Lmao did anyone read the description? I need Allana to be mean to us more often: "Lip I'm wearing: not important you probably have 37 in your bag rn." Genuinely took me by surprise and made water come out my nose giggling.
I’ve been on a no buy for over a year, I’ve only replaced mascara. That includes body and hair care. I’ve got so many things that need to be used up and clutter gives me anxiety, as does buying things I don’t need. I have enough blush to last till I die I think! So I have a list of things I want to replace things with when I’m done. Simplifying my skin care too as it’s easy to end up with endless serums. Love this message!
I'm going to try the no buy that's a great idea! Especially for the planet and the wallet. For me another form of deinfluencing is honestly every influencer doing a Lilysilk haul a couple times a year makes it seem like a cult or a scam 😂
Thats so me. I wear sooo little make up but I have four blushes - two of them are rare beauty. So why buying more? Same with skincare. My skin loves a simple routine. I made a picture of ALL my skincare as a reminder when I wanna buy something new - do you really need that? Dont you have enough? 😂
💯 Yesss I could have written this post. I also restricted my clothes buying due to anxiety about deciding what to wear. Steve Jobs also went through this, and why he wore the same thing all the time. Spending less time making decisions on a daily basis has helped my anxiety tremendously.
I decluttered my make up and hair products to those I only ACTUALLY use and like, and keep the list of product brand/names/colors on my phone, so that when I go in places like Ulta or Sephora I can refer to it and get ONLY those items I KNOW I use and not get side tracked by 'shiny sparkly oh i saw so and so use this' things...... its helped me stay on track a LOT! I also only go in if I am out, or almost out of something and stick to my list!
i agree with dry shampoo so much!! it doesn’t work for finer hair at all, because it’s just ANOTHER product to build up in your hair after it’s already greasy
I disagree on this one - I have extremely fine hair (just a lot of it), and dry hair shampoo works really well for me. I wash my hair once a week/week and a half, and one application of dry hair shampoo lets me extend for another half a week.
this whole week I have been decluttering everything I owe. I’m so overwhelmed with everything and am finding none of it is providing me any happiness so why stress about it!! Loved this video so much
The amount of times I've stressed and felt anxious over allll the shit I have bought-well it's probably every other day...yet I'll buy more! Its so not worth the momentary entertainment/dopamine hit!
Hi, a cool idea for decluttering - take a picture of all the things you decluttered and keep them in your phone. Next time you feel like just buying whatever they can help to prevent from buying excessive things. I mostly have pics of skincare and old makeup I got rid of, I also have a pic of assortment of things I do use and love, my basics and staples. This gallery helps me to stop impulsive shopping . Hope someone finds this tip helpful :)
What a great video! I have not purchased any makeup for the past few years... trying to finish what I have and only buying what I truly need for skincare. Then I tried counting all the lipsticks/eyeshadows/blushes that I have and calculated how much the entire collection cost me. It was depressing! Wasted money! I could have re-decorated my living room including new furniture! Save your money everyone! Thank you again for the great video! 💖💖💖💖
I don’t need “de-influence.” I don’t buy makeup/toiletries unless I run out. 🙃 I don’t waste money or storage for clutter. ✨Quality over quantity✨ has changed my life (this also applies to clothing & shoes!)
I saw the hourglass palette on this video and came just to say that ya'll need that. You can use it to do an entire face, the formula is absolutely stunning and as a person who has over 30 blushes I find myself continously going back to it every time. Plus it will literally last you for your mortuary beat 100/10
I never thought I'd see the day when Lan deinfluences self tanner but YAY it has FINALLY happened! Timestamps: 2:39 Eyeshadow Primers 4:03 Hydrating Primers 5:36 Face Creams (for the sake of looking good under makeup) 6:30 Face & Cheek Palettes 7:55 Limited Edition Products 9:30 Eyeshadow Palettes 11:35 Brown Eyeliners 12:15 Lip Exfoliators 13:07 Tanning Products 14:55 Natural Deodorants 16:03 Dry Shampoo 18:11 Expensive Bath Salts
i'm guilty of having too many limited editions, eyeshadow palettes, brown eyeliners, and lipsticks 😅 i have 20 new lipsticks so far in addition of more of my existing ones...
I'm no longer buying or wearing foundation😅I realized no matter what product, and what method I use to apply, it always wears off on my nose! Now I just stick to tinted sunscreen and concealer for spots, and it works wonderfully!
I really appreciate this video! We as consumers feel so much pressure to always buy buy buy. It’s really nice to scale back and just enjoy what you have.
A breath of fresh air. I love your sensibility and wisdom. We are up to our eyeballs in consumerism. We can only wear/use so much products on a daily. If a skincare routine is working, or even your tanning routine, why do we change it 🤷♀️. How many mascaras can we even have, they dry up.
My FAVORITE trend, love that you shared this!! I saw an article recently saying that women make up 80% of consumer spending (this may just be in the US?) and it made me feel kind of manipulated and taken advantage of AND made me aware of the massive environmental impact women may have because of our consumption and spending!! So I’m trying to cut back my own consumption, definitely with beauty products ( like skincare, I don’t need a 7 step routine, and also with dry shampoo!)
I’m 68 and I was shocked to see all the products you young people use on your face. We basically used Ponds Cold Cream for everything; moisturizer and remove makeup, Revlon everything, Maybelline mascara or Cover Girl eye shadows. And all these makeup brushes and sponges, we used our fingers. I stopped trying different products too and I’m happier (so is my wallet), and my bathroom is not cluttered anymore with products I no longer use. I found a good neck cream, moisturizer and under eye cream I like. The end and amen.
2:09 "It might be someone's first time purchasing their first beauty product ever!" True. I never used makeup until I had chemotherapy and radiation. My eyebrows vanished and I learned how to redraw them. As a brunette, I'd never before had to do anything to my brows except pluck them. Since then I learned lots about how to apply makeup from UA-cam MUAs. Thank you to all of them.
Loved this video! I’ve gotten rid of hydrating primers and dry shampoo as well. I’m now only buying travel-sized mascara too. I feel like by the time they go clumpy or passed their used by date, I’ve still got half left. So now I’m just buying better quality mascara in the travel-sizes so I can try more and I’m not using off mascara.
I like your mascara thoughts! I also feel like like I have too many full-sized on the go and/or they expire before I get to the bottom. Although, I kinda like when they are half-dry, I feel like they apply better. @samantharavndahl can attest to this, lol
This year I’ve been really conscious of using up a lipstick (or 3) before buying a new one - I’ve gone from 43 down to 15! I’m trying to get myself down to 5-7 core ones.
Its so refreshing to see a video like this one IN DECEMBER! OMG, all the platforms are just full of gift guides and buy buy buy...so, thank you! It also gives perspective because we are def not all MUAs and we dont need 100 palettes! I think during the pandemic we bought so many things that now its very satisfying to go back to basics and simplify our routines ❤❤ with that being said: I do need the Ethereal Eyes 😂😂😂
The streamlining of skincare is REAL. My goodness, limiting myself to two moisturizing products has done absolute wonders for my skin. I can actually tell what it needs and when since there are no longer so many products working against each other and upsetting the balance of my skin barrier!
It is so true. We don’t need so much stuff! I realized that it is so much healthier when you let cosmetic products come and go instead of pile up tons of them.
Thank you so much for this video. People today are so brainwashed into believing that they need all the skincare and makeup and devices that are promoted out there. Thank you for realizing and having the foresight to let your followers know that it’s not all necessary. Lip scrubs for example. A washcloth or toothbrush works just as well and is a lot more economical. I applaud 👏🏼 you.
I can honestly say I felt this way in my early 30s and stopped wasting money on ALL of these . I’m 43 and do not buy any of these things! I think it’s good you see this now ! I did and it makes buying the stuff you know that you will use so much more fun ! And yes natural deodorant does not work. I agree on the entire video girly ❤
Perfect. Allllll that money, alllll those products sitting on skin trying to breath. Not a minimalist at all but less is SO much easier, less time consuming & less expensive. Less = MORE happiness, space, money, time & better natural skin. This is great.
I heard every word you said but also on the background I couldn't stop thinking "Gosh, you are so beautiful!". Thank you for this content, it is very refreshing to look at our collection and assess in a healthy way "Do I really need all that?". I'd be curious to try living without an eyeshadow primer, haven't given this one a try yet! :D What I noticed for myself as a redundant category - setting sprays. I have somewhat oily skin and I thought it's a must for me, but then I noticed (I don't pack too much when travelling) that my skin oils just as fast with or without and a simple powder touch-up fixes the issue during the day. I only keep a small bottle to wet sparkly eyeshadows if I want to use them as a liner, but won't be re-filling.
I found myself nodding along to everything except the dry shampoo. If I don't use that I literally have to wash my hair every day and I just can't be bothered. Also, when I use it too often I get a slightly itchy scalp, too, but I think that's just because there's too much build-up and not washing your scalp enough can do that even without the dry shampoo, at least if you have oily skin.
As someone with dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin I keep a simple and consistent skincare routine. I stopped using fragranced bath products and lotions years ago. It is so tempting to splurge on something new, but chances are we already have it.
Agree 100%. This was great. Gasped when you said you were no longer going to buy skin tanning products but recovered when you followed up with using the product that works for you. That basically was the theme of this video and a good lesson to continue sharing. The over consumption is exhausting. Keep staying true Allanarama.
I agree with every single thing you pointed out. However, I'm now convinced I need to try a cool brown eye liner. It really sounds perfect. If you were to choose the one and only cool brown eye liner, what would it be?
This is LITERALLY my agenda from here on out, NYE resolution and beyond... stop worrying about the latest drop and focus on using all the things I've got in piles... perfect "not gonna buy this stuff anymore" video to get the year started with the right attitude Allana!🙏❤🌺
I completely agree with so many of these! I’ve recently committed to never buying dry shampoo in aerosol form again…I do use the bumble and bumble pret a powder, sprinkled lightly at night then in the morning hit it with my blow dryer, only on day 3 then wash it out after day 4.
Recently started using eye primers and now I can never go back. My eyelids are super oily but with the fenty eye primer my eyeshadows stays on all day 😍
I really like this trend! I have sooo much makeup because I got hyper fixated on it and I am not a makeup artist or influencer. I need to finish what I have and not buy anything else
I've never been a big fan of face and cheek palettes because most of the time I can only use like one or two shades out of it. I haven't bought any pf them myself but since I am subscribed to Boxycharm by Ipsy sometimes I will get them in my box. I stopped getting dry shampoo because I couldn't find one that actually worked for my extremely oily hair. I think I might be cutting out lip scrubs and eyeshadow primers after I finish what I have. I don't feel like I need a lip scrub because I don't ever really get dry lips and as for eyeshadow primers I don't know if I am doing something wrong with them but when I wear them it makes my eyeshadow skip.
I find these videos SO refreshing!!! We need more of this. And like you said, this sort of message comes at a good time when we’re all being bombarded with marketing and consumption. Appreciate you being utterly honest and transparent. I’m inspired to think about what I no longer need to buy ❤
Yesss such a great message for all of us. There is no point in spending money in things that truly do not work for us anymore. I have enough eyeshadows for the rest of my life I think. And I have been only buying new products when what I have at home is empty :)
I'm so glad to see someone else saying how they're stepping back from dry shampoo. I use to worship at that altar and now I'm just not as invested. It took me awhile to stop listening to all of the hair influencers passing juedgement on how and when to wash your hair. I've come to realize that I need to do what's right for me and my life. It works better for me to wash my hair instead of adding these extra products intended to remove oil.
I recommend trying crystal deodorant. I didn't think it worked for me at first until I learned to do it right. Right after a shower after you dry off, ncluding your armpits, you run cold water over the crystal, put it on and repeat on the same armpit around 4 times or so, then do the same on the other. It is scent free and odorless and hopefully a lot healthier than deodorants because who knows if they can contribute to who knows what kind of health issues, especially to parts close to the pits. I've heard of using organic lemon too. Some say it works for days.
I live by the theory of one of each makeup product and nothing else : one mascara, one nude eye palette, one blush that doubles as a pinky shadow.. everything is simplified and gets finished
Agree with you on eye primers. One exception is for glitter or shimmer shadows and the best is Mac prep and prime 24 hr eye extend. It works for my sparkly eyeshadows
I usually keep my beauty routine pretty minimal, but i did stop using dry shampoo about a year ago after using it for about 10 years straight! My hair and scalp were in a really bad place a year ago with severe itchiness, redness/irritation, and hair breaking or falling out. I really had to simplify my hair and scalp care, including cutting out dry shampoo cold turkey, and my hair and scalp are so much happier and healthier now. On the other hand, i am running out of my beloved tinted nars eyeshadow primer, which is discontinued, and i just can't give it up! I have very discolored eyelids and that is the perfect eye base for me as it is thin but sticky enough to be comfortable and not crease my eyeshadow, and the tint really helps to color correct my discolored eyelids so that they match the color of the rest of my face. I'd buy the nars tinted eyeshadow primer 50 more times if it wasn't discontinued 🫠
Agree a thousand percent with all of these, especially the natural deodorant. I’m so tired of trying to make that work when it just doesn’t. Between this and HGW, feels like a new era for you and I’m here for it! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I just did a big declutter and am giving so many unused or barely touched items to my friend’s 13 year old. I am no longer buying black mascara or eyeliner. Brown just suits me so much better. I am also no longer buying event specific outfits. Things you buy and wear once. If it can’t be worn again and again it ain’t happening
Ohhh, I’ve been wanting the Hourglass Leopard palette, but it’s sold out……and I would definitely use it, I have no other face/cheek palettes. I am 70 years young and this is the one makeup product of 2023 I definitely want 😉😬
Thank you! Many of us feel the same and honestly im tired of watching “influencers” pushing products we dont need. It gets old..we need different content…love life style favorites!
I totally agree with all of your choices! The only thing I struggle with now is always being on the hunt for that "perfect" lip color and bronzer! I have tried all of them and can't find the right one. Trying not to fall prey to the marketing ads. It's difficult for sure! Happy Holidays!!
Ohh I am with you on the dry shampoos! I happened to just stop using for a while and when I returned it felt really icky in my hair/washing it out was so tricky!
Agree with every word！Came to this conclusion as well. Also not buying another red lipstick anymore. I have tones now. And it can also double up as blush and lip tint and light wash of colour on the corner of the eye.
I would LOVE to use my consealer as an eyelid primer, but since I got hooded oily lids, there is no way I can do that, even if I set it with powder before applying eyeshadow. So a good primer plus powder is an absolutely must if the eyeshadow is to stay put.
Eyeshadow palettes!! Totally agree. I still just use my OG Mac shadows and every time I think about buying a new one I know I won't bother using it when I have my faves.
Yes! I’m constantly decluttering makeup and giving to family because I literally have so much that will not end up getting used. I’ve been definitely on a “project pan” lately. Anything I’m almost out of I’ve put into one makeup bag and I will use those products until they are DONE. Then add more as I go along.
For lip exfoliation I just brush them with a toothbrush… it’s my last step after each morning and evening brush. Also, i have dark brown hair… I use dry shampoo I let it sit for a few and then i blow dry off… it’s perfect using the brush and blow dry no white and feels much better
Agree with the natural deodorant. Either it never works or only works for a short period before your body just says no. Also eye palettes, I just buy the shades I use at Mac or use bronzer/blush
I managed to make it work. I found if I was going back and forth between natural and not it wasn’t working. Then I read your armpits actually need to detox that old deodorant gunk, not sure if thats true but after a bit of time it started working almost just as well. Before I’d be stinky in a few hours, now I can get through a day and feel confident.
I have definitely stopped buying so much only buying things i run out of and need replaced. During Lanmas I really hope you do a updated makeup bag video and a makeup collection or declutter videos. 🎄
Natural deodorant is a hell no for me too. I’m a sweaty gal and they do not do a thing for me 😅 I stopped dry shampoo too. I now don’t buy until I’ve used up something which actually makes me use things more because I want to then try something new. Love these kinds of videos. Love you and what you do ❤
So true on the eyeshadow pallets - I use the SAME Tom Ford and Inglot eye shadow pallets on the daily - the rest of my collection sits in hopes one day I will be inspired to be creative, but the reality of my every day life is that simple eyes are what I gravitate towards!
After building a collection over the past year or so, I’ve definitely tried some misses and found some holy grails that work for me. I’m not shy about returning products either!
I gave up dry shampoo a long time ago (its been years) because my scalp is super sensitive, but I do have the bumble and bumble powder to get me out of trouble if I don't have the time for a wash.
I have also been using less and less dry shampoo. It makes my scalp itchy too! And the less I use, the less I need, if that makes sense. I find using a small bit when my hair is clean, keeps it cleaner longer. But I use very little. I used to go crazy w it, and daily!
I’m planning on doing a no buy/low buy next year so this was helpful to get some ideas about things to include!! I 100% agree about the lip exfoliant… bought a little thing pre-wedding and honestly it has not done anything more than light scrubbing with a washcloth would have. It’s so nice to have a less cluttered bathroom cabinet and simplified routine!
Allana, I have been watching you since you were in college. Not sure what happened but I lost touch with your videos. I’m so happy to see your sweet personality and candor has not changed. Happy to be back to your channel and catch up on your more recent content. Cheers to all you have accomplished over the years 🥂♥️
I agree with everything except the Hourglass Palettes. I love how pretty they are, I do use them and I love looking at the pretty powders like Sméagol looks at his precious ring. 😂
Totally agree re primers. I just cannot be bothered, especially in the morning. I mean, we’re putting on makeup for work, not doing a paint job on an A380. xx
Thanks for talking me out of the new Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette. I had it in my cart for a few days and I was on the fence. BTW, I have been enjoying your recommendation Nudestix in Bareback. It has been my go to everyday blush since I purchased it two months ago. I love the color and its staying power, I had to get another one to leave it in my gym bag. 😂
OMG this was such a needed video. I couldn't agree with you more. The over consumption & waste must stop. I am not buying makeup in 2024 UNTIL I run out of what I have, pray for me❤😂
It happened to me during the transition between summer and fall, somehow something switched in me and I threw out many things that I would only keep because I bought them (but rarely used and ultimately expired🤷🏻♀️). Felt a little like shedding old skin, really refreshing. Also just like Lan said, most of us have probably by now gained a sense of what they need and want and THAT makes it so much easier to shop or not to!
So refreshing to hear someone like you say the things that I've been thinking for a long time! Deinfluencing is sometimes necessary.Couldn't agree more with everything you said!Love your vibe!😍
OMG yes to this. I don't even use eyeshadow, so primers? Nope. I mean, primers in general are such a ? for me. I'm relieved to hear this deletion! Yes to consistency with creams! THIS IS THE VLOG! I'm not a palette person, but YOU, Allana? You've shocked me. And YES, palette's ARE wasteful and overdoing it. LOVE THIS!
OK hear me out on self tanner… my favorite is from the b.tan line at Walmart of all places. I get the shade “I want to be the darkest tan possible”, and it’s honestly not the darkest tan ever. It’s very olive based, and doesn’t leave any smell to me at all. It’s technically a 2 hour express and but I always leave it on overnight. The best part is it’s only $10, so not a big investment to try! I’ve seriously tried every self tanner for the winter months and this is my favorite. Also hot tip… get latex / vinyl gloves to apply your tan! Zero dorito hands and you use way less product because it doesn’t soak it up as you’re applying. But I do love the more mindful spending and hearing thoughts about what others aren’t buying… it’s nice to realize that you’re not alone in your thoughts.
I totally hear you about the natural deodorant, SAME. But, I finally tried the ordinary’s glycolic acid on my underarms and it totally work! Not even a hint of an odor! And then you can layer on whatever deodorant you want on top for scent!
I am no longer buying bronzers/blushes/highlights until I FINISH the ones I already have! Wish me luck y’all 😅
Makeup products in general 😆
May the force be with you! 😂❤
Yes I have 4 blushes and I really should them up, but it’s hard because it seems newly improved products are constantly being targeted at us
Same here, good luck! 😊
Amen!
Lmao did anyone read the description? I need Allana to be mean to us more often: "Lip I'm wearing: not important you probably have 37 in your bag rn." Genuinely took me by surprise and made water come out my nose giggling.
I’ve been on a no buy for over a year, I’ve only replaced mascara. That includes body and hair care. I’ve got so many things that need to be used up and clutter gives me anxiety, as does buying things I don’t need. I have enough blush to last till I die I think! So I have a list of things I want to replace things with when I’m done. Simplifying my skin care too as it’s easy to end up with endless serums. Love this message!
I'm going to try the no buy that's a great idea! Especially for the planet and the wallet. For me another form of deinfluencing is honestly every influencer doing a Lilysilk haul a couple times a year makes it seem like a cult or a scam 😂
Thats so me. I wear sooo little make up but I have four blushes - two of them are rare beauty. So why buying more? Same with skincare. My skin loves a simple routine. I made a picture of ALL my skincare as a reminder when I wanna buy something new - do you really need that? Dont you have enough? 😂
💯 Yesss I could have written this post. I also restricted my clothes buying due to anxiety about deciding what to wear. Steve Jobs also went through this, and why he wore the same thing all the time. Spending less time making decisions on a daily basis has helped my anxiety tremendously.
@@ankeranname too
I stopped letting influencers influence me! Waisted way too much money … I only buy what I truly need now a days, never been happier!
Yes! im going to declutter my influencers and subsubribe from all the constant "haulers" that tempt me with everything!
I need to do this😊
I decluttered my make up and hair products to those I only ACTUALLY use and like, and keep the list of product brand/names/colors on my phone, so that when I go in places like Ulta or Sephora I can refer to it and get ONLY those items I KNOW I use and not get side tracked by 'shiny sparkly oh i saw so and so use this' things...... its helped me stay on track a LOT! I also only go in if I am out, or almost out of something and stick to my list!
Same! Excess consumption has actually driven me to not want to buy anything anymore. Such as waste of valuable resources and money.
i agree with dry shampoo so much!! it doesn’t work for finer hair at all, because it’s just ANOTHER product to build up in your hair after it’s already greasy
I disagree on this one - I have extremely fine hair (just a lot of it), and dry hair shampoo works really well for me. I wash my hair once a week/week and a half, and one application of dry hair shampoo lets me extend for another half a week.
this whole week I have been decluttering everything I owe. I’m so overwhelmed with everything and am finding none of it is providing me any happiness so why stress about it!! Loved this video so much
The amount of times I've stressed and felt anxious over allll the shit I have bought-well it's probably every other day...yet I'll buy more! Its so not worth the momentary entertainment/dopamine hit!
Hi, a cool idea for decluttering - take a picture of all the things you decluttered and keep them in your phone. Next time you feel like just buying whatever they can help to prevent from buying excessive things. I mostly have pics of skincare and old makeup I got rid of, I also have a pic of assortment of things I do use and love, my basics and staples. This gallery helps me to stop impulsive shopping . Hope someone finds this tip helpful :)
What a great video! I have not purchased any makeup for the past few years... trying to finish what I have and only buying what I truly need for skincare. Then I tried counting all the lipsticks/eyeshadows/blushes that I have and calculated how much the entire collection cost me. It was depressing! Wasted money! I could have re-decorated my living room including new furniture!
Save your money everyone! Thank you again for the great video! 💖💖💖💖
Honestly we all need a little de influencing every now and then 😅❤
I so agree!
I don’t need “de-influence.” I don’t buy makeup/toiletries unless I run out. 🙃 I don’t waste money or storage for clutter. ✨Quality over quantity✨ has changed my life (this also applies to clothing & shoes!)
I saw the hourglass palette on this video and came just to say that ya'll need that. You can use it to do an entire face, the formula is absolutely stunning and as a person who has over 30 blushes I find myself continously going back to it every time. Plus it will literally last you for your mortuary beat 100/10
I never thought I'd see the day when Lan deinfluences self tanner but YAY it has FINALLY happened!
Timestamps:
2:39 Eyeshadow Primers
4:03 Hydrating Primers
5:36 Face Creams (for the sake of looking good under makeup)
6:30 Face & Cheek Palettes
7:55 Limited Edition Products
9:30 Eyeshadow Palettes
11:35 Brown Eyeliners
12:15 Lip Exfoliators
13:07 Tanning Products
14:55 Natural Deodorants
16:03 Dry Shampoo
18:11 Expensive Bath Salts
Doing the lords work with these timestamps!!! 😅😅🙏🏻🙏🏻
i'm guilty of having too many limited editions, eyeshadow palettes, brown eyeliners, and lipsticks 😅 i have 20 new lipsticks so far in addition of more of my existing ones...
💯% agree. I have so many products that I will never finish. This proves how susceptible we are to marketing.❤
I'm no longer buying or wearing foundation😅I realized no matter what product, and what method I use to apply, it always wears off on my nose! Now I just stick to tinted sunscreen and concealer for spots, and it works wonderfully!
I stopped wearing foundation in 2019 and haven't looked back - and my skin breaks out much less without it too!
have you tried powder first then foundation?
I really appreciate this video! We as consumers feel so much pressure to always buy buy buy. It’s really nice to scale back and just enjoy what you have.
A breath of fresh air. I love your sensibility and wisdom. We are up to our eyeballs in consumerism. We can only wear/use so much products on a daily. If a skincare routine is working, or even your tanning routine, why do we change it 🤷♀️. How many mascaras can we even have, they dry up.
My FAVORITE trend, love that you shared this!! I saw an article recently saying that women make up 80% of consumer spending (this may just be in the US?) and it made me feel kind of manipulated and taken advantage of AND made me aware of the massive environmental impact women may have because of our consumption and spending!! So I’m trying to cut back my own consumption, definitely with beauty products ( like skincare, I don’t need a 7 step routine, and also with dry shampoo!)
I’m 68 and I was shocked to see all the products you young people use on your face. We basically used Ponds Cold Cream for everything; moisturizer and remove makeup, Revlon everything, Maybelline mascara or Cover Girl eye shadows. And all these makeup brushes and sponges, we used our fingers. I stopped trying different products too and I’m happier (so is my wallet), and my bathroom is not cluttered anymore with products I no longer use. I found a good neck cream, moisturizer and under eye cream I like. The end and amen.
I am 58 and I have always done the same. I started using foundation when I became 55 just to even me skin.
2:09 "It might be someone's first time purchasing their first beauty product ever!" True. I never used makeup until I had chemotherapy and radiation. My eyebrows vanished and I learned how to redraw them. As a brunette, I'd never before had to do anything to my brows except pluck them. Since then I learned lots about how to apply makeup from UA-cam MUAs. Thank you to all of them.
Loved this video! I’ve gotten rid of hydrating primers and dry shampoo as well. I’m now only buying travel-sized mascara too. I feel like by the time they go clumpy or passed their used by date, I’ve still got half left. So now I’m just buying better quality mascara in the travel-sizes so I can try more and I’m not using off mascara.
I like your mascara thoughts! I also feel like like I have too many full-sized on the go and/or they expire before I get to the bottom. Although, I kinda like when they are half-dry, I feel like they apply better. @samantharavndahl can attest to this, lol
I started adding a couple drops of single use eye drops into my mascaras that dry out too quickly. Been working like a charm!
This year I’ve been really conscious of using up a lipstick (or 3) before buying a new one - I’ve gone from 43 down to 15! I’m trying to get myself down to 5-7 core ones.
Its so refreshing to see a video like this one IN DECEMBER! OMG, all the platforms are just full of gift guides and buy buy buy...so, thank you! It also gives perspective because we are def not all MUAs and we dont need 100 palettes! I think during the pandemic we bought so many things that now its very satisfying to go back to basics and simplify our routines ❤❤ with that being said: I do need the Ethereal Eyes 😂😂😂
I’m trying to narrow down my products on 2024 too so de-influencing is exactly the vibes I need to hear.
The streamlining of skincare is REAL. My goodness, limiting myself to two moisturizing products has done absolute wonders for my skin. I can actually tell what it needs and when since there are no longer so many products working against each other and upsetting the balance of my skin barrier!
It is so true. We don’t need so much stuff! I realized that it is so much healthier when you let cosmetic products come and go instead of pile up tons of them.
Thank you so much for this video. People today are so brainwashed into believing that they need all the skincare and makeup and devices that are promoted out there. Thank you for realizing and having the foresight to let your followers know that it’s not all necessary. Lip scrubs for example. A washcloth or toothbrush works just as well and is a lot more economical. I applaud 👏🏼 you.
I can honestly say I felt this way in my early 30s and stopped wasting money on ALL of these . I’m 43 and do not buy any of these things! I think it’s good you see this now ! I did and it makes buying the stuff you know that you will use so much more fun ! And yes natural deodorant does not work. I agree on the entire video girly ❤
Perfect. Allllll that money, alllll those products sitting on skin trying to breath. Not a minimalist at all but less is SO much easier, less time consuming & less expensive. Less = MORE happiness, space, money, time & better natural skin. This is great.
I use my sunscreen as glowy or hydrating primer and it’s saved me so much money!
I heard every word you said but also on the background I couldn't stop thinking "Gosh, you are so beautiful!". Thank you for this content, it is very refreshing to look at our collection and assess in a healthy way "Do I really need all that?". I'd be curious to try living without an eyeshadow primer, haven't given this one a try yet! :D What I noticed for myself as a redundant category - setting sprays. I have somewhat oily skin and I thought it's a must for me, but then I noticed (I don't pack too much when travelling) that my skin oils just as fast with or without and a simple powder touch-up fixes the issue during the day. I only keep a small bottle to wet sparkly eyeshadows if I want to use them as a liner, but won't be re-filling.
For me, the only "eye primer" I'll ever use is MAC Painterly Paint Pot, I loooove that product so much.
Same here! I use it for decades now!
Agreed. Great stuff.
i love the mood you were in while talking about all this! felt like a gentle scolding from a good friend, to remind me that less can be more!!
I don't usually comment on videos, but Allana, I NEED A VIDEO ON THIS MAKEUP LOOK! I can't stop staring, honestly, it is beautiful on another level.
I found myself nodding along to everything except the dry shampoo. If I don't use that I literally have to wash my hair every day and I just can't be bothered. Also, when I use it too often I get a slightly itchy scalp, too, but I think that's just because there's too much build-up and not washing your scalp enough can do that even without the dry shampoo, at least if you have oily skin.
As someone with dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin I keep a simple and consistent skincare routine. I stopped using fragranced bath products and lotions years ago. It is so tempting to splurge on something new, but chances are we already have it.
Is this the basement 'back drop' with all the lighting?! Looks good!
This is her most clever video, I really love her honesty ❤
Agree 100%. This was great. Gasped when you said you were no longer going to buy skin tanning products but recovered when you followed up with using the product that works for you. That basically was the theme of this video and a good lesson to continue sharing. The over consumption is exhausting. Keep staying true Allanarama.
I agree with every single thing you pointed out. However, I'm now convinced I need to try a cool brown eye liner. It really sounds perfect. If you were to choose the one and only cool brown eye liner, what would it be?
Attempting to downsize my makeup collection right now, and this was so helpful. All of your reasoning makes so much sense!
This is LITERALLY my agenda from here on out, NYE resolution and beyond... stop worrying about the latest drop and focus on using all the things I've got in piles... perfect "not gonna buy this stuff anymore" video to get the year started with the right attitude Allana!🙏❤🌺
I completely agree with so many of these! I’ve recently committed to never buying dry shampoo in aerosol form again…I do use the bumble and bumble pret a powder, sprinkled lightly at night then in the morning hit it with my blow dryer, only on day 3 then wash it out after day 4.
You are the only UA-camr I watch and I’ll keep watching every single video till the UA-cam disappears.
I trust you I appreciate your honesty
Recently started using eye primers and now I can never go back. My eyelids are super oily but with the fenty eye primer my eyeshadows stays on all day 😍
I really like this trend! I have sooo much makeup because I got hyper fixated on it and I am not a makeup artist or influencer. I need to finish what I have and not buy anything else
Im loving the neutral background and lighting. Your skin looks flawless and it’s soooo pleasant to look at 😅👏🏽✨
I've never been a big fan of face and cheek palettes because most of the time I can only use like one or two shades out of it. I haven't bought any pf them myself but since I am subscribed to Boxycharm by Ipsy sometimes I will get them in my box. I stopped getting dry shampoo because I couldn't find one that actually worked for my extremely oily hair. I think I might be cutting out lip scrubs and eyeshadow primers after I finish what I have. I don't feel like I need a lip scrub because I don't ever really get dry lips and as for eyeshadow primers I don't know if I am doing something wrong with them but when I wear them it makes my eyeshadow skip.
Totally agree !! Trying to finish a product before I get a new one, because you realistically don’t need thattt many things
I find these videos SO refreshing!!! We need more of this. And like you said, this sort of message comes at a good time when we’re all being bombarded with marketing and consumption. Appreciate you being utterly honest and transparent. I’m inspired to think about what I no longer need to buy ❤
Yesss such a great message for all of us. There is no point in spending money in things that truly do not work for us anymore. I have enough eyeshadows for the rest of my life I think. And I have been only buying new products when what I have at home is empty :)
Awesome video! I need to hit the no buy hard in January. I. Don’t. Need. Any. Makeup. Thank you, Lan!
I'm so glad to see someone else saying how they're stepping back from dry shampoo. I use to worship at that altar and now I'm just not as invested. It took me awhile to stop listening to all of the hair influencers passing juedgement on how and when to wash your hair. I've come to realize that I need to do what's right for me and my life. It works better for me to wash my hair instead of adding these extra products intended to remove oil.
I recommend trying crystal deodorant. I didn't think it worked for me at first until I learned to do it right. Right after a shower after you dry off, ncluding your armpits, you run cold water over the crystal, put it on and repeat on the same armpit around 4 times or so, then do the same on the other. It is scent free and odorless and hopefully a lot healthier than deodorants because who knows if they can contribute to who knows what kind of health issues, especially to parts close to the pits. I've heard of using organic lemon too. Some say it works for days.
I live by the theory of one of each makeup product and nothing else : one mascara, one nude eye palette, one blush that doubles as a pinky shadow.. everything is simplified and gets finished
Ahh I love this! I totally agree certain products just aren’t needed.
Omg I really needed to hear this today, thank you! It’s so easy to get caught up in the hype and buy things we really don’t need ❤️❤️
Very refreshing content. Really appreciate your decisions and your rationales.
Agree with you on eye primers. One exception is for glitter or shimmer shadows and the best is Mac prep and prime 24 hr eye extend. It works for my sparkly eyeshadows
I usually keep my beauty routine pretty minimal, but i did stop using dry shampoo about a year ago after using it for about 10 years straight! My hair and scalp were in a really bad place a year ago with severe itchiness, redness/irritation, and hair breaking or falling out. I really had to simplify my hair and scalp care, including cutting out dry shampoo cold turkey, and my hair and scalp are so much happier and healthier now. On the other hand, i am running out of my beloved tinted nars eyeshadow primer, which is discontinued, and i just can't give it up! I have very discolored eyelids and that is the perfect eye base for me as it is thin but sticky enough to be comfortable and not crease my eyeshadow, and the tint really helps to color correct my discolored eyelids so that they match the color of the rest of my face. I'd buy the nars tinted eyeshadow primer 50 more times if it wasn't discontinued 🫠
Agree a thousand percent with all of these, especially the natural deodorant. I’m so tired of trying to make that work when it just doesn’t. Between this and HGW, feels like a new era for you and I’m here for it! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I just did a big declutter and am giving so many unused or barely touched items to my friend’s 13 year old. I am no longer buying black mascara or eyeliner. Brown just suits me so much better. I am also no longer buying event specific outfits. Things you buy and wear once. If it can’t be worn again and again it ain’t happening
Even brushes!!! Everytime I turn around they are newer, better brushes and ones for everything from shadow to blush to bronzer to foundation etc.
Ohhh, I’ve been wanting the Hourglass Leopard palette, but it’s sold out……and I would definitely use it, I have no other face/cheek palettes. I am 70 years young and this is the one makeup product of 2023 I definitely want 😉😬
Thank you! Many of us feel the same and honestly im tired of watching “influencers” pushing products we dont need. It gets old..we need different content…love life style favorites!
I totally agree with all of your choices! The only thing I struggle with now is always being on the hunt for that "perfect" lip color and bronzer! I have tried all of them and can't find the right one. Trying not to fall prey to the marketing ads. It's difficult for sure! Happy Holidays!!
Ohh I am with you on the dry shampoos! I happened to just stop using for a while and when I returned it felt really icky in my hair/washing it out was so tricky!
Love this concept! Please do it for another categories too: unnecessary household items, clothing, etc
Agree with every word！Came to this conclusion as well. Also not buying another red lipstick anymore. I have tones now. And it can also double up as blush and lip tint and light wash of colour on the corner of the eye.
I would LOVE to use my consealer as an eyelid primer, but since I got hooded oily lids, there is no way I can do that, even if I set it with powder before applying eyeshadow. So a good primer plus powder is an absolutely must if the eyeshadow is to stay put.
Eyeshadow palettes!! Totally agree. I still just use my OG Mac shadows and every time I think about buying a new one I know I won't bother using it when I have my faves.
Great idea! I am going with clean products. Quitting bronzers. My eyes are deep set. Two Faced Eye Primer doesn't sting.
You’re so right about eyeshadows, I got rid of a lot because, I didn’t reach for them as much.
I like to use corn starch with a makeup brush instead of dry shampoo!! Lasts forever and works surprisingly well
Yes! I’m constantly decluttering makeup and giving to family because I literally have so much that will not end up getting used. I’ve been definitely on a “project pan” lately. Anything I’m almost out of I’ve put into one makeup bag and I will use those products until they are DONE. Then add more as I go along.
I saw a dry shampoo hack the other day. Use micelar water in a spray bottle. Spritz a bit and if you have to use a blow dryer to fluff
For lip exfoliation I just brush them with a toothbrush… it’s my last step after each morning and evening brush.
Also, i have dark brown hair… I use dry shampoo I let it sit for a few and then i blow dry off… it’s perfect using the brush and blow dry no white and feels much better
Agree with the natural deodorant. Either it never works or only works for a short period before your body just says no.
Also eye palettes, I just buy the shades I use at Mac or use bronzer/blush
I managed to make it work. I found if I was going back and forth between natural and not it wasn’t working. Then I read your armpits actually need to detox that old deodorant gunk, not sure if thats true but after a bit of time it started working almost just as well. Before I’d be stinky in a few hours, now I can get through a day and feel confident.
Yes! It absolutely does not work for me. I’m back to secret and I don’t care. I no longer smell.
@@jowiens32 I managed almost 6-7 months on the same one before body rejected it. I hope you have better luck!
I have definitely stopped buying so much only buying things i run out of and need replaced. During Lanmas I really hope you do a updated makeup bag video and a makeup collection or declutter videos. 🎄
Taking a step back is such a good approach. I used to collect blushes, now I only have one and I‘m so proud of myself
Love and appreciate this content from you Allana it’s a good reminder that we don’t constantly need to be buying new things!
Definitely paring down my routine and it’s actually given me so much peace to have less stuff
Natural deodorant is a hell no for me too. I’m a sweaty gal and they do not do a thing for me 😅 I stopped dry shampoo too. I now don’t buy until I’ve used up something which actually makes me use things more because I want to then try something new. Love these kinds of videos. Love you and what you do ❤
Natural deodorant isn't supposed to make you not sweat. It's just to help mask the odor
So true on the eyeshadow pallets - I use the SAME Tom Ford and Inglot eye shadow pallets on the daily - the rest of my collection sits in hopes one day I will be inspired to be creative, but the reality of my every day life is that simple eyes are what I gravitate towards!
After building a collection over the past year or so, I’ve definitely tried some misses and found some holy grails that work for me. I’m not shy about returning products either!
Love this video, it makes so much sense. It’s easy to get caught up in the advertising of these products. Less is always more!
I couldn't live without eyeshadow primer. They have been life changing to me. Especially the Nars you are holding.
I gave up dry shampoo a long time ago (its been years) because my scalp is super sensitive, but I do have the bumble and bumble powder to get me out of trouble if I don't have the time for a wash.
I have also been using less and less dry shampoo. It makes my scalp itchy too! And the less I use, the less I need, if that makes sense. I find using a small bit when my hair is clean, keeps it cleaner longer. But I use very little. I used to go crazy w it, and daily!
Allana’s description is just as entertaining as her video. Always read description box 😀 Fabulous!!!
I’m planning on doing a no buy/low buy next year so this was helpful to get some ideas about things to include!! I 100% agree about the lip exfoliant… bought a little thing pre-wedding and honestly it has not done anything more than light scrubbing with a washcloth would have. It’s so nice to have a less cluttered bathroom cabinet and simplified routine!
Allana, I have been watching you since you were in college. Not sure what happened but I lost touch with your videos. I’m so happy to see your sweet personality and candor has not changed. Happy to be back to your channel and catch up on your more recent content. Cheers to all you have accomplished over the years 🥂♥️
I am 100% here for this. I'm going on a beaty no buy for January at least. I've found my ride or die products and I'm sticking to 'em!
I agree with everything except the Hourglass Palettes. I love how pretty they are, I do use them and I love looking at the pretty powders like Sméagol looks at his precious ring. 😂
I agree with everything except eye primers as I have very oily eyelids 😊
Totally agree re primers. I just cannot be bothered, especially in the morning. I mean, we’re putting on makeup for work, not doing a paint job on an A380. xx
Thanks for talking me out of the new Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette. I had it in my cart for a few days and I was on the fence. BTW, I have been enjoying your recommendation Nudestix in Bareback. It has been my go to everyday blush since I purchased it two months ago. I love the color and its staying power, I had to get another one to leave it in my gym bag. 😂
OMG this was such a needed video. I couldn't agree with you more. The over consumption & waste must stop. I am not buying makeup in 2024 UNTIL I run out of what I have, pray for me❤😂
Please do a tutorial on that sleek hair updo! 😍
It happened to me during the transition between summer and fall, somehow something switched in me and I threw out many things that I would only keep because I bought them (but rarely used and ultimately expired🤷🏻♀️). Felt a little like shedding old skin, really refreshing. Also just like Lan said, most of us have probably by now gained a sense of what they need and want and THAT makes it so much easier to shop or not to!
So refreshing to hear someone like you say the things that I've been thinking for a long time! Deinfluencing is sometimes necessary.Couldn't agree more with everything you said!Love your vibe!😍
OMG yes to this. I don't even use eyeshadow, so primers? Nope. I mean, primers in general are such a ? for me. I'm relieved to hear this deletion! Yes to consistency with creams! THIS IS THE VLOG! I'm not a palette person, but YOU, Allana? You've shocked me. And YES, palette's ARE wasteful and overdoing it. LOVE THIS!
OK hear me out on self tanner… my favorite is from the b.tan line at Walmart of all places. I get the shade “I want to be the darkest tan possible”, and it’s honestly not the darkest tan ever. It’s very olive based, and doesn’t leave any smell to me at all. It’s technically a 2 hour express and but I always leave it on overnight. The best part is it’s only $10, so not a big investment to try! I’ve seriously tried every self tanner for the winter months and this is my favorite. Also hot tip… get latex / vinyl gloves to apply your tan! Zero dorito hands and you use way less product because it doesn’t soak it up as you’re applying. But I do love the more mindful spending and hearing thoughts about what others aren’t buying… it’s nice to realize that you’re not alone in your thoughts.
I totally hear you about the natural deodorant, SAME. But, I finally tried the ordinary’s glycolic acid on my underarms and it totally work! Not even a hint of an odor! And then you can layer on whatever deodorant you want on top for scent!