This is such a nice video! I’ve also been watching my own makeup consumption and I love to talk about it! I feel like I have an easier time saying no to a new eyeshadow palette than a new foundation/concealer, but what you said about “trying” is SO true! Specially when I already found lovely products that I will love to use more, instead of buying the next new thing Wishing you a lot of success here on TH-cam ❤
Thank you! I’m so glad you mentioned about [foundation/concealer] its so true even though foundation could makes a bigger difference overall. Also, about not settling for something we already love and keep on looking for sth ‘better’ I bet so many of us can relate with what you said.
What a fantastic video. So relatable. I especially love the point about the word “try”. No one has said this before. We all make light of trying things “for science” 😂…and we justify our purchase because we want to try. Lately I’ve been aware of how much I buy to “try”. THANK YOU ❤
I really like the idea you expressed about trying vs. owning. I think it’s a helpful way to change my own mindset about what I own. I’ve been gradually and mostly successfully limiting my eyeshadow purchases using a lot of the other concepts you mentioned like looking for patterns in what I already own. Thanks for a thoughtful video.
This was such a well-thought out, introspective video! I think that you are right on all counts; the FOMO, the desire to try new things, the vibes/preferences that we're attracted to, the impact of short-form content. I'd noticed some of these things in my own habits (and others) but it took watching this to help me connect the dots: It all creates the perfect storm that keeps us in the cycle of buying, trying, and discarding. Thank you for taking the time to make this! Glad to have found your channel and looking forward to watching more of your content! 💖
This is a great video and I especially like what you said in the end of the video about trying vs owning. I have been for a while in a journey to own less makeup and finally I have gotten to a point where I'm comfortable with my collection. It's not the most minimal ever, but it's also not a huge hoard of different options that I never wear. Also I had to learn the hard way this fall that eyeshadow expires, since I got a reaction using super old eyeshadows. I think that experience will also keep me in check in future, when purchansing new makeup.
I'm so glad I found your channel! I find myslef pulled into more and more beauty purchases, especially eyeshadow that I would never use (green ones look soo pretty in the pan, but i only wear pink and neutrals), and want to keep my consumption in check
Brands and influencers are selling us a fantasy, a dream lifestyle. For example I love shimmery shadows. They look pretty, feminine and glamorous. Perfect product for someone who goes out a lot, goes to glamorous events, someone who works in front of a camera or vacations a lot and gets dolled up all the time. Let me tell you, I do non of these things. Although I love shimmer, in my everyday life there are not really occasions where a high impact eyelook would make sense. So I never wear mine and refuse to hoard more and put my money into a drawer, invest it into something that goes off eventually. I basically bought what I have for my fantasy self. The fantasy self concept was eye opening for sure.
Such a wonderful video, i experience so many similar things when it comes to how I approach my makeup collection and this helped me a lot! I am trying to be more conscious with my makeup shopping too and it’s very hard.😅
Thank you 😜 It’s a working progress to ace making good decisions that really serves ourselves, Not the ‘market’. It is hard 🥹🥹so go easy on yourself, celebrate your little steps, feed that power to your conscious !! 🧡🧡
I have a total of 123 pans in singles and palettes, excluding cream shadow sticks. I keep a photographic collection to keep me focused on the variety that does meet my needs. The too faced palette is very appealing but reviews consistently point to poor quality shimmers. People do enjoy the mattes but I always put shimmer on my lids and the whole appeal of the palette is the matching duos so I have let it go. The ABH Sugar and Spice also caught my eye but again because it’s something that I like so is already present in my collection in other palettes. I did buy a palette this season because it was not represented in my collection and I really wanted what it offered this festive season.
I copied the swatch card that you did and made the same for my eyeshadows and blushes collection. I realized that I wanted the Too Faced Natural Nudes palette for the pink shadows since I dont have those in my collection. But with the swatch card laid out, i realized I can use my blush as a pink shadow!! Thank you for this video, please make more. 🥹🥹 subscribed!
Keep in mind you can also use matte eyeshadow colors you don’t want on eyes in nails to accomplish the aura nail trend. That’s what I’ll do with shadows there’s no way I’m using on my eyes because the colors aren’t me style anymore.
Great video ! It happened to pop on my feed one week after I spent hours trying to make a comprehensive color chart of all my matte eyeshadows 😅 So I definitely share the feeling of this being an eye-opening experience ! Even though I generally try to be careful with my purchases, when it comes to makeup my feelings are complicated by the fact I've only recently really started having fun with makeup. I grew up feeling insecure about not being pretty enough and convincing myself I just wasn't a "makeup girl". But now that I can buy my own products, I realize how nice it is to explore my own style, have fun with it, to feel pretty, and it's like I finally "belong". On the other hand, it feels exhausting to be bombarded with new releases all the time, and having to fact-check whether I actually need them or not. At least now that I have my organized eyeshadow color chart, I can see clearly I don't need that tempting Natasha Denona Roxa palette, because I do have enough purple pink shadows already !
I totally relate with you, I got into makeup pretty late, so I fall in deeply with wanting to experiment as much as I could. My willingness to try plus how aggressive the market is, left me with lots of products. But Nobody knows what is the perfect way, we can’t be hard on ourselves, as long as the journey continues, every effort counts 🫶🏻
I'm a sucker for eyeshadow palettes 😅For me, each of the palettes is not just a set of eye makeup products. It is a mood, inspiration, the author's message, the brand's philosophy, the narrative that stands behind each of them. I think a lot of people have similar feeling to perfumes. Yes sounds a bit silly, but still. For instance, Pat MacGrath is a holiday palette for me. When you want to feel vibes of the red carpet or some fashion editorial shoot. Tom Ford gives me "power woman" vibes, I use only those when I have an important meeting. Viseart has a solid office lady vibes, Huda Beauty is more of a girl-night-out for me. However, I'm still quite consciousness about my purchases and try not to buy overlapping color stories. But full catalog of all my eyeshadows wouldn't serve me much because if I look at it and realize that to make the look I want I need to pull 5 palettes same time - it will turn me off. Using one-two palettes for a complete look is more practical for me and less unnecessary overthinking where exactly that shadow from the album is.
Influencers have normalized trying new releases all the time. "Trying" for an influencer doesn't equal buying, because they get sent pr. But what it does equal is additional income, because they make more money than they spent through affiliate links, sponsorships + they get perks like brand trips, own product releases. For a normal person trying means spending a good sum of their hard earned money on something they may not get use out of before it expires. Two very different scenarios.
I really want the danessa myricks V palette but i like do i have fomo or do i really want them? I feel like they aré so unique to me that i really want them in my colección
Oh girl, you got me thinking… I totally understand how you are feeling, there is no right or wrong with this.. I think it’s about you making a informed decision that gives you contentment weather you get it or not. were you able to see this palette in person? Or you are wanting it based on reviews online? I once wanted the Natasha retro glam palette, but I did a great thing going to store and swatch it in person. That totally took it off my mind completely😂 like easy Sometimes Online = FANTASY 🧡
I'm here to tempt you 😄 I have that palette and it's one of my favs. I have hooded eyes and that's why I like to put shiny shimmers in the middle of mobile lid to make it pop more. So I use DM V on top of my regular eyeshadows (mattes or satins) to get that extra shine in my look. But ofc before making a purchase, you should consider your eye makeup style and what you already have in your collection.
@natalia9259 yes thats why i want the palette cuz i have a matte rainbow palette an matte browns a beiges palette. I just need my Shimmers/duochromes eyeshadow palette
This is such a nice video! I’ve also been watching my own makeup consumption and I love to talk about it! I feel like I have an easier time saying no to a new eyeshadow palette than a new foundation/concealer, but what you said about “trying” is SO true! Specially when I already found lovely products that I will love to use more, instead of buying the next new thing
Wishing you a lot of success here on TH-cam ❤
Thank you!
I’m so glad you mentioned about [foundation/concealer] its so true even though foundation could makes a bigger difference overall.
Also, about not settling for something we already love and keep on looking for sth ‘better’
I bet so many of us can relate with what you said.
What a fantastic video. So relatable. I especially love the point about the word “try”. No one has said this before. We all make light of trying things “for science” 😂…and we justify our purchase because we want to try. Lately I’ve been aware of how much I buy to “try”. THANK YOU ❤
Amazing video. I need to keep it close so I can refer back to it when I think I need another Sephora order.
I really like the idea you expressed about trying vs. owning. I think it’s a helpful way to change my own mindset about what I own. I’ve been gradually and mostly successfully limiting my eyeshadow purchases using a lot of the other concepts you mentioned like looking for patterns in what I already own. Thanks for a thoughtful video.
Right? Trying vs owning. The air is so thin but makes a big difference
I love how our mind can tricks us so easily🥹
Great vid. We need more of this to bring us to our senses.
I agree..
we need more focus on our senses. It’s so easy to get lost
Thank you 😊
This was such a well-thought out, introspective video! I think that you are right on all counts; the FOMO, the desire to try new things, the vibes/preferences that we're attracted to, the impact of short-form content. I'd noticed some of these things in my own habits (and others) but it took watching this to help me connect the dots: It all creates the perfect storm that keeps us in the cycle of buying, trying, and discarding. Thank you for taking the time to make this! Glad to have found your channel and looking forward to watching more of your content! 💖
This is a great video and I especially like what you said in the end of the video about trying vs owning. I have been for a while in a journey to own less makeup and finally I have gotten to a point where I'm comfortable with my collection. It's not the most minimal ever, but it's also not a huge hoard of different options that I never wear. Also I had to learn the hard way this fall that eyeshadow expires, since I got a reaction using super old eyeshadows. I think that experience will also keep me in check in future, when purchansing new makeup.
I can connect with just about everything you said in this video!!
I'm so glad I found your channel! I find myslef pulled into more and more beauty purchases, especially eyeshadow that I would never use (green ones look soo pretty in the pan, but i only wear pink and neutrals), and want to keep my consumption in check
That happens to the best of us.
Realization is key 😘
Love the swatch idea! I'll have to try that!
Definitely, throw that party 🎉
Brands and influencers are selling us a fantasy, a dream lifestyle. For example I love shimmery shadows. They look pretty, feminine and glamorous. Perfect product for someone who goes out a lot, goes to glamorous events, someone who works in front of a camera or vacations a lot and gets dolled up all the time. Let me tell you, I do non of these things. Although I love shimmer, in my everyday life there are not really occasions where a high impact eyelook would make sense. So I never wear mine and refuse to hoard more and put my money into a drawer, invest it into something that goes off eventually. I basically bought what I have for my fantasy self. The fantasy self concept was eye opening for sure.
Such a wonderful video, i experience so many similar things when it comes to how I approach my makeup collection and this helped me a lot! I am trying to be more conscious with my makeup shopping too and it’s very hard.😅
Thank you 😜
It’s a working progress to ace making good decisions that really serves ourselves, Not the ‘market’.
It is hard 🥹🥹so go easy on yourself, celebrate your little steps, feed that power to your conscious !! 🧡🧡
Stop watching influencing beauty TH-camrs and you will come out of the mind contröl,
Yeah, You are what you ‘consume’
Garbage in garbage out. Yes I agree with this. I’m changing my content and my mind ….
Loved this video! Really great points.
Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻
I have a total of 123 pans in singles and palettes, excluding cream shadow sticks. I keep a photographic collection to keep me focused on the variety that does meet my needs.
The too faced palette is very appealing but reviews consistently point to poor quality shimmers.
People do enjoy the mattes but I always put shimmer on my lids and the whole appeal of the palette is the matching duos so I have let it go.
The ABH Sugar and Spice also caught my eye but again because it’s something that I like so is already present in my collection in other palettes.
I did buy a palette this season because it was not represented in my collection and I really wanted what it offered this festive season.
I am lusting about the too faced natural nudes as well, this video is so timely, thank you!
Too much eyeshadows, too little eyelids 🥹
Thank you for sharing 😘
I copied the swatch card that you did and made the same for my eyeshadows and blushes collection. I realized that I wanted the Too Faced Natural Nudes palette for the pink shadows since I dont have those in my collection. But with the swatch card laid out, i realized I can use my blush as a pink shadow!!
Thank you for this video, please make more. 🥹🥹 subscribed!
I love how you made that connection!
Thank you for sharing with me 😊
Definitely going to give swatch cards a go now- a new use for my laminator that’s not just planner diys! New subscriber, keep up the good work 🫶🏽
Awesome! Thank you for subscribing 😊
Keep in mind you can also use matte eyeshadow colors you don’t want on eyes in nails to accomplish the aura nail trend. That’s what I’ll do with shadows there’s no way I’m using on my eyes because the colors aren’t me style anymore.
Great video ! It happened to pop on my feed one week after I spent hours trying to make a comprehensive color chart of all my matte eyeshadows 😅 So I definitely share the feeling of this being an eye-opening experience !
Even though I generally try to be careful with my purchases, when it comes to makeup my feelings are complicated by the fact I've only recently really started having fun with makeup. I grew up feeling insecure about not being pretty enough and convincing myself I just wasn't a "makeup girl".
But now that I can buy my own products, I realize how nice it is to explore my own style, have fun with it, to feel pretty, and it's like I finally "belong".
On the other hand, it feels exhausting to be bombarded with new releases all the time, and having to fact-check whether I actually need them or not.
At least now that I have my organized eyeshadow color chart, I can see clearly I don't need that tempting Natasha Denona Roxa palette, because I do have enough purple pink shadows already !
I totally relate with you, I got into makeup pretty late, so I fall in deeply with wanting to experiment as much as I could. My willingness to try plus how aggressive the market is, left me with lots of products.
But Nobody knows what is the perfect way, we can’t be hard on ourselves, as long as the journey continues, every effort counts 🫶🏻
I'm a sucker for eyeshadow palettes 😅For me, each of the palettes is not just a set of eye makeup products. It is a mood, inspiration, the author's message, the brand's philosophy, the narrative that stands behind each of them. I think a lot of people have similar feeling to perfumes. Yes sounds a bit silly, but still. For instance, Pat MacGrath is a holiday palette for me. When you want to feel vibes of the red carpet or some fashion editorial shoot. Tom Ford gives me "power woman" vibes, I use only those when I have an important meeting. Viseart has a solid office lady vibes, Huda Beauty is more of a girl-night-out for me.
However, I'm still quite consciousness about my purchases and try not to buy overlapping color stories. But full catalog of all my eyeshadows wouldn't serve me much because if I look at it and realize that to make the look I want I need to pull 5 palettes same time - it will turn me off. Using one-two palettes for a complete look is more practical for me and less unnecessary overthinking where exactly that shadow from the album is.
Influencers have normalized trying new releases all the time. "Trying" for an influencer doesn't equal buying, because they get sent pr. But what it does equal is additional income, because they make more money than they spent through affiliate links, sponsorships + they get perks like brand trips, own product releases. For a normal person trying means spending a good sum of their hard earned money on something they may not get use out of before it expires. Two very different scenarios.
omg I love this!
Thannnks 😜
I have the same problem with red lipsticks 😂
Nice video , its to schock the item about "try "
Thank you 😊
I really want the danessa myricks V palette but i like do i have fomo or do i really want them? I feel like they aré so unique to me that i really want them in my colección
Oh girl, you got me thinking…
I totally understand how you are feeling, there is no right or wrong with this.. I think it’s about you making a informed decision that gives you contentment weather you get it or not.
were you able to see this palette in person? Or you are wanting it based on reviews online?
I once wanted the Natasha retro glam palette, but I did a great thing going to store and swatch it in person. That totally took it off my mind completely😂 like easy
Sometimes Online = FANTASY 🧡
I'm here to tempt you 😄 I have that palette and it's one of my favs. I have hooded eyes and that's why I like to put shiny shimmers in the middle of mobile lid to make it pop more. So I use DM V on top of my regular eyeshadows (mattes or satins) to get that extra shine in my look.
But ofc before making a purchase, you should consider your eye makeup style and what you already have in your collection.
@natalia9259 yes thats why i want the palette cuz i have a matte rainbow palette an matte browns a beiges palette. I just need my Shimmers/duochromes eyeshadow palette
@@soul-live-ing maybe thats true too. @makeupandcoffee i think Is her channel she makes the palette look so good in the swatches
@@victoredwardo9485 It doesn't have much of douchromes, but shimmer are really nice and have variety of colors and opacity.