I agree with you! I bought copious amounts of makeup over the past 4 years particularly. Way too much! I now have a sizable makeup collection and over the past 6 months or so, I've been down sizing it. I feel awful when I have to throw away a product that I've only used a few times because it's expired or didn't work for me. I have been passing down products to my daughter, but we have different coloring and tastes so only a few products appeal to her. The waste has motivated me to stop buying. I love exploring the makeup that I own. Finding new ways to use them or rediscovering a product that's fallen to the bottom of a drawer, forgotten. I have been rotating through my pallets, foundations, etc. I rediscovered a foundation and like it so much I'm using it up. I see no harm in trying out viral trends if I don't have to purchase a product to do it. The viral undereye Aquaphor lip balm trick didn't really work for me, but I really like the cream blush under the eye followed with concealer for dark circles trick! The viral product that I most regretted was purchasing a red light theraphy product which for some reason made my skin sensitivity worse. I really wanted to like it! Also I didn't really like the Boom sticks either. I think some of my favorite purchases have been Laura Geller powder foundation, Loreal Age Perfect foundation, Maybelline lipstick, Milani baked blushes.
Thanks for sharing your wins and fails on viral products. I agree--if you don't have to buy anything to try it, why not? It's fun to play. I'm so happy to see so many of us coming to the same conclusion on the insanity of the beauty community of the past, and I'm excited to see how things change in the coming year!
Hi Tina! Totally agree with you on the feeling you are missing out on something great! It’s funny with the timing because I just uploaded my 2024 regret purchases video. The thing with me is that when I try a super popular product like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray and it does nothing for me, I ALWAYS think there is something wrong with me! I always think “ everyone loves this! Why doesn’t it work for me?!” Then foolishly I keep trying and sometimes even repurchase it, convinced I’m doing something wrong! Ugh! I am doing a no buy in January again and am looking forward to enjoying EVERYTHING I already have. As far as viral products I’m glad I didn’t try…I can’t think of one? Still looking forward to your other vlog with your Christmas decorations!😃 Have a good one my friend!
Wellll..the other vlog will be coming, but sadly, there are still no Christmas decorations! I'm hoping to get the tree out of the attic today and at least get it set up. Then lights and ornaments tomorrow. Fingers crossed! And yes! I just watched your video this morning while I was getting ready, and I chuckled when you said that about feeling like you were doing it wrong! Great minds and all, right? I hope you have a wonderful day and that your Christmas preps are on track and not stressful!
Great video! I’m guilty of overbuying because of FOMO, and for the last few years I’ve been working to cut back on the crazy. I mean, who needs 300 eyeshadow palettes??? I’m starting the new year with a no-buy, and a renewed determination, since most of the viral stuff I fall for winds up unused, decluttered, and leaving me feeling very irritated with myself.
Welcome to the no-buy! I hope to be an encouragement to all who want to use what we have and find a balance between trying new things occasionally and using up what we have.
Hey Tina! 👋 In my humble opinion, (yes, I know, everybody's got one) viral trends are like viruses. They usually go to the wayside somewhat quickly. I'm so happy that I stopped buying everything that came along after my kids left the nest. It took a few years to have this epiphany, but I finally got it. I have enough makeup to probably last my lifetime, anyway. I will buy mascara as needed. I have enough lippies to do me quite a while. I have enough blushes to last 2 lifetimes. Most viral trends I already have the makeup shades to try without buying anything. I am happy to say that I didn't even think of getting the TirTir foundation. The Laura Geller powder foundation works so well on me, even with my very dry skin. In 2025 I do hope to try the Il Makiage try BEFORE you buy foundation. I've heard from quite a few people that it is a game changer but if not for me, I'm not out any money. Tfs and I'll see you soon 🌈 🌻 🤗 😘 🥰
LOL at viral trends being like viruses. So true. They spread like wildfire and then burn out just as fast. That sounds like a great way to try a foundation, especially an expensive one!
Well done. It always makes me sad to see someone buying something that's against their stated preferences/needs. Can't say any viral items have tempted me much, other than the dermaplaning trend. Well, maybe the whole monotone eye palette craze, but I was filling in color categories of my shadow collection then, so I'm happy with the ones I've got, but didn't buy every single new Colourpop 9-pan that released. The items I struggle not to buy, and there are many, are from internal dissonance-- what I would like to look like vs what I do look like.
Oh what a good insight on the internal dissonance. I think of it as my 'fantasy makeup self' versus my true makeup self. I'm coming to terms with the makeup wearer that I am rather than who I think I SHOULD be, and that is helping so much in curbing my desire to buy.
I agree with you! I bought copious amounts of makeup over the past 4 years particularly. Way too much! I now have a sizable makeup collection and over the past 6 months or so, I've been down sizing it. I feel awful when I have to throw away a product that I've only used a few times because it's expired or didn't work for me. I have been passing down products to my daughter, but we have different coloring and tastes so only a few products appeal to her. The waste has motivated me to stop buying. I love exploring the makeup that I own. Finding new ways to use them or rediscovering a product that's fallen to the bottom of a drawer, forgotten. I have been rotating through my pallets, foundations, etc. I rediscovered a foundation and like it so much I'm using it up. I see no harm in trying out viral trends if I don't have to purchase a product to do it. The viral undereye Aquaphor lip balm trick didn't really work for me, but I really like the cream blush under the eye followed with concealer for dark circles trick! The viral product that I most regretted was purchasing a red light theraphy product which for some reason made my skin sensitivity worse. I really wanted to like it! Also I didn't really like the Boom sticks either. I think some of my favorite purchases have been Laura Geller powder foundation, Loreal Age Perfect foundation, Maybelline lipstick, Milani baked blushes.
Thanks for sharing your wins and fails on viral products. I agree--if you don't have to buy anything to try it, why not? It's fun to play. I'm so happy to see so many of us coming to the same conclusion on the insanity of the beauty community of the past, and I'm excited to see how things change in the coming year!
I couldn't try the TirTir as it contains fragrance. Quite liked the latte look ❤
Thanks, Dez. Yes. I don't have an issue with fragrance, but I didn't like how much this one had.
Hi Tina! Totally agree with you on the feeling you are missing out on something great! It’s funny with the timing because I just uploaded my 2024 regret purchases video. The thing with me is that when I try a super popular product like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray and it does nothing for me, I ALWAYS think there is something wrong with me! I always think “ everyone loves this! Why doesn’t it work for me?!” Then foolishly I keep trying and sometimes even repurchase it, convinced I’m doing something wrong! Ugh! I am doing a no buy in January again and am looking forward to enjoying EVERYTHING I already have. As far as viral products I’m glad I didn’t try…I can’t think of one?
Still looking forward to your other vlog with your Christmas decorations!😃
Have a good one my friend!
Wellll..the other vlog will be coming, but sadly, there are still no Christmas decorations! I'm hoping to get the tree out of the attic today and at least get it set up. Then lights and ornaments tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
And yes! I just watched your video this morning while I was getting ready, and I chuckled when you said that about feeling like you were doing it wrong! Great minds and all, right?
I hope you have a wonderful day and that your Christmas preps are on track and not stressful!
Well said. I totally agree. 😊
Thank you, Liz!
Great video! I’m guilty of overbuying because of FOMO, and for the last few years I’ve been working to cut back on the crazy. I mean, who needs 300 eyeshadow palettes??? I’m starting the new year with a no-buy, and a renewed determination, since most of the viral stuff I fall for winds up unused, decluttered, and leaving me feeling very irritated with myself.
Welcome to the no-buy! I hope to be an encouragement to all who want to use what we have and find a balance between trying new things occasionally and using up what we have.
Hey Tina! 👋 In my humble opinion, (yes, I know, everybody's got one) viral trends are like viruses. They usually go to the wayside somewhat quickly. I'm so happy that I stopped buying everything that came along after my kids left the nest. It took a few years to have this epiphany, but I finally got it. I have enough makeup to probably last my lifetime, anyway. I will buy mascara as needed. I have enough lippies to do me quite a while. I have enough blushes to last 2 lifetimes. Most viral trends I already have the makeup shades to try without buying anything. I am happy to say that I didn't even think of getting the TirTir foundation. The Laura Geller powder foundation works so well on me, even with my very dry skin. In 2025 I do hope to try the Il Makiage try BEFORE you buy foundation. I've heard from quite a few people that it is a game changer but if not for me, I'm not out any money. Tfs and I'll see you soon 🌈 🌻 🤗 😘 🥰
LOL at viral trends being like viruses. So true. They spread like wildfire and then burn out just as fast. That sounds like a great way to try a foundation, especially an expensive one!
Well done. It always makes me sad to see someone buying something that's against their stated preferences/needs. Can't say any viral items have tempted me much, other than the dermaplaning trend. Well, maybe the whole monotone eye palette craze, but I was filling in color categories of my shadow collection then, so I'm happy with the ones I've got, but didn't buy every single new Colourpop 9-pan that released. The items I struggle not to buy, and there are many, are from internal dissonance-- what I would like to look like vs what I do look like.
Oh what a good insight on the internal dissonance. I think of it as my 'fantasy makeup self' versus my true makeup self. I'm coming to terms with the makeup wearer that I am rather than who I think I SHOULD be, and that is helping so much in curbing my desire to buy.
I like to stay “current” but try to avoid “trendy” products.
That is a good distinction. Often, "current" can be achieved with the products we already own just used in a slightly different way.