PROJECT 10 PAN! A FRUGAL FRAGRANT FRIDAYS!
Hey there, my lovely ladies! Vexy here, your Friday fragrance fiend, bringing you the best in scintillating scents and sexy smells- and today, a way to save.
I was unfortunate enough to have to move out of my dorm alone, with no help. My parents were out of town and the dear boyfriend couldn't get off of work (he showed up later, though, to save the day with a vacuum!). This meant packing, hauling, and cleaning an entire dorm room and a dorm kitchen in the span of six hours. It was a miserable day to say the least- things went wrong all over. First, the box I was putting my clothes in broke, so I had to run and get a new one from WalMart. Then, I went to get my cart (which had an hour waiting list!), got the thing up to the second floor, packed everything on it, then return to find that the elevator has broken. (And, of course, as soon as I hauled everything down two flights of stairs, the elevator repairman steps out on the first floor and says 'Oh, the elevator's fixed now.' Grrr!)
Now, I had brought my new train case with me. It's a pretty big case- I'm not sure of the exact dimensions, but it's a good size. I was thinking it would fit all my cosmetics and fragrances just fine, since I couldn't possibly have that many things laying around, now could I? I'm young and poor! Why would I have more cosmetics than could fit in a big ol' train case?
Oh, how wrong I was. The train case was filled before I was even half through my stash of stuff.
Two overstuffed grocery bags later, I managed to have everything packed away, and I came to a revelation: This is where all my money was going! All that cash I'd been wondering about, saying 'where did it disappear to?'- this was where it had all gone! Into my all-too-ridiculous stash of cosmetics and fragrances, almost all of which was bought! I mean, who needs three bottles of Pink Sugar, or two eyeshadows that are virtually the same color? Half the things, I had no idea why I had gotten at all, and here I am trying to scrape together enough to pay for my laptop.
I was browsing a few websites and youtube videos, searching for a solution to my unfortunate spending problem, but they were mostly strict 'no-buy' plans. I know myself a little too well- I could never get away with a no-buy plan. I need to have some sort of reward beyond saving money, otherwise it would be "oh, I'll start after I buy this thing or that thing!"
Then I stumbled across a youtuber named lollipop26, who came up with a brilliant idea:
Project 10 Pan.
It's quite simple. You don't buy anything until you have used up ten things in your stash. Genius! It's a reward system that saves me money and encourages me not to waste the things I have! Now, the problem becomes limited-edition things. The summer collections are so pretty- all blues and bronzes. Then a wise, wise man (the one I'm dating) told me:
"There will always be good things. Think about it. You'll be drooling over the fall stuff, too, and it's all going to be limited edition. You blabber on about zillions of collections! It's okay to wait a while."
And you know what? He's right. There will always be that pretty limited-edition blush that I don't really need, or a fragrance in a pretty new bottle.
Speaking of which- I've extended this to fragrance, too! I have seventeen bottles of perfume, which is hundreds of dollars worth, so I've decided that samples are my new staples. Think about it: I already have fragrances I love that cover pretty much any mood I'm in. Those tiny little sample fragrance vials alone, when rotated with the full-sized bottles I wear all the time, last me months. So why do I have to spend sixty dollars on that new Pucci perfume that I'm probably only going to wear in the summer anyway when I can just go to Sephora and get a nice ol' sample vial?
Now, since using up ten bottles of perfume is a little ridiculous, I've tailored the plan to fit my needs. It's a three-bottle, ten-pan plan to me. Three bottles of perfume to use up, and I can buy something new. I've gone without spending anything on cosmetics (aside from things like sponges) for three weeks now and I'm loving it!
How about you ladies? Any of you have some frugal spending tips for the tough times? Tell me about it!
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Sounds good but how do you get around the trips to Target? I always go with no intention of spending anytime in the cosmetics aisle and I just pick up a mascara or 2. You know for back up, just in case they stop making my favorite kind. (Thanks to Avon I'm paranoid now!)Also, what do you do with the perfumes that you decide suddenly that you're incredibly tired of, mine's Angel or just really hate? I now wear Angel like twice a year at most. I'm just tired of smelling it on me. I don't really want to give away besides I'd just smell it on my friends then anyway.
Thanks to Avon I'm paranoid now!RIGHT!! Avon and Everyday Minerals are my favorite companies, and both discontinue items very frequently! The discontinuing of items has turned me into a hoarder. But Vexy's boyfriend is totally right - there will ALWAYS be cute things and things I want. In the meantime, I have LOTS of stuff - just look at my profile pics. That's enough makeup to last me for the rest of my life.
A brilliant idea,I ve got a bit of a lipgloss obsession myself so will try this.If your a scent fiend Ive got to tell you about a site I stumbeled upon this week http://luckyscent.com ,it got samples of all the most amazing perfumes like amouage all that matters,tocca,l'artisan parfumeur etc all samples are$3.00 + shipping.At least you can sniff before you buy.
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Great tips, Vexy! This darn economy really blows! It has forced me and most others to question "do I really need this"? Here are some ways that I have been trying to save some dough and still make the occasional beauty splurge. - Coupons, promos, discounts! 20% entire purchase! Free Shipping! It's music to my ears. Seems like every brick and mortar store and web merchant is giving discounts, so be sure to "shop-around". However, it is very easy to get sucked into these discounts. I need to talk myself down when I try to throw in an extra blush or lip gloss since I am getting a discount. I try to stick to the essentials when using discounts.- Use what you got! I have so many half-used blushes, perfume bottles, eye shadows etc. I find myself buying a new lipstick that is exactly the same color as another half-used lipstick in my vanity. This is similar to the Project 10 Pan. Take inventory before you buy.- Try before you buy! I try to get as many samples as I can get my hands on. This allows me to try a product first before I "shell out" the big bucks for a full-size product. Especially with fragrance, I often get sick of the smell by the time I am finished with the sample. - Sell, sell, sell! Use ebay, craigslist, yard sales etc. to get rid of things that are valuable, but you are no longer using. Take that money and spend it on something that you really want. This way, you can indulge yourself with something new and at the same time get rid of clutter that is collecting dust. - Mix it up! I try to mix the use of drugstore and premium brands. There are some premium items that I cannot live without. However, I've discovered some great skin care and cosmetic lines that are carried in the drugstore at a fraction of the price. Thanks Gigi for bringing us all these drugstore deals -- keep em' coming.Happy saving! :)
This is non beauty related money saving tip...one I wish I had employed YEARS ago (I would have had SO much more $)...but groceries are the biggest and easiest way to save some major dough. I have found that groceries go on a 3 month sale cycle. For the first month they will be regular priced. Then it will go on sale a bit, could just be pennies, then it goes a bit more on sale which will tempt you to buy but don't. Then..it goes on rock bottom sale. That's when you buy and if you have the storage buy enough to last through the next sale cycle. I have a freezer for the meat and a family to eat it all so it works for me...maybe not for the single girls (I sometimes really miss the days when I could eat cereal for one for dinner!). Once you get passed the first three months and have a good stock going there is always something for dinner and you've paid rock bottom prices for all of it. I have literally brought our bill for a family of 4 down from over $1200 a month to about $700. Its insane how much I've save now and we eat great. Watching the sales ads in the paper I always know exactly what the lowest price will be. I never pay more than $2 a pound for meat anymore (except fish). I love it!
Love, hugs and shoes...Angie
This is totally, completely brilliant and I have had a lot of success with it for shampoo, conditioner, body lotions, body washes (I would need to shower 10 times a day to use up the stockpile and the "oh, a new grapefruit body wash and I can't live without it so I should buy it now because it might not be here in a couple of weeks), etc. At one point there were no fewer than 6 shampoos and 4 conditioners in my shower alone. Today, there is ONE body wash, 2 shampoos and the dregs of one conditioner as well as the new one I will need in a day or two. But makeup is another thing. I have my absolute favorites, but what if the new item IS SO MUCH BETTER THAT I WILL LOOK 10 MUNUTES YOUNGER??? So no matter how much I am dying to try a new tinted moisturizer I will NOT until The Balm, the Laura Mercier and that damn Olay product are gone. So now I have to go wash my face and put on my tinted moisturizer. For the 4th time today. Did I mention my obsession with facial washes?
Ahhh....lollipop26 is someone i subscribe to...i'm a big lover of the youtube makeup community, so its great to hear this on megs makeup! i'm trying to follow the project ten pan too, u discover so many things you 'forgot' about .. :)
exactly my thoughts!
I have a plan that my friends and I follow too, use up all of your lotions before you buy new ones etc.. also, trading!! I have this and I am tired of it, well my girlys have the same issues, so, we trade, lotions and shadows, pump foundations only, there are somethngs it isn't sanitary to trade, like mascara, but if I have only used it once and I don't like it, I have a very close friend I give it to. I do not recommend trading mascaras tho. trades and barters, sales, they're all good ways to save and try something new. I also ask for gift cards to Sephora (all stand up and put your hand over your heart, must pay respects to the Mecca that is Sephora HAHA HA JK) for my birthday, anniversary etc. This is another good idea, if you have an Ulta in your area, go to Ulta and browse the sale and clearance isle. My friends and I are even talking about clothes, make up, and scent parties, to trade off for new things. Samples are a true love. Sephora will give you deluxe fragrance and lotion samples. all sorts of samples. I love samples!!!!!!!!!!!!Vexy, you're the best!!! Love your ideas.
FYI even tho I have given away a 1 time used mascara, here is the reasons I shouldn't do it and why I don't recommend it, see #2 below.
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Here is CR reports on Mascara, another way to save money is use the $7 - $9 mascaras that beat some expensive brands, here is the report, this goes in order best to least, definicils scored best:, it shows the price the 2nd number is the rating.
Mascara Ratings
Last reviewed: January 2009
Brand and ModelPriceOverall score
Washable Mascaras
Lancôme Définicils
$24
80.
Max Factor Lash Perfection Volume Couture
7
77.
Estee Lauder Double Wear
20
71.
Cover Girl VolumeExact
7
69.
MAC Zoom Lash
11
68.
L'Oréal Telescopic Clean Definition & Lengthening
9
68.
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume
8
68.
Cover Girl Lashblast Volume Blasting
7
66.
Neutrogena Healthy Volume
8
66.
Maybelline Great Lash Washable
5
65.
Christian Dior Diorshow
24
64.
Rimmel Eye Magnifier Exact Definition
7
63.
Avon SuperSHOCK
9
61.
Almay One Coat Nourishing Triple Effect
8
56.
Revlon 3D Extreme
10
45.
Bare Escentuals Big Tease
15
42.
It is amazing how quickly things accumulate. Just like Karen 726, I have plenty of shower gel and lotion. (I seriously think it has been multiplying in the dark.) However, it is rewarding when you finally use something up.
As I recently decided to "organize" all of my stuff in the bathroom, I found many things (lipstick, gloss, eyeshadow, nail polish) that are in the same color family. I did ask myself the question . . . why did I buy so many things that are "similar"? I think it is kind of silly that I did not go for more diversity. I look forward to using up product so I can buy more when my stock pile is depleted.
Also, how long do you guys keep eyeshadow and lipstick? I hate to think that some of my Dior eye shadows are expired. However, some of them could be getting a little old.
Totally agree and LOVE your tips! With friends,sisters,a daughter,and a grandaughter however,it's totally easy (sometimes too as in "Can I keep this lipgloss?") to downsize! I think my obsession with "products" is just about the least invasive and most fun any "bad habit" could be and although I DO tend to think twice before I just snatch things up anymore,I do not feel guilty when I do...there are SO many more "overindulgences" out there that make you fat and sad and moody and morose so if a tube or lippy or a tub of scrubby keeps me happy,it will be the LAST on my list to go,LOL! I think you've already discovered the "joys" of downsizing girl! :)
TJ Maxx is my weakness. Sometimes they get really great stuff. Like makeup from Lancome, Hard Candy, Stila, Too Faced and Clinique. In the past I've seen Tarte and The Balm (but somebody had put their greasy fingers all in it! Why don't some people have any class or respect for others?) Near Christmas, they had some T3 irons. In their skin and body care section, I've seen TIGI, Elizabeth Arden, Skinn Fusion, Borba, Korres, Joey NY, Bliss and Cosmedicine. They had two gift sets or something with full size Healthy Cleanse, Medimorphisis and a like travel size of moisturizer. Forty bucks per set. The Healthy cleanse alone is almost that much. I nearly did a cartwheel in the aisle. And I don't even know how to do a cartwheel. So I bought one set, took it home, tried it, really liked it and ran back and bought the other three days later. TJ Maxx is both a blessing and a curse. I read about all these products on MM and other places and want to try them all. Then I see it at TJ Maxx, and it's a great price (sometimes half or more off) and the little bargain hunter monkey on my back wants to snatch it up while I still can. So I do. And then I end up with all these fabulous products cluttering my space and crying out "open me, use me, love me!" even when I haven't used up the other fabulous product first. But I don't feel much guilt because I know I'll use the products and I know that I saved money on something I wanted to try anyway. I just end up with a stockpile of things to try because I buy them when they're available since when they're gone, they are gone for good. If TJ Maxx ever ends up with any Urban Decay, God help me. I won't be able to stop myself.In my defense, I'm pretty good about not buying eyeshadows in really similar colors. I do have two purple shadows, but one is a lilac and one is UD Last Call. So they aren't similar. I need a blue - I'm loving the one in the new UD summer palette, but I'll probably just get the single shadow since why? I don't need more bronzes.
Ive found some amazing stuff there too,hard candy and hatboxes with lotions and cleansers from rose + co apothecaey.
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Vexy you are genius! My husband will love you if I can make this work. I am certainly going to try. But ladies I know your pain about TJ MAXX. If you pass up a product it is likely going to be gone. I have recently passed up some sweet deals like a Too Faced Jewelery Box Make-UP set and Lip Fusion Lip Plumpers. So sad. But I chose to eat that week instead. Where are my priorities?
Vexy, you have started a beautiful discussion. I love all of these ideas. The only tip I have is to ask myself the question, "Would I want to bring this with me on a fabulous vacation?" If the answer is no, it no longer holds a spot on my vanity. Such creative, smart women. For me, the best part of this is the absence of guilt. When I live like this I truly enjoy my life more. The next time the frenzy threatens to take over I will employ these fantastic techniques.
That is a good philosophy to help save money. When I have accumulated a lot of beauty products and/or need to save cash, I stop buying for a while, and only buy the staples if I run out, such as mascara, foundation, etc. It helps me use up all of my products and helps me to save money. I also try and buy the cheapest things and/or get the best deals on cosmetics. I'm a big fan of Walgreens weekly deals and www.beautycrunch.com.
I love perfumes and body sprays.
How timely for me. I have been trying to use up my stash - I am embarrassed to admit what is actually there. I have also started using up perfume samples - I have a large Sephora gift box full of them ( I use Sephora boxes to organize samples. ) And even though I love Philosophy, I have been having one day a week, that I dig in my sample stash and use various treatments, cleansers, moisturizers, etc. Good thing is I am using up the samples, the bad thing is I am finding some new things I love - many are actually good for more than one day. And much to my delight, I am not having any breakouts or problems from using different things.But, my tips are ebates.com, scouting sales. I am going to have to check into TJ Maxx. I didn't realize they sold makeup.
I LOVE lollipop26. The only thing is that I would only run out of my favorite products since they are almost gone and then I would have to go out and buy that favorite product again...
When I first read this article, I was like YEAH RIGHT!! I'm fine, I'm just gonna keep buying makeup. I don't need a plan or rules... well, looking at my makeup stash and looking at how much it cost, I do need a plan and rules!Guidelines:-spend more time reviewing things I have. -do not do online makeup "window shopping"--it's too tempting.-trade makeup and bath/body products instead of buying-try it before I buy it! (although it is dangerous for me to go into Sephora just to "try" something. For every product that I realize that I don't need or like, I find another product I love and want!)-$5/week allowance, which can be saved or spent.-I can use giftcards that I already have.I'm only on Day 4 of these rules. It's tough but in this economy, I need to do it!
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I know lollipop26! She's really a hauler and I applaud her for this money-saving idea.
I'm with ya - but to be realistic I don't know if I can keep from buying new things - though I can promise to work harder to get to 10pan regardless... make sense? lol
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Well, ten days after I posted in this thread, I am reporting that I have stuck to my plan. I have used up four things (lotions and shower gel) Oh , wait, five cause I finished a lip balm tube. It feels good to toss the empties. And the sample stash is going down.
I am not a frugal gal by any means... As a mater of fact, I'm almost too embarrassed to use coupons. I know, I'm horrible!!! However, I have been selling my old textbooks on half.com, and I'm now thinking about selling other things on ebay. I really do need to use up more of my products before I buy anything else. So that means, no more eye shadows or lipstick/gloss, but I do want to buy some more of those wonderful Tarte cheek stains really bad, but I'm trying to resist...
Such a great idea. My problem is that I can talk myself into buying any makeup I see because I'm a makeup artist and I 'need' it. LOL. I really want to try and do this though, I need to save money.
Not buy anything until I've used up 10 products? Dude, I've never used up ONE product. Though I'm getting close. Haha I'm terrible, but I don't think I could ever follow this. Kudus to those of you who are!
Personally my way of preventing impulse buys is not to buy on impulse. lol it sounds self explanatory huh? Well I don't go to beauty stores that often, so this is what I do: if I see something I like, I'll note down the names. I'll come home and check it out and if the reviews and good (and if I still remember the product, which means i REALLY wanted it) I'll get it the next time I go. :)
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I'm sorry you had to move out of your dorm by yourself. I was in the same boat when I left the dorms. I actually felt I really accomplished something doing it on my own! And I am one of those people who hasn't let the economy really effect my shopping...is that bad? lol But living in a small beach community for the summer has definately helped my spending as there isn't much around that I NEED to have. Except stuff from online stores...
thats a great idea.. i don't really have a problem with buying a lot of makeup but for people who do this is wonderful! very ingenious. so true about the limited edition stuff too :D
hey there Vexy, I love that idea!! I had a medium sized tackle box that I use for all my make-up items. It was good for about a year then i began running out of space...I bought the biggest tackel box I could find and when I was putting my stuff into my new box I noticed that I have alot of eyeshadows in the same color, color groups, eyeliners...how many black or green or blue eyeliners does a girl need??NOTE: fishing tackle boxs are great for make up, they have all those little slots/compartments that fit all sorts of eye shadows, mascaras,brush collections, eyeliners, lipsticks etc...I love my tackle box/make-up case! I am going to put the Project 10 pan to work for me!
great idea, not sure if i want to do it though, i think it might take me a full year to do project 10 pan and that is no fun! can i count shampoo and handsoaps and conditioner? if so perhaps i can do this.. my eyeshadows seem to never end, same with my concealers and mineral makeup from everyday minerals. I like the idea of swapping things, i have done a few swaps on makeup forums really successfully.
makeup makeup makeup!!!!!!!
I wish i could do this but I have no self control!!! Every time I go out to the store I have to pick some new product up!
Same here heatherhearts...and online is even worse! Every time a good freebie or discount comes along I just can't resist!
Yeah I'm pretty sure I could never do this haha. On some things maybe. Lipbalms would be fine. And I don't order from EDM anymore unless I need foundation or they have a new limited edition brush. For fragrances I'm actually ok because I only have 2 and I'm not a big fan of them. I'm not big on designer fragrances except for a couple *Chanel and Dior* that I'm craving! I'm just going to ask for them for my birthday I think. I've been really good with skincare lately to and only ordering when I'm all out. I should probably do this with eyeshadows though.....
WOW! This sound tough, but your friend is totally right. Every time there is a sale and I can't get my mom or brother to send it to me -I'm living abroad-, I get so bummed, but then there's always another sale! I guess I'm lucky in the sense that I don't have access to all the makeup that I want. I'll only put in enough effort to get the makeup I really, really want. Plus, sometimes the things I wanted turn out to not be that great according to reviews.
Great post! I don't think I'll ever be able to do a Project 10pan since I love buying and trying out new beauty products. Especially on days when I'm feeling a bit down or stressed, nothing really cheers me up as much as window shopping online and hitting the order button.The funny thing is that just 3-4 years ago, before I really started getting into makeup, I only bought my daily "essentials" and I always used it up completely before buying anything new (usually just the same color/brand as what I had just used up). Then when I first started venturing into the makeup world and expanded my horizons beyond taupe e/s, I admit I did go a bit overboard in terms of buying one of everything that caught my eye, even if its something I don't see myself using a whole lot. Now that I have so much stuff, I've found that my purchases have since tapered off naturally. I usually try to control my impulses by reading lots of reviews on the product/color I have my eye on, then waiting for a big sale before buying. By the time the sale rolls around, I've found that what I wanted 2 months ago doesn't really interest me as much anymore. I also tend to buy mainly at stores like Sephora and Nordstrom that have hassle-free returns since I have veeeery picky skin, and I like knowing that if something is the wrong color/breaks me out,etc. I won't have wasted all that money.
Project 10 Pan sounds like a good idea. :) I try not to buy too much and I am always looking for bargains, specials and sales. I almost never buy cosmetics full price anymore. I have enough to last me a little while now. There are still things I may want but I am not going to buy them unless they are on sale or I use things up. If it is something that is something I don't have lots of I will let myself buy it. Like for example I just bought a bunch of mineral lipstick on sale because I have NO lipstick. I am still waiting to receive them. I am excited. I think all in moderation is good too. I am going to try to do Project 10 Pan and see how long I last LOL.
I just came across this post and have to say - what a fantastic idea this is! I'm definitely going to take it on board and start using 10 items within my 'stash' of LUSH goodies before buying any others.Another good way I've discovered to avoid stock-piling items is to not allow yourself to buy anything twice. As in, if you have a brown eye pencil you can't buy another one until you've used the current one up or sold it to someone who will.
I know I should do this - I haven't had a steady job in months, I have more makeup than I will ever use up in my lifetime, any my bathroom cupboard is bursting with lotions and body washes and sprays! I have scaled back a lot though - I have an Avon order waiting for me at the post office, but I ran out of eye cream and I need another glycolic peel. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!Everyday Minerals ladies understand though - we will NEVER use up even a sample eyeshadow or blush. So...not buying is kind of punishment!
I am on my 5th round of project 10 pan, I include my bath products in on these rounds as well so I can clear out some space under my bathroom sink. I really, REALLY need to stop buying makeup though. I will never finish all that I have. I need a will for my makeup for when I get old and die. LOLBut my tip is to put yourself on a beauty budget. Allot like $25 a check or something to spend on makeup and no more. Also I won't buy when I am in a round of 10 pan, I have to wait until after so that keeps my spending to a minimum. Hope this helps!
Allowing a budget works for me, I only allow myself so much per month! I go crazy with eye shadow though I feel I can never have enough... lol
Suzanne Bailey :)
I love this idea and since I have multiple train cases of makeup not to mention what I have "out" in the bathroom, I am sure my boyfriend will love this idea too.Thank you.
Lol I'm glad I read this because the situation you described is ME! I had the same problem when I moved out of my dorm in May. When I moved in I only owned one foundation, one eyeliner, two lipglosses, and a few eyeshadows. Somehow when I moved out, I owned sooo much more. Literally I have 200+ eyeshadows now. Atleast 30 lipglosses, 10 eyeliners, 5 foundations, and much more stuff. I dont know how or when but its like my collection grew overnight. Now I move into my new apartment in a week an I am DREADING packing my makeup collection. My sisters think its ridiculous how much I spend on makeup but I think we all have something we like to spend on. Some spend their money on clothes, some on purses, some on shoes, some on going out but me on makeup :) I am trying to majorly downsize my collection. I own so many great things but they don't get the love they deserve because I am always thinking about what to buy next. I have been trying very hard the past few weeks to focus on what looks I can create from what I have in my collection. After all, whats the point in spending so much money to only have things sit in your drawers. Thanks for the great post. It made me realize I am not alone! I have tried project 10 pan but it didn't work for me as it would take me a ridiculous amount of time to finish 10 things. Instead what I have done is put myself on a budget. I only give myself 10 dollars a month to spend on makeup. Whatever I don't use in that month rolls over into the next month. This has worked great for me so far. I hope it continues to work so I can downsize my stash. :) I hope your project 10 pan is going well for you!
As my makeup collection is really just starting out, I don't need to do project 10 pan quite yet. However, one idea to save money is to just buy samples. For example, the full sized blushes from Everyday Minerals are HUGE! No way will I ever finish them. But a sample size is a lot more realistic and will still last forever. So I can still have fun buying makeup, but I just buy smaller sizes or samples. Besides, by the time I've finished it, I will probably be sick of it anyways! I like the idea of a monthly budget too, or only buying to reward yourself, like for finishing final exams, or losing 10 pounds, etc.
omg agrimony- that is AN AWESOME IDEA. i think i'll do that too! hahaha :Dand toss out the lotions that are too old- who knows if they're expired and what damage they'll do to your skin :(i love perfumes. but they're so expensive... >< so sometimes i just use my mom's :)
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I've seen this "Project 10 Pan" thing going on everywhere I look, but I never really understood what it was. Thanks for this post, even though I'm about three months late! :)I don't really have a problem with overspending on makeup since I just started and I don't have too much right now, but I probably don't need makeup at all because I just play with it at home, besides the occasional concealer or eyeliner I wear to school.
I'm totally taking your advice!! I have a rediculous amount of makeup. And every month I nearly pay over $300 on my credit card off that I half the time have no idea what I have bought. I have like 60 different eyeshadows and tons of everything else. So, I'm gonna try out this 10 thing. I need to USE WHAT I HAVE!! I have a tendency to just toss things or give them to my sister that has 3 kids...well, she kinda needs help cuz she can't afford cosmetics herself. Oh geez...here I go again at justifying buying a new cosmetic.....argg..... *Stuff to work on!!
*~*AMY RENEE*~*
When life hands me lemons, I'm opting for lemon pound cake!
I never no where to put all my make up and stuff.. i often try to clean it out tho and give some stuff to my mom and sister but its still never ending some times, aha! and i wonder where all my cash goes! lol
MeLlY