my spending ban/project pan update

Hey guys!

If you're a  regular reader of my blog, you may remember that for the month of April I was on a spending ban on ALL makeup items! I wrote about it here, and basically decided that with that, I would also be trying to finish off some select products because, let's face it - I have way more make up than I'll ever need. Plus it means more room for new products..

This will just be a super quick post updating you all on how my spending ban went and if I managed to make the challenge of finishing some of my products.

Did I break my ban? Um, yes.. A little. But considering the amount of money I usually spend on cosmetics during the month, I only brought two lipsticks and five nail polishes. All drugstore. Can I get a clap? That's a pretty solid effort, if I do say so myself.

Did I save money? Not as much as I would've liked - but then again, I do have other expenses along with my make up addiction. But I did save more in the month of April than I usually would on a monthly basis.

Would I do it again? Honestly, probably not. All the pent up non-buying makeup energy just unleashed itself as soon as April ended. So although I did save a little money, for me it might just be better to cut back rather than quit cold turkey for a month. Maybe even allocate a budget! 

Did I actually use any products up? Yes I did! And even if I didn't use it all up, I definitely made some serious dents in the other products. I definitely tried to use all of the products on a daily basis, but I would be lying if I said I used them every single. Bit much to completely commit to certain products when already on a spending ban.

Here are the products I managed to use up during my time:

Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Primer

Maybelline Age Rewind in Light/Fair

Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara

So, all in all, after doing my first ever spending ban on make up, I don't think that I would ever do one again. I think the best thing for me personally would be to actually set myself a budget each time I am paid and stick to that. That means that I am not overspending or using any money unwisely - but, I am also saving money and making sure the money I do have goes to products I actually want.

And that's it for todays post! I have a lot of packages on the way from after my makeup ban, so keep an eye out for a haul post in the near future

Until next time...

xxxx

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spending ban & project pan!

Hey guys!

Being an 'almost' grown up is really hard, I'll admit it. I wouldn't say I'm a fully fledged adult yet - I'm still at university, still living at home and working a part time job. But, apart from most living expenses, I would consider myself pretty much financially independent. I work as much as I can while I study, pay all my personal expenses and I'm almost finished university which will hopefully lead me to a career once I'm done. But you know what else comes with being an adult? Bills. Bills, bills, bills. 

As such, I have decided to put myself on a spending ban for the whole of April. Lets face it, I have way more then I need as it is, and I tend to neglect old favourites in favour of trying new, shiny products. Plus, because of all my upcoming expenses that are due to hit directly after April and then on for the rest of the year, the responsible adult in me feels the need to kill the impulsive personality that rears its head whenever I enter Priceline.

With the spending ban, I've decided to also try and use up some of my products that I seem to have either used and used until they were almost finished and then forgot about, or ones that were old favourites that I've been neglecting in recent times. Think of it as a project pan, or brought it forgot it type scenario. I tried to pick one of each product that I would typically wear on an everyday basis, and by the end of the month, I expect to: a) have completely finished it or b) have made some serious dents.

Here are the products I am going to hopefully finish by the end of the month:

Primer: Bourjois Happy Light Luminous Primer

Hands down my favourite primer - I use this on an everyday basis anyway and it is almost finished anyway. Means that after my spending ban is over, I can buy a shiny, new bottle.

Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation

I raved about this foundation pretty much all of February. I still adore it, but I have been neglecting it in favour of the Bourjois CC Cream, just because it has a lighter coverage and is easier on a day to day basis. But, I love this foundation and I want to show it all the love it deserves! On one hand, so excited to finish it.. But on the other, I am scared that once it's out I'm going to have to purchase another because of how good it is!

Concealer: Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer

This used to be my go to, because of how well it conceals, brightens and blends all at the same time! Again, it has been replaced by another Bourjois product: the CC Eye Cream, which I find does all of the above and hydrates at the same time. I have about half of this left, and I really want to finish it so that I can finish my other concealers, and then repurchase the ones I feel that are worth the money. I do like this, and will probably repurchase some time in future, but I feel the need to expand my horizons.

Bronzer: Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soliel Bronzer

I adore this bronzer! Seriously, it smells so good I just want to eat it. Plus the packaging aaaah, its all so good! I usually use my MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Deep to bronze, but I feel like I need a change for the month - plus I need to use this up at some point! I feel like I always shy away from using my higher end products because I'm afraid I'll fall way too much in love and need to repurchase straight away. That may still happen, but I really think this will last me alot longer than I originally thought - so fingers crossed!

Mascara: Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara

I think I may be stretching this mascara way longer than it can realistically be stretched.. It's probably already over with this one, but I'm not ready to let go yet, not while there's still product on the brush! But, I will concede to throwing it out after this month. I just love how this makes my lashes look so natural and voluminous at the same time. I have it in the brown shade, and it is my secret for amazing looking natural lashes.

Lipstick: Maybelline Colour Whisper in Lust for Blush

This is my most used lippie - and I own alot! I have a tiny, half a fingernail of product left, and I'd really like to completely use it up. Plus, I already have a backup for this ;) It is just the most perfect everyday baby pink colour. Very similar to MAC's Creme Cup Lipstick, just a tad more sheer. These also have a balm like quality to them, which makes them super wearable.

Wish me luck guys! This will be a mission and a half to try and use these as often as I can for the month of April, as well as not spend anything on any other products. But, I'm determined, and every time I am almost detered, I look at all the bills stuck to fridge and think twice..

Let me know if any of you are on a spending ban! We can all support each other during this difficult time in our lives.

Until next time...

xxxx

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