A warning: HUGE and picture heavy post ahead.
I regularly clean out my makeup, but lately, I've been feeling quite overwhelmed with the sheer amount of stuff accumulated. So I decided to do a massive de-clutter of my makeup and some makeup tools. My skincare section needs a little revamping too, but that's another story for another time. I apologise now for the inconsistent lighting and edited photographs, but I was just trying to get it all done over a few days so I could study. Most of the images on the left are of the initial collection and because I kept giving and throwing away objects as quickly as possible, I found that it was very hard to have to keep re-taking the same content. If that makes any sense? You'll see what I mean :)
I regularly clean out my makeup, but lately, I've been feeling quite overwhelmed with the sheer amount of stuff accumulated. So I decided to do a massive de-clutter of my makeup and some makeup tools. My skincare section needs a little revamping too, but that's another story for another time. I apologise now for the inconsistent lighting and edited photographs, but I was just trying to get it all done over a few days so I could study. Most of the images on the left are of the initial collection and because I kept giving and throwing away objects as quickly as possible, I found that it was very hard to have to keep re-taking the same content. If that makes any sense? You'll see what I mean :)
You might remember a haul where I mentioned this very functional wooden drawer unit from The Reject Shop. I have been loving it! As you see, I cut up some non-slip padding to keep makeup from moving around too much.
Scroll over images to see quantities - and there is also a list at the end which I find very satisfying to see such small number.
Scroll over images to see quantities - and there is also a list at the end which I find very satisfying to see such small number.
Foundations
Initial: 11 - INSANE! I do not need that much for one face.
After: 2 - Somehow very pleased and disappointed at the same time. Probably due to the fact that so much money was wasted, but if I'm not using the makeup it's a waste anyway. Also, I am almost finished with my Healthy Mix Serum so it'll be down to one foundation soon.
BB/CC Cream
Initial: 2
After: 1
It's safe to say I adore Bourjois bases, not that Natio was bad though. I just prefer the Bourjois finishes.
Tinted Moisturiser
Initial: 1
After: 1
I'm still in the midst of trying this out.
Initial: 11 - INSANE! I do not need that much for one face.
After: 2 - Somehow very pleased and disappointed at the same time. Probably due to the fact that so much money was wasted, but if I'm not using the makeup it's a waste anyway. Also, I am almost finished with my Healthy Mix Serum so it'll be down to one foundation soon.
BB/CC Cream
Initial: 2
After: 1
It's safe to say I adore Bourjois bases, not that Natio was bad though. I just prefer the Bourjois finishes.
Tinted Moisturiser
Initial: 1
After: 1
I'm still in the midst of trying this out.
Concealer
Initial: 5
After: 3
As you can see I have changed a lot in terms of concealer. I think my once all time favourite Time Balm was starting to get bad and was not working for me anymore. I don't even know why I had coloured concealer by the way.
Fun fact, I actually prefer mixing Nars Vanilla and Estee Lauder's Double Wear in 08 for more heavy duty coverage. Probably because I didn't realise Nars Custard was a really good shade match for me and grew accustomed to the two as blemish concealers.
Initial: 5
After: 3
As you can see I have changed a lot in terms of concealer. I think my once all time favourite Time Balm was starting to get bad and was not working for me anymore. I don't even know why I had coloured concealer by the way.
Fun fact, I actually prefer mixing Nars Vanilla and Estee Lauder's Double Wear in 08 for more heavy duty coverage. Probably because I didn't realise Nars Custard was a really good shade match for me and grew accustomed to the two as blemish concealers.
Primer
Initial: 2
After: 3
Yes, I added another primer. I love all of them for different purposes.
Initial: 2
After: 3
Yes, I added another primer. I love all of them for different purposes.