Tuesday 6 January 2015

My 5 Beauty Resolutions | 2015

My 5 Beauty Resolutions | 2015
Hi lovelies happy New Year and hope you all had a nice Christmas - I know I have had way too many mince pies and alcohol over the break but that is a totally different post! I was hesitating for a while about writing a New Year's resolution post because I never really make any I am much more of a 'do it when I want' kind of person, I never set myself goals just because it is a New Year. If there is something I want to do I will do it whenever I seem is best to. However, I was inspired by a blogging chat on Twitter to create a 'beauty resolutions' post which if I remember correctly I created last year - Which I did really well with so these are the beauty resolutions I am setting myself for 2015!

1. Use The Pretty, Special Makeup | Okay call me vain but there have been several times in the past I have purchased in/expensive products down to just being too darn pretty not to have 'cough cough' I am talking about you, Charlotte Tilbury. I am terrible for purchasing these pretty products and then not using them because I don't want to ruin them - ridiculous I know. It gets to the point where I forget I even own some makeup items because I abandon them. So I've decided to stop being such a pansy and use those pretty, special products because there is just no point in buying makeup for it to be thrown at the back of my drawer.

2. Stick At My Routines | Over the Christmas I sort of gave up with my skincare I would take my makeup off and that would be it no cleanse or nothing. My skin started to react to this (nasty breakouts!) which was a sign that my skin needed more attention. I sometimes go through lazy stages with my skin because I get bored of sticking with my routine, (skincare routine will be up one day soon!) I have quite a decent morning/evening routine but like I said I get bored easily, therefore, I stop at times. I've told myself to stick at my routine otherwise my skin will just keep breaking out.

3. De-clutter The Clutter | Similar to number 1 I buy things and then forget I own them and this builds up more and more to the point where I have drawers full of products that have been used several times then replaced. It is sad products don't deserve to be abandoned or if I am being realistic here my money doesn't deserve to be wasted! (being a student is hard at times!). So I think it's about time I de-clutter all of the products from my drawer and start using them up rather than constantly buying more and more!

4. Change Routines Up | Total differentiation to number 2 I know but I am talking about hair here not skincare. When I was jotting down my 2014 favourites I realized I have not changed much of my hair care if anything I still religiously use the same products. Which isn't a bad thing but, as just mentioned I get bored easily when it comes to beauty. So I think I should maybe change my hair care routine up a little whether that is my products or my hairstyle itself because I am starting to get a little bored of it. Any ideas feel free to tell me some.

5. Stop Getting Bored Easily | This one makes me laugh because all I have gone on about is being bored but yes I am setting myself a resolution not to get bored with products. Because if I get bored with products this happens: boredom = purchase new products = eventually get bored with new products. It is a forever circle. I don't get bored off everything I use of course but products I do get bored of overtime is skin and hair care. So instead of wasting products by disregarding them in my drawers, I have told myself to use these products up before I even consider purchasing something else. Seems an okay deal to me right?

Whether I stick at these resolutions is a mystery that we will soon discover at the end of the year. I would like to think I can stick to these resolutions because a lot of them involve waste which isn't an option when it comes to beauty products but we shall soon see!

What are your beauty resolutions??
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  1. Im the same with no1. I buy products then dont use them because they look so pretty. x
    Emma | Emmys Blog

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    1. I am glad I'm not the only one out there who does this, it is so bad of me! x

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  2. This is a fab post, I'm completely the same I'll buy something especially LE Mac collections and then don't want to use them because they are so pretty and don't want them losing their fresh look - weird I know hehe :P

    Charlee | CharmedCharlee | XO

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    1. I know it is so bad I do the same far too much! But so far I have been using some of these products so it is working slowly! xx

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  3. I bought loads from the rose gold RiRi hearts Mac collection because it was pretty and most is unused!

    Francesca xo // EffStar Beauty

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    1. Get using them girl! I've been trying to use some of mine up mind and so far so good, it excites me trying new things! x

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  4. I'd be the same if i had a CT palette to they are beautiful! <3 xx

    KirstyLeighx

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    1. I've been using it but not as often as I would like to, I still can't bring myself to ruin this prettiness! x

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  5. I love them and it's so easy to forget about the expensive, gift makeup but there never seems to be enough special occasions for it all!
    The resolutions are really true as well and I hope you stick with them.
    Can't wait to read next year to see if you did!

    www.rachandemma.blogspot.com

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    1. I know! I've been using mine a bit more but just trying to simmer it down to look decent for the simple things as going for a Nandos! x

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  6. This post made me laugh because I absolutely agree with every single one of them haha! But especially number one, I don't use half of my makeup because it's higher-end and I don't want to waste it, but then I'm wasting it by NOT using it too! The hard life of a beauty addict, ey?

    Emma x
    www.emma-alyson.blogspot.com

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    1. haha I am glad someone else is out there that is the same as me! Oh I know it really is a hard life, but I have been using some of my high end bits and so far so good! x

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  7. I completely agree with all of these, especially number 1!
    Erin x
    http://www.youfounderin.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I've been slowly getting into breaking the seal of my pretty makeup! x

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  8. these are the exact resolutions I need to keep up this year haha. I am so lazy when it comes to skincare and I wish I weren't :-( My skin isn't too bad, it is just starting to become worse though because I'm not looking after it! Love this post so much!<3


    Love Charlotte xxx
    scarletslippers.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Glad you liked the post thank you, and I know my skin seems fine now that I have kept religiously using my routine! x

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  9. YES to number one, I have so many pretty products that I daren't us. Ive got a massive tub of Emma Hardie cleansing balm that ive had since July, that ive not even opened....

    Sian | Siân Marie Beauty
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    1. This one seems a one a lot of beauty bloggers have done so its nice to know I ain't the only one! and get opening that cleansing balm! x

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  10. I agree, I need to start using those expensive products that just look too pretty to use!
    Jodie // La Lune Song

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    1. I know maybe we can just take a photo and stare at that then use the products that way we get the best of both haha x

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  11. Its so difficult sticking to a skincare routine when you see such amazing reviews of products on other blogs! I blame beauty bloggers for tempting me!

    sheepishlyshameful.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I know I do too but one you nail that skincare routine you tend to not always look at other bloggers reviews. I mean I do but not as much as I used to now I've found mine x

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  12. It's so funny that there are so many girls, that agree with your first resolution. I have to admit, I'm one of them. For me this doesn't only happen when it comes to beauty products. For example, in the past I used to collect cute rubbers that I didn't want to use. They're still somewhere...
    x Sonja

    Shiny Glitter Things

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    1. I know I am glad I am not the only one! haha that made me laugh because I am the same with stationary especially notebooks x

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  13. My main one would be to change up my makeup more. Constantly using the same products day in and day out, you wouldn't believe I have tubs and tubs of other makeup!!
    x x | daisydaisyxxo

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    1. I have broke this seal for the past half a year now I would say because I was the same then abandoning others, but it is nice to change it up it should be exciting! x

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  14. I love reading posts like this! I definitely agree about the Charlotte Tilbury products, I hate using them too much due to how pretty they are! I just posted a similar post over on my blog.

    Danielle | Simplicityrose x

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    1. I will check it out thanks for the link! and I know her products are to die for!

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  15. i hear you on the pretty products! i bought that amaazing chanel highlighter with the engraved pattern and have only used it once because it's too beautiful

    from helen at thelovecatsinc.com

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    1. Even using it once seems like a stretch if its the one I am thinking about. I am terrible. But I have been slowly using them more!

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  16. Love this post! I think I'm always buying in bulk and then forget I have them. It's such a bad habit that I need to break this year!

    xx Amanda | teatimetails.com

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    1. Let me know how you get on! I am slowly working on mine x

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  17. I'm so with you. I love bright, colorful looks, but I always tell myself, "maybe not today." I need to make that day the day!

    Celestralite.blogspot.com

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    1. yes make it that day today! I have been embracing it more mind especially colours I dare to even touch x

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  18. Ahh I am very guilty of #1!! You have inspired me to add that to my list. I'm like that with perfumes as well :/.

    TutusandPearls.blogspot.com

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    1. It seems like a lot of beauty bloggers are guilty of that!

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  19. I'm so so guilty of not using, or even touching pretty products. I guess subconsciously we don't want to hit the pan/use it up and have to get rid of the gorgeous packaging!

    little miss fii | Fii x

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    1. I know this is my thoughts all the time, I don't think I have ever hit the pan on any of my pretty products because of that. x

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  20. I need to stick to routines too! With skincare, and blogging!
    Just came across your blog and followed, i love your posts!
    xprincessjas | ♥

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    1. aw thanks Jasmine!
      I have been but not everyday unfortunately I just get too tired at times! x

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  21. oh mines have been going for 18 days not smoking now , also i do need to become alittle more active and be more interactive with other bloggers

    http://beautyandtheprince.weebly.com/makeup.html

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    1. Good luck hope it is still going well! Maybe just get more involved on twitter chats those are simple good ways to engage with bloggers x

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  22. I too have drawers full of products that I don't even remember buying! But my wardrobe is the worst - I really need to cut back this year!

    Jessica Marie | Miss Cobweb

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    1. My wardrobe is the worst too! Oh goodness glad someone else is out there like me. I need a bigger wardrobe or to limit myself!

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  23. But those packagings can be so darn pretty, guilty at charge of #1. Lovely resolutions you got there, will definitely have to work on #1 and #5 for myself

    Andrea,
    GUCCI&POLA.

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    1. I know there is quite a few lovely packaged products out there that I dare to use! good luck! x

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  24. Totally agree with getting bored of new products, sometimes it only takes me a week of using it and it goes to the back of the drawer! And the one about not wanting to use the nice products in case you ruin them is so true.

    Maisy Meow | Fashion and Beauty Blog

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    1. haha I laughed because it takes me about that too, but I've been putting abandoned products in my everyday makeup box so I won't forget to use them! x

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  25. i can totally relate to your resolutions! especially number 1 and 4... btw the highlighter in the picture looks loooovely
    just found your blog, it's amazing!! xx

    www.thefunkypath.blogspot.com

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    1. Thankyou, the highlighter is insanely amazing. And I know I have been trying harder with no.1 and so far so good! xx

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  26. I regularly get bored of products and go in search for an alternative too, but I seem to stick to the products that wow me, so maybe we just need to focus on products that wow? (although finishing up what we own first would also be a great start) xx

    Ioanna | Hearting.co.uk | Check out my 100 follower GIVEAWAY

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    1. I agree I have been doing this, I've went back to some of my old products so they don't get put to waste x

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  27. I'll definitely understand what you mean about not always using the expensive make-up, I have an Estee Lauder blush that I hardly use but this year I'll crack it out more so it was worth buying in the first place! I hope you manage to stick to all your resolutions! xx

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    1. ooo I would be the same blushers are my weakness for not using if they are pretty! so far they are going ok! xx

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