cream with the 16 oz tub of CeraVe cream. It’s 12 dollars at Walmart, and last me (a person with sensitive, dry, acne prone skin) about 6 months of more than liberal use. It’s made my skin go from extremely blemish prone and red, to having nearly no zits. I’d also seriously recommend La Roche Posay, which has this Glycolic and Salicylic Acid toner that was a serious game changer for my skin.
I am really fussy about skincare...especially cheap stuff. But I think CeraVe is great.
Thank you for this video! You honesty and transparency is really appreciated. I know the struggle, as someone who still has adult acne, and has had acne for the last 10 years on and off. The effect of bad skin on my mental health is real, and I constantly need to remind myself of the balance between clear skin and my savings account. I'm currently rocking a pretty minimalistic skincare routine, after teaching myself the "replacement only no buy" mindset of actually using up what I have. Before, I would run out and get the next new thing and just leave a half empty bottle of something. I'm using my last half empty moisturizer now, and look forward to being able to use the one I've been researching for a while.
I'm impressed by your progress and changed mindset. Hope you have a healthy, balanced 2019.
thank you, Elizabeth! xo!
What an incredible video. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for existing.
Amazing, Hannah! It's incredibly brave and, I think, generous of you to share this with the world. I've been inspired by you to document in an Excel spreadsheet how much all of my products are costing me, and I've become much more mindful about where I can save money on particular products (e.g. I'll also be downgrading my night cream!). It's incredible to see where you've come with your spending and videos like this and your VIB Rouge video have helped me a lot. Thank you and well done!
As a fellow skincare lover, thank you for your honesty. This is all very humbling and encouraging to make changes myself!
The video I was waiting for...thank you from the bottom of my heart...you are a good person
Hannah, I want another one of these skin care Budget videos in a couple of months! Are your products lasting as long as you thought? Have you made additional changes? Also, have you seen changes in your skin-either positive or negative-as a result of these choices?! 😘😘😘
This is fantastic, Hannah! As someone who wants to take care of my skin but doesn’t like to spend too much on products I found this extremely helpful! Your no but year has provided some wonderful insight.
These no buy analyses are incredible. Thank you so much for doing this! This should be a class for late teens and 20 somethings on budgeting "necessities" that are actually luxuries.
thank you!
I am “dying” over this.....what an amazing video with valuable content. I am going to do my own investigation of what I am doing for morning and evening routines. I am so appreciative of the lists and the links. WOW WOW WOW!!!
Thank you so much for the hard work. I appreciate hearing about your routines and especially how you do It in a cost effective manner. ( FYI, like others, really like Dr. Dray in terms of no nonsense advice on what works best for the money.) I would not fret too much about your past excesses. Most of us suffer in this area if we care at all about the way we look. It is a testament to your character that you are willing to take the steps to change and so inspiring to us out here to get listen and learn. Happy Holidays and I look forward to watching you next year as I attempt a NO BUY Year in 2019. Eek.
thank you! xoxo!
I found really brave of you to share all your feelings in this video, more than anything else!!! I'm not into skincare as much as you are, I'm more into makeup than skincare (the opposite from you), but I can really understand how you feel. I don't really know how much I spend or spent with makeup, but the few times I tried to calculate it, I came up with an estimated value so high that I actually do'nt want to know how much it is. So you go so deep into the numbers, it is very incredible! It takes courage. And I also get the shame. It's easy to feel that way, specially around people that don't like much makeup and look at us, makeup lovers, as if we were aliens and completely irracional people.
For a vitamin C replacement, try the pure vitamin C 21.5 from wish trend I use this in the morning and one bottle lasts 3 months (refrigerated) for 26.99, I also use the Samuel Jordan stolid retinol oil, which replaced my Sunday Riley Luna and I love it! this video really inspired me on how to go about my no buy year next year!
How do you incorporate the vitamin C into your routine? I was thinking about getting the one from wish trend but unsure how to use it right.
@@@lysrobinsdaughter6599 I use it in the morning after I cleanse and tone. I noticed a huge difference! my blemishes on my left cheek faded quite a bit! if you were to try it make sure you get the 21.5. there is the previous version 20.5 that is very sticky, and messy to apply.
@@keodi1 thanks very much!
I am so grateful to have found your channel. I know I’ve probably said this in other comments, but as someone who is just starting my no buy year you have given me so much to think about. I can’t thank you enough.
thank you so much, Alexa! It means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for this. I can’t imagine how difficult it was to share this but you have helped so many people with your honesty and vulnerability. I am spending at least this much and never saw it as an issue, until I watched this video. Cheers to you and thanks again ❤️.
thank you, Shaneen
This was a brilliant video and I especially enjoyed the comment at the end about investing in your face now but not at the cost of mortgaging your future. Too often we tend to make impulse purchases without really understanding the motivation, or realizing that there will be consequences, positive or negative, for all the choices we make. I have thoroughly enjoyed the videos in this series, you should be very proud for the work you have done and for being honest on a platform in a way where this type of transparency is mostly absent and kept behind closed doors. Bravo!
Gothamista is definitely on my top 20 list of things I have discovered from your channel. Between your recommendations and hers, I am really happy with my skincare. It takes a few minutes, which I actually enjoy, but focusing on ingredients versus physical properties has really kept it tailored and affordable. I keep one spot open for trying new things (other than replacements), but if I didn't change anything ever, I would be happy with it.
This was such an interesting watch - thank you for sharing, and taking the time to go through it all (and add up everything!)
I'm hoping to get some better clarity around how much I'm spending on beauty and 'treat yo self' type products next year via a low-buy and some rather fun spreadsheets!
spreadsheets! yes!
Excellent video! I appreciate how long, detailed, and well thought out it was! I found your channel at the perfect time!
Thank you for shedding light. I relate and have found watching you to be a valuable way to re-think my own choices and patterns. Your transparency is brave and appreciated.
Hey girl I used to love arcona before I moved over to mostly Kbeauty and wanted to tell you that instead of f the triad pads you can just buy the cranberry toner for $39 for 4oz. Will definitely last a lot longer than the 45 pads in the triad pad container.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was extremely insightful. I don't think I'm capable of a no buy but I will definitely be doing this calculation with all my skin care items to at the least be aware of my expenses and see where costs can be cut. Before this I would've never thought of calculating cost per use or per year.
This video seriously made me feel all the things. Sigh. Time to pull out the calculator. I'm on a no-buy year now as well, and your documentary of change and bravery on this channel has been so, so inspiring. I think I said this on another one of your videos too, but you are doing great work here. Thank you!
I'm happy and relieved for you honestly. I remember watching your VIB rouge video wanting to scream (in a big sister way): "Are you eff-ing nuts?" 😂 (Hey, at least we care.) I instead somehow just let you know that it was a hard video to watch because I'd regularly used all the same expensive luxury products in the past and they are good but unnecessarily expensive. It's a journey and it is fun that you're taking us along with you.
:)
Oh yikes, this is way too relatable for me. Based on the ingredients you listed and products you mentioned, I suspect we watch/read a lot of the same stuff. I have the exact same relationship with Good Genes. I have the same bottle as you; it has lasted me since March and is nowhere near empty. That said, for all the same reasons you mentioned, I will not repurchase it.
On moisturizers, I have gone from La Mer to Liquid Gold to finally just CeraVe classic moisturizing cream. My skin is dry and all I need is a thick occlusive with humectants, and the ceramides are a bonus. Part of the problem with expensive skincare for me was that I would use only a little, to try to make it last as long as possible, while things like moisturizer and sunscreen really should be applied liberally and frequently. CeraVe's price point has actually taught me to apply the product more efficaciously, if that makes sense. It's a psychological thing, and I think probably not unique to me.
I'm really curious how you feel about the advice on Dr. Dray's channel. I suspect you have come across her videos, and while your skincare philosophies are different, you'll agree on much of the important stuff.
wow, we have so many of the same experiences and conclusions! I'm glad you are enjoying the CeraVe
It was sooo interesting! We rarely see the use of those products broken down in cost per use. I can't wait to see your projects for 2019!
thank you, Noémie!
Love love this channel! I searched for no buy and I found your channel. I’m planning to enter 2019 more financially conscious, I buy a lot of beauty stuff that I can’t use up. I mean I only have one face after all. Keep up the great content!🙌🏾
the feeling of using up all of the extra stuff is AMAZING! You will love it!
I’ve watched a few of your videos and I really like them. And thank you so much for bearing all and letting us know your process. I’m one of those people that would buy a new foundation or several new foundations before I ever ran out of foundation because I was always looking for an improvement. I really liked the “end of your no buying year” summary video as well. I can tell you’re really put a lot of thought into your videos. Thank you they are really helpful
Wow! I'm so glad you did the no buy year! It Will be an amazing inspiration for me this year as I tackle a no buy year as well. I am moving in October and I have so many backups. I truly need the money and to move less items, so here we go!
Hannah, I hope you’re having a happy holiday! I was just talking about your channel with my Facebook family, and I think you’ll have some new viewers. 😸Doing a low-buy/no-buy has been a lifesaver for me since we moved out to LA. Being a creative, you don’t always know when your next paycheck is coming, so being thrifty has become a way of life in a way it wasn’t when I lived in the Midwest. Thanks for the wealth of information you bring us. 💕
thank you so much, Paulette! I appreciate all of your support this year! xoxo!
Watching some of your older videos, as a new subscriber. Every time you blink in this video I am entranced!! That color! I am so glad that it reminded me of a favorite pigment I already have in my collection. Perhaps I will wear it tonight on the town... 🌆
Our skin histories are similar, but we have had very different approaches to products. I also grew up with chronic acne - for me, diet was the first big change, but then introducing sunscreen really showed me how good my skin could *really* look. For me, my big early expenses were with dermatologists who barely understood my skin and threw heavy retinoids and antibiotics at it. Then several years of expensive trial-and-error finding which products were both effective and wouldn't break me out 😓 I am finally at a place where I am happy with my basic skincare cycle, perhaps trying the odd extra hydrator or new sunscreen. It's a journey, for sure.
Awesome video (yes I watched all the way through!) I came to the same conclusion about Good Genes, and all actives that I put on my skin for that matter. I switched to using Good Genes once a week rather than daily. I also stopped using an acid toner (the glycolic toner from the Ordinary). And now I use DE Sukari baby facial once every two weeks rather than once a week. These changes have made a huge difference in my skin and I haven’t had a breakout for months. I think I was causing more damage the more products I piled on.
Thanks for outlining the effect of your changes on your budget. Good skin doesn’t have to damage our wallets!
thank you, Melanie!
This is so, so helpful- thank you!! I have a lot of skincare categories and the two-category evaluation system you have makes sense for revamping and downsizing a routine. Looking forward to hearing about how the sunscreen works over time for you!
I've been using it for months now and I still love it!
Thank you for all of the effort you put in over the year to flush out these insights and metrics. You did a beautiful job. 🤩💋
Wow Hannah!! You are so brave to have made this video, spending money on any addiction is shameful and you did it with so much strength, eyeshadow palettes and any makeup related items are my addiction, I used to call it a weakness but I don’t feel like I should allow myself to cutesy it up any more. I have learned SO much from you, and I think that your channel has opened up eyes for so many more people than me. Thank you for opening up your life for us and I can only speak for myself, but thank you for making me realize my own addictions!! ❤️
thank you, Crystal!
You’re my skin care twin. I’ve also reassessed my spending & the time spent on my skincare. I don’t spend on the end brackets of my routine. I use organic cold pressed hemp oil for my double wash and I use that on my hair & body. I don’t buy eye creams I only use what comes in value sets
Love this video. Truthful analysis is one of the hardest things to come by. This is one of your best videos imo!
thank you!
Hannah if you haven’t tried the Timeless skincare vitamin C you must! It’s so affordable and I feel just as effective as DE. Also highly recommend the Tarte Knockout toner as a dupe for the Lotion P50. It’s like $40 I believe and works like a charm. Like a lot of other people I recommend checking out Dr Dray’s channel and also Angie from HotandFlashy. They’re both so knowledgeable about skincare and ingredients to seek out and what to avoid! Has saved me a small fortune!
thanks!
You’re welcome! Your channel has been such a blessing to me this year! I have felt so overwhelmed by all the ‘stuff’ I have accumulated and you have really helped me to pair things down and really focus on buying things responsibly and not simply for the sake of buying!
I was going to mention Timeless Skincare, too. They make their vitamin C (L ascorbic + E + ferulic acid) fresh to order and have excellent shipping. They also have several other types of serums (including pure hyaluronic acid) at very low cost. I first learned about/started using them in 2017 from UA-camr Angie/Hot&Flashy. And of course Dr. Dray. ☺️
I'd be careful with the TImeless Skincare's version of the vitamin C, E and Ferulic acid, as it contains alcohol. Benzyl alcohol, to be exact, which may be ok for oily skin types, but for my skin, no way.
Timeless is so good!!
Hannah, have you heard of Dr. Dray?She is a dermatologist with a UA-cam channel. She walks thru different stores and reads the ingredients on different skin care products looking for the most affordable options that pack the most punch . She is a gem! She just came out with a favorites of 2018 video. I think you would love her..if you don't already.
I just bought a Jordan Samuel set for Christmas that includes Étoile with retinol, I'm so excited to try it. I too love skincare, have an acne history, and have very expensive tastes on a teeny budget. Thank goodness for indie brands like Jordan Samuel, Stratia, Stark Skincare, and Korean skincare that are available online. Paula's Choice is also great. Loved this video, Hannah! 💜
@Arielle Oder I've used his cleansers and loved them, happy to try more! xo
ooh, I hope you like the Jordan Samuel!
I literally JUST watched your vib rouge video and was getting so much anxiety as you rattled everything off. Your progress in this video is amazing and pretty inspiring!
I too always had bad acne (and still do, though I now have nice skin with acne instead of bad skin) and it's amazing how much I always felt I had to spend in order to do something about it. In reality, now I am just cleansing and topping off with a PC moisturizer and my skin isn't any worse off for it.
I'm not doing a no buy next year, but I do really need to re-jumpstart my minimalism journey! I'll def being going back through your other videos for insight!
xo
thanks, Birdy! I can't believe how much my perspective has changed. It's amazing.
This video was inspiring for me, thank you for making it. I did Reverse Rouge this year and used up about $1,200 worth of products-- nearly all of it skincare. I know I have to do an overhaul of my skincare routine but I've been reluctant because I finally got my sensitive, acne-prone skin to a decent place. But if you can do it, so can I!
you can!!
I love the Maelove Glow Maker serum for my Vitamin C! I definitely saw my skin look brighter and it's only $28
thanks!
This is so amazing, Hannah! Congratulations, what an incredible change you’ve made, it’s very inspiring. You have me excited for my own no buy 2019.
thank you!
Thank you so much for all of this information!!! I love how you broke down the cost per year. I hate hearing that you have gotten ugly comments!!! Especially when all you are doing is informing others and being brutally honest. Keep up the great work. I really need to do a no buy myself!!!
thank you, Jessica!
Wow. GREAT video and product analysis/recommendations. I would love it if you started an amazon store.
Thank you for being so brave as to make this video. It's amazing you were able to find products you like just as well as the high priced skincare you were used to. I kept thinking what a relief it will be to you to have that extra money available to pay for important purchases or to build up your savings. Have a wonderful holiday!
thank you so much!
Yes! This video was exactly what I needed as I spent the morning going through all of my makeup and skin care, making an inventory in preparation for my no-buy year. Your entire process over the last year, in terms of just discovering and curating your own skincare routine and makeup collection has been so enlightening and inspiring. I'm so very glad you decided to document your year on youtube, and I can't wait to see the content you come up with next year! Also, the Etoile from Jordan Samuel is really, really good. It's definitely a slow burn product, if that makes sense, but I adore it.
thank you, Emily! Good to know about the Etoile :)
Such great info! I dropped the Drunk Elephant C serum and a Sunday Riley rose oil (Flora) I was using in my morning routine. I replaced both with the Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL for daytime use. I love it, and love that this replaces both for me. 😊
nice!
I am so glad I found your channel. It is eye opening and inspiring. I’m working on my no buy rules for 2019 now, so looking forward to how it hopefully helps reshape my idea of “value”. Not just in the beauty products I buy, but other parts of my life.
I have to watch this late because I have church this morning but I’m sooo excited to watch it!❤️❤️❤️
I really appreciate the self-relection in your no buy year videos. It is really difficult to be that honest with yourself and incredibly brave to do it all publicly.
P.S. I loooooooove the Etoile with Retinol oil. All the benefits of reitnol, but very gentle.
ooh, I can't wait to try it! Thank you!
This was super interesting. I've always dealt with acne so I understand the obsession with skincare. Over the summer I saw a dermatologist at my University who finally helped me with prescription 0.05% Tretinoin cream that I use in conjunction with 10% benzoyl peroxide. All the other dermatologists I saw pushed OTC products they were most likely paid to promote. Ugh. The result: I haven't had a pimple in almost two months. My skin hasn't been this clear since I was like 12 lol. I wanted to share this in case it helps anyone. Some dermatologists are FAR more helpful than others. Best of luck and remember you're beautiful and valuable no matter what your skin looks like ❤️
awesome! I'm so glad!
What an awesome, eye opening video!! I already have your voice in my head when I am in a store considering buying something and now every time I decide my skincare I will be thinking of cost per year lol. Thank you though! Such a valuable lesson.
Your message at the end of your video is so encouraging! I never overspent on skincare because my busget just won't allow it, but Ialway felt bad, because I thought I should invest my in my skincare. Your video helped put everything back in perspective❤
I'm so glad to her this. Thank you!
Hannah, I couldn’t tell by glancing at your list of products, but do you use a BHA? The way you describe your relationship with good jeans is how I would describe my relationship with Paula’s choice BHA liquid. I pour a few drops directly into my hands (if you use a cotton pad, it just absorbs the product) and then apply it on my face once a day. It’s about 30 dollars a bottle and it lasts me several months. I’m 36, so a few years older than you are, and while I use peptides, niacinamide, and vitamin C, it is the single most powerful thing I do to even and brighten my skin tone. I just wanted to share in case it might be helpful! 💗
the UFO oil has my BHA in it. Thanks for the info!
This is the best. Skincare is my biggest downfall and this was so useful for me going into low buy 2020
Unbelievable Hannah but well done!! You’ve come amazingly far and done sooo well not only to have got through the no but year but also to have found a compromise, so that you don’t have to give up on your skin care,. Really well done!! X
thank you so much!!!
I keep meaning to mention this on your earlier videos but thank you thank you thank you for openly talking about money and personal finances and the reality of getting sucked into (and trying to keep up with) all this beauty consumerism. I think this is very relevant on the topic of skincare since it is so often marked to us as an "investment" that we just have to go along and buy and stick with it and we will see the results in the long haul as oppose to almost any make up product where you can almost tell on a first use (or with a sample) whether it will work. For example it kind of grosses me out that a cleanser needs to be "luxurious" haha it's just getting put on our skin for 30 seconds and then going down the drain! I've gotten my skincare done to almost being exclusively drugstore with 3 exceptions that I haven't been able to replace but I'm constantly on the hunt every time I run out of them.
thank you, Nicole!
For sheet mask stuff, unless you specifically want to get the little skincare bonus from the sheet masks themselves...
If you care solely about the physical aspect, I suggest looking into purchasing a reusable sheet mask cover! You can find them for like $5 online, and they're made to help the serum of sheet masks really adhere and sink into your skin, which should work the same way for your skincare! Theoretically, unless it gets funky over time or something, it would be essentially a permanent product that fills that physical purpose you use sheet masks for, and cut out that spending entirely besides the one time purchase!
Wow, kudos to you for figuring this out about yourself & facing the numbers & doing the hard work to change. Also, thank you for sharing all this information with us. I'm sure you're not alone in over spending on cosmetics. The industry is designed to prey on our insecurities & hopes of perfect skin
Can I just say, this was an amazing video. Very informative for those of us who are just beginning to get into skincare, and useful for those of us who want great skincare on a budget! Really well done. Please keep us updated on what you use/ replace as you continue your journey. Maybe another update video every 6 months? Once again, well done!
thank you! I will keep you updated!