The Lipstick League – Week of 12.26.16
Question of the Week: If you had to make a beauty resolution for the new year, what would it be? Is there anything you’ve been meaning to do (or not do) in 2017?
EauMG’s Answer: Good question. I’ve been over here thinking about this today. In 2017, I want to use up more of what I already own. This isn’t just with cosmetics. I want to finish the books that I bought and never started to read. I’ve lost some weight and need to go through my clothes and only keep what fits. Back to cosmetics…I want to go on a “low-buy” and limit myself to 2 products a month. I’m going to give myself 3 months where I can buy 3 items (probably my birthday month and the two months that end a semester). My goal with this is to use up what I have, appreciate the things that I already own and to save money (I’m paying for the rest of the non-scholarship part of grad school out of pocket to avoid student loans). This will also have me more conscious of my purchases, hopefully having me buying more of what I need or really, really want. My resolution for 2017 is to buy less and invest more into my experiences such as education, travel and going to shows/museums/etc.
Also, Happy 2017! I hope this year will be good to you. Thank you so much for putting up with me in 2016. Thank you for reading, commenting and sharing! Cheers to 2017!
Beautygeeks – has been testing Korean skincare brand belif. Here’s the scoop on three items in the belif lineup, including its best-seller-in-Korea.
Blushing Noir – OPI has upped the ante with their Infinite Shine line! The Primer & Gloss now have PROSTAY Technology! What does that mean? It’s better. Obv 😉 Check out my review here, including a comparison to the original!
EauMG – Are there any perfumes that remind you of Christmas? This niche perfume by MariaLux with notes of cinnamon, oranges and incense reminds me of winter holidays.
fanserviced-b – With the turn of the year upon us, I’m sharing my tips for makeup and skincare stash cleaning and organization.
Gouldylox – Forget New Year’s Resolutions. Try these three beauty tips to start glowing now.
Nouveau Cheap – If you haven’t seen the new Royal & Langnickel MODA prismatic oval brushes yet, you need to click right here. They’re coming to a Walmart near you (very) soon!
Phyrra – Phyrra shares the Top 10 Worst Makeup Products of 2016! Did you buy into the hype?
Prime Beauty – Suffer from flat, lifeless hair? Prime Beauty tested out the Voloom Petite Volumizing Iron, a miracle product that will turn your flat hair into BIG, sexy hair and it’s made just for fine or shorter hair! See the before and after.
we heart this – a limited edition blush, a lipstick that’s been around for ages and an affordable skincare product that keeps acne away (even cystic): check out Stef’s 3 favorite beauty products of 2016.
(Wondering what the Lipstick League is? Find out here.)
Beautygeeks is Currently Craving: the belif Aqua Bomb Sheet Masks so she can save her True Cream Aqua Bomb light gel cream for face until warm temperatures are here again.
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Happy New Year Victoria! Wishing you good health, happiness and the best in your studies. Thanks for all you do for your readers.
If you ever visit Seattle, perhaps consider a meetup?
AND I’m onboard the low-buy train with you! (Um, even though I just spent over $150 at Fragrantica… but only on things I *love* with 2 exceptions)
I have no need for makeup, skincare, perfume, clothes, shoes, books, accessories, kitchen stuff, etc etc. Really the only thing I should be researching is living room furniture but I’m bad at that so I’m looking for an interior designer to work pro bono
So here’s to shopping our stash !
It’s OK to partake in the sales. The problem for me is that I have done that monthly and need to pace myself. Willpower, blah blah.
If I didn’t have dogs (or a husband), I’d have an emerald green velvet sofa and be living my wannabe art deco fantasy.
So far, I’m enjoying shopping my stash. I have some nice things that I should be using!
I would love to do that! I was hoping to get to Seattle this month but my dogsitter is moving and I can’t find a replacement just yet 🙁 Hopefully, I’ll be out before summer!