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By: Carnival of Minimalism Episode III

Carnival of Minimalism Episode III — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:22:42 +0000

[...] Broke presents Beauty Products & Your Sanity « Fabulously Broke in the City posted at Fabulously Broke ….in the City, saying, “Cutting down on your toiletries and [...]

By: elle

elle — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:05:26 +0000

I spend about $40 per month max (if I buy anything beauty related at ALL) … I think I’ve cut down on purchasing new products but I still have a bathroom full of stuff!!!

I have a lot of lotions (!!!), perfumes and special occasion makeup that I don’t use too often.

But as far as getting rid of old products, I just can’t justify throwing away a huge bottle of lotion that’s still 80% full.

Boo. Oh well.
.-= elle´s last blog ..Melissa Harajuku Heels & Retro Girly Style =-.

By: Tazim

Tazim — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:30:32 +0000

i work at an Aveda store (part time work and full time student), so between the returns we get at 80% off and the half-used testers we get for free, i maybe spent $20 every few months. The products are really concentrated, so even if i were to buy it at full price, i’d maybe spend 10$ a month. i honestly wouldn’t use so much stuff or wear much makeup if i didn’t work for Aveda…so when i leave and get my real job i am sure my yearly beauty budget will be quite small.

By: Bonne Vie - Wholestyle on the Web: Week of 10/16/09

Bonne Vie - Wholestyle on the Web: Week of 10/16/09 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:36:10 +0000

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By: Arianne

Arianne — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:27:40 +0000

Too much. Usually $30-$50 a week. It’s bad, but I don’t spend much on anything else — except food. Gotta feed the belleh.

Buuuuut I’m on a no makeup buy period. (Well, at least I’m supposed to be on one.)
.-= Arianne´s last blog ..Shopping my Makeup Drawer: MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty =-.

By: FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com

FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:15:00 +0000

@Lawgirl I find that she really means what she says. If the moisturizer is not heavy.. it isn’t! I am in love with her gel moisturizer, and everything from her worked out great, especially the exfoliating gels that REALLY made my dead skin peel off.

Her stuff just works. I find it expensive, but worth it.

By: Lawgirl

Lawgirl — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:03:55 +0000

Mmmmmm, I love beauty products. But, I am careful about how much I spend and when. I am spending a lot on MAC right now, but it’s the first time I’ve bought new makeup since…well, at least last year (other than mascara). I was blessed with fairly great skin (and before ya’ll grown, I’m overweight so everything is a trade-off, mmm-kay? ), so I don’t wear a ton of makeup.

I would love to hear more about Paula’s Choice. I looked at the website, but I wanted to hear what you love about them.

By: suzie

suzie — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:59 +0000

i used to spend a lot when i was first getting started in makeup and then i moved to buying MAC items- phew! that was pretty expensive!!! But now I think i’ve plataued out and i’ve got a ‘collection’ that i ‘m happy with. i have a stock of shampoo, soap and toothpaste those sort of things but i also have a lot of blush which i still need to sort out. other than that, i’m trying to use what i’ve got!
.-= suzie´s last blog ..Spring Racing =-.

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:37:31 +0000

I spend way more than I should on makeup & skincare but there are months that I don’t spend any money. So I guess that balances out:) However, because of my beauty blog I actually get alot of products to review so I’ve toned down on my spending. Sad part is that I’m also left with tons of products…and I don’t love everything that’s given to me (no good=no review) so I give alot to friends & family. I have to agree with you my skin looks best with minimal products. Glad you like the Paula Choice products, I’ve used her products in the past but couldn’t deal with the shipping. Too impatient!
.-= Monica´s last blog ..mini Haul from Brazil {Granado & Dove} =-.

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:26:52 +0000

hmm … well, I find that I often get toiletries as gifts, especially when I was younger – I purged everything mid-way through university (I gave away what I could).

Other than deoderant, the last time I bought anything was eye shadow for my brother’s wedding. That was in August. Before that, it was a shampoo bar. Oh, and sunscreen, if we’re including that.

I basically have a bin underneath the bed where I store all bathroom related things – extra soap, conditioner, shampoo, body wash, earplugs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, hair clips, little tissue packs, sunscreen, etc. I’m still trying to empty that out, so it’s the first thing I go to if I’m out of something in the bathroom, but I also don’t go and buy anything either.

At Christmas, there’s always something new that I got that ends up being added to the bin – I haven’t bought new soap or body wash in over two years – only now am I stuck having to buy soap for the bathroom/kitchen sinks, because I’ve had so much!