Fabric softener used to actually have a purpose back in the days, when laundry products were harsher and left clothes rough and scratchy. Fabric softener coats the clothes with a hydrophobic coating and it builds up over time. That waxy coating reduces the permeability of activewear and reusable period products which is why they advise against using it. It also makes the grime harder to remove from clothes, so, really, nowadays fabric softener brings more harm than benefit. Nerd rant over, just wanted to share!
It's also reduces static, so your skirt doesn't stick in weird ways, for example. Using plain white vinegar in the rinse cycle is helpful to combat that, though.
I recently was informed that the waxy residue from softener builds up over time inside the barrel of your washer and can cause that to stop functioning correctly too…crazy
I don't buy cream cheek products because I will never be able to use them up before they expire. I loved your message here! We're all adults and make up our own minds when it comes to what we need. We know what we actually use and love and there's no need to clutter up your precious space with stuff you don't need.
@Rachel Forshee when i apply my cream/liquid bronzers, blushers, and highlighters, i never ever do a sweeping or buffing motion. I ONLY tap/pat/stipple those products. I have never had anything pick up or disturb the underlying products.
1. Shaving cream (use conditioner instead) 2. Makeup remover wipes 3. Qtips 3. Fabric softener 4. Multiple of foundation, concealer (only keep 1) 5. Body spray (I'd rather save that money and buy a nice perfume instead 6. Liquid lipstick 7. Nail polish 8. Body scrubs 9. Bath bombs Great video as always Sarah. ❤️
I've never understood fake tan. It smells bad and it often looks bad. I don't know who decided to demonise fair skin but it's pretty messed up to talk about looking pasty/ugly/sick because of your natural skin colour. You don't look sick. You're just used to seeing yourself with fake tan on.
100%. It's crazy that in some parts of the world, if you're too dark you're pushed to bleach your skin but if you're too fair you're pushed to tan. Somehow the only thing that benefits from this amount of self hatred is the beauty industry.
I’m late to the video, but needed to come across this comment ❤ I stopped self tanning a month ago after 10 yrs of religiously doing it. It’s so sad the mental toll it’s taken to get me to a place where I feel confident in my own skin. I’m big into makeup/fashion and fitness, both industries that make you feel as though you should be tan or you’re outta the club 😂
Tmi but I struggle with an overproduction of earwax, and my doctor said the best way to clean my ears was to use the detachable, high pressure part of my shower to rinse out my ears and I would definitely recommend
I’m trying to not buy larger than 12 pan eyeshadow palettes. I tend to use my singles and a few eyeshadows out of my palettes the most. Too many colors makes it hard to decide what colors I want to choose
Same...I have lost interest in premade palette and am into singles again. Not that I won't every buy a palette but my preference is to only keep a small handful in the future.
You are so right about questioning things and doing them just for you. Skin care is personal, makeup is personal, pretty much everything we do is based on our personal taste and needs. Thank you for reminding me of that, I really needed to hear that! Thank you for yet another amazing video! Love you, Sarah!
Things I don´t buy : Fake lashes, self-tanner, nail polish, eye shadow palettes with more than 4-6 shades, eye lash curlers, face primers, separate under eye powders, "toppers" of any kind..I spend the money I save on my elaborate skincare routine ;)
Great list. I am the same way. Mostly because I started developing some allergic reactions. But since removing those products it’s like my body and brain fog have healed.
I’m painting my nail while I watch this video 😂 It’s one of my fav self care activities after my kids go to bed. I like to get creative with color combos similarly to doing eyeshadow looks. I’ve never used fabric softener or scent beads. However, I live where it gets very dry and staticky so dryer sheets or wool dryer balls are a big help.
One thing i don’t buy is shave cream 🤷🏻♀️ i don’t see the point. you would be lathering soap on your body anyways so why don’t u hit two birds with one stone. I also shave in the shower so that’s makes it easier
I buy an anti-rash shave cream because without it, my underarms and bikini line will let me know how much they hate me by burning like the fiery gates of hell.
This videos are so fun, I’m all about realizing there are lots of things we just don’t need. It gets rid of some unnecessary complication of our lives to cut certain things out once we notice they don’t benefit us. I am with you on every single thing you listed, except cannot get rid of qtips 😂 I will keep cleaning my ears after showering until something bad happens. It’s just too good! I’m glad you talked about stopping self tanner- more people need to do that! Out of the whole list, stopping self tanning is the one that I think helps simplify the most. Self tanning really causes a lot of complication in my life, at least, so it’s a relief to have decided to just be over it and stay the same color all the time! Again this video was fun, we really speak the same language. ❤️
I prefer powder to cream cheek products, I find I actually have more control and it doesn’t just immediately sink into my skin making it hard to blend.
As I’ve gotten “older” and more basic in my day to day self care routines I have really found myself taking a step back from trying new and sticking with what I know works. Glad for the past version of me learning what works though ❤️
I use Qtips in my ears, probably shouldn't but I do. Every several years my ears will plug up, likely from wax blocking the canal area or whatever, so I will go to the doctor and get my ears flushed out. They take a cup, hold it by your ear and flush your ear with warm water. As odd as it sounds, it feels nice! The problem is everything is super loud afterward because your ears are squeaky clean! Normally I hate going to the doctor but for this I don't mind at all. Ok, I probably just earned the title of weirdest subscriber. Good video!
This has happened to me for years. Mines unrelated to q-tip use entirely but drugstores actually have diy wax removal kits. My primary care doctor recommended debrox when it became a repeat occurrence and I have been using it ever since as needed. It does not involve sticking anything hard in your ears. It's basically a hydrogen peroxide solution that loosens the wax and then you shoot the water into your ears as you stand over the sink. I'm sure some people would find it super gross but it doesn't bother me at all.
@@rnschulz321 I tried an in home kit last time but it didn't work the best, I am sure I was doing something wrong, I am glad that you found something that works for you! I don't find it gross either, ear wax is there for purpose.
For me the things I don’t buy anymore: 1) lipsticks, I just fill my lips with lip liner and a gloss 2)highlighter I don’t like how it looks on me 3) cool toned shadows (they look muddy on me) 4) fabric softener/ perfumed laundry detergent: I have eczema 5) larger eye palettes/ palettes that have more than 9 pans (I only want to buy eyeshadow palettes that I know i’ll use up every shade 6)vitamin c serum (my skin gets really irritated by vitamin c ) 7) shimmer bronzers and blushes. even tho everyone seems to love it, I am a matte blush and bronzer gal. the shimmer really emphasizes my dry skin
When I noticed that the marketing around fabric softener changed, I quit buying it. Now they are advertised as things like 'fabric conditioners'. I read a few articles about it, and with the advancements in detergents laundry doesn't come out as rough anymore. I found no difference in softness with or without it.
I use cream bronzer, blusher, and highlighter, then set face with powder, then i use powder bronzer, blusher, and highlighter. I find that my look is more dimensional, and also i find the products stay unchanged all day with the double layers of products. I realize that those extra steps aren't for everyone, but i love the process of doing makeup, so i enjoy the extra steps. In reality. it doesn't really add that much time (maybe two minutes) to my overall makeup process anyway.
Technically they are called that in the US too. Q tip is the biggest brand so they are referred to in that way. Similar to Kleenex. It’s called a tissue but people call them all by the brand name.
If you like the look of your legs tanned, why dont you get the drops that you add to your body lotion that gradually tans? Then it doesn't take amy additional effort and it won't fade off in a few days because you apply body lotion regularly. It doesn't require any prep or anything that way.
This is what I do in the summer, after every shower I moisturize so I just add a dropper full of tanning oil/drops. It's not very dark but not too light, and never fades weird because it's gradual. And you don't have to wash it off. I noticed the tanologist drops at my local pharmacy the other day too, so they are becoming easier to find.
This video and the comments are so interesting because I feel the opposite way on most of these, lol. It's so interesting to hear how different everyone's preferences really are. For example, I almost prefer cream and liquid highlight but I am that person who applies that over powder. I couldn't imagine using cream or liquid blush/bronzer. I LOVE nail polish and painting my nails (almost) every weekend is my me time while my husband leaves me alone, lol. Totally agree on liquid lipstick and extra skincare though!!!
I appreciate your low-maintenance approach! Some creators’ beauty routines low-key give me anxiety - it’s makeup, skincare, hair, tan, nails, brows, lashes, body (because now you need actives on your body as well!), facials, botox and fillers 🥵 I just like doing my makeup but find the rest of it boring or just don’t do it. It’s nice to see someone question that. A lot of them even sell it as self-care but how is it self-care if I have to spend hours of my day on it while working full time?! 😂
I don't buy: -shaving cream (I just use my bodywash) -scrub (I don't like scrubs on my body) -nail hardener, cuticle cream, nailoil (don't feel I need this) -Mouthwash (also don't think I need it) And I also stick to a simple skincare routine because I'm too lazy for that and I have no skin issues anyway.
After this bottle of fabric softener I have I will not buy again but I only use it on blankets because they seem to stay clean longer. White distilled vinegar does the same and does not leave a film and its cheaper I use it probably twice a month on laundry day
Instead of q tips, I just use a towel after I get out of the shower. I have small ear canals and have had to have wax removed by a doctor/nurse three times due to q tips
i loved the products you listed and your recommendations on discovering products that you’re just not going to use or feels like a chore to use! i loved your comments on q-tips. i was OBSESSED with cleaning my ears with q-tips growing up. even in my early adult years, when i knew they aren’t good for you, i still used them lol. the only thing that stopped me was when i used them and it pushed the earwax further into my ear and my hearing was muffled- i was terrified haha. now when i shower, i let the water hit each of my ears and i use a wash cloth on the outer ear and it works like a charm 🥰
Audiologist here, using a tissue on the outside of the ear, especially after a shower is an good way to clean your ears, well done! Wax is there to clean your ears, it only a problem if it builds up, which can be caused by using q-tips, hearing aids etc. If you leave your ears alone they will most likely be fine :)
Liquid lipsticks spawned the whole Lip Scrub & Lipstick Remover and Lip Mask habits too. If you use the long-wearing product that's impossible to get off and that dries out your lips, you need all those other things too; so from a marketing perspective, getting people to stop touching up their lipstick through the day as had been done normally since at least the 1920s, was extremely profitable. For me, taking time to touch up my makeup is indeed a form of self-care so I never got into the can't-wash-it-off type of products, but I get that some people want that. Also don't need primers, eye primers or setting sprays, with my normal-to dry skin.
Hearing you talk about skincare really hit me... I've been having the most HROOENDOUS breakouts and it's been making me extremely self-conscious. So, I've gone out and bought so much skincare that doesn't even seem to be working... I think I'm going to try the minimalist approach like you have and see if that works better for my skin. Also, hair dye! I used to dye my hair bleach blonde, then I got cast in Legally Blonde as Vivian and had to go back to my natural dark brown hair and I love it! I've dyed my hair since I was about 14, so I never gave y natural hair a chance. So happy I don't have to spend so much on killing my hair anymore haha!
Love what you said about self tanners-it also seems to not work on the face very well and then requires buying darker foundation to get the face to match the neck. Yikes what a pain😮
I must admit I don’t use my liquid highlighters as much powder either, except for my CT dupe wands. I don’t always powder under my eyes because I don’t always wear concealer there either! Lazy girl here. I don’t differentiate behween day and night cream. One moisturiser. That’s enough. I love your makeup today. Fierce
ooh you got me with the Q-tips. I really need to quit lol because I think I over-clean them & I get ear infections lol. They just get SO itchy lol. I will try to quit! Really loved this video. I agree with you about all the laundry stuff. I didn't even know scent beads existed until youtubers started talking about them.
I've really pared back my skincare. Sometimes you just have to be realistic about what you're going to use, I might like the idea of being the kind of person who uses a whole array of serums but realistically speaking i wash my face and put on moisturiser - better to find cleansers and moisturisers that really work than keep buying things i don't use.
Eyeshadow palettes with more than 6 shadows, bullet or liquid lipstick, fake eyelashes. All these items sit unused because I feel like I should have them. But they are just not me, so I don’t use them.
Mineral and chemical sunscreens have both burned the heck out of my eyes. 😭 I've finally found the one formula that doesn't burn *and* doesn't break me out *and* is pleasant to apply and I absolutely refuse to try anything else. I found my one and no amount of hype around new releases will lure me away, lol
@@natnguyen4052 It's the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream. I get it off YesStyle, so not super convenient, but I get a few bottles at a time now that I know it works for me!
@@marylove909 COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream (I get a few bottles at a time from YesStyle, wish it were available at Ulta). I can't promise it'll be good for you, too, since it seems like sunscreen is even more of a YMMV category than other types of skincare, but if you do try it, I really hope you love it! Good luck in your search for non-irritating sunscreen!
Yeah, I'm not stopping use any time soon either, lol. The hair in your ears is there to also protect the canal. As long as I'm not shoving the wax down into my canals it's all good. In all the yrs I've been living on this earth (which is a lot) and using q-tips nothing bad has happened so... 🤷♀️
I used to use vitamin C serums because of the internet hype, but my skin never got along with it completely. Since I got back to my beloved Paula's Choice niacinamide my skin is being so much happier. I also don't buy liquid lipsticks anymore, I prefer the lip crayons or lip oils now.
I have issues with ear wax, I basically didn't use q tips and kept getting impactions. I gingerly use q tips sparingly as needed now, but not every day. Honestly I haven't noticed a difference one way or another, it hasn't been long enough to tell yet I think. I think if you like them it's ok to use them sparingly and really gently. I went through a phase using them daily and it made my ears itchy and I think I irritated them so I agree you can overdo it so if it's all or nothing for you...nothing is better than daily.
I don't buy bronzer because I like just doing a few steps for my makeup. Since I have a medium/South Asian skintone the perimeter/the area where you would apply it is naturally darker than the rest of my face. So I'll just wear a light skin tint but avoid the perimeter of my face. Since it's just a light coverage skin tint it doesn't look odd. But it almost looks like I am wearing bronzer since my skin has that pigmentation already.
I don’t buy specific face palette, I love face palettes because they are easy to travel with, but a highlighter palette is a waste of space and product! I also stopped buying eyeliner because I don’t do wings and the eyeshadow to line is usually enough for me
I've recently come to the same conclusion about skincare. I was forced to use only a very mild moisturizer and nothing else on my skin for 6 weeks due to a bad skin irritation, and honestly? My skin wasn't really worse off than when I was using 5 products every day. I'm definitely minimizing my skincare routine next year.
I completely agree with you about fake tan! I have a tan mousse in my project pan that I need to remove as I haven’t touched it since it’s been in my project pan.
i feel like some of those came easy and naturally (e.g. scrubs, hair spray, sheet masks, brow pomades or pencils), but some were a difficult necessity - if it makes sense 😃 i struggle with acne again, after almost a decade without it, and i have very strict recommendations from my dermatologist. i had to give up ALL products for the time being (so i also stopped buying any skincare), and use only prescription creams/gels and a mild cleanser on my face. it’s freaking hard and on the top of my first world problems list. 🤣
I used to use up nail polish because I painted my nails often and I have a large collection imo but it fits nicely in these 2 little bins, so it’s not taking up a lot of space, but I started getting dip nails at the salon and now I feel like my polishes go to waste so I stopped purchasing more but I still have this collection 😬
I use plastic ear cleaners (can't remember what brand) to clean my ears with and use Q-Tips for nosebleed care. I put dollop of Neosporin on each end of the Q-Tip and coat the inside of my nostrils to keep them from getting too dry. (I have to do this b/c a medication I take causes nosebleeds as a side effect.)
I was addicted to qtips. I got one of those ear washing kits from walmart and a camera that hooks up to my phone from amazon. I'm obsessed with whats in my ears. But I don't use qtips anymore.
I wish I could get to a point where I feel better about myself without self tanner. I have very pale skin, but dark brown hair and brown eyes, and am an olive undertone, and it just suits my skin better. Without it I feel like I look sick :(.
I hear you. I’m an olive skin toned girl too, and I find I look best with at least gradual sunless tanner. That’s the only way I show up in public without makeup is when I have a tan.
I found it interesting that we were in alignment on many of these categories. I stopped buying liquid/cream highlighters, nail polish, never bought much liquid lip products, and sparingly use fabric softener (towels and bedding only). Also, I find it interesting what folks in the comments list. I don’t think I could ever part with QTips, lol. I have learned that creams/lotions/liquids go bad quickly so I am trying to pan them and use them up and not repurchase. Also, I am starting to think that most primers do little. The only except for me is the Tatcha Silk line but I use my generous sample of this sparingly as well. Great video! Edited: and candles!!! They put so many harmful emmitants into your home, and are terrible for your lungs. No matter how ‘clean’ your candles are (I.e. sans lead wick) you are still breathing in foreign air filled with particulates (i.e. small particles). This can put stress on your respiratory system, especially if burned in a non-ventilated room.
I’ve started to track my expenses.. I’ve now stop buying makeup/skincare because I have a problem with it, I’m always buying because of UA-cam/tik tok… now I’m doing project pan and until I finish/hit pan on 50 products I can’t buy any new products.. and for home I’ve stopped buying candles 😅
I'm the same with skincare, I only own have a few steps in my routine and I don't even tend to try new things in those categories unless I find something that has a cheaper price per oz.
I wish i could stop buying dryer sheets! Here in Minnesota, there is a HUGE difference in our clothing and linens when i forget to throw in two per load. The static is unbearable, and lasts until the next wash. Getting dressed or getting into bed is a miserable shock fest; it's not just one shock but a stream of static discharges! I have had to strip the bed and remake it if i try to use sheets that have gotten laundered without dryer sheets. As for dryer balls, i have bought them for the sole purpose of stopping our dependence on dryer sheets (both for our pocket book and also for the environment), but they are WORTHLESS. They do absolutely nothing that they claim to do. They do not reduce static, they do not keep clothing from tangling in the dryer, and they do not speed up drying time.
I think climate has a lot to do with this. Dryer balls do work for me (we have five big wool ones), but I live in North Carolina. It's humid here all year - and the heat pump doesn't get the house very warm in winter, but it's not super dry either. If I still lived in New York? Triple dryer sheets!
Since tretinoin targets multiple skin concerns, it makes sense to not use other actives.. I have the same reaction to chemical spf around my eyes but I've noticed with the newer chemical filters, they are a lot more gentle on my eyes.. but I know they're just harder to get in the US.. I used to be obsessed with painting my nails but my nails are pretty awful 😂.. they bend in weird ways if I grow them out at all so I had my nails done at a salon for the first time in a while for my sister's wedding.. and I never want to go back to painting my natural nails.. I might give press on nails a try
I feel the EXACT same way about qtips as you do😂 Like it just feels good and even through I know you’re not supposed to use them that way I just can’t help myself lmao PS- one of the ads I got was like “STOP USING QTIPS TO CLEAN YOUR INNER EAR 🛑✋” which was really funny right after your whole talk about them
I used to hate applying concealer so over 10 years I stopped because I love makeup but hated that step!! I agree with the self tanner I decided I was too lazy 🤣!! Also I think now I’m not into purchasing palettes over sparkly shadows because I am not vibing with the sparkle 😂!! That’s okay!! I’m loving mattes at the moment!!! Great list!! Also I am highly addicted to using Qtips everyday 😭 and I think it’s a self soothing thing 🤔
Very interesting, thank you for the video. Things I don't buy because I just wouldn't use it: Cream or liquid bronzers, blushes or highlighters Powder foundation Single eyeshadows Lipgloss (I own one and l barely ever use it) Glowy finishing powder Face oil
Our lists overlap in a few categories, like laundry items aside from unscented detergent, q-tips, liquid lipsticks, and cream highlighters. I do still love cream highlighters, but I have a few in my collection that I’m extremely satisfied with so I don’t feel a need to try other formulas. Something else I don’t buy are cotton pads. Most often I apply toners with my hands, but if I do feel the need to use something to apply it with, I use reusable rounds. I like those for removing face masks, too.
Yep! Definitely skip the qtips in the ears, speaking as someone who busted their ear drum doing that-and trust me it’s easier than you think to accidentally compact the wax too much and bust it. I was so surprised when my doctor said that what it was bc I was never addicted like you were lol and was always afraid of damaging my ear
I started using more cream and stick products as I aged. They often look better. Under eyes eating concealer when not set with powder…I know just what you mean. My ophthalmologist told me to use cotton buds for washing my eyelashes. And I know the advice is against using them to clean our ears, but my otolaryngologist is fine with me using them. He had me show him what I do first, though. I absolutely hate liquid lipsticks. My skincare routine has gotten more complicated as I’ve aged, but I’m always looking for ways to reduce the complexity of it. I understand where you’re coming from. We’ve used fragrance free products of all kinds since they became available. I’m extremely sensitive to scents. I haven’t tried press-on nails, because it seems like all that plastic can’t be good for the environment. Nail polish probably isn’t either, but I have a few. Self tanning has never worked for me. The smell, issues with application, and all of them turning me orange just don’t seem worth the hassle.
I don't buy sheet masks anymore. What a waste of product and money! I threw away all of my liquid lipsticks, I now use only balms or hydrating lipsticks. I also don't buy anymore nail polish, I have enough for a lifetime lol lastly, eyeshadow palettes: I've realised that I am not a palette person anymore. I like quick, easy, one and done looks. Last year I bought the Hula Beauty Jaguar palette and I loved it. I pulled it back out a couple of weeks ago and I was very uninspired. Boring. Decluttered immediately lol
Sarah I there with you on nail polish. I trimmed back the color of my lipsticks and my nail polish pretty much mimics that. I also have a black and blue and seafoam like green. Less is more. Easier to choose what to put on. I use mascara past it's prime on my eyebrows and it works like a charm to darken and set my brows. It also takes 10 seconds to put on. I also don't buy a primer or setting spray...I think those are so gimics put out there by the makeup industry. Powder has always set a look. Your moisturizers/sunscreens are your primer. True I use an eyeshadow primer, so I don't have creasing, but that is different.
I cannot use mineral suncreens :( they irritate my skin, burn and or i get a rash/bumps on my face. I did find a chemical sunscreen that works great for me and doesnt burn my eyes. I do wear contact lenses. The Nivea UV Water Gel SPF 50 +++ is amazing, it is so light. I get it from Amazon since it is only available in japan.
1. Highlighter- I have never bought one and hope to never own one. Never understood the hype. 2. Cream Blushes/Lipsticks/Liquid Lipstick- You can honestly use these products interchangeably most of the time and I have enough to cover for me a lifetime or until they all expire lol. 3. Nail Polish- People always give me nail polishes as gifts so despite only purchasing myself 4/5, I now own over 30... I have never consistently worn polish ever in my life. 4. Self Tanner- I bought one self tanner in my life and it was instantly a no for me. I have been slowly working through it but never again.
I don't buy red lipsticks. I went on a quest for a great red lip for me. I found that using a red lip liner and mixing a lipstick with it works better for me. Red lipsticks just turn pink on me, unless they're liquid.
Yes!!! I used to feel like such a rookie for not using foundation only concealer but honestly why should I spend money on sth if I don't like how it looks on me? I also stopped buying nail polish, body lotion and razor gel. I'm still in the figuring out my routine phase so I buy different types and formulas to learn what suits me. I've discovered I'm an eye pencil or eyeshadow as liner kinda gal so I'm not longer wasting money on liquid eyeliners that dry up before I can make them look good on me.
I no longer buy lashes, I have naturally full lashes so I just buy a good mascara. No contour products, it’s not my thing. No highlighter. I use baked eyeshadows I already own as a highlighter. I never bought any cream products and probably wouldn’t.
Something beauty that I stopped buying and never looked back is face primers. I once did because of UA-cam but then understood it doesn't make sense for me, personally. I prefer to buy a moisturizer instead and have something that's actual skincare instead of a temporary boost or solution. I do need to stop cleaning my ears with cotton buds, though, and keep them just to clean makeup.
Im the same with using q tips all the time but then i literally had to get my ears syringed at the doctors office a couple times cause i couldnt hear very well! Still havent bean able to completely stop using them yet.
One thing I can’t seem to get along with is primers. Yes, some people like them. But on me every hydrating or gripping primer I try it doesn’t work well with me. (Dry, sensitive skin) regardless after i use sunscreen in the final step of my skincare routine I find my skin to be a glowy, hydrating, and slightly tacky primer already. From the products I’ve used before. So after I use up this elf primer I bought a month ago I will no longer be buying primers.
It's so hard for me to stop using cotton buds! Most of the time I used it to clean out my tear ducts and lash lines after double cleansing. My tear ducts love collecting makeup and stuff 😵💫 I don't know anything else that could replace cotton buds for that purpose sadly.
Liquid lipsticks are so drying and fade so fast. I have two "stay all day" ones and they definitely DON'T stay all day. Another one disappears within minutes. My lips feel like a colorful, flaky desert when I use them. Over it!
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Fabric softener used to actually have a purpose back in the days, when laundry products were harsher and left clothes rough and scratchy. Fabric softener coats the clothes with a hydrophobic coating and it builds up over time. That waxy coating reduces the permeability of activewear and reusable period products which is why they advise against using it. It also makes the grime harder to remove from clothes, so, really, nowadays fabric softener brings more harm than benefit. Nerd rant over, just wanted to share!
wow that's fascinating! thanks for sharing!!
It's also reduces static, so your skirt doesn't stick in weird ways, for example. Using plain white vinegar in the rinse cycle is helpful to combat that, though.
@@agingophelia9812 white vinegar also acts as a fabric sooner, deodorizer and disinfectant in the laundry
I recently was informed that the waxy residue from softener builds up over time inside the barrel of your washer and can cause that to stop functioning correctly too…crazy
@@cathyosborne4932 how much do you use per load?
I don't buy cream cheek products because I will never be able to use them up before they expire. I loved your message here! We're all adults and make up our own minds when it comes to what we need. We know what we actually use and love and there's no need to clutter up your precious space with stuff you don't need.
omg.. I totally read this as “cream cheese products” and here I am thinking “how come I’ve never heard of a cream cheese product”. LMAO
@Rachel Forshee when i apply my cream/liquid bronzers, blushers, and highlighters, i never ever do a sweeping or buffing motion. I ONLY tap/pat/stipple those products. I have never had anything pick up or disturb the underlying products.
1. Shaving cream (use conditioner instead)
2. Makeup remover wipes
3. Qtips
3. Fabric softener
4. Multiple of foundation, concealer (only keep 1)
5. Body spray (I'd rather save that money and buy a nice perfume instead
6. Liquid lipstick
7. Nail polish
8. Body scrubs
9. Bath bombs
Great video as always Sarah. ❤️
I've never understood fake tan. It smells bad and it often looks bad. I don't know who decided to demonise fair skin but it's pretty messed up to talk about looking pasty/ugly/sick because of your natural skin colour. You don't look sick. You're just used to seeing yourself with fake tan on.
100%. It's crazy that in some parts of the world, if you're too dark you're pushed to bleach your skin but if you're too fair you're pushed to tan. Somehow the only thing that benefits from this amount of self hatred is the beauty industry.
I’m late to the video, but needed to come across this comment ❤ I stopped self tanning a month ago after 10 yrs of religiously doing it. It’s so sad the mental toll it’s taken to get me to a place where I feel confident in my own skin. I’m big into makeup/fashion and fitness, both industries that make you feel as though you should be tan or you’re outta the club 😂
Tmi but I struggle with an overproduction of earwax, and my doctor said the best way to clean my ears was to use the detachable, high pressure part of my shower to rinse out my ears and I would definitely recommend
I’m trying to not buy larger than 12 pan eyeshadow palettes. I tend to use my singles and a few eyeshadows out of my palettes the most. Too many colors makes it hard to decide what colors I want to choose
Same...I have lost interest in premade palette and am into singles again. Not that I won't every buy a palette but my preference is to only keep a small handful in the future.
I am loving this fall vampy look!! I know it's out of your comfort zone but it looks so goooood!
thank you!! i've been having a lot of fun with vampy makeup recently!
You are so right about questioning things and doing them just for you. Skin care is personal, makeup is personal, pretty much everything we do is based on our personal taste and needs. Thank you for reminding me of that, I really needed to hear that! Thank you for yet another amazing video! Love you, Sarah!
Things I don´t buy : Fake lashes, self-tanner, nail polish, eye shadow palettes with more than 4-6 shades, eye lash curlers, face primers, separate under eye powders, "toppers" of any kind..I spend the money I save on my elaborate skincare routine ;)
Great list. I am the same way. Mostly because I started developing some allergic reactions. But since removing those products it’s like my body and brain fog have healed.
I’m painting my nail while I watch this video 😂 It’s one of my fav self care activities after my kids go to bed. I like to get creative with color combos similarly to doing eyeshadow looks.
I’ve never used fabric softener or scent beads. However, I live where it gets very dry and staticky so dryer sheets or wool dryer balls are a big help.
One thing i don’t buy is shave cream 🤷🏻♀️ i don’t see the point. you would be lathering soap on your body anyways so why don’t u hit two birds with one stone. I also shave in the shower so that’s makes it easier
Same!! My aunt always gets me this shampoo that doesn’t work for my hair type for Christmas and I use that instead 😂
I use baby lotion for shaving I find it leaves the skin feeling super silky
I agree completely! I just use body wash 🤷♀️
@@MsCarterElise same. I use body wash and occasionally conditioner when I need to leave the bottom of a bottle.
I buy an anti-rash shave cream because without it, my underarms and bikini line will let me know how much they hate me by burning like the fiery gates of hell.
I love this. I am doing a low buy with some no buys for next year. This makes me think. Thanks!
This videos are so fun, I’m all about realizing there are lots of things we just don’t need. It gets rid of some unnecessary complication of our lives to cut certain things out once we notice they don’t benefit us. I am with you on every single thing you listed, except cannot get rid of qtips 😂 I will keep cleaning my ears after showering until something bad happens. It’s just too good!
I’m glad you talked about stopping self tanner- more people need to do that! Out of the whole list, stopping self tanning is the one that I think helps simplify the most. Self tanning really causes a lot of complication in my life, at least, so it’s a relief to have decided to just be over it and stay the same color all the time!
Again this video was fun, we really speak the same language. ❤️
I prefer powder to cream cheek products, I find I actually have more control and it doesn’t just immediately sink into my skin making it hard to blend.
Same for me, I am just not drawn to cream products for some reason.
As I’ve gotten “older” and more basic in my day to day self care routines I have really found myself taking a step back from trying new and sticking with what I know works. Glad for the past version of me learning what works though ❤️
I use Qtips in my ears, probably shouldn't but I do. Every several years my ears will plug up, likely from wax blocking the canal area or whatever, so I will go to the doctor and get my ears flushed out. They take a cup, hold it by your ear and flush your ear with warm water. As odd as it sounds, it feels nice! The problem is everything is super loud afterward because your ears are squeaky clean! Normally I hate going to the doctor but for this I don't mind at all. Ok, I probably just earned the title of weirdest subscriber. Good video!
loved your comment!!
This has happened to me for years. Mines unrelated to q-tip use entirely but drugstores actually have diy wax removal kits. My primary care doctor recommended debrox when it became a repeat occurrence and I have been using it ever since as needed. It does not involve sticking anything hard in your ears. It's basically a hydrogen peroxide solution that loosens the wax and then you shoot the water into your ears as you stand over the sink. I'm sure some people would find it super gross but it doesn't bother me at all.
@@andreiadetavora8471 😁😁
@@rnschulz321 I tried an in home kit last time but it didn't work the best, I am sure I was doing something wrong, I am glad that you found something that works for you! I don't find it gross either, ear wax is there for purpose.
For me the things I don’t buy anymore:
1) lipsticks, I just fill my lips with lip liner and a gloss
2)highlighter I don’t like how it looks on me
3) cool toned shadows (they look muddy on me)
4) fabric softener/ perfumed laundry detergent: I have eczema
5) larger eye palettes/ palettes that have more than 9 pans (I only want to buy eyeshadow palettes that I know i’ll use up every shade
6)vitamin c serum (my skin gets really irritated by vitamin c )
7) shimmer bronzers and blushes. even tho everyone seems to love it, I am a matte blush and bronzer gal. the shimmer really emphasizes my dry skin
I have well water and if I don’t use fabric softener my towels and clothes are super gross, stiff, and crunchy.
When I noticed that the marketing around fabric softener changed, I quit buying it. Now they are advertised as things like 'fabric conditioners'. I read a few articles about it, and with the advancements in detergents laundry doesn't come out as rough anymore. I found no difference in softness with or without it.
I use cream bronzer, blusher, and highlighter, then set face with powder, then i use powder bronzer, blusher, and highlighter. I find that my look is more dimensional, and also i find the products stay unchanged all day with the double layers of products. I realize that those extra steps aren't for everyone, but i love the process of doing makeup, so i enjoy the extra steps. In reality. it doesn't really add that much time (maybe two minutes) to my overall makeup process anyway.
I enjoyed your q tips story 😂. We call them cotton buds here in the UK. TFS Sarah! Isabel 💛
Technically they are called that in the US too. Q tip is the biggest brand so they are referred to in that way. Similar to Kleenex. It’s called a tissue but people call them all by the brand name.
@@LinzSee thanks! 👍 Didn't know, as I always hear it that way!
If you like the look of your legs tanned, why dont you get the drops that you add to your body lotion that gradually tans? Then it doesn't take amy additional effort and it won't fade off in a few days because you apply body lotion regularly. It doesn't require any prep or anything that way.
hmm, hadn't thought of that!! maybe I will give those a try!
This is what I do in the summer, after every shower I moisturize so I just add a dropper full of tanning oil/drops. It's not very dark but not too light, and never fades weird because it's gradual. And you don't have to wash it off. I noticed the tanologist drops at my local pharmacy the other day too, so they are becoming easier to find.
This video and the comments are so interesting because I feel the opposite way on most of these, lol. It's so interesting to hear how different everyone's preferences really are. For example, I almost prefer cream and liquid highlight but I am that person who applies that over powder. I couldn't imagine using cream or liquid blush/bronzer. I LOVE nail polish and painting my nails (almost) every weekend is my me time while my husband leaves me alone, lol. Totally agree on liquid lipstick and extra skincare though!!!
I’m the same way with the nail polish! Every Saturday I get some hot chocolate, put on my audio book and do my gel nails
Doing DIY manicures is fun, I totally get it.
I appreciate your low-maintenance approach! Some creators’ beauty routines low-key give me anxiety - it’s makeup, skincare, hair, tan, nails, brows, lashes, body (because now you need actives on your body as well!), facials, botox and fillers 🥵 I just like doing my makeup but find the rest of it boring or just don’t do it. It’s nice to see someone question that. A lot of them even sell it as self-care but how is it self-care if I have to spend hours of my day on it while working full time?! 😂
Omg I have the exact same issue with liquid lipstick, it always wears out in a harsh line! Added to my no buy list too 💜
It really shows that your skin is doing great. It is looking great as well!
I don't buy:
-shaving cream (I just use my bodywash)
-scrub (I don't like scrubs on my body)
-nail hardener, cuticle cream, nailoil (don't feel I need this)
-Mouthwash (also don't think I need it)
And I also stick to a simple skincare routine because I'm too lazy for that and I have no skin issues anyway.
After this bottle of fabric softener I have I will not buy again but I only use it on blankets because they seem to stay clean longer. White distilled vinegar does the same and does not leave a film and its cheaper I use it probably twice a month on laundry day
That lipstick looks stunning on you
Thank you!
Instead of q tips, I just use a towel after I get out of the shower. I have small ear canals and have had to have wax removed by a doctor/nurse three times due to q tips
i loved the products you listed and your recommendations on discovering products that you’re just not going to use or feels like a chore to use!
i loved your comments on q-tips. i was OBSESSED with cleaning my ears with q-tips growing up. even in my early adult years, when i knew they aren’t good for you, i still used them lol. the only thing that stopped me was when i used them and it pushed the earwax further into my ear and my hearing was muffled- i was terrified haha. now when i shower, i let the water hit each of my ears and i use a wash cloth on the outer ear and it works like a charm 🥰
Audiologist here, using a tissue on the outside of the ear, especially after a shower is an good way to clean your ears, well done! Wax is there to clean your ears, it only a problem if it builds up, which can be caused by using q-tips, hearing aids etc. If you leave your ears alone they will most likely be fine :)
Liquid lipsticks spawned the whole Lip Scrub & Lipstick Remover and Lip Mask habits too. If you use the long-wearing product that's impossible to get off and that dries out your lips, you need all those other things too; so from a marketing perspective, getting people to stop touching up their lipstick through the day as had been done normally since at least the 1920s, was extremely profitable. For me, taking time to touch up my makeup is indeed a form of self-care so I never got into the can't-wash-it-off type of products, but I get that some people want that. Also don't need primers, eye primers or setting sprays, with my normal-to dry skin.
Hearing you talk about skincare really hit me... I've been having the most HROOENDOUS breakouts and it's been making me extremely self-conscious. So, I've gone out and bought so much skincare that doesn't even seem to be working... I think I'm going to try the minimalist approach like you have and see if that works better for my skin.
Also, hair dye! I used to dye my hair bleach blonde, then I got cast in Legally Blonde as Vivian and had to go back to my natural dark brown hair and I love it! I've dyed my hair since I was about 14, so I never gave y natural hair a chance. So happy I don't have to spend so much on killing my hair anymore haha!
Love what you said about self tanners-it also seems to not work on the face very well and then requires buying darker foundation to get the face to match the neck. Yikes what a pain😮
I agree, I just decided to embrace my pale self.
I paused the video just to comment how great your makeup looks. Wow this look really works for you.
thank you!!!
I must admit I don’t use my liquid highlighters as much powder either, except for my CT dupe wands. I don’t always powder under my eyes because I don’t always wear concealer there either! Lazy girl here. I don’t differentiate behween day and night cream. One moisturiser. That’s enough. I love your makeup today. Fierce
ooh you got me with the Q-tips. I really need to quit lol because I think I over-clean them & I get ear infections lol. They just get SO itchy lol. I will try to quit! Really loved this video. I agree with you about all the laundry stuff. I didn't even know scent beads existed until youtubers started talking about them.
I've really pared back my skincare. Sometimes you just have to be realistic about what you're going to use, I might like the idea of being the kind of person who uses a whole array of serums but realistically speaking i wash my face and put on moisturiser - better to find cleansers and moisturisers that really work than keep buying things i don't use.
I’ve tried to not use Qtips. I’m incapable. Anyway…Your makeup looks amazing, love the fall tones. Absolutely stunning.
Eyeshadow palettes with more than 6 shadows, bullet or liquid lipstick, fake eyelashes. All these items sit unused because I feel like I should have them. But they are just not me, so I don’t use them.
Yes!! I just use a dry wash cloth to wipe my ears when I get out of the shower and it works perfect. 👌🏻
Painting my nails while watching your video 😀
Mineral and chemical sunscreens have both burned the heck out of my eyes. 😭 I've finally found the one formula that doesn't burn *and* doesn't break me out *and* is pleasant to apply and I absolutely refuse to try anything else. I found my one and no amount of hype around new releases will lure me away, lol
May I ask what sunscreen you use now?
I have the same issue with all of them burning my eyes and irritating my skin. Would you mind sharing what you use?
@@natnguyen4052 It's the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream. I get it off YesStyle, so not super convenient, but I get a few bottles at a time now that I know it works for me!
@@marylove909 COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream (I get a few bottles at a time from YesStyle, wish it were available at Ulta). I can't promise it'll be good for you, too, since it seems like sunscreen is even more of a YMMV category than other types of skincare, but if you do try it, I really hope you love it! Good luck in your search for non-irritating sunscreen!
@@TheLaurelRose thank you!
I love qtips. I don’t think I could ever stop 😂
I thought the same thing!!😂
Yeah, I'm not stopping use any time soon either, lol. The hair in your ears is there to also protect the canal. As long as I'm not shoving the wax down into my canals it's all good. In all the yrs I've been living on this earth (which is a lot) and using q-tips nothing bad has happened so... 🤷♀️
I used to use vitamin C serums because of the internet hype, but my skin never got along with it completely. Since I got back to my beloved Paula's Choice niacinamide my skin is being so much happier. I also don't buy liquid lipsticks anymore, I prefer the lip crayons or lip oils now.
I have issues with ear wax, I basically didn't use q tips and kept getting impactions. I gingerly use q tips sparingly as needed now, but not every day. Honestly I haven't noticed a difference one way or another, it hasn't been long enough to tell yet I think. I think if you like them it's ok to use them sparingly and really gently. I went through a phase using them daily and it made my ears itchy and I think I irritated them so I agree you can overdo it so if it's all or nothing for you...nothing is better than daily.
I don't buy bronzer because I like just doing a few steps for my makeup. Since I have a medium/South Asian skintone the perimeter/the area where you would apply it is naturally darker than the rest of my face. So I'll just wear a light skin tint but avoid the perimeter of my face. Since it's just a light coverage skin tint it doesn't look odd. But it almost looks like I am wearing bronzer since my skin has that pigmentation already.
Things I don’t buy: bronzer, contour, cream products, liquid eyeshadow, brow products, self tanner, nail polish, liquid lipstick, candles, bath bombs/salts, fabric softener, shorts, crop tops, headbands, and hats.
Love this. And love your vampy look, so gorgeous!
I don’t buy specific face palette, I love face palettes because they are easy to travel with, but a highlighter palette is a waste of space and product! I also stopped buying eyeliner because I don’t do wings and the eyeshadow to line is usually enough for me
I've recently come to the same conclusion about skincare. I was forced to use only a very mild moisturizer and nothing else on my skin for 6 weeks due to a bad skin irritation, and honestly? My skin wasn't really worse off than when I was using 5 products every day. I'm definitely minimizing my skincare routine next year.
I completely agree with you about fake tan! I have a tan mousse in my project pan that I need to remove as I haven’t touched it since it’s been in my project pan.
i feel like some of those came easy and naturally (e.g. scrubs, hair spray, sheet masks, brow pomades or pencils), but some were a difficult necessity - if it makes sense 😃 i struggle with acne again, after almost a decade without it, and i have very strict recommendations from my dermatologist. i had to give up ALL products for the time being (so i also stopped buying any skincare), and use only prescription creams/gels and a mild cleanser on my face. it’s freaking hard and on the top of my first world problems list. 🤣
I used to use up nail polish because I painted my nails often and I have a large collection imo but it fits nicely in these 2 little bins, so it’s not taking up a lot of space, but I started getting dip nails at the salon and now I feel like my polishes go to waste so I stopped purchasing more but I still have this collection 😬
I use plastic ear cleaners (can't remember what brand) to clean my ears with and use Q-Tips for nosebleed care. I put dollop of Neosporin on each end of the Q-Tip and coat the inside of my nostrils to keep them from getting too dry. (I have to do this b/c a medication I take causes nosebleeds as a side effect.)
Love the dark lippie!!! Rockin it!!
I was addicted to qtips. I got one of those ear washing kits from walmart and a camera that hooks up to my phone from amazon. I'm obsessed with whats in my ears. But I don't use qtips anymore.
I love liquid lipsticks still! But not matte liquid lipsticks which was the trend😂 I have finished a few🎉
I wish I could get to a point where I feel better about myself without self tanner.
I have very pale skin, but dark brown hair and brown eyes, and am an olive undertone, and it just suits my skin better. Without it I feel like I look sick :(.
I hear you. I’m an olive skin toned girl too, and I find I look best with at least gradual sunless tanner. That’s the only way I show up in public without makeup is when I have a tan.
I found it interesting that we were in alignment on many of these categories. I stopped buying liquid/cream highlighters, nail polish, never bought much liquid lip products, and sparingly use fabric softener (towels and bedding only). Also, I find it interesting what folks in the comments list. I don’t think I could ever part with QTips, lol. I have learned that creams/lotions/liquids go bad quickly so I am trying to pan them and use them up and not repurchase. Also, I am starting to think that most primers do little. The only except for me is the Tatcha Silk line but I use my generous sample of this sparingly as well. Great video! Edited: and candles!!! They put so many harmful emmitants into your home, and are terrible for your lungs. No matter how ‘clean’ your candles are (I.e. sans lead wick) you are still breathing in foreign air filled with particulates (i.e. small particles). This can put stress on your respiratory system, especially if burned in a non-ventilated room.
I’ve started to track my expenses.. I’ve now stop buying makeup/skincare because I have a problem with it, I’m always buying because of UA-cam/tik tok… now I’m doing project pan and until I finish/hit pan on 50 products I can’t buy any new products.. and for home I’ve stopped buying candles 😅
I decided to buy nablas ... pink highlighters to use as a glowy blush and it got me right back in to using highlighter.
they are ridiculously beautiful!!
@@SarahRoseBeauty Yes! So beautiful
I'm the same with skincare, I only own have a few steps in my routine and I don't even tend to try new things in those categories unless I find something that has a cheaper price per oz.
I wish i could stop buying dryer sheets! Here in Minnesota, there is a HUGE difference in our clothing and linens when i forget to throw in two per load. The static is unbearable, and lasts until the next wash. Getting dressed or getting into bed is a miserable shock fest; it's not just one shock but a stream of static discharges! I have had to strip the bed and remake it if i try to use sheets that have gotten laundered without dryer sheets. As for dryer balls, i have bought them for the sole purpose of stopping our dependence on dryer sheets (both for our pocket book and also for the environment), but they are WORTHLESS. They do absolutely nothing that they claim to do. They do not reduce static, they do not keep clothing from tangling in the dryer, and they do not speed up drying time.
I think climate has a lot to do with this. Dryer balls do work for me (we have five big wool ones), but I live in North Carolina. It's humid here all year - and the heat pump doesn't get the house very warm in winter, but it's not super dry either. If I still lived in New York? Triple dryer sheets!
Ohio here, and same for everything you said! I can get away with one dryer sheet- that's the only difference.
@@gasparinha yeah i agree. When we lived in FL, dryer sheets were just for the added scent!
Since tretinoin targets multiple skin concerns, it makes sense to not use other actives.. I have the same reaction to chemical spf around my eyes but I've noticed with the newer chemical filters, they are a lot more gentle on my eyes.. but I know they're just harder to get in the US.. I used to be obsessed with painting my nails but my nails are pretty awful 😂.. they bend in weird ways if I grow them out at all so I had my nails done at a salon for the first time in a while for my sister's wedding.. and I never want to go back to painting my natural nails.. I might give press on nails a try
Pro tip: Don’t take a shot every time Sarah says “q-tip”! 😂
I kid! Great video 😊
😂😂
I do the same with my nails, press on because I’m a perpetual nail picker. I immediately pick off my nail polish.
Interesting to think about. I’m going to think about this before next year when I start my low buy.
I feel the EXACT same way about qtips as you do😂 Like it just feels good and even through I know you’re not supposed to use them that way I just can’t help myself lmao
PS- one of the ads I got was like “STOP USING QTIPS TO CLEAN YOUR INNER EAR 🛑✋” which was really funny right after your whole talk about them
I used to hate applying concealer so over 10 years I stopped because I love makeup but hated that step!! I agree with the self tanner I decided I was too lazy 🤣!! Also I think now I’m not into purchasing palettes over sparkly shadows because I am not vibing with the sparkle 😂!! That’s okay!! I’m loving mattes at the moment!!! Great list!! Also I am highly addicted to using Qtips everyday 😭 and I think it’s a self soothing thing 🤔
I never use concealer, either! I find my foundation is enough coverage, and if I look tired who cares?!
@@CheshyreKitten I think it’s funny when people wear a tinted moisturizer and then use concealer all over their face 🤣
this eye look is so pretty! loved your lil bit about qtips. it felt like that was the longest section out of all the products you talked about 😂
I really love the message at the end!❤
Your hairstyle, makeup, and attire look great here! 🍂
Very interesting, thank you for the video.
Things I don't buy because I just wouldn't use it:
Cream or liquid bronzers, blushes or highlighters
Powder foundation
Single eyeshadows
Lipgloss (I own one and l barely ever use it)
Glowy finishing powder
Face oil
Literally used a Q-tip to clean up my cat eye while you were talking about Q-tips!
Our lists overlap in a few categories, like laundry items aside from unscented detergent, q-tips, liquid lipsticks, and cream highlighters. I do still love cream highlighters, but I have a few in my collection that I’m extremely satisfied with so I don’t feel a need to try other formulas. Something else I don’t buy are cotton pads. Most often I apply toners with my hands, but if I do feel the need to use something to apply it with, I use reusable rounds. I like those for removing face masks, too.
Yep! Definitely skip the qtips in the ears, speaking as someone who busted their ear drum doing that-and trust me it’s easier than you think to accidentally compact the wax too much and bust it. I was so surprised when my doctor said that what it was bc I was never addicted like you were lol and was always afraid of damaging my ear
I don't "self tan" but I do like to use Jergen's Natural Glow Moisterizer every once in a while.
I started using more cream and stick products as I aged. They often look better. Under eyes eating concealer when not set with powder…I know just what you mean. My ophthalmologist told me to use cotton buds for washing my eyelashes. And I know the advice is against using them to clean our ears, but my otolaryngologist is fine with me using them. He had me show him what I do first, though. I absolutely hate liquid lipsticks. My skincare routine has gotten more complicated as I’ve aged, but I’m always looking for ways to reduce the complexity of it. I understand where you’re coming from. We’ve used fragrance free products of all kinds since they became available. I’m extremely sensitive to scents. I haven’t tried press-on nails, because it seems like all that plastic can’t be good for the environment. Nail polish probably isn’t either, but I have a few. Self tanning has never worked for me. The smell, issues with application, and all of them turning me orange just don’t seem worth the hassle.
I legit have a rainbow of colors on my nails right now
If you’re going to wear sunglasses so often, get shatter proof ones. Extremely important and overlooked
I don't buy sheet masks anymore. What a waste of product and money! I threw away all of my liquid lipsticks, I now use only balms or hydrating lipsticks. I also don't buy anymore nail polish, I have enough for a lifetime lol lastly, eyeshadow palettes: I've realised that I am not a palette person anymore. I like quick, easy, one and done looks. Last year I bought the Hula Beauty Jaguar palette and I loved it. I pulled it back out a couple of weeks ago and I was very uninspired. Boring. Decluttered immediately lol
Sarah I there with you on nail polish. I trimmed back the color of my lipsticks and my nail polish pretty much mimics that. I also have a black and blue and seafoam like green. Less is more. Easier to choose what to put on. I use mascara past it's prime on my eyebrows and it works like a charm to darken and set my brows. It also takes 10 seconds to put on. I also don't buy a primer or setting spray...I think those are so gimics put out there by the makeup industry. Powder has always set a look. Your moisturizers/sunscreens are your primer. True I use an eyeshadow primer, so I don't have creasing, but that is different.
I cannot use mineral suncreens :( they irritate my skin, burn and or i get a rash/bumps on my face. I did find a chemical sunscreen that works great for me and doesnt burn my eyes. I do wear contact lenses. The Nivea UV Water Gel SPF 50 +++ is amazing, it is so light. I get it from Amazon since it is only available in japan.
1. Highlighter- I have never bought one and hope to never own one. Never understood the hype.
2. Cream Blushes/Lipsticks/Liquid Lipstick- You can honestly use these products interchangeably most of the time and I have enough to cover for me a lifetime or until they all expire lol.
3. Nail Polish- People always give me nail polishes as gifts so despite only purchasing myself 4/5, I now own over 30... I have never consistently worn polish ever in my life.
4. Self Tanner- I bought one self tanner in my life and it was instantly a no for me. I have been slowly working through it but never again.
I don't buy red lipsticks. I went on a quest for a great red lip for me. I found that using a red lip liner and mixing a lipstick with it works better for me.
Red lipsticks just turn pink on me, unless they're liquid.
Yes!!! I used to feel like such a rookie for not using foundation only concealer but honestly why should I spend money on sth if I don't like how it looks on me? I also stopped buying nail polish, body lotion and razor gel. I'm still in the figuring out my routine phase so I buy different types and formulas to learn what suits me. I've discovered I'm an eye pencil or eyeshadow as liner kinda gal so I'm not longer wasting money on liquid eyeliners that dry up before I can make them look good on me.
I no longer buy lashes, I have naturally full lashes so I just buy a good mascara. No contour products, it’s not my thing. No highlighter. I use baked eyeshadows I already own as a highlighter. I never bought any cream products and probably wouldn’t.
Something beauty that I stopped buying and never looked back is face primers. I once did because of UA-cam but then understood it doesn't make sense for me, personally. I prefer to buy a moisturizer instead and have something that's actual skincare instead of a temporary boost or solution. I do need to stop cleaning my ears with cotton buds, though, and keep them just to clean makeup.
That revolution cranberry chocolate liquid lipstick was bomb. I used that up real quick. But the other liquid lipsticks seem to dry out & flake off !
❤ thank you
Im the same with using q tips all the time but then i literally had to get my ears syringed at the doctors office a couple times cause i couldnt hear very well! Still havent bean able to completely stop using them yet.
I have to set ny face with powder for the same reason. Makeup will not stay and will smear and looks terrible.
One thing I can’t seem to get along with is primers. Yes, some people like them. But on me every hydrating or gripping primer I try it doesn’t work well with me. (Dry, sensitive skin) regardless after i use sunscreen in the final step of my skincare routine I find my skin to be a glowy, hydrating, and slightly tacky primer already. From the products I’ve used before. So after I use up this elf primer I bought a month ago I will no longer be buying primers.
Use a wax softener for the ear wax if you absolutely need to
It's so hard for me to stop using cotton buds! Most of the time I used it to clean out my tear ducts and lash lines after double cleansing. My tear ducts love collecting makeup and stuff 😵💫 I don't know anything else that could replace cotton buds for that purpose sadly.
Eh I love q tips I can't stand the feeling of when wax is just sitting in my ears
Liquid lipsticks are so drying and fade so fast. I have two "stay all day" ones and they definitely DON'T stay all day. Another one disappears within minutes. My lips feel like a colorful, flaky desert when I use them. Over it!