topic Re: ComPact 2016 -- March in Beauty

ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:55:11 GMT

The ComPact is a commitment to simplify, pare down, streamline. It began as a way to gain some control over our collections of beauty products. Why were we amassing so much, yet not using what we were buying? Why were we always searching for the next new product? Why couldn't we just find what worked for us and stick with it?
The ComPact, however, is not restricted to beauty items. If you have a collection you want to address, do it here. Choose an area you want to work on, and track your progress on the ComPact thread. Members will offer tips and encouragement.
Choose one of our many mantras (“One by one until they’re done!” “We are SPAHHHRRRTAN!!!” “Not until you really have to.” “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” “Resist the propaganda.” "If it's high, I don't buy!" “When in doubt, do without!” “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” “Shoplighters of the World Unite!”) or create a new one and share it. Target items each month to toss, donate, or use, and post your “chopping block” -- or “hit list.” Post temptations, post victories.
They say it takes 30 days for something to become a habit: Let's see if taking the ComPact one month at a time works for you.
Join us.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

Kardi — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:47:55 GMT

I think what you're promoting here is a great idea. The "makeup purge" really resonates for me. I'm a sucker for a good sales pitch, yet I always fall back on my old favorites after wasting $$$ on the new, better thing. I'll give it a go!

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

Beauty$Junkie — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:53:08 GMT

Welcome Kardi. This thread has helped me so much in my purchasing habits. It has been a slow process but I have come so far in my stopping of mindless purchases, only to add to an evergrowing stash. I still shop, but the voice in my head has become so much more vocal in deciding whether or not I really need something. Good luck with your journey.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

aggravated — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:39:34 GMT

Not a poster, but a lurker. I find reading everyone's posts here very helpful. I have mostly stopped buying the "collections" or "Today's Special Value" cosmetics. I never use all the pieces and it does help my balance sheet quite a bit. Watching QVC, though, is not helpful. I have cut back quite a bit (due mostly to the hosts that are now on constantly most evenings) and that too is helping my balance sheet.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:16:27 GMT

@Kardi wrote:
I think what you're promoting here is a great idea. The "makeup purge" really resonates for me. I'm a sucker for a good sales pitch, yet I always fall back on my old favorites after wasting $$$ on the new, better thing. I'll give it a go!

We all have collections that need pruning. Welcome!

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:17:45 GMT

@Beauty$Junkie wrote:
Welcome Kardi. This thread has helped me so much in my purchasing habits. It has been a slow process but I have come so far in my stopping of mindless purchases, only to add to an evergrowing stash. I still shop, but the voice in my head has become so much more vocal in deciding whether or not I really need something. Good luck with your journey.

Mindful shopping. It really does get easier!

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:26:08 GMT

@aggravated wrote:
Not a poster, but a lurker. I find reading everyone's posts here very helpful. I have mostly stopped buying the "collections" or "Today's Special Value" cosmetics. I never use all the pieces and it does help my balance sheet quite a bit. Watching QVC, though, is not helpful. I have cut back quite a bit (due mostly to the hosts that are now on constantly most evenings) and that too is helping my balance sheet.

Oh, the enablers! I haven't subscribed to a woman's fashion magazine in decades, but I picked one up at the dentist's office the other day and was reminded why I stopped reading them. All those ads and photos of items you are required to have. Excuse me, but I will never need a thousand dollar T-shirt or a seven thousand dollar handbag. And, thanks to this thread, I don't need all those beauty products. The trick is finding what works and sticking with it. Loyalty can save you a few bucks.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:35:30 GMT

Since there are just about 30 days in each month and it's said that it takes 30 days for a new habit to stick, what new habit are you contemplating for March?

I've had a bottle of castor oil for six years (at least) and I always think I should be using it on my brows. I've been forgetting to do this for... well, about six years. Maybe this is the month to find out if using castor oil on your brows really works.

Something about restoring color and encouraging growth. Not that I want Ken Wahl/Lee Pace brows, but I want to see if this is effective. If only I can remember...

I'm going to go put some on right now! (Does castor oil get rancid? Guess I'll find out!)

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

aprilskies — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:01:18 GMT

Welcome to the new folks. It certainly is a journey. It has been a long one for me and I am still struggling a bit but it has gotten easier. Already I have talked myself out of so many beauty purchases and I am thankful. I have more than I can use and I would like to make this year the last year I throw things out barely touched or never opened, which happens when you have too much and decide you dont want to use it after all.

Good luck.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

aprilskies — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:09:58 GMT

@just bee wrote:
Since there are just about 30 days in each month and it's said that it takes 30 days for a new habit to stick, what new habit are you contemplating for March?

I've had a bottle of castor oil for six years (at least) and I always think I should be using it on my brows. I've been forgetting to do this for... well, about six years. Maybe this is the month to find out if using castor oil on your brows really works.

Something about restoring color and encouraging growth. Not that I want Ken Wahl/Lee Pace brows, but I want to see if this is effective. If only I can remember...

I'm going to go put some on right now! (Does castor oil get rancid? Guess I'll find out!)

In February, I actually didnt login to Facebook once. I dont really do much on facebook but when I get a bit bored, I tend to login and waste some time. While I had to stop myself a few times from logging in, I really didnt miss reading when folks where at 7 eleven. I am going to continue this for March as well. I better write down my password.

I am also going to limit web surfing in the evenings to maybe just a half an hour. Right now, I fritter away too much precious time and my "to dos" only grow larger along with my anxiety. This will be a challenge but I think I can do it for a month.

LOL, I have a huge bottle of castor oil sitting around too, although, not that old. Last week, I actually started using it. I oiled my hair. My hair definitely needs some moisture so I am using this as a mix with other oils. I am planning on doing the oil thing again tonight. I am going to try and do this twice a week. I really find I am not one for maintenance type of things but I am going to give it a go.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

Eager2Learn — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 22:44:35 GMT

The new habit I'm starting for March is to exercise (nothing strenuous, just a little gentle yoga for seniors/beginners) 5 days per week.

There's a great website that I'll be using as a guide (DoYogaWithMe).

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:08:23 GMT

@aprilskies wrote:
Welcome to the new folks. It certainly is a journey. It has been a long one for me and I am still struggling a bit but it has gotten easier. Already I have talked myself out of so many beauty purchases and I am thankful. I have more than I can use and I would like to make this year the last year I throw things out barely touched or never opened, which happens when you have too much and decide you dont want to use it after all.

Good luck.

I hear ya!

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:17:01 GMT

@aprilskies wrote:
@just bee wrote:
Since there are just about 30 days in each month and it's said that it takes 30 days for a new habit to stick, what new habit are you contemplating for March?

I've had a bottle of castor oil for six years (at least) and I always think I should be using it on my brows. I've been forgetting to do this for... well, about six years. Maybe this is the month to find out if using castor oil on your brows really works.

Something about restoring color and encouraging growth. Not that I want Ken Wahl/Lee Pace brows, but I want to see if this is effective. If only I can remember...

I'm going to go put some on right now! (Does castor oil get rancid? Guess I'll find out!)

In February, I actually didnt login to Facebook once. I dont really do much on facebook but when I get a bit bored, I tend to login and waste some time. While I had to stop myself a few times from logging in, I really didnt miss reading when folks where at 7 eleven. I am going to continue this for March as well. I better write down my password.

I am also going to limit web surfing in the evenings to maybe just a half an hour. Right now, I fritter away too much precious time and my "to dos" only grow larger along with my anxiety. This will be a challenge but I think I can do it for a month.

LOL, I have a huge bottle of castor oil sitting around too, although, not that old. Last week, I actually started using it. I oiled my hair. My hair definitely needs some moisture so I am using this as a mix with other oils. I am planning on doing the oil thing again tonight. I am going to try and do this twice a week. I really find I am not one for maintenance type of things but I am going to give it a go.

Do you find yourself getting ready to start another work week thinking that it doesn't feel like you had any time off? Where did my days off go? And if I really had time off, what do I have to show for it? What did I accomplish? How much did I check off my to do list? I fritter. I definitely fritter.

Well, I opened that bottle of oil and I do believe it has gone south. I used it anyway. Jojoba's a good choice for your hair and skin because it has a very long shelf life. My ancient jojoba still smells okay. The castor smells... not so good.

Again, I bought so much oil when the oil cleansing thing was all the rage on this forum. Audible sigh.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:24:54 GMT

@Eager2Learn wrote:
The new habit I'm starting for March is to exercise (nothing strenuous, just a little gentle yoga for seniors/beginners) 5 days per week.

There's a great website that I'll be using as a guide (DoYogaWithMe).

I'll have to check out that site. I miss yoga. Keep us posted on how you're doing. I just don't know why I don't get back into it because I really enjoyed it so much. Stretching is so important. Ever turn to check your blind spot, then wish you hadn't? Something as simple as getting off the couch can really mess you up. Stretching, breathing, walking. All good things.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

aprilskies — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:48:25 GMT

@just bee wrote:
@aprilskies wrote:
@just bee wrote:

I am also going to limit web surfing in the evenings to maybe just a half an hour. Right now, I fritter away too much precious time and my "to dos" only grow larger along with my anxiety. This will be a challenge but I think I can do it for a month.

LOL, I have a huge bottle of castor oil sitting around too, although, not that old. Last week, I actually started using it. I oiled my hair. My hair definitely needs some moisture so I am using this as a mix with other oils. I am planning on doing the oil thing again tonight. I am going to try and do this twice a week. I really find I am not one for maintenance type of things but I am going to give it a go.
Do you find yourself getting ready to start another work week thinking that it doesn't feel like you had any time off? Where did my days off go? And if I really had time off, what do I have to show for it? What did I accomplish? How much did I check off my to do list? I fritter. I definitely fritter.

Well, I opened that bottle of oil and I do believe it has gone south. I used it anyway. Jojoba's a good choice for your hair and skin because it has a very long shelf life. My ancient jojoba still smells okay. The castor smells... not so good.

Again, I bought so much oil when the oil cleansing thing was all the rage on this forum. Audible sigh.

Yes, yes, and yes. Exactly how I feel come Monday morning and I swear every week, with the start of the new, it will be different and it never is. I fall into the same black hole. You ladies get it, it is why I love this thread.

Wow, you are brave with the castor oil. I had to toss a skinn wrinkle balm the other day. It was a small 1.2 oz jar and I was conserving it throughout winter because it is the last of its kind. I used half of it and then I went to use it again and it smelled like alcohol so then I slathered a whole bunch as my body moisturizer and on my feet and tossed the rest. But, all I could think about is boy I hope I dont break out. LOL. You are brave.

Yes, the oil cleansing crazy. Too funny. I bought a bunch and essential oils too. The funny part, it was easier to buy the ready made so that is what I did. oy vey. So, now I am trying to use up some of the oils. I thought I tossed my essentials oils because I thought they expired fast and just read where they are good depending on where they were stored. So, I was relieved I didnt toss them. They are expensive. Sometimes, I do get a little toss happy. I admit.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

aprilskies — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:51:21 GMT

Just a word of caution when you organize things. The other day I organized my bathroom cabinets under the sink and I have no idea what I did with the bandaids. I checked twice this morning of all the logicals place and didnt find them. Why is it, when they are always in your face you dont need one as soon as you organize, you need one but now cant find the box. Where in the world could of put the box. Not a world problem certainly, but just little things that make me nuts.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

FindingMyJoy — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:42:24 GMT

I'm calling February a Compact success for me!! The temptations were definitely there but the only beauty item I bought was the Philosophy trio of shower gels. Yes, they're jumbos LOL but my shower stash is now so small that I'll be able to 100% enjoy using these scents without any guilt. That has become one of the most important things for me in this Compact journey - getting over feeling guilty about buying things due to I'm taking more time to think about purchases.

I did see the Paula's Choice info regarding items being discontinued so I did go over there last night. I bought 4 items that were on sale that I'm currently on last bottle of so these will last me for the rest of the year. The idea that her sizes for toners etc are going to get smaller and for same prices is really disappointing to me. But I guess this line has lasted this long without doing that, it was bound to happen eventually.

I have FUN planned!!!! On Leap Day, my sister randomly told me that there were great cruise deals....so I started looking at the deals then airfare to Florida if we took a cruise. Well, long story short, no cruise booked but we got airfare for a steal to Florida and a car rental! We have talked about a Florida roadtrip for ages and we're going to cross it off of our travel bucket list! Into Miami then out to Everglades and the Keys loop up to maybe Orlando to see Mickey and then Cape Canaveral returning to Miami. Or that's the general idea for now LOL. most likely will morph a lot. Feel free to give me your ideas if you have any recommendations!! We leave middle of April for a week.

My goal for March - save up "fun" money for the trip. Stop and think about purchases if it's not needed. Limit fast food - plan out meals at home so I can use that "saved" money for some fun eats while on vacation!!

I know there is an IT Cosmetics TSV coming up. It may be tempting depending on what is included.

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

FindingMyJoy — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:48:04 GMT

@Eager2Learn wrote:
The new habit I'm starting for March is to exercise (nothing strenuous, just a little gentle yoga for seniors/beginners) 5 days per week.

There's a great website that I'll be using as a guide (DoYogaWithMe).

Thanks for the website! I'm going to check it out. I fell off the consistent exercise bandwagon this winter. Too many excuses - ongoing colds, odd work hours, etc. My goal is to dust off my workout dvds to workout at least 4 times a week including weights and cardio. I need to add in some yoga too. Would like to see some improvement for Spring/Summer. No, I don't expect to be bikini ready LOL but at least being able to go up 3 flights of stairs not as winded will be an improvement!

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

FindingMyJoy — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:51:47 GMT

@just bee wrote:
@Eager2Learn wrote:
The new habit I'm starting for March is to exercise (nothing strenuous, just a little gentle yoga for seniors/beginners) 5 days per week.

There's a great website that I'll be using as a guide (DoYogaWithMe).

I'll have to check out that site. I miss yoga. Keep us posted on how you're doing. I just don't know why I don't get back into it because I really enjoyed it so much. Stretching is so important. Ever turn to check your blind spot, then wish you hadn't? Something as simple as getting off the couch can really mess you up. Stretching, breathing, walking. All good things.

Sadly, the other day I was in my car and twisted around to reach something - oh yeah I felt something really off for the rest of the day in my upper back. The yoga and stretching needs to become a hobby for me. Just thinking about it, if I would cash in some regular tv viewing for legit exercise wellness habits what a change I could make in my life!!

Re: ComPact 2016 -- March

just bee — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:20:24 GMT

@aprilskies wrote:
Just a word of caution when you organize things. The other day I organized my bathroom cabinets under the sink and I have no idea what I did with the bandaids. I checked twice this morning of all the logicals place and didnt find them. Why is it, when they are always in your face you dont need one as soon as you organize, you need one but now cant find the box. Where in the world could of put the box. Not a world problem certainly, but just little things that make me nuts.

I'm missing a kitchen utensil. A large black slotted spoon. I didn't throw it away, I didn't put it in the wrong drawer. It has just vanished. Are extraterrestrials beaming up common household items for research purposes?