We've been here before - I have more makeup than I could use up in a lifetime and it's a problem that needs urgent attention. Stacks on stacks of unused and unloved makeup is a sad sight indeed, and I really need to use up what I've got before moving onto anything new. I've done a spending ban before and it was a great success, but it was only a month long and now I feel like I need to push myself further, so this time it's going to last two months! So, as of today - 31st January 2015 - I am officially on a beauty spending ban. I will try to be getting through makeup and skincare products so that I can actually identify what I like using, and what just gets left in the back of the drawer and perhaps needs to be given to a new owner. I also plan to do a monthly 'shopping my stash' type of post so you can see what I've been using and enjoying. Hopefully by the end of two months I will be able to appreciate more what I already have, and stop craving what I don't. I am going to be incredibly strict with myself, I will abide by the rules I've specified below, and if I do slip up, you'll be the first to know about it so you can tell me off!! So, here are my rules for the next two months;

- No makeup products except foundation (which I am running low on  - although I can't be excessive with foundation buying either!)
- No skincare unless one of my key products needs replacing
- No replacing makeup items - use up what I've got before repurchasing anything
- No nail polishes either unless repurchasing one of my key base products (topcoat etc.)

Right, so I guess that's it. If I do make any amendments then I'll be sure to update you, but I'm pretty determined to stick to what I've already laid out. There may be some beauty posts of product you haven't seen before the ban is up, but if I purchased them before the beginning of the ban I will state that in the post. So there we go, this is the end of beauty buying until 1st April! Wish me luck!!

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  1. Good luck! I should probably join you with this, I need to settle down and enjoy the products I have for the time being!

    Tessa at Bramble & Thorn

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  2. I've been doing this as well and so far, aside from a few Lush limited edition purchases, it's going well! The only thing I've bought is a new toner as I was running out of the current one I was using and didn't have any back ups. I've also gone through all my make-up and taken out the products I know I wont use or haven't used in a long time. Despite still loving beauty products, I cannot wait until I only have one cleanser, one serum, one moisturiser etc in my bathroom cabinets! There is no need for five of everything! Looking forward to reading posts on how you get on :) xx

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  3. Good luck! I think I should probably do the same, but all the spring releases are too tempting sometimes!!


    Kate xo // www.beautybabbles.com

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  4. OOh I really need to stop buying & using my replacement products before I've finished the others!! xx

    www.roseandmuse.com

    www.roseandmuse.com

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  5. I have been really cutting down on buying new products and decluttered my collection massively, I am so glad how it looks now and really eager to try new products as soon as my old ones are used up. My goal is to use up all my powders, so that I can splurge and purchase a really nice one by Guerlain :)

    victoriatheresia.blogspot.com

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  6. hahaha good luck and stay strong!! (also really looking forward to the shopping my stash posts!)
    x

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  7. Good luck! I feel I might have to join you on this x

    http://lauratalksout.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Oh god good luck haha I am failing this already despite my efforts to really give it a good go xxx

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  9. This is a great idea. Good luck, girl! It's definitely going to be tough but it's probably healthy. :) xx

    Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’

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  10. All the best! I find that I'm better at not buying new makeup but I'm horrible at resisting new clothes gah.

    Sheri | Behind The Frames

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  11. Oh girl, I feel you... I have the same problem with shoes, especially high heels. I fall in love with them so easily and tend to abandon the ones I already have... #firstworldproblem


    http://anitasookan.com

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  12. Good luck! I haven't put myself under a spending ban, but I'm trying to spend less, save more and learn to shop my stash instead of buying things and end up pushing them to the back of the drawer!

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  13. I literally bagged up all my unused makeup yesterday. I am just so sick of looking at it. It's going to friends first and then anything they pass up is just going in the bin to be honest. Wasteful yes but I just hate having so much clutter everywhere. I think I might join you in the buying ban too xx

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  14. Haha yeah it's been a long time coming! Thanks - you should give it a go! x

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  15. Ahh okay - nah it's all makeup for me! x

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  16. I know! When you have no makeup you always want more, and when you have too much, you only want a minimal amount! I really need to get rid of some, but it seems like such a waste of money!! x

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  17. Yeah I'd love to really cut down my collection! Ohh, that powder sounds fancy ;) x

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  18. Wow well done! I know what you mean - ah to have the simple little collection that I had when I was 15!! x

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