The reason that the insta worthy rooms are glorified is because they're a fantasy. The room you showed with the mess is the reality. It shows the overconsumption for what it really is, hence people don't like it. Great video Amy!
It's wild to think people have whole rooms dedicated to collecting/hoarding any item, but especially things that are meant to be used, and expire! Imagine how much extra in rent or a mortage you'd be paying over your lifetime if you needed a whole extra room for makeup, or any other product
A good habit is to buy a new thing when the old one is gone. I've even thought about not buying a replacement for two weeks and see if I really need it or can live without it.
This was a well-rounded look at the issue. There's a line between collecting and hoarding. I think a collection is a curation of items that are relevant to you. Hoarding goes above and beyond that.
I did a swedish death cleaning a year ago, it took 3 months. I now own 26 items of makeup, 50 pcs. of clothing, 5 pr. of shoes. The whole house and everything in it was purged. I've never been happier. I really feel sick when I see vanities overflowing with things that could be put to good use instead of sitting there slowly expiring. Loved your video:)
Did you use Diana from Denmark?? Her Swedish death cleaning, declutter shows are what helped me start, get going, keep going and continue to keep it organised and decluttered ❤❤❤ on my 6th yr.
Thank you! ☺️ I need to give Swedish death cleaning a go. I did the Konmari method a few years back and got rid of a bunch but there's still plenty more that could go!
I used to have a lot more makeup than I do now. For me, I used buying makeup as a therapy. I would use it a few times and want the next thing. All of the TH-camrs I used to watch continue to encourage this type of behavior and now I can't watch them. I never had that much though. That's completely insane!!
@AimeeRebecca same!!! I'm actually on a no buy right now. I am thinking that I won't need anything for at least a year. I know I've got enough eyeshadow and blush. I'm actually working on a 25 in 25 and a ptp this year. I'm actually very happy with my stash right now. I just wish it was smaller!!
Lets talk about another problem - terror of a choice. Means you have so many options, that you feel overwhelmed and at the end you give up on using anything or you picking always one and only product that makes you feel comfy and secure🤔
As someone who just started to get PR for IG beauty content I'm 1000% happy I walked away sooner then later. It was not worth my time and it was the most wasted effort. I'm so thankful that all I have now fits in a drawer and a small storage container.
And then those people say they can’t afford to travel or do other cool things because “it’s too expensive”, yet they have massive amounts of stuff worth thousands 😂 also, yes, a lot of it might be PR, but I’m sure they spend A LOT of money on it, too… and honestly, show me a normal person (not talking about make up artists) who can use this amount of stuff in their LIFETIME ☠️
when i watch those videos, i have no interest in the products, but i do envy having the money to buy that much stuff. but now i know that many if not most people buy all that stuff on credit and are in tons of debt. so i don't feel jealous of that lol. as for big creators who get pr, eventually they seem overwhelmed with storing all that stuff, so that isn't envy-inducing either
Videos like this remind me why I work to keep my shopping in check. I'm disabled and on a tight budget and have to be very mindful of what cosmetics I buy and how much I keep. I love lippies and nail polish and do have more than just a few of each, but I don't hoard. It takes work to not give in to the voice in the back of my head that says, "This lipstick will fill that little void inside." The work is worth it. An entire room full of makeup I can't use would overwhelm me, even if I organized it (and I do organize my makeup collection as I love playing with my label maker). Anyway, thanks for this. It's helpful to me.
I still get that little voice too! Not to mention the big, loud voices of brands, influencers, and ads that are also telling us day in and day out that the next purchase will fill that void. You're right - it takes work but it's worth it! ☺️
I think we can all have too much 'stuff'. When my mum died and I had to clear out her house, with 5 (yes! Five!!) Wardrobes full of clothes, I decided to start on my own 'stuff'. The only way I could make a decision on my clothes the first time, was to take everything out of the wardrobe, tried it on, what it went with, made an outfit with shoes and bag, Where can I wear it? Do I love it? If it was Yes, it got hung as an 'outfit' in my wardrobe, if it was No, it went in the OUT pile. I had 4 big black garbage bags full and took them straight to Vinnies!! Gone!! I finally could buy a couple of new seasons things, 5yrs later, I have done it again, and did what another TH-camr suggested, had a maybe pile on the spare bed, if I was looking for that item, it went back in the wardrobe, in 6 mths, if they were still on the spare bed, I took 2 more big bin bags to Vinnies. It's better to have a bit less and love it all, than Lots of clothes, overwhelmed and hate them!!! Then I started on the rest of the house and gave boxes of kitchen items, etc away!
That sounds like a really incredible change you've made. And I have the most respect for you taking the time to try everything on because I absolutely do not have the patience to do that!
I used to think this type of thing was aspirational and a goal but now… no it’s so ridiculously wasteful. I’m also doing a big makeup and cosmetics use up and I’ve realised I only ever regularly used a small portion of what I own. I now cannot fathom ever owning so much stuff
Having a makeup room that is also ones Zen zone/ sanctuary is never a bad idea, as some do makeup as it is therapeutic for them. A small place to get away from life's stresses is always an option. But hey, thsts just me If I ever get the space for a makeup room / corner, I'm treating it as is my Zen zone. 😊
I also understand why it can be overwhelming for alot of people. I would have been the same in the past. I'm at an age where I just want to hide for life's stresses and everything. I'm too old to deal with scrappy people
@AimeeRebecca I mean, I do frequently toss mascaras before they're empty to avoid getting eye infections because they've expired, but I buy maybe one high-end mascara a year if it's on sale. The rest are drugstore brands that I can afford to get rid of without breaking the bank.
I saw that video with the lipstick organization and I read the comments. You didn't mention how much hate and ridicule she got that was criticizing how she spends her money and her misplaced priorities. I love mindful consumption for you but we have to let others live by their own path. The trick is when you choose your own path that feels right to you, not let someone else choose it for you.
Most of the negative comments I saw on her video were about her having an 'addiction' and that's not something I could possibly comment on because I don't know her. For all I know, she didn't pay for a single one of those lipsticks and got them sent in PR so I can't even suggest that she's wasting her money. That's why I say it's not about the individual person - it's about the general attitude towards overconsumption.
There's People with rooms full of makeup displayed in cabinets for us tio see.... And the There's me who's bothered simply by thinking that I have 1 drawer dedicated to makeup.
I think some of these influencers with massive make up or skincare collections make a lot of money from unboxing, hauls etc. So they continue to do it as the income covers the cost of what they spend. But then viewers who don’t have a social media platform start to think owning all this stuff is normal/ aspirational and buy more and more to emulate the influencers who promote over consumption. Same with Primark hauls - people buying multiple bags of clothes and showing them off on their channels, month after month. No one needs so much stuff in one go.
This is such a good point! I've also heard of fashion influencers buying loads of new clothes, doing the hauls, and then returning them. It's just not realistic to be buying that much stuff all the time!
That just makes me nauseated!! 🤢 I'm not a makeup person so all I see is the $$$$$ that was spent and is likely to go bad!! I don't have a lot of socials - on purpose. I follow people who aspire to minimalism, simple living, stewardship.... Definitely not into these consumption trends!
Sometimes I wonder how I ever afforded to shop the way I used to and then I remember I was living paycheque to paycheque and was in debt 🙈 And for what? Most of it ended up in the bin anyway!
The issue I have is that you find your "holy grail" product - foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow palette - that works with your makeup routine and then the bloody thing gets discontinued. Usually after you've splurged for the "refillable" version. Then you have to try new products until you find the replacement...which gets discontinued. Is it just me this happens to?
@@amandak.4246 at the interest credit cards are charging these days?!? 🤢 That would be a hard NO for me! Could you imagine paying 25% interest on makeup pallettes?
Many of the people who have a huge amount of makeup are beauty "influencers". Cosmetic companies send Influencers large amounts of makeup with the hopes that the Influencers will talk about how great their products are. I think the PR needs to stop. I wonder how much the price of makeup would go down if companies stopped sending so much to Influencers. None of it is free. Someone has to pay for the makeup that is sent to Influencers, and it's the consumers. I'm tired of it.
I think it depends on how you view makeup. I mean, how many craft supplies do you need as a Crafter? How many makeup products do you need for doing your makeup? If it is your hobby, and you don't view it as food, just something consumable, it's not strange to have a lot. No, you don't *need* it. But it's a hobby. It's fun. Now, if it is something you just enjoy doing sometimes, and you're just in it for doing a look here and there, or go with the same look every day, you're not going to be drawn to this kind of hoarding. It just depends on your view on it. For me it's a hobby, but since it does expire at some point, I like to make a point of using things up and use up more than I bring in right now (I have a lot). It also takes space, and of you're in a different situation, if you're having a baby or something, that might change how you want to occupy your space with any hobby... Just food for thought. ☺️
I totally agree that some people find more joy in certain things than others and if something is a passion, you're going to want to buy more of it. The problem with makeup is that it expires so having an excessive amount doesn't make sense. I've thrown out hundreds (maybe thousands - I daren't stop to think about it 🙈) of pounds worth of cosmetics over the last couple of years. But they key is just not letting it get so far out of control that you can't use it all. I didn't regulate my purchases at all and that was my mistake.
I've been watching your channel for a while, just subscribed. I love your humour. On year 3 of no buy, with replacements only. However, I allow myself to buy something for my birthday, Christmas, and Valentines Day. Strictly one item only for each of those occasions. Where possible, I blend my birthday and Christmas together as they are close enough to merge for one gift.
Thank you so much! ☺️ I'm so glad you found me. I think it's nice you treat yourself for special occasions. And I bet you appreciate it so much more because it's a true once in a while treat!
It is nice to have that treat. Yet lately nothing in new makeup releases has excited me enough to double take on the products. I will be sticking to my wish list to pick from
I am not judging anyone at all, but it is insane to see how much make up some people have. And in order to store it all they need a separate room. I know a lot comes from PR that they get and I’ve seen more of more wish donate to women’s shelters.
@ I agree 1,000,000% I’m not perfect. The best example that I can think of doesn’t have anything to do with make up but my mother passed away in November 2023 at age 92. Somebody suggested I keep all of her clothes and shoes. And I just looked at them like why would I do that? She wore a size 7 shoe I wear a size 10 and I am much taller than her and her clothes would not fit me. So I asked why they thought I should keep them. And their answer and I know it was coming from a good place, that I should keep them for the memories Needless to say, I did not keep any of her shoes, or her clothes. I donated them. If I kept them all, I’d have to build another closet or not sell anything of hers. Keep my condo upstairs and not sell it and just have it be one big giant walk-in closet No thank you they all went bye-bye
I'm of the same mindset. I know some people find it hard to let go of things when loved ones pass and I totally understand why. For me, I'd rather keep a couple of really meaningful mementoes. Also, I'm really sorry for your loss.
@ I do get it that people find it hard to let go of things me I’m not one of them. I had relatives take China sets that my parents got when they got married, which I’ll never use silverware set which I’ll never use. She even had a couple of my brothers sweatshirts and bathrobe after he passed away in 2013 suddenly at age 42. My mindset is like I just want it gone. I kept the very few things of all my family members.
@@2009katiegirl The memories aren't in the stuff. If all it's going to do is take up space and cause you stress, it's definitely better for someone else to take it!
My first thought was: this is a mua. Just because of this range. And then i thought about storage ideas. And i think this is the reasons why ppl are watching that content
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not related to the video at all, but i had to tell y’all about this. i kept seeing Vibrations of Manifestation by alex lane mentioned everywhere-in youtube comments, even random convos with friends. i caved and read it, and wow. within two weeks, i started seeing my dream life come together. it’s not about wishful thinking-it actually teaches you how to align your energy to make it happen.
I didnt find this judgemental just a reminder that over consumption is wasteful and becomes stressful. My make up hoard got overwhelming and having untouched palettes is not sensible buying at all. Im on a no buy year and enjoying using my stash as i obviously loved the products at the point of purchase and even instructed others at gift times to buy me additional . I dont have energy to store it liike its a shop alas that makes me feel inferior but i dedicate time to more meaningful life goals like the half marathon im training for . Its necessary to view fake lifestyles so we dont aspire to this aesthetic on a bad hair day .
And may I just say that you are incredible for training for a half marathon? Whenever I hear someone's doing that, I'm amazed. To me, THAT is aspirational! 🙌
The last girl says none of those blushes are expired so does that mean she bought all of them in the last year?? Also why do I care? I don't wear makeup! I just don't get people flexing bacteria and fungus in what shoud be consider a hazard room 🔬, because that is all it is if you remove the fancy package.
I loved the. Asmr in these videos😎🤤 and yes it's Pretty and satisfying to watch these accurate order. But to just have em..... No no no no... No thanks
Makeup has never been that huge an issue for me, but at one point I had 47 different kinds of tea. I have thrown away more bath products, body butters, and lotions than I can count because unopened containers went rancid before I could even use them. At some point you need to really evaluate what you actually use. When I see the makeup rooms and the really large collections (regardless of how well they are organized) I always wonder how old some of the products are and how many of them are expired.
But you are judging and telling your viewers what to do. I’m a Vegan but I don’t tell other people they should be one too. My beliefs about animals are my beliefs
If you went vegan and it improved various aspects of your life in big and meaningful ways, I would encourage you to share how it could help other people too. My life has improved dramatically since changing my relationship with consuming meaningless products (and that's without even touching on the environmental and humanitarian impacts) and I'm glad my eyes were opened to it so I could make that change. I'm just offering an alternative viewpoint to the narrative that's consistently pushed online so people can make their own informed decisions ☺️
To me there’s a difference between sharing and criticising other people’s choices/ being judgemental. Personally, I don’t have “meaningless things” in my life, yes they are just objects but I’m grateful for these things and the ability to be able go out and purchase the things I want/ need and they do add value in my life in the regard I use and appreciate them. To me there’s an element of “shaming” in this video.
Shaming other people doesn’t change things though. All it does is produce guilt. If you changed the context to showing any other addiction and labelling it as wrong and disgusting would show ignorance. And let’s not forget that the reason these videos are being produced is that they by far the biggest viewed videos on this channels.
The reason that the insta worthy rooms are glorified is because they're a fantasy. The room you showed with the mess is the reality. It shows the overconsumption for what it really is, hence people don't like it.
Great video Amy!
Thank you! ☺️ And you've totally hit the nail on the head. It's all so fake!
Yes, they call it a 'collection' but its just Hording junk!!!!
it's more obvious it's hoarding when it isn't nicely stored and organized
Ive been project panning for years after buying way to mych. Now i know what gets used up faster for me vs what takes forever. Its a journey for sure.
It’s crazy how long it takes to get through it all 🙈 I didn’t realise until I started project panning and it’s really opened my eyes
It's wild to think people have whole rooms dedicated to collecting/hoarding any item, but especially things that are meant to be used, and expire!
Imagine how much extra in rent or a mortage you'd be paying over your lifetime if you needed a whole extra room for makeup, or any other product
I never even thought of that! 😱
A good habit is to buy a new thing when the old one is gone. I've even thought about not buying a replacement for two weeks and see if I really need it or can live without it.
Such a great idea!
This was a well-rounded look at the issue. There's a line between collecting and hoarding. I think a collection is a curation of items that are relevant to you. Hoarding goes above and beyond that.
Jenny, how do you always word things so perfectly? 🥰
I did a swedish death cleaning a year ago, it took 3 months. I now own 26 items of makeup, 50 pcs. of clothing, 5 pr. of shoes. The whole house and everything in it was purged. I've never been happier. I really feel sick when I see vanities overflowing with things that could be put to good use instead of sitting there slowly expiring. Loved your video:)
Did you use Diana from Denmark?? Her Swedish death cleaning, declutter shows are what helped me start, get going, keep going and continue to keep it organised and decluttered ❤❤❤ on my 6th yr.
Thank you! ☺️ I need to give Swedish death cleaning a go. I did the Konmari method a few years back and got rid of a bunch but there's still plenty more that could go!
I used to have a lot more makeup than I do now. For me, I used buying makeup as a therapy. I would use it a few times and want the next thing. All of the TH-camrs I used to watch continue to encourage this type of behavior and now I can't watch them. I never had that much though. That's completely insane!!
I noticed that this year it's all about over consumerism, shop my stash, do you really need that do you already have these colours?? Etc 👍👍
I used to have that too. I was always looking for the next thing to buy! It got to the point where nothing really felt that satisfying anymore.
@AimeeRebecca same!!! I'm actually on a no buy right now. I am thinking that I won't need anything for at least a year. I know I've got enough eyeshadow and blush. I'm actually working on a 25 in 25 and a ptp this year. I'm actually very happy with my stash right now. I just wish it was smaller!!
Lets talk about another problem - terror of a choice. Means you have so many options, that you feel overwhelmed and at the end you give up on using anything or you picking always one and only product that makes you feel comfy and secure🤔
Thank you for posting this! It talked me out of buying yet another eyeshadow palette less than a full month into my no buy.
You’ve got this!!! I hope your no buy goes well ❤
I'm so happy to hear that! ☺️ Keep going. It gets easier!
As someone who just started to get PR for IG beauty content I'm 1000% happy I walked away sooner then later. It was not worth my time and it was the most wasted effort. I'm so thankful that all I have now fits in a drawer and a small storage container.
PR gets out of hand so quickly! Sounds like you made the right decision ☺️
And then those people say they can’t afford to travel or do other cool things because “it’s too expensive”, yet they have massive amounts of stuff worth thousands 😂 also, yes, a lot of it might be PR, but I’m sure they spend A LOT of money on it, too… and honestly, show me a normal person (not talking about make up artists) who can use this amount of stuff in their LIFETIME ☠️
A friend once said, "Must be nice to be rich!" when I booked a holiday. I was like, "Girl, I haven't been shopping in like 18 months!" 😂
As a minimalist this is all a hard no. I would not want to manage all that stuff. I own one lipstick. That’s my makeup 😅
when i watch those videos, i have no interest in the products, but i do envy having the money to buy that much stuff. but now i know that many if not most people buy all that stuff on credit and are in tons of debt. so i don't feel jealous of that lol. as for big creators who get pr, eventually they seem overwhelmed with storing all that stuff, so that isn't envy-inducing either
I have had that exact same thought process!
Videos like this remind me why I work to keep my shopping in check. I'm disabled and on a tight budget and have to be very mindful of what cosmetics I buy and how much I keep. I love lippies and nail polish and do have more than just a few of each, but I don't hoard. It takes work to not give in to the voice in the back of my head that says, "This lipstick will fill that little void inside." The work is worth it. An entire room full of makeup I can't use would overwhelm me, even if I organized it (and I do organize my makeup collection as I love playing with my label maker). Anyway, thanks for this. It's helpful to me.
I still get that little voice too! Not to mention the big, loud voices of brands, influencers, and ads that are also telling us day in and day out that the next purchase will fill that void. You're right - it takes work but it's worth it! ☺️
It’s giving Great Depression survivor. Older generations horde things because they literally had nothing for so long. It’s very odd.
I think we can all have too much 'stuff'. When my mum died and I had to clear out her house, with 5 (yes! Five!!) Wardrobes full of clothes, I decided to start on my own 'stuff'. The only way I could make a decision on my clothes the first time, was to take everything out of the wardrobe, tried it on, what it went with, made an outfit with shoes and bag, Where can I wear it? Do I love it? If it was Yes, it got hung as an 'outfit' in my wardrobe, if it was No, it went in the OUT pile. I had 4 big black garbage bags full and took them straight to Vinnies!! Gone!! I finally could buy a couple of new seasons things, 5yrs later, I have done it again, and did what another TH-camr suggested, had a maybe pile on the spare bed, if I was looking for that item, it went back in the wardrobe, in 6 mths, if they were still on the spare bed, I took 2 more big bin bags to Vinnies. It's better to have a bit less and love it all, than Lots of clothes, overwhelmed and hate them!!! Then I started on the rest of the house and gave boxes of kitchen items, etc away!
That sounds like a really incredible change you've made. And I have the most respect for you taking the time to try everything on because I absolutely do not have the patience to do that!
I used to think this type of thing was aspirational and a goal but now… no it’s so ridiculously wasteful. I’m also doing a big makeup and cosmetics use up and I’ve realised I only ever regularly used a small portion of what I own. I now cannot fathom ever owning so much stuff
Having a makeup room used to be something I envied. Now the thought of it makes me overwhelmed! 🙈
Having a makeup room that is also ones Zen zone/ sanctuary is never a bad idea, as some do makeup as it is therapeutic for them. A small place to get away from life's stresses is always an option. But hey, thsts just me
If I ever get the space for a makeup room / corner, I'm treating it as is my Zen zone. 😊
I also understand why it can be overwhelming for alot of people. I would have been the same in the past. I'm at an age where I just want to hide for life's stresses and everything. I'm too old to deal with scrappy people
Holy COW! And I thought me having about 3 sponge bags full of make-up was starting to border on the extreme. I own two (2!) foundations...
Right? When I saw these, I almost fell off my chair 😂
@AimeeRebecca I mean, I do frequently toss mascaras before they're empty to avoid getting eye infections because they've expired, but I buy maybe one high-end mascara a year if it's on sale. The rest are drugstore brands that I can afford to get rid of without breaking the bank.
I saw that video with the lipstick organization and I read the comments. You didn't mention how much hate and ridicule she got that was criticizing how she spends her money and her misplaced priorities. I love mindful consumption for you but we have to let others live by their own path. The trick is when you choose your own path that feels right to you, not let someone else choose it for you.
Most of the negative comments I saw on her video were about her having an 'addiction' and that's not something I could possibly comment on because I don't know her. For all I know, she didn't pay for a single one of those lipsticks and got them sent in PR so I can't even suggest that she's wasting her money. That's why I say it's not about the individual person - it's about the general attitude towards overconsumption.
There's People with rooms full of makeup displayed in cabinets for us tio see.... And the There's me who's bothered simply by thinking that I have 1 drawer dedicated to makeup.
Your reality is my dream lol! Mine is in a drawer and a small container and my goal is to get everything to fit in the one drawer this year.
I too aspire to fit all my makeup into one drawer! Still working on it! 🙈
What blows my mind is that there are people have that kind of space to organize makeup like that in their homes. Where do they live?
Thank you so this video, I have a makeup issue at this time!!!!❤
You've found your people! 🥰 It's an easy rabbit hole to fall into.
OMG the lipsticks!!! Took them all out, got All those containers so she could line them all up in the drawers again!!!
I think some of these influencers with massive make up or skincare collections make a lot of money from unboxing, hauls etc. So they continue to do it as the income covers the cost of what they spend. But then viewers who don’t have a social media platform start to think owning all this stuff is normal/ aspirational and buy more and more to emulate the influencers who promote over consumption. Same with Primark hauls - people buying multiple bags of clothes and showing them off on their channels, month after month. No one needs so much stuff in one go.
This is such a good point! I've also heard of fashion influencers buying loads of new clothes, doing the hauls, and then returning them. It's just not realistic to be buying that much stuff all the time!
That just makes me nauseated!! 🤢
I'm not a makeup person so all I see is the $$$$$ that was spent and is likely to go bad!!
I don't have a lot of socials - on purpose. I follow people who aspire to minimalism, simple living, stewardship.... Definitely not into these consumption trends!
Sometimes I wonder how I ever afforded to shop the way I used to and then I remember I was living paycheque to paycheque and was in debt 🙈 And for what? Most of it ended up in the bin anyway!
The issue I have is that you find your "holy grail" product - foundation, lipstick, eyeshadow palette - that works with your makeup routine and then the bloody thing gets discontinued. Usually after you've splurged for the "refillable" version. Then you have to try new products until you find the replacement...which gets discontinued. Is it just me this happens to?
Love your work Aimee
Thank you so much! 🥰
I'm trying to figure out HOW they afford all that!!
I'm over here just trying to pay my mortgage 🤷
here in the us, it's usually credit card debt
@@amandak.4246 at the interest credit cards are charging these days?!? 🤢 That would be a hard NO for me! Could you imagine paying 25% interest on makeup pallettes?
Many of the people who have a huge amount of makeup are beauty "influencers". Cosmetic companies send Influencers large amounts of makeup with the hopes that the Influencers will talk about how great their products are. I think the PR needs to stop. I wonder how much the price of makeup would go down if companies stopped sending so much to Influencers. None of it is free. Someone has to pay for the makeup that is sent to Influencers, and it's the consumers. I'm tired of it.
I'd never even thought of that and you're SO right!
Hoarding is only Hoarding if it's ugly. Otherwise it is called collecting when it is organized and clean. This is how it has always been.
You hit the nail on the head!
I think it depends on how you view makeup. I mean, how many craft supplies do you need as a Crafter? How many makeup products do you need for doing your makeup? If it is your hobby, and you don't view it as food, just something consumable, it's not strange to have a lot. No, you don't *need* it. But it's a hobby. It's fun.
Now, if it is something you just enjoy doing sometimes, and you're just in it for doing a look here and there, or go with the same look every day, you're not going to be drawn to this kind of hoarding. It just depends on your view on it. For me it's a hobby, but since it does expire at some point, I like to make a point of using things up and use up more than I bring in right now (I have a lot). It also takes space, and of you're in a different situation, if you're having a baby or something, that might change how you want to occupy your space with any hobby...
Just food for thought. ☺️
I totally agree that some people find more joy in certain things than others and if something is a passion, you're going to want to buy more of it. The problem with makeup is that it expires so having an excessive amount doesn't make sense. I've thrown out hundreds (maybe thousands - I daren't stop to think about it 🙈) of pounds worth of cosmetics over the last couple of years. But they key is just not letting it get so far out of control that you can't use it all. I didn't regulate my purchases at all and that was my mistake.
I've been watching your channel for a while, just subscribed. I love your humour. On year 3 of no buy, with replacements only. However, I allow myself to buy something for my birthday, Christmas, and Valentines Day. Strictly one item only for each of those occasions. Where possible, I blend my birthday and Christmas together as they are close enough to merge for one gift.
Thank you so much! ☺️ I'm so glad you found me. I think it's nice you treat yourself for special occasions. And I bet you appreciate it so much more because it's a true once in a while treat!
It is nice to have that treat. Yet lately nothing in new makeup releases has excited me enough to double take on the products. I will be sticking to my wish list to pick from
Thank you for this video!!
I'm glad you liked it ☺️
I am not judging anyone at all, but it is insane to see how much make up some people have. And in order to store it all they need a separate room.
I know a lot comes from PR that they get and I’ve seen more of more wish donate to women’s shelters.
Somehow we've gone from walk-in wardrobes to walk-in makeup rooms 🙈
@ I agree 1,000,000% I’m not perfect. The best example that I can think of doesn’t have anything to do with make up but my mother passed away in November 2023 at age 92. Somebody suggested I keep all of her clothes and shoes. And I just looked at them like why would I do that? She wore a size 7 shoe I wear a size 10 and I am much taller than her and her clothes would not fit me. So I asked why they thought I should keep them. And their answer and I know it was coming from a good place, that I should keep them for the memories
Needless to say, I did not keep any of her shoes, or her clothes. I donated them. If I kept them all, I’d have to build another closet or not sell anything of hers. Keep my condo upstairs and not sell it and just have it be one big giant walk-in closet
No thank you they all went bye-bye
I'm of the same mindset. I know some people find it hard to let go of things when loved ones pass and I totally understand why. For me, I'd rather keep a couple of really meaningful mementoes. Also, I'm really sorry for your loss.
@ I do get it that people find it hard to let go of things me I’m not one of them. I had relatives take China sets that my parents got when they got married, which I’ll never use silverware set which I’ll never use. She even had a couple of my brothers sweatshirts and bathrobe after he passed away in 2013 suddenly at age 42.
My mindset is like I just want it gone. I kept the very few things of all my family members.
@@2009katiegirl The memories aren't in the stuff. If all it's going to do is take up space and cause you stress, it's definitely better for someone else to take it!
Those kind of videos don’t make jealous, yes they are satisfying to watch but they are EXCESSIVE and highly wasteful!!!
If anything, they make feel feel stressed!
My first thought was: this is a mua. Just because of this range. And then i thought about storage ideas. And i think this is the reasons why ppl are watching that content
I don't think any of them are MUAs. I couldn't see anything in any of their profiles to suggest they are.
She owns all the shades because it's PR.
But why has she kept them all - that's the big question
May be she has a friend working in a make up shop and giving her the tester bottle !
If a friend of mine offered me dozens of bottles of foundation that weren't in my shade, I would politely decline 🙈
this has nothing to do with the video, but i’ve been seeing comments about this book for weeks, and i couldn’t ignore it anymore. Vibrations of Manifestation by alex lane was hard to track down, but it’s honestly the best decision i’ve made. it’s crazy how fast things changed for me-two weeks after reading it, i landed the opportunity i’d been waiting for and started feeling more in control of my life. i just had to tell someone about it
Its not just make up and skin care its.perfume too.
not related to the video at all, but i had to tell y’all about this. i kept seeing Vibrations of Manifestation by alex lane mentioned everywhere-in youtube comments, even random convos with friends. i caved and read it, and wow. within two weeks, i started seeing my dream life come together. it’s not about wishful thinking-it actually teaches you how to align your energy to make it happen.
I didnt find this judgemental just a reminder that over consumption is wasteful and becomes stressful. My make up hoard got overwhelming and having untouched palettes is not sensible buying at all. Im on a no buy year and enjoying using my stash as i obviously loved the products at the point of purchase and even instructed others at gift times to buy me additional . I dont have energy to store it liike its a shop alas that makes me feel inferior but i dedicate time to more meaningful life goals like the half marathon im training for . Its necessary to view fake lifestyles so we dont aspire to this aesthetic on a bad hair day .
And may I just say that you are incredible for training for a half marathon? Whenever I hear someone's doing that, I'm amazed. To me, THAT is aspirational! 🙌
The last girl says none of those blushes are expired so does that mean she bought all of them in the last year?? Also why do I care? I don't wear makeup! I just don't get people flexing bacteria and fungus in what shoud be consider a hazard room 🔬, because that is all it is if you remove the fancy package.
Especially when it comes to eye makeup, the thought of it really stresses me out!
I loved the. Asmr in these videos😎🤤 and yes it's Pretty and satisfying to watch these accurate order. But to just have em..... No no no no... No thanks
It makes me want to go to Boots and organise all their shelves and then go home 😂
@@AimeeRebecca you should record it and then I would watch it 😂 if it is pretty done and not in rage mode 😂👌
I've thought about it a few times when I go in and everything's in disarray 😂
Makeup has never been that huge an issue for me, but at one point I had 47 different kinds of tea. I have thrown away more bath products, body butters, and lotions than I can count because unopened containers went rancid before I could even use them. At some point you need to really evaluate what you actually use. When I see the makeup rooms and the really large collections (regardless of how well they are organized) I always wonder how old some of the products are and how many of them are expired.
It's surprising how these things can creep up on you. One purchase here, another there and the next thing you know, it's out of control.
But you are judging and telling your viewers what to do. I’m
a Vegan but I don’t tell other people they should be one too. My beliefs about animals are my beliefs
If you went vegan and it improved various aspects of your life in big and meaningful ways, I would encourage you to share how it could help other people too. My life has improved dramatically since changing my relationship with consuming meaningless products (and that's without even touching on the environmental and humanitarian impacts) and I'm glad my eyes were opened to it so I could make that change. I'm just offering an alternative viewpoint to the narrative that's consistently pushed online so people can make their own informed decisions ☺️
To me there’s a difference between sharing and criticising other people’s choices/ being judgemental.
Personally, I don’t have “meaningless things” in my life, yes they are just objects but I’m grateful for these things and the ability to be able go out and purchase the things I want/ need and they do add value in my life in the regard I use and appreciate them. To me there’s an element of “shaming” in this video.
I think this is a behavior that deserves to be judged a little bit. And so is eating animal products, saying as someone who does eat animal products.
Shaming other people doesn’t change things though. All it does is produce guilt. If you changed the context to showing any other addiction and labelling it as wrong and disgusting would show ignorance.
And let’s not forget that the reason these videos are being produced is that they by far the biggest viewed videos on this channels.