I have loved watching your decluttering videos. They are inspirational and a great antidote to the aura of excess consumerism that dominates the beauty vlogger community. The changes in your decoration style, your focus, they all demonstrate how much more can be achieved with less. Thank you for sharing your journey, its been enjoyable to watch. I also really love the change in direction of your channel, the DIY decorating tips, the travel vlogs, all of that, again, really enjoyable and inspirational.
Just what I was thinking! The changes in your make up collection are really noticeable on every aspect of your life! You do look happier and lighter! Congrats
i love this!! instead of trying to justify having way more makeup than any one person could ever need/use up ("it's a collection", "i like testing out new products for you guys", etc.) you realized it was excessive and did something about it!! this is inspiring. i only own 4 lipsticks and sometimes it makes me feel bad about myself because i see girls do hauls where they get 10+ lipsticks every month or even more often... seeing your collection is refreshing to watch and seems so much more sensible!
Good for you Christine. I think I am going to take this on for 2015 although I am a bit embarrassed to take an inventory and admit how much I have. I hope you had a wonder holidays. ♥ Elle
Wow what a progress you made! Truly, truly inspiring. I am having palpitation just thinking about letting go of my make up. I keep justifying that I need them even though I have enough to last me a lifetime. My only progress is, I haven't bought any make up in a year or so now. This is the kind of video I need to watch in my life. Thank you Christine, I am a big, big fan of yours.
This is so amazing! I have watched you from the beginning and here you have come so far. Your video had really changed my outlook on makeup and collecting which I no longer do as well. Again. Thank you.
I look forward to your makeup inventory video every year. I discovered while watching your decluttering vlogs a couple years back. I find it so refreshing to watch your videos and see your "small" makeup collection compared to the majority of other beauty vloggers. Sometimes I feel envious for a second when I watch videos where people show of their enormous collections only to come to a quick realization that it is not only unrealistic and wasteful to own that much but it is also just so much stuff to have. You are my inspiration to be happy with the makeup I have and to keep myself from going overboard ;)
Omg~ so proud of you :3! I used to get sucked into thinking I needed drawers and drawers of makeup because all the other beauty gurus had that. But I'm super happy with my little collection of holy grail products!
OMG you don't know how AMAZING this video makes me feel! I have around the same amount of makeup you do in this video and I always watch videos on TH-cam of these girls makeup collection and they have SOOOO much, and I'm always like damn I need a ton more makeup😭 but it's so silly! You don't need it!! Just get what you love and stick to it 😊
You look so much happier, healthier skin and fresh! I love it. Your journey is truly an inspiration! I'm planning to make a video or series like you did. Thank you =]
You're so refreshing and motivating to watch! It's nice to see minimalism rather than the constant consumerism being pushed down your throat and sponsorships on TH-cam, etc. You really help me put things into perspective, thanks!! My friend's mom had her entire makeup bag stolen from her car (her makeup bag looked like a handbag) so I went through my over stuffed collection and ended up giving her two pretty large bags of things I either didn't use, didn't like, or just didn't need. Felt great to help and to downsize, even better than it does to walk out of Ulta with a shopping bag. Can't wait for more videos!!
Congratulations and thank you for taking us on your journey! It's just so refreshing to watch videos that encourage having less and enjoying favorites every day. Happy holidays!
I wish other beauty gurus would follow your lead and do this. Most of them like to buy, buy, buy, and review, but they end up with so much makeup that will never get used. Your such a good example for us all.
Hi lady! I was sooo inspired and I did my own inventory...134 lippies, 89 single shadows, 37 blushes, 12 mascaras, 71 Palettes!!!! OMGGGGGG. So I gifted all but 27 pieces total~ thank you so much for being a strong beautiful woman! Life long fan! I am on a no buy for 3 mos...My wallet and my hubby thank you! BE WELL!!
I love watching your progress. It is so easy to over consume and have everything in excess. I appreciate your focus on living more simply and minimizing. You really are inspiring!
Wow! What a difference. Well done. You inspired me to do the same when you did your clear out two years ago and it made everything so easy and streamlined! Thanks for showing the update! Xxx
Your makeup inventory purge is the only true purge I've seen on TH-cam so far. You've inspired me to not hoard makeup or buy extra that I really don't need for it to just sit in drawers not get used and eventually get old. I'm slowly making progress in choosing the makeup I truly love and use often. Once it's finished then I will make that trip to Sephora or Ulta, etc and repurchase or try something new. :) I adore your videos!!!
I'm so proud of you watching this video! I've been following your journey since before your started downsizing, and I love what a practical and inspirational you tuber you've become! I never had a big collection to start with but your videos definitely deterred me from going overboard - thanks for being such an inspiration :)
Wonderful! I was there from the beginning and have seen your progress. I have become interested in make-up again ( I stopped wearing in the 80s) and I've bought more than I should have. I am not going to be adding any more AND I am going to be wearing what I have more often.
I recently saw your 2012 inventory and was inspired to do it for myself. I don't have a large makeup collection but it was definitely time to throw out some old things and get rid of some eye shadows I never use. I like this idea to keep the "hoarding" in check and use what I have. Thanks for sharing.
I like watching the huge makeup collection videos just for fun sometimes, but this is so practical! You do a great job showing the products you have now. Awesome work!
You are inspirational! I'm on a quest to be able to reach blindfolded into any drawer, cabinet, closet and love anything I pull out. No more meh! It's quite refreshing but I admit I'm not quite there yet. Thanks for keeping me stoked! Linda
Absolutely love your channel. Your downsizing videos are so inspiring and I have a whole series downsizing my collection. I still have a LOT but sorting through is refreshing. Like a weight being lifted from my shoulders. Thank you!
Your Cleanout/Declutter series inspired me to do the same with my collection. I feel so much better! I am sure I will need to go through it a few more times to par it down to where I would like my collection to be. Thank you for doing this and sharing it with us!
Dear Christine, I have been a subscriber since before you did your declutter videoes and watched your makeup collections go from big to what it is now. I have to say that you are such a inspiration to me. Watching beauty youtube videoes can make you think you need a lot of things. But since you did your declutter videoes you've got me thinking that I also do not need make up items I just do not use and let them sit around. You are right, less stuff, less stress. Having too many things to choose from can be more convenient than good. When I saw your updated project pan video it was amazing to see the effort you put in finishing makeup products. What a disciplin you have. I love watching you videoes. I think it is important that girls are more than about makeup and that they use their money wisely. You have definitly done an impact on me and I wanted to let you know. Kind regards, Thanh Nguyen from Denmark
Always love watching these! I did my first project 10 pan this year and it was a big eye opener. I plan on doing several more for the new year. I do love makeup, but I find that I'm happier wearing what I truly love. I think a list is a perfect way to keep yourself in check. Wonderful job Christine! xoxo Bonnie
I got sucked into the youtube world of beauty guru reviews, actually Your videos were the first that got me sucked in haha and I started watching more and more and got hooked. My makeup collection went from the size that yours is now (only buying when I finished a product) to my entire dresser full. I truly believe that loving makeup so much can be an addiction, a very expensive one. Your makeup collection videos were actually the ones that made me think that I needed more because it all just looked so wonderful, but now that I have it all its actually kind of depressing so I am glad you uploaded this video, it makes me feel like its ok to get rid of my big makeup collection without that attachment or guilt. Your wardrobe even inspired me to clear out and declutter as well as be more simplistic. For now on, your youtube vids will be my only addiction since they are positive and influential :)
These are my absolute favorite videos ever! You stopped me from hoarding before it actually got really bad. I decluttered my collection based off only keeping the products that actually work. No smudging or wearing off or anything like that was aloud to stay. I went from 80 face products, I'm at 36 now and still going down! I'm still working on the colored sections (Eyeshadows, blush, etc. ) but now honestly say I can go into a store and not buy anything the temptation isn't there anymore. I'm not even signed up to any newsletters anymore.
You inspired me to declutter my collection (shall be filming some videos on that) and I am going on a MAKEUP OUT 2015. You're such an inspiration and I adore you!
these are honestly some of my favourite videos to watch! always great to see people promoting using their collection instead of trying to get their hands on every new thing that comes out on the market. :)
Your very practical Christine, I'm not much into makeup so in all I probably have like 10 makeup items, you do wanna buy more when you see all the pretty colors and packaging in the store but the prices keep me in check with that, lol, plus I'm more of a nail polish girl so I need to declutter there and I try to often to get rid of anything I don't use cause I don't like clutter and stuff just sitting around for the sake of my collection being big, I don't want an incredibly huge collection, just the polishes I absolutely love and if I buy it and realize I don't like it after buying it, it has to go, sale, give away, or donate, don't need to sit around collecting dust taking up space
It's so refreshing to see how someone is trying to minimize the collection instead of getting more and more makeup (like myself). You've done great job! :)
I have loved your videos for so long! (Especially your Declutter ones!) you have inspired me and many others to declutter and realize that less is always more. Thank you! 😘
Wonderful job! What an incredible downsize. What I love most is your message about changing from feeling like you need it all to just having a few things that you love.
Oh you have done so brilliantly! I think my downfall would definitely be blushes and nail polish! All those pretty bottles really get me! I have started to declutter, and already have two bags of makeup to give away to my niece! Thanks for being so inspiring, I so enjoy the variety of your videos....and your cardigans in the background look beautiful!Lou xo
You have done an amazing job of not only decluttering but maintaining the size of your collection. I did a declutter video in October but I did not purge nearly the amount of products you have. Love this series and the inspiration! :)
This has inspired me to get rid of the excess I have and it is fitting because I am moving and I shouldn't feel weighted down by my makeup addiction!!! Thanks again Christine!!! Happy New Years to you and Michael!!!
I love to do inventory; I take the opportunity to clean them up at the same time. I am amazed at how much you have used/purged. You are an inspiration in many ways!
When you started the downsizing a few years back, I also started to take a look at my own collection. Over the last years I went down a lot, but it's still huge. But I'm getting to the point where I like what I have and for a Beauty Blogger a few more items the regular is fine. I think :) Each time I see one of your videos It's reminding me to really take a look at my collection and think about it. You're my personal motivator to pay attention :)
You give me hope. I would like to whittle down my collection to the point where the makeup I am wearing is never more than a year old and everything is getting love.
Your cleaning and organizing videos have been so inspiring! The saying less stuff, less stress is definitely a very true statement. Its awesome how even from 3 months ago when you did your last de clutter videos, your makeup collection is already so much smaller. Great Job and PLEASE keep doing more organizing videos! Also, your background looks great with the clothing rack in the back.
Your journey has been amazing to watch. I've been watching you now for, I think it's been 4 years (maybe 5) and it's been amazing. I'm always thrilled to see a new video from you popping up in my subscriptions. Sending warmest wishes and big hugs.
Time has flown by so quickly yet so many things have changed! Thanks for sharing with us your downsized collection, such a great improvement. Happy Holidays, Christine! (:
Hey Christine, good job. I love watching your videos especially the ones with inventory or organising things. And when I'm not in the mood to tidy up my space but it needs to be done I just watch your declutter videos for inspiration. It works every time :) and thanks to you I switched to oils when it comes to my skin care. My body is getting rid of all the chemicals that have built up in my skin over the years but it still looks better then when I was using conventional chemical-based skincare. Amazing! So merry Christmas my dear, have a nice start in the new year! :)
Nice to see your progress. You achieved what you wanted. I actually stopped watching videos reliogsly like I used to and that alone helped me limit my purchases can't believe how much I spent on all this stuff that we don't really need. Thanks !
Great video!! It can be very easy to get caught up in makeup and buy everything. I am trying very hard to minimize what I am buying and just use what I have since I already have soo much makeup!!
You gave me the inspiration to downsize and I can fit all my makeup in 1 helmer drawer, not 1 unit, just one single drawer and I love it ! Thanks Christine & you're doing great, love the smaller more manageable collection. Less stuff really is less stress.
I have been watching your channel for many many years and the way you have been able to downsize your collection is really inspiring. I have always enjoyed your declutter and makeup inventory videos. The MAC Toledo collection coming out in the beginning of February, is repromoting Ripe Peach. You are the first person I thought of when I found out. Unfortunately I wasn't in to MAC at the time of the Spring forecast collection but I MUST pick it up this time. I know it's one of your favs!
I'm starting my journey of downsizing my collection and this video really inspired me- seeing the progress that you've made. I'm going to do my inventory today. I'm kind of afraid to see how much I really have and how much I have spent over the years!
Wow so impressive! :) I watched your declutter videos early this year and they were eye opening and dare I say, life changing. I've been a lot more conscious of my shopping habits and next year I would like to commit to purchasing 10 new products only. It'll be difficult with sales and LE products, but I'm sure I'll come back to your videos for motivation. Please continue to make videos and maybe consider doing some videos on how to make the most of your current pared down collection? Thanks! Happy 2015!
These videos are so inspiring! After watching when you first started this, I made the decision to also downsize. I didn't have as much as you, but what I had was truly overwhelming for what I needed. I made a resolution in Jan. 2014 that I would not purchase any skin care, makeup, hair care, clothes or shoes for a whole year. I wanted to use what I had before I made anymore purchases... I also wanted the freedom of not having so much stuff. I didn't want the responsibility anymore and I wanted to love the items I had...not just buy something, use it for a bit and then buy something else. It's been almost a full year and I am just starting now to empty things. I plan on continuing this into 2015 and I'm excited to see what I accomplish. Because of your videos of this downsizing process, my husband and I have also applied this to our household. I never would have thought of this on my own and I can't thank you enough for being willing to share your beginning of this adventure and the process throughout.
As always, your yearly inventories really inspire me. I have moved house and got rid of a lot of things. Happy to own only one mascara, one highlighter, one bronzer, one eyebrow pencil, one eyeliner, one primer. I'm still working on my face powders and foundations, since I change color with the seasons. My downfall is nailpolish and eyeshadow palettes, I don't have the heart to downsize, their colors make me happy :)
I just recently discovered your channel and I am hooked! I had a lazy day and watched your videos all day Long! The progress you've made in your decluttering is amazing!! I also feel the need to simplify as I grow older and realize What's really important in life. You are very blessed to have a loving husband who supports your efforts and goals. Please keep the videos coming and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!!
Christine..I don't know how you do it!! I have such a hard time getting rid of stuff..and that's what it is stuff!! I am going to try to do better this year..xoxox Loretta
Wow! This is one of the best decluttering videos I have ever seen...proof that one can have a pared down, but still excellent, collection of makeup. I shudder at the thought of doing an inventory. My downfall is bareMinerals. I did do a Project 10 Pan this month on my channel, so it's a start. Thank you for this inspiring video! Perfect time of year for it, too.
Love these videos! you have inspired me to clean out my closet this weekend. I think I am going to do an inventory of all of my clothes, which seems kind of scary even though I don't think I have that many!
That's a really good progress in my opinion! I'm happy for you, and I'm working on my makeup inventory as well. I'd really like to thank you cause your decluttering series (and later videos), is part of what helped me to start my "simple life project" to actually start living my life differently. And hearing how much better you feel about your life motivates me to know that that's how I want to be, happy and calm. So thank you for sharing this video! ♡
great video as usual :) as you were going through, you mentioned for some categories how many you would aspire to have, compared to how many you actually have. Do you have a total goal for each type of product? for a while it seemed that you wanted to have a very minimal amount, especially when you were downsizing your living accommodations. Has wanting to travel more impacted your purchasing choices? How about a video on balancing shopping vs funding your dreams (like travel). It seems you have had some wonderful trips. Just a thought.
You're a great example to us all women. I remembered watching your vlogs during your Thailand trip where you limit yourself to buying only a certain number of makeup items as well as to hit pan before buying new ones, I been following those guidelines. I stopped buying makeup impulsively especially after realising some makeup items don't last that long when kept for some time namely lipsticks. Love your vid! Happy 2015!
New subscriber spent a the last hr or so watching the individual make up declutter vids first...funally got to this video and WOW thats amazing!!!I deff need to start working on this and downsize my make uo collection is just way too massive at this point!Thanks for making these vids they are super helpful!
I've seen a few of these type of videos & I think they're brilliant! You've done so well, particularly with lipsticks! I'm going to be filming my own in the new year as my circumstances will be changing significantly & as a result I want to concentrate on using products up rather than buying more! Xx
This is such a great video....I have so much makeup I could never I mean never use it all up...instead of being 'proud' of it...I'm kinda ashamed of it....it's like a hobby that got out of control...this has inspired me to downsize and use what I have before I purchase again...just making makeup companies rich and my boudoir cluttered...thanks so much
Christine you are absolutely my favorite on you tube. Love how you are inspiring women to live a simple, hollistic lifestyle and your amazing trips. Its so refreshing. Excessive makeup is so sickening. Light dewy makeup is best. Thank you for introducing the 100 percent Pure line. Its awesome. Much love.
Wow Christine!! You're my hero!! You deserve an award of some sort!! I'm working on it, but it seems so slow going to decrease my makeup inventory!! Especially at Christmas!! congrats on your discipline!! Best Wishes My Darling!!
It must feel amazing to only use what you love! You've inspired me to start my own journey of downsizing this year. I'm thinking I should really film a makeup inventory and maybe some project panning with a LOT of decluttering lol. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!! :)
I think you've done a great job because you really don't need to have old make-up around. It's best to have fresh make-up that you can use. The powders last several years as compared to wet products that have been opened. You have a very nice collection now. And your make-up always looks great on you. This was a fun video. BTW- You introduced me to Chia seed drinks. I love them now!
I'm so proud of you! Well done! Lot of people should follow your lead. No one needs a room full of makeup. That's only great way to throw away your money and collect dust.
I have loved watching your decluttering videos. They are inspirational and a great antidote to the aura of excess consumerism that dominates the beauty vlogger community. The changes in your decoration style, your focus, they all demonstrate how much more can be achieved with less. Thank you for sharing your journey, its been enjoyable to watch.
I also really love the change in direction of your channel, the DIY decorating tips, the travel vlogs, all of that, again, really enjoyable and inspirational.
Just what I was thinking! The changes in your make up collection are really noticeable on every aspect of your life! You do look happier and lighter! Congrats
What a brilliant job you've done with this. I love the balance you bring with the radical thought of having less! Best wishes for 2015. xxx
Thank you so much Julie!! Hope you're having an awesome season! ❤️
i love this!! instead of trying to justify having way more makeup than any one person could ever need/use up ("it's a collection", "i like testing out new products for you guys", etc.) you realized it was excessive and did something about it!! this is inspiring. i only own 4 lipsticks and sometimes it makes me feel bad about myself because i see girls do hauls where they get 10+ lipsticks every month or even more often... seeing your collection is refreshing to watch and seems so much more sensible!
It is amazing to see how much you downsized! You really stuck to it and it is inspiring to see :)
Thank you so much!!❤️
Good for you Christine. I think I am going to take this on for 2015 although I am a bit embarrassed to take an inventory and admit how much I have. I hope you had a wonder holidays. ♥ Elle
Thanks Elle! Haha, ikr. ;) Hope you're having a great holiday season too! Hugs ❤️
I feel the same way, and I think I may do it too!
I am so amazed at how you have been able to consistently downsize. I have enjoyed watching your progress.
Thank you!! ❤️
Wow what a progress you made! Truly, truly inspiring. I am having palpitation just thinking about letting go of my make up. I keep justifying that I need them even though I have enough to last me a lifetime. My only progress is, I haven't bought any make up in a year or so now. This is the kind of video I need to watch in my life. Thank you Christine, I am a big, big fan of yours.
This is so amazing! I have watched you from the beginning and here you have come so far. Your video had really changed my outlook on makeup and collecting which I no longer do as well. Again. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! Hugs! ❤️
I look forward to your makeup inventory video every year. I discovered while watching your decluttering vlogs a couple years back. I find it so refreshing to watch your videos and see your "small" makeup collection compared to the majority of other beauty vloggers. Sometimes I feel envious for a second when I watch videos where people show of their enormous collections only to come to a quick realization that it is not only unrealistic and wasteful to own that much but it is also just so much stuff to have. You are my inspiration to be happy with the makeup I have and to keep myself from going overboard ;)
Omg~ so proud of you :3! I used to get sucked into thinking I needed drawers and drawers of makeup because all the other beauty gurus had that. But I'm super happy with my little collection of holy grail products!
OMG you don't know how AMAZING this video makes me feel! I have around the same amount of makeup you do in this video and I always watch videos on TH-cam of these girls makeup collection and they have SOOOO much, and I'm always like damn I need a ton more makeup😭 but it's so silly! You don't need it!! Just get what you love and stick to it 😊
You look so much happier, healthier skin and fresh! I love it. Your journey is truly an inspiration! I'm planning to make a video or series like you did. Thank you =]
You're so refreshing and motivating to watch! It's nice to see minimalism rather than the constant consumerism being pushed down your throat and sponsorships on TH-cam, etc. You really help me put things into perspective, thanks!! My friend's mom had her entire makeup bag stolen from her car (her makeup bag looked like a handbag) so I went through my over stuffed collection and ended up giving her two pretty large bags of things I either didn't use, didn't like, or just didn't need. Felt great to help and to downsize, even better than it does to walk out of Ulta with a shopping bag. Can't wait for more videos!!
Congratulations and thank you for taking us on your journey! It's just so refreshing to watch videos that encourage having less and enjoying favorites every day. Happy holidays!
I wish other beauty gurus would follow your lead and do this. Most of them like to buy, buy, buy, and review, but they end up with so much makeup that will never get used. Your such a good example for us all.
Hi lady! I was sooo inspired and I did my own inventory...134 lippies, 89 single shadows, 37 blushes, 12 mascaras, 71 Palettes!!!! OMGGGGGG. So I gifted all but 27 pieces total~ thank you so much for being a strong beautiful woman! Life long fan! I am on a no buy for 3 mos...My wallet and my hubby thank you! BE WELL!!
I love watching your progress. It is so easy to over consume and have everything in excess. I appreciate your focus on living more simply and minimizing. You really are inspiring!
Wow! What a difference. Well done. You inspired me to do the same when you did your clear out two years ago and it made everything so easy and streamlined! Thanks for showing the update! Xxx
I love it when a video of yours shows up in my feed! :)
Aww, thank you!!
Your makeup inventory purge is the only true purge I've seen on TH-cam so far. You've inspired me to not hoard makeup or buy extra that I really don't need for it to just sit in drawers not get used and eventually get old. I'm slowly making progress in choosing the makeup I truly love and use often. Once it's finished then I will make that trip to Sephora or Ulta, etc and repurchase or try something new. :) I adore your videos!!!
The dedication is amazing.
I'm so proud of you watching this video! I've been following your journey since before your started downsizing, and I love what a practical and inspirational you tuber you've become! I never had a big collection to start with but your videos definitely deterred me from going overboard - thanks for being such an inspiration :)
Thank you so much Julia!! You guys are a huge inspiration to me as well! Love you lots! ❤️
Seriously, watching your videos have changed my life! Love You Christine ❤️
Gosh , has it already been 2 yrs ? I remember watching your video decluttering your make up. Holy moly what a difference . Way to go !
Wonderful! I was there from the beginning and have seen your progress. I have become interested in make-up again ( I stopped wearing in the 80s) and I've bought more than I should have. I am not going to be adding any more AND I am going to be wearing what I have more often.
I recently saw your 2012 inventory and was inspired to do it for myself. I don't have a large makeup collection but it was definitely time to throw out some old things and get rid of some eye shadows I never use. I like this idea to keep the "hoarding" in check and use what I have. Thanks for sharing.
I like watching the huge makeup collection videos just for fun sometimes, but this is so practical! You do a great job showing the products you have now. Awesome work!
That rack of cardigans on the back are perfect😍
Thank you! I recently made a few changes in this room to give it more of a boutique closet feel. 😊❤️
pinksofoxy Ahhh ROOM TOUR please!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
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Warm Wishes Sure, can do! :) ❤️
Woohoo! Thank you!!
Yeah, you know you're a youtube addict when you respond instanta to a comment!
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You are inspirational! I'm on a quest to be able to reach blindfolded into any drawer, cabinet, closet and love anything I pull out. No more meh! It's quite refreshing but I admit I'm not quite there yet. Thanks for keeping me stoked! Linda
Absolutely love your channel. Your downsizing videos are so inspiring and I have a whole series downsizing my collection. I still have a LOT but sorting through is refreshing. Like a weight being lifted from my shoulders. Thank you!
Your Cleanout/Declutter series inspired me to do the same with my collection. I feel so much better! I am sure I will need to go through it a few more times to par it down to where I would like my collection to be. Thank you for doing this and sharing it with us!
Dear Christine, I have been a subscriber since before you did your declutter videoes and watched your makeup collections go from big to what it is now. I have to say that you are such a inspiration to me. Watching beauty youtube videoes can make you think you need a lot of things. But since you did your declutter videoes you've got me thinking that I also do not need make up items I just do not use and let them sit around. You are right, less stuff, less stress. Having too many things to choose from can be more convenient than good. When I saw your updated project pan video it was amazing to see the effort you put in finishing makeup products. What a disciplin you have.
I love watching you videoes. I think it is important that girls are more than about makeup and that they use their money wisely. You have definitly done an impact on me and I wanted to let you know.
Kind regards,
Thanh Nguyen from Denmark
You are so inspiring Christine! Your channel has really grown to be one of my favorites between the DIY and OOTD's i just love it!!
Always love watching these! I did my first project 10 pan this year and it was a big eye opener. I plan on doing several more for the new year. I do love makeup, but I find that I'm happier wearing what I truly love. I think a list is a perfect way to keep yourself in check. Wonderful job Christine! xoxo Bonnie
So proud of you Christine! So glad I was able to take this journey with you xoxo
I got sucked into the youtube world of beauty guru reviews, actually Your videos were the first that got me sucked in haha and I started watching more and more and got hooked. My makeup collection went from the size that yours is now (only buying when I finished a product) to my entire dresser full. I truly believe that loving makeup so much can be an addiction, a very expensive one. Your makeup collection videos were actually the ones that made me think that I needed more because it all just looked so wonderful, but now that I have it all its actually kind of depressing so I am glad you uploaded this video, it makes me feel like its ok to get rid of my big makeup collection without that attachment or guilt. Your wardrobe even inspired me to clear out and declutter as well as be more simplistic. For now on, your youtube vids will be my only addiction since they are positive and influential :)
These are my absolute favorite videos ever! You stopped me from hoarding before it actually got really bad. I decluttered my collection based off only keeping the products that actually work. No smudging or wearing off or anything like that was aloud to stay. I went from 80 face products, I'm at 36 now and still going down! I'm still working on the colored sections (Eyeshadows, blush, etc. ) but now honestly say I can go into a store and not buy anything the temptation isn't there anymore. I'm not even signed up to any newsletters anymore.
You inspired me to declutter my collection (shall be filming some videos on that) and I am going on a MAKEUP OUT 2015. You're such an inspiration and I adore you!
Woohoo! Looking forward to watching, I adore you too girl!!
pinksofoxy Awww you're amazing Christine
these are honestly some of my favourite videos to watch! always great to see people promoting using their collection instead of trying to get their hands on every new thing that comes out on the market. :)
Your very practical Christine, I'm not much into makeup so in all I probably have like 10 makeup items, you do wanna buy more when you see all the pretty colors and packaging in the store but the prices keep me in check with that, lol, plus I'm more of a nail polish girl so I need to declutter there and I try to often to get rid of anything I don't use cause I don't like clutter and stuff just sitting around for the sake of my collection being big, I don't want an incredibly huge collection, just the polishes I absolutely love and if I buy it and realize I don't like it after buying it, it has to go, sale, give away, or donate, don't need to sit around collecting dust taking up space
What an awesome job you did. I have started going through all my makeup. Love your videos. You are such an inspiration.
Just started watching this video, and already excited :)
It's so refreshing to see how someone is trying to minimize the collection instead of getting more and more makeup (like myself). You've done great job! :)
I have loved your videos for so long! (Especially your Declutter ones!) you have inspired me and many others to declutter and realize that less is always more. Thank you! 😘
Wonderful job! What an incredible downsize. What I love most is your message about changing from feeling like you need it all to just having a few things that you love.
Oh you have done so brilliantly! I think my downfall would definitely be blushes and nail polish! All those pretty bottles really get me! I have started to declutter, and already have two bags of makeup to give away to my niece! Thanks for being so inspiring, I so enjoy the variety of your videos....and your cardigans in the background look beautiful!Lou xo
You have done an amazing job of not only decluttering but maintaining the size of your collection. I did a declutter video in October but I did not purge nearly the amount of products you have. Love this series and the inspiration! :)
I have a big smile on my face while watching this-so proud of you and love seeing you have a collection that you really use and love!
Absolutely love your videos. So calming to watch, especially your DIY's and home made beauty products.. Love this channel ❤️
This is incredible! I commend you for this because I'm a makeup hoarder and I find it so hard to part with my products.
This has inspired me to get rid of the excess I have and it is fitting because I am moving and I shouldn't feel weighted down by my makeup addiction!!! Thanks again Christine!!! Happy New Years to you and Michael!!!
I love to do inventory; I take the opportunity to clean them up at the same time. I am amazed at how much you have used/purged. You are an inspiration in many ways!
All of your videos are life changing and inspirational. Thank you for being so good !!
So proud of you, Christine! It's been really awesome to watch you go through this process and be successful with it.
When you started the downsizing a few years back, I also started to take a look at my own collection. Over the last years I went down a lot, but it's still huge. But I'm getting to the point where I like what I have and for a Beauty Blogger a few more items the regular is fine. I think :) Each time I see one of your videos It's reminding me to really take a look at my collection and think about it. You're my personal motivator to pay attention :)
Watching your video gets me motivated to stop buying so much makeup, love all the diy's you and I truly enjoy your videos...
You give me hope. I would like to whittle down my collection to the point where the makeup I am wearing is never more than a year old and everything is getting love.
Your cleaning and organizing videos have been so inspiring! The saying less stuff, less stress is definitely a very true statement. Its awesome how even from 3 months ago when you did your last de clutter videos, your makeup collection is already so much smaller. Great Job and PLEASE keep doing more organizing videos! Also, your background looks great with the clothing rack in the back.
I've been so excited to see how you've done, been waiting for this all year!
Your journey has been amazing to watch. I've been watching you now for, I think it's been 4 years (maybe 5) and it's been amazing. I'm always thrilled to see a new video from you popping up in my subscriptions. Sending warmest wishes and big hugs.
Time has flown by so quickly yet so many things have changed! Thanks for sharing with us your downsized collection, such a great improvement. Happy Holidays, Christine! (:
I know right! It's crazy to think it'll be 2015 in just a few days! Hope you're having an amazing holiday season! ❤️
You've done great keeping up with decluttering your makeup collection! My weakness is blush, too!
Thank you!! Ahh blush is a tough one, isn't it!? ;) ❤️
you inspired me to do some cleanout and now I'm trying to use up as much as possible. My life is so much easier this way. Thanks
Hey Christine, good job. I love watching your videos especially the ones with inventory or organising things. And when I'm not in the mood to tidy up my space but it needs to be done I just watch your declutter videos for inspiration. It works every time :) and thanks to you I switched to oils when it comes to my skin care. My body is getting rid of all the chemicals that have built up in my skin over the years but it still looks better then when I was using conventional chemical-based skincare. Amazing!
So merry Christmas my dear, have a nice start in the new year! :)
P.S. I hope you know what I'm talking about, I'm afraid I forgot a bit of Englisch due to not speaking it daily anymore
Nice to see your progress. You achieved what you wanted. I actually stopped watching videos reliogsly like I used to and that alone helped me limit my purchases can't believe how much I spent on all this stuff that we don't really need. Thanks !
Great video!! It can be very easy to get caught up in makeup and buy everything. I am trying very hard to minimize what I am buying and just use what I have since I already have soo much makeup!!
You gave me the inspiration to downsize and I can fit all my makeup in 1 helmer drawer, not 1 unit, just one single drawer and I love it ! Thanks Christine & you're doing great, love the smaller more manageable collection. Less stuff really is less stress.
I have been watching your channel for many many years and the way you have been able to downsize your collection is really inspiring. I have always enjoyed your declutter and makeup inventory videos. The MAC Toledo collection coming out in the beginning of February, is repromoting Ripe Peach. You are the first person I thought of when I found out. Unfortunately I wasn't in to MAC at the time of the Spring forecast collection but I MUST pick it up this time. I know it's one of your favs!
I'm starting my journey of downsizing my collection and this video really inspired me- seeing the progress that you've made. I'm going to do my inventory today. I'm kind of afraid to see how much I really have and how much I have spent over the years!
It always makes me so happy to see a new video in my Sub list....and then I rewatch some of your previous ones and just get so inspired!!
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Wow so impressive! :) I watched your declutter videos early this year and they were eye opening and dare I say, life changing. I've been a lot more conscious of my shopping habits and next year I would like to commit to purchasing 10 new products only. It'll be difficult with sales and LE products, but I'm sure I'll come back to your videos for motivation. Please continue to make videos and maybe consider doing some videos on how to make the most of your current pared down collection? Thanks! Happy 2015!
These videos are so inspiring! After watching when you first started this, I made the decision to also downsize. I didn't have as much as you, but what I had was truly overwhelming for what I needed. I made a resolution in Jan. 2014 that I would not purchase any skin care, makeup, hair care, clothes or shoes for a whole year. I wanted to use what I had before I made anymore purchases... I also wanted the freedom of not having so much stuff. I didn't want the responsibility anymore and I wanted to love the items I had...not just buy something, use it for a bit and then buy something else. It's been almost a full year and I am just starting now to empty things. I plan on continuing this into 2015 and I'm excited to see what I accomplish. Because of your videos of this downsizing process, my husband and I have also applied this to our household. I never would have thought of this on my own and I can't thank you enough for being willing to share your beginning of this adventure and the process throughout.
You did a great job! I get so excited when you upload a declutter type video, it always inspires me to declutter!
You go girl! :)
Thanks Gorgeous! :) ❤️
You have done so well Christine. Happy New Year to you
xoxoNisha
As always, your yearly inventories really inspire me. I have moved house and got rid of a lot of things. Happy to own only one mascara, one highlighter, one bronzer, one eyebrow pencil, one eyeliner, one primer. I'm still working on my face powders and foundations, since I change color with the seasons. My downfall is nailpolish and eyeshadow palettes, I don't have the heart to downsize, their colors make me happy :)
I just recently discovered your channel and I am hooked! I had a lazy day and watched your videos all day Long! The progress you've made in your decluttering is amazing!! I also feel the need to simplify as I grow older and realize What's really important in life. You are very blessed to have a loving husband who supports your efforts and goals. Please keep the videos coming and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!!
Christine..I don't know how you do it!! I have such a hard time getting rid of stuff..and that's what it is stuff!! I am going to try to do better this year..xoxox Loretta
I must admit, I admire your discipline :) You did a great job at downsizing your make up collection :) 👍👏
Thank you so much Jennifer! Hugs ❤️
Wow! This is one of the best decluttering videos I have ever seen...proof that one can have a pared down, but still excellent, collection of makeup. I shudder at the thought of doing an inventory. My downfall is bareMinerals. I did do a Project 10 Pan this month on my channel, so it's a start. Thank you for this inspiring video! Perfect time of year for it, too.
Love these videos! you have inspired me to clean out my closet this weekend. I think I am going to do an inventory of all of my clothes, which seems kind of scary even though I don't think I have that many!
I really enjoyed watching this! It is impressive how much you have sized down! Good for you girl! xoxo
Thank you so much Katherine! ❤️
That's a really good progress in my opinion! I'm happy for you, and I'm working on my makeup inventory as well. I'd really like to thank you cause your decluttering series (and later videos), is part of what helped me to start my "simple life project" to actually start living my life differently. And hearing how much better you feel about your life motivates me to know that that's how I want to be, happy and calm. So thank you for sharing this video! ♡
great video as usual :)
as you were going through, you mentioned for some categories how many you would aspire to have, compared to how many you actually have. Do you have a total goal for each type of product? for a while it seemed that you wanted to have a very minimal amount, especially when you were downsizing your living accommodations. Has wanting to travel more impacted your purchasing choices? How about a video on balancing shopping vs funding your dreams (like travel). It seems you have had some wonderful trips. Just a thought.
Congratulations!! It must feel great coming all this way and sticking to it!
This is amazing! I just got rid of a lot of my makeup but I feel like it's still taking up too much room
You're a great example to us all women. I remembered watching your vlogs during your Thailand trip where you limit yourself to buying only a certain number of makeup items as well as to hit pan before buying new ones, I been following those guidelines. I stopped buying makeup impulsively especially after realising some makeup items don't last that long when kept for some time namely lipsticks. Love your vid! Happy 2015!
you are such an inspiration! After I found your channel I've been trying to pan and clean out my makeup products as well.
Happy New Year, hugs from Scotland - love your channel your so kind and down to earth and very calming to watch x
Your makeup inventories are one of my favorite videos to watch! Proud of how much you have gotten rid of!
New subscriber spent a the last hr or so watching the individual make up declutter vids first...funally got to this video and WOW thats amazing!!!I deff need to start working on this and downsize my make uo collection is just way too massive at this point!Thanks for making these vids they are super helpful!
I've seen a few of these type of videos & I think they're brilliant! You've done so well, particularly with lipsticks! I'm going to be filming my own in the new year as my circumstances will be changing significantly & as a result I want to concentrate on using products up rather than buying more! Xx
This is such a great video....I have so much makeup I could never I mean never use it all up...instead of being 'proud' of it...I'm kinda ashamed of it....it's like a hobby that got out of control...this has inspired me to downsize and use what I have before I purchase again...just making makeup companies rich and my boudoir cluttered...thanks so much
Holy cow. I am impressed by your commitment. I hope to follow suit this year. Happy New Year!
Christine you are absolutely my favorite on you tube. Love how you are inspiring women to live a simple, hollistic lifestyle and your amazing trips. Its so refreshing. Excessive makeup is so sickening. Light dewy makeup is best. Thank you for introducing the 100 percent Pure line. Its awesome. Much love.
Wow Christine!! You're my hero!! You deserve an award of some sort!! I'm working on it, but it seems so slow going to decrease my makeup inventory!! Especially at Christmas!! congrats on your discipline!!
Best Wishes My Darling!!
It must feel amazing to only use what you love! You've inspired me to start my own journey of downsizing this year. I'm thinking I should really film a makeup inventory and maybe some project panning with a LOT of decluttering lol. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!! :)
I think you've done a great job because you really don't need to have old make-up around. It's best to have fresh make-up that you can use. The powders last several years as compared to wet products that have been opened. You have a very nice collection now. And your make-up always looks great on you. This was a fun video. BTW- You introduced me to Chia seed drinks. I love them now!
Wow, great job paring down! This definitely inspires me to work through all of my makeup!
I'm so proud of you! Well done! Lot of people should follow your lead. No one needs a room full of makeup. That's only great way to throw away your money and collect dust.