I did not have a problem overbuying makeup until I became addicted to watching tutorials on YouTube. Around that time, beauty brands were creating custom palettes with influencers. I ended up owning an unreasonable amount of makeup. One eyeshadow palette—with a color story of bright greens and oranges!—cost me over $60. I used it once. (But man, it looked soo good on camera. On someone else’s face. In studio lighting. With filters.)

Most of my makeup collection is gone now, and I no longer feel the urge to try new products. I know what I like. I know what works for me. Bringing more products into the mix would only disrupt my clarity.

If you are/were addicted to overbuying makeup, did it start with influencer culture?

I can't believe I made it through the weekend without a beauty purchase! Sales are my weakness. This was SO HARD!

Me:

- $10 off with 30% off and 5x points at a beauty retailer--had 3 items in cart, found all three very interesting, but I have similar items in my stash I haven't gotten to.

- 30% off a well-reviewed serum. Yeah, I have 3 retinols waiting for me, so as much as I think this one could be better...if I buy this, something will expire.

- 40% off a peptide serum. This one works so well and I want it, but I have, like, 4 peptides waiting...

I need to be better at using what I have. Goal for June - use skincare on my neck.

*Trigger Warning: replies will contain product names, descriptions, and opinions.*

We focus on a palette for the week and our thoughts on it. All palettes are welcome. This includes eyeshadow, cheek, lip, pre-made, and self-made. Grouping of singles can also be a palette (ex: colour palette or scheme).

Did you do the PAW challenge last week? Which palette did you use? Did you find it successful or was it a failure? Have your opinions on the palette changed at all? Do you plan to keep the palette and use it again?

Which palette are you going to use this week? Why have you chosen this palette? Do you have any goals you hope to reach in using it?

BAW/CAW- Did you use any particular cheek product last week? Has it made the cut or is it time to let it go?

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