Lmao did anyone read the description? I need Allana to be mean to us more often: "Lip I'm wearing: not important you probably have 37 in your bag rn." Genuinely took me by surprise and made water come out my nose giggling.
I’ve been on a no buy for over a year, I’ve only replaced mascara. That includes body and hair care. I’ve got so many things that need to be used up and clutter gives me anxiety, as does buying things I don’t need. I have enough blush to last till I die I think! So I have a list of things I want to replace things with when I’m done. Simplifying my skin care too as it’s easy to end up with endless serums. Love this message!
I'm going to try the no buy that's a great idea! Especially for the planet and the wallet. For me another form of deinfluencing is honestly every influencer doing a Lilysilk haul a couple times a year makes it seem like a cult or a scam 😂
Thats so me. I wear sooo little make up but I have four blushes - two of them are rare beauty. So why buying more? Same with skincare. My skin loves a simple routine. I made a picture of ALL my skincare as a reminder when I wanna buy something new - do you really need that? Dont you have enough? 😂
💯 Yesss I could have written this post. I also restricted my clothes buying due to anxiety about deciding what to wear. Steve Jobs also went through this, and why he wore the same thing all the time. Spending less time making decisions on a daily basis has helped my anxiety tremendously.
I decluttered my make up and hair products to those I only ACTUALLY use and like, and keep the list of product brand/names/colors on my phone, so that when I go in places like Ulta or Sephora I can refer to it and get ONLY those items I KNOW I use and not get side tracked by 'shiny sparkly oh i saw so and so use this' things...... its helped me stay on track a LOT! I also only go in if I am out, or almost out of something and stick to my list!
I saw the hourglass palette on this video and came just to say that ya'll need that. You can use it to do an entire face, the formula is absolutely stunning and as a person who has over 30 blushes I find myself continously going back to it every time. Plus it will literally last you for your mortuary beat 100/10
I don’t need “de-influence.” I don’t buy makeup/toiletries unless I run out. 🙃 I don’t waste money or storage for clutter. ✨Quality over quantity✨ has changed my life (this also applies to clothing & shoes!)
What a great video! I have not purchased any makeup for the past few years... trying to finish what I have and only buying what I truly need for skincare. Then I tried counting all the lipsticks/eyeshadows/blushes that I have and calculated how much the entire collection cost me. It was depressing! Wasted money! I could have re-decorated my living room including new furniture! Save your money everyone! Thank you again for the great video! 💖💖💖💖
i agree with dry shampoo so much!! it doesn’t work for finer hair at all, because it’s just ANOTHER product to build up in your hair after it’s already greasy
I disagree on this one - I have extremely fine hair (just a lot of it), and dry hair shampoo works really well for me. I wash my hair once a week/week and a half, and one application of dry hair shampoo lets me extend for another half a week.
I’m 68 and I was shocked to see all the products you young people use on your face. We basically used Ponds Cold Cream for everything; moisturizer and remove makeup, Revlon everything, Maybelline mascara or Cover Girl eye shadows. And all these makeup brushes and sponges, we used our fingers. I stopped trying different products too and I’m happier (so is my wallet), and my bathroom is not cluttered anymore with products I no longer use. I found a good neck cream, moisturizer and under eye cream I like. The end and amen.
this whole week I have been decluttering everything I owe. I’m so overwhelmed with everything and am finding none of it is providing me any happiness so why stress about it!! Loved this video so much
The amount of times I've stressed and felt anxious over allll the shit I have bought-well it's probably every other day...yet I'll buy more! Its so not worth the momentary entertainment/dopamine hit!
Hi, a cool idea for decluttering - take a picture of all the things you decluttered and keep them in your phone. Next time you feel like just buying whatever they can help to prevent from buying excessive things. I mostly have pics of skincare and old makeup I got rid of, I also have a pic of assortment of things I do use and love, my basics and staples. This gallery helps me to stop impulsive shopping . Hope someone finds this tip helpful :)
Thank you so much for this video. People today are so brainwashed into believing that they need all the skincare and makeup and devices that are promoted out there. Thank you for realizing and having the foresight to let your followers know that it’s not all necessary. Lip scrubs for example. A washcloth or toothbrush works just as well and is a lot more economical. I applaud 👏🏼 you.
I can honestly say I felt this way in my early 30s and stopped wasting money on ALL of these . I’m 43 and do not buy any of these things! I think it’s good you see this now ! I did and it makes buying the stuff you know that you will use so much more fun ! And yes natural deodorant does not work. I agree on the entire video girly ❤
The streamlining of skincare is REAL. My goodness, limiting myself to two moisturizing products has done absolute wonders for my skin. I can actually tell what it needs and when since there are no longer so many products working against each other and upsetting the balance of my skin barrier!
I really appreciate this video! We as consumers feel so much pressure to always buy buy buy. It’s really nice to scale back and just enjoy what you have.
I never thought I'd see the day when Lan deinfluences self tanner but YAY it has FINALLY happened! Timestamps: 2:39 Eyeshadow Primers 4:03 Hydrating Primers 5:36 Face Creams (for the sake of looking good under makeup) 6:30 Face & Cheek Palettes 7:55 Limited Edition Products 9:30 Eyeshadow Palettes 11:35 Brown Eyeliners 12:15 Lip Exfoliators 13:07 Tanning Products 14:55 Natural Deodorants 16:03 Dry Shampoo 18:11 Expensive Bath Salts
i'm guilty of having too many limited editions, eyeshadow palettes, brown eyeliners, and lipsticks 😅 i have 20 new lipsticks so far in addition of more of my existing ones...
My FAVORITE trend, love that you shared this!! I saw an article recently saying that women make up 80% of consumer spending (this may just be in the US?) and it made me feel kind of manipulated and taken advantage of AND made me aware of the massive environmental impact women may have because of our consumption and spending!! So I’m trying to cut back my own consumption, definitely with beauty products ( like skincare, I don’t need a 7 step routine, and also with dry shampoo!)
This year I’ve been really conscious of using up a lipstick (or 3) before buying a new one - I’ve gone from 43 down to 15! I’m trying to get myself down to 5-7 core ones.
It is so true. We don’t need so much stuff! I realized that it is so much healthier when you let cosmetic products come and go instead of pile up tons of them.
Its so refreshing to see a video like this one IN DECEMBER! OMG, all the platforms are just full of gift guides and buy buy buy...so, thank you! It also gives perspective because we are def not all MUAs and we dont need 100 palettes! I think during the pandemic we bought so many things that now its very satisfying to go back to basics and simplify our routines ❤❤ with that being said: I do need the Ethereal Eyes 😂😂😂
A breath of fresh air. I love your sensibility and wisdom. We are up to our eyeballs in consumerism. We can only wear/use so much products on a daily. If a skincare routine is working, or even your tanning routine, why do we change it 🤷♀️. How many mascaras can we even have, they dry up.
I'm no longer buying or wearing foundation😅I realized no matter what product, and what method I use to apply, it always wears off on my nose! Now I just stick to tinted sunscreen and concealer for spots, and it works wonderfully!
Loved this video! I’ve gotten rid of hydrating primers and dry shampoo as well. I’m now only buying travel-sized mascara too. I feel like by the time they go clumpy or passed their used by date, I’ve still got half left. So now I’m just buying better quality mascara in the travel-sizes so I can try more and I’m not using off mascara.
I like your mascara thoughts! I also feel like like I have too many full-sized on the go and/or they expire before I get to the bottom. Although, I kinda like when they are half-dry, I feel like they apply better. @samantharavndahl can attest to this, lol
2:09 "It might be someone's first time purchasing their first beauty product ever!" True. I never used makeup until I had chemotherapy and radiation. My eyebrows vanished and I learned how to redraw them. As a brunette, I'd never before had to do anything to my brows except pluck them. Since then I learned lots about how to apply makeup from RUclips MUAs. Thank you to all of them.
I heard every word you said but also on the background I couldn't stop thinking "Gosh, you are so beautiful!". Thank you for this content, it is very refreshing to look at our collection and assess in a healthy way "Do I really need all that?". I'd be curious to try living without an eyeshadow primer, haven't given this one a try yet! :D What I noticed for myself as a redundant category - setting sprays. I have somewhat oily skin and I thought it's a must for me, but then I noticed (I don't pack too much when travelling) that my skin oils just as fast with or without and a simple powder touch-up fixes the issue during the day. I only keep a small bottle to wet sparkly eyeshadows if I want to use them as a liner, but won't be re-filling.
I have definitely stopped buying so much only buying things i run out of and need replaced. During Lanmas I really hope you do a updated makeup bag video and a makeup collection or declutter videos. 🎄
Recently started using eye primers and now I can never go back. My eyelids are super oily but with the fenty eye primer my eyeshadows stays on all day 😍
Perfect. Allllll that money, alllll those products sitting on skin trying to breath. Not a minimalist at all but less is SO much easier, less time consuming & less expensive. Less = MORE happiness, space, money, time & better natural skin. This is great.
This is LITERALLY my agenda from here on out, NYE resolution and beyond... stop worrying about the latest drop and focus on using all the things I've got in piles... perfect "not gonna buy this stuff anymore" video to get the year started with the right attitude Allana!🙏❤🌺
As someone with dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin I keep a simple and consistent skincare routine. I stopped using fragranced bath products and lotions years ago. It is so tempting to splurge on something new, but chances are we already have it.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE this de-influencing! I give up buying into the fallacy that there is always something wrong, less desirable, unacceptable, ugly, embarrassing or somehow not measuring up to “someone’s” limited definition of what is beautiful! The manufacturers have hired advertising agencies to brainwash us all into believing we are somehow lacking and need to change the way we look through makeup or plastic surgery so we keep purchasing their goods and services! They change the beauty trends and beauty standards to keep us always chasing what they tell us is desirable! I spent years as a professional makeup artist, so I’m deep into the possibilities and creating different looks. However, my personal beauty philosophy is geared more to putting emphasis on our best features and not using cookie-cutter application techniques that sell certain products, that just happen to be trendy at the moment, but not necessarily the most beneficial to all facial shapes and features. We are not now, have never been and will never be a one-size-fits-all world! We are fabulously individual and uniquely beautiful and not every look or trend will suit us! Find what works for your face. Focus on your best features and how you communicate through your facial expressions. Create those focal points and keep the rest subtle so there’s no competition to distract from your best features or your ability to communicate at your best! But, of course, every makeup artist, influencer and makeup wearer has their own philosophy! Find whatever suits you and ignore the advertisers and marketers! They just want you dissatisfied so you give them more of your money!
Yesss such a great message for all of us. There is no point in spending money in things that truly do not work for us anymore. I have enough eyeshadows for the rest of my life I think. And I have been only buying new products when what I have at home is empty :)
Agree a thousand percent with all of these, especially the natural deodorant. I’m so tired of trying to make that work when it just doesn’t. Between this and HGW, feels like a new era for you and I’m here for it! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
OMG this was such a needed video. I couldn't agree with you more. The over consumption & waste must stop. I am not buying makeup in 2024 UNTIL I run out of what I have, pray for me❤😂
I find these videos SO refreshing!!! We need more of this. And like you said, this sort of message comes at a good time when we’re all being bombarded with marketing and consumption. Appreciate you being utterly honest and transparent. I’m inspired to think about what I no longer need to buy ❤
Agree 100%. This was great. Gasped when you said you were no longer going to buy skin tanning products but recovered when you followed up with using the product that works for you. That basically was the theme of this video and a good lesson to continue sharing. The over consumption is exhausting. Keep staying true Allanarama.
Love, love, love this video. Very refreshing take on over consumption with beauty products. I haven’t bought new eyeshadow/ blush/ bronzer etc for over a year since I realised I don’t actually wear it. Gave my Nars and hourglass palettes to my sister. Only thing I regular buy is mascara and skincare when I run out, no more hoarding products.
I'm so glad to see someone else saying how they're stepping back from dry shampoo. I use to worship at that altar and now I'm just not as invested. It took me awhile to stop listening to all of the hair influencers passing juedgement on how and when to wash your hair. I've come to realize that I need to do what's right for me and my life. It works better for me to wash my hair instead of adding these extra products intended to remove oil.
Natural deodorant is a hell no for me too. I’m a sweaty gal and they do not do a thing for me 😅 I stopped dry shampoo too. I now don’t buy until I’ve used up something which actually makes me use things more because I want to then try something new. Love these kinds of videos. Love you and what you do ❤
Agree with you on eye primers. One exception is for glitter or shimmer shadows and the best is Mac prep and prime 24 hr eye extend. It works for my sparkly eyeshadows
This is good! So many unnecessary products. Here's my parallel thoughts: Eyeshadow primers: nope, no point Hydrating primers: OKAY, I recently got the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, thanks to your influence -no, don't be ashamed of that term! I genuinely appreciate the influence of a fellow dry-skinned girlie! Anyways, it's changed my winter skin life. It's the perfect night cream, eye cream, primer, makeup remover, hand cream and everything in between. I did NOT take this recommendation seriously (because I mean, products from Shoppers...meh) BUT, this is it! Face and cheek palates: Agreed, EXCEPT for the Hourglass one specifically. It's my daily makeup wear. I've almost hit pan in the bronzer in last year's and slept on this year's (snake) palate and regret it very much. Hoping I can find it at Ulta in Florida when I'm there next week. Lip exfoliators: I've taken Tati's recommendation and am using a little silicone scrub. Works great! Dry Shampoo: it's gross. Re: your hair video -just wash and dry more regularly. Spritzing micellar water and drying inbetween works as an alternative As always, love the Canadian content! ♥
So refreshing to hear someone like you say the things that I've been thinking for a long time! Deinfluencing is sometimes necessary.Couldn't agree more with everything you said!Love your vibe!😍
Thank you! Many of us feel the same and honestly im tired of watching “influencers” pushing products we dont need. It gets old..we need different content…love life style favorites!
I just did a big declutter and am giving so many unused or barely touched items to my friend’s 13 year old. I am no longer buying black mascara or eyeliner. Brown just suits me so much better. I am also no longer buying event specific outfits. Things you buy and wear once. If it can’t be worn again and again it ain’t happening
I completely agree with so many of these! I’ve recently committed to never buying dry shampoo in aerosol form again…I do use the bumble and bumble pret a powder, sprinkled lightly at night then in the morning hit it with my blow dryer, only on day 3 then wash it out after day 4.
Ohhh, I’ve been wanting the Hourglass Leopard palette, but it’s sold out……and I would definitely use it, I have no other face/cheek palettes. I am 70 years young and this is the one makeup product of 2023 I definitely want 😉😬
It happened to me during the transition between summer and fall, somehow something switched in me and I threw out many things that I would only keep because I bought them (but rarely used and ultimately expired🤷🏻♀️). Felt a little like shedding old skin, really refreshing. Also just like Lan said, most of us have probably by now gained a sense of what they need and want and THAT makes it so much easier to shop or not to!
I loved this video so much and agree with everything (well the dry shampoo one is hard but I could probably benefit from using that less). I found myself cracking up so much while watching this because it’s like you read my mind on so many of these products (especially the natural deodorant 😂)!
Allana, I have been watching you since you were in college. Not sure what happened but I lost touch with your videos. I’m so happy to see your sweet personality and candor has not changed. Happy to be back to your channel and catch up on your more recent content. Cheers to all you have accomplished over the years 🥂♥️
I totally agree with all of your choices! The only thing I struggle with now is always being on the hunt for that "perfect" lip color and bronzer! I have tried all of them and can't find the right one. Trying not to fall prey to the marketing ads. It's difficult for sure! Happy Holidays!!
Loved this video so much. I stopped buying things including clothes 2 years ago, when I realised I’m becoming a hoarder. Now am at a point that I don’t even enter every giveaway. To be honest seeing minimal things in cupboards is such a stress buster! 😊
After building a collection over the past year or so, I’ve definitely tried some misses and found some holy grails that work for me. I’m not shy about returning products either!
OMG yes to this. I don't even use eyeshadow, so primers? Nope. I mean, primers in general are such a ? for me. I'm relieved to hear this deletion! Yes to consistency with creams! THIS IS THE VLOG! I'm not a palette person, but YOU, Allana? You've shocked me. And YES, palette's ARE wasteful and overdoing it. LOVE THIS!
Lmfao, Allana you make my day with your expressions, candor and overall joyfulness. I definitely appreciate a good de-influencing video, especially this time of year when everything seems "shiny and new" and the world of consumerism and consumption is at an all time high. Simplifying our lives is such an understated key to living a happy life. Thanks for the share. (I'll always be an eyeshadow pallet girly though) haha. I DO love PROJECT PAN, and definitely try this prior to overconsumption
Yes! I’m constantly decluttering makeup and giving to family because I literally have so much that will not end up getting used. I’ve been definitely on a “project pan” lately. Anything I’m almost out of I’ve put into one makeup bag and I will use those products until they are DONE. Then add more as I go along.
Selling makeup that isn't used and having a clear out is a great idea to start again, and be a minimalist with the makeup you use. Only buy a few products for a full face, not 50 blushes, 50 bronzers etc, just use and buy your favs after all makeup goes off... especially cream products
I found myself nodding along to everything except the dry shampoo. If I don't use that I literally have to wash my hair every day and I just can't be bothered. Also, when I use it too often I get a slightly itchy scalp, too, but I think that's just because there's too much build-up and not washing your scalp enough can do that even without the dry shampoo, at least if you have oily skin.
I really like this trend! I have sooo much makeup because I got hyper fixated on it and I am not a makeup artist or influencer. I need to finish what I have and not buy anything else
LOVED this video! Such a refreshing take, especially after Black Friday and it’s similar counterparts 😅 Thanks for bringing a smile to our faces and reminding us that we actually don’t “need” so many things :)
Ive been done with setting spray, concealer, eyeshadow and primers for a while now and I really enjoy letting my skin breathe and I love that the “natural” makeup look has been popular cause it’s just much more comfortable and manageable for me and I’m okay with not looking perfected anymore 😅 minimizing skincare has also been a game changer too
I cannot live without the milani eyeshadow primer!! It's way better than UD even. Also the Hey Humans rosewater and ginger actually works so well for me.
Thanks for talking me out of the new Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette. I had it in my cart for a few days and I was on the fence. BTW, I have been enjoying your recommendation Nudestix in Bareback. It has been my go to everyday blush since I purchased it two months ago. I love the color and its staying power, I had to get another one to leave it in my gym bag. 😂
I appreciate this video SO much So much $$$ going out the window and adding to the landfills🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ Great skincare so important so need minimal products on most days!!!!🌟🌟🌟Natural deodorants don’t work for me either And no dry shampoo any more either! I think tht is making my scalp dry! Great video
So true on the eyeshadow pallets - I use the SAME Tom Ford and Inglot eye shadow pallets on the daily - the rest of my collection sits in hopes one day I will be inspired to be creative, but the reality of my every day life is that simple eyes are what I gravitate towards!
Eyeshadow palettes!! Totally agree. I still just use my OG Mac shadows and every time I think about buying a new one I know I won't bother using it when I have my faves.
I’m planning on doing a no buy/low buy next year so this was helpful to get some ideas about things to include!! I 100% agree about the lip exfoliant… bought a little thing pre-wedding and honestly it has not done anything more than light scrubbing with a washcloth would have. It’s so nice to have a less cluttered bathroom cabinet and simplified routine!
Thank you so much for this Allana💗 made me stop and think, I honestly need to use up what I have and stop buying products I hardly use .. for me its eye/face palettes in general/ moisturizers and primers
I love this video...as a busy mom, I have no time for a lot of products. I am down to 3 or 4 products, after skin care, then I am done! I have decluttered to much this past year and have 1 make up bag with all I need. Great video Allana!!
Limiting makeup products that are rarely used is my goal now. No more eyeshadow that won’t be used at least twice month. Also why are brands flooding the stores with products? Too many products, too many formulas.
I used to have fomo for face palettes but quickly realized how many products I never used. Love seeing someone talk about unnecessary products. Also the lighting on this vid is incredible.
This is such a great topic to discuss! I’ve always been very simple & get easily overwhelmed with the pressure to buy new, especially because I know what works for me and I often feel like buying new products ends up being a waste of money!
I am no longer buying bronzers/blushes/highlights until I FINISH the ones I already have! Wish me luck y’all 😅
Makeup products in general 😆
May the force be with you! 😂❤
Yes I have 4 blushes and I really should them up, but it’s hard because it seems newly improved products are constantly being targeted at us
Same here, good luck! 😊
Amen!
Lmao did anyone read the description? I need Allana to be mean to us more often: "Lip I'm wearing: not important you probably have 37 in your bag rn." Genuinely took me by surprise and made water come out my nose giggling.
I’ve been on a no buy for over a year, I’ve only replaced mascara. That includes body and hair care. I’ve got so many things that need to be used up and clutter gives me anxiety, as does buying things I don’t need. I have enough blush to last till I die I think! So I have a list of things I want to replace things with when I’m done. Simplifying my skin care too as it’s easy to end up with endless serums. Love this message!
I'm going to try the no buy that's a great idea! Especially for the planet and the wallet. For me another form of deinfluencing is honestly every influencer doing a Lilysilk haul a couple times a year makes it seem like a cult or a scam 😂
Thats so me. I wear sooo little make up but I have four blushes - two of them are rare beauty. So why buying more? Same with skincare. My skin loves a simple routine. I made a picture of ALL my skincare as a reminder when I wanna buy something new - do you really need that? Dont you have enough? 😂
💯 Yesss I could have written this post. I also restricted my clothes buying due to anxiety about deciding what to wear. Steve Jobs also went through this, and why he wore the same thing all the time. Spending less time making decisions on a daily basis has helped my anxiety tremendously.
@@ankeranname too
I stopped letting influencers influence me! Waisted way too much money … I only buy what I truly need now a days, never been happier!
Yes! im going to declutter my influencers and subsubribe from all the constant "haulers" that tempt me with everything!
I need to do this😊
I decluttered my make up and hair products to those I only ACTUALLY use and like, and keep the list of product brand/names/colors on my phone, so that when I go in places like Ulta or Sephora I can refer to it and get ONLY those items I KNOW I use and not get side tracked by 'shiny sparkly oh i saw so and so use this' things...... its helped me stay on track a LOT! I also only go in if I am out, or almost out of something and stick to my list!
Same! Excess consumption has actually driven me to not want to buy anything anymore. Such as waste of valuable resources and money.
I'm doing a replacement only no buy in 2024 so I'm loving this video!!!!
I really like this idea❤! I was wanting to try a similar thing!
I saw the hourglass palette on this video and came just to say that ya'll need that. You can use it to do an entire face, the formula is absolutely stunning and as a person who has over 30 blushes I find myself continously going back to it every time. Plus it will literally last you for your mortuary beat 100/10
I’m trying to narrow down my products on 2024 too so de-influencing is exactly the vibes I need to hear.
Honestly we all need a little de influencing every now and then 😅❤
I so agree!
I don’t need “de-influence.” I don’t buy makeup/toiletries unless I run out. 🙃 I don’t waste money or storage for clutter. ✨Quality over quantity✨ has changed my life (this also applies to clothing & shoes!)
What a great video! I have not purchased any makeup for the past few years... trying to finish what I have and only buying what I truly need for skincare. Then I tried counting all the lipsticks/eyeshadows/blushes that I have and calculated how much the entire collection cost me. It was depressing! Wasted money! I could have re-decorated my living room including new furniture!
Save your money everyone! Thank you again for the great video! 💖💖💖💖
i agree with dry shampoo so much!! it doesn’t work for finer hair at all, because it’s just ANOTHER product to build up in your hair after it’s already greasy
I disagree on this one - I have extremely fine hair (just a lot of it), and dry hair shampoo works really well for me. I wash my hair once a week/week and a half, and one application of dry hair shampoo lets me extend for another half a week.
💯% agree. I have so many products that I will never finish. This proves how susceptible we are to marketing.❤
I’m 68 and I was shocked to see all the products you young people use on your face. We basically used Ponds Cold Cream for everything; moisturizer and remove makeup, Revlon everything, Maybelline mascara or Cover Girl eye shadows. And all these makeup brushes and sponges, we used our fingers. I stopped trying different products too and I’m happier (so is my wallet), and my bathroom is not cluttered anymore with products I no longer use. I found a good neck cream, moisturizer and under eye cream I like. The end and amen.
I am 58 and I have always done the same. I started using foundation when I became 55 just to even me skin.
this whole week I have been decluttering everything I owe. I’m so overwhelmed with everything and am finding none of it is providing me any happiness so why stress about it!! Loved this video so much
The amount of times I've stressed and felt anxious over allll the shit I have bought-well it's probably every other day...yet I'll buy more! Its so not worth the momentary entertainment/dopamine hit!
Hi, a cool idea for decluttering - take a picture of all the things you decluttered and keep them in your phone. Next time you feel like just buying whatever they can help to prevent from buying excessive things. I mostly have pics of skincare and old makeup I got rid of, I also have a pic of assortment of things I do use and love, my basics and staples. This gallery helps me to stop impulsive shopping . Hope someone finds this tip helpful :)
Thank you so much for this video. People today are so brainwashed into believing that they need all the skincare and makeup and devices that are promoted out there. Thank you for realizing and having the foresight to let your followers know that it’s not all necessary. Lip scrubs for example. A washcloth or toothbrush works just as well and is a lot more economical. I applaud 👏🏼 you.
I can honestly say I felt this way in my early 30s and stopped wasting money on ALL of these . I’m 43 and do not buy any of these things! I think it’s good you see this now ! I did and it makes buying the stuff you know that you will use so much more fun ! And yes natural deodorant does not work. I agree on the entire video girly ❤
The streamlining of skincare is REAL. My goodness, limiting myself to two moisturizing products has done absolute wonders for my skin. I can actually tell what it needs and when since there are no longer so many products working against each other and upsetting the balance of my skin barrier!
I really appreciate this video! We as consumers feel so much pressure to always buy buy buy. It’s really nice to scale back and just enjoy what you have.
I never thought I'd see the day when Lan deinfluences self tanner but YAY it has FINALLY happened!
Timestamps:
2:39 Eyeshadow Primers
4:03 Hydrating Primers
5:36 Face Creams (for the sake of looking good under makeup)
6:30 Face & Cheek Palettes
7:55 Limited Edition Products
9:30 Eyeshadow Palettes
11:35 Brown Eyeliners
12:15 Lip Exfoliators
13:07 Tanning Products
14:55 Natural Deodorants
16:03 Dry Shampoo
18:11 Expensive Bath Salts
Doing the lords work with these timestamps!!! 😅😅🙏🏻🙏🏻
i'm guilty of having too many limited editions, eyeshadow palettes, brown eyeliners, and lipsticks 😅 i have 20 new lipsticks so far in addition of more of my existing ones...
My FAVORITE trend, love that you shared this!! I saw an article recently saying that women make up 80% of consumer spending (this may just be in the US?) and it made me feel kind of manipulated and taken advantage of AND made me aware of the massive environmental impact women may have because of our consumption and spending!! So I’m trying to cut back my own consumption, definitely with beauty products ( like skincare, I don’t need a 7 step routine, and also with dry shampoo!)
This year I’ve been really conscious of using up a lipstick (or 3) before buying a new one - I’ve gone from 43 down to 15! I’m trying to get myself down to 5-7 core ones.
It is so true. We don’t need so much stuff! I realized that it is so much healthier when you let cosmetic products come and go instead of pile up tons of them.
Its so refreshing to see a video like this one IN DECEMBER! OMG, all the platforms are just full of gift guides and buy buy buy...so, thank you! It also gives perspective because we are def not all MUAs and we dont need 100 palettes! I think during the pandemic we bought so many things that now its very satisfying to go back to basics and simplify our routines ❤❤ with that being said: I do need the Ethereal Eyes 😂😂😂
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A breath of fresh air. I love your sensibility and wisdom. We are up to our eyeballs in consumerism. We can only wear/use so much products on a daily. If a skincare routine is working, or even your tanning routine, why do we change it 🤷♀️. How many mascaras can we even have, they dry up.
I'm no longer buying or wearing foundation😅I realized no matter what product, and what method I use to apply, it always wears off on my nose! Now I just stick to tinted sunscreen and concealer for spots, and it works wonderfully!
I stopped wearing foundation in 2019 and haven't looked back - and my skin breaks out much less without it too!
have you tried powder first then foundation?
Loved this video! I’ve gotten rid of hydrating primers and dry shampoo as well. I’m now only buying travel-sized mascara too. I feel like by the time they go clumpy or passed their used by date, I’ve still got half left. So now I’m just buying better quality mascara in the travel-sizes so I can try more and I’m not using off mascara.
I like your mascara thoughts! I also feel like like I have too many full-sized on the go and/or they expire before I get to the bottom. Although, I kinda like when they are half-dry, I feel like they apply better. @samantharavndahl can attest to this, lol
I started adding a couple drops of single use eye drops into my mascaras that dry out too quickly. Been working like a charm!
I use my sunscreen as glowy or hydrating primer and it’s saved me so much money!
For me, the only "eye primer" I'll ever use is MAC Painterly Paint Pot, I loooove that product so much.
Same here! I use it for decades now!
Agreed. Great stuff.
2:09 "It might be someone's first time purchasing their first beauty product ever!" True. I never used makeup until I had chemotherapy and radiation. My eyebrows vanished and I learned how to redraw them. As a brunette, I'd never before had to do anything to my brows except pluck them. Since then I learned lots about how to apply makeup from RUclips MUAs. Thank you to all of them.
I don't usually comment on videos, but Allana, I NEED A VIDEO ON THIS MAKEUP LOOK! I can't stop staring, honestly, it is beautiful on another level.
Attempting to downsize my makeup collection right now, and this was so helpful. All of your reasoning makes so much sense!
I heard every word you said but also on the background I couldn't stop thinking "Gosh, you are so beautiful!". Thank you for this content, it is very refreshing to look at our collection and assess in a healthy way "Do I really need all that?". I'd be curious to try living without an eyeshadow primer, haven't given this one a try yet! :D What I noticed for myself as a redundant category - setting sprays. I have somewhat oily skin and I thought it's a must for me, but then I noticed (I don't pack too much when travelling) that my skin oils just as fast with or without and a simple powder touch-up fixes the issue during the day. I only keep a small bottle to wet sparkly eyeshadows if I want to use them as a liner, but won't be re-filling.
I have definitely stopped buying so much only buying things i run out of and need replaced. During Lanmas I really hope you do a updated makeup bag video and a makeup collection or declutter videos. 🎄
Im loving the neutral background and lighting. Your skin looks flawless and it’s soooo pleasant to look at 😅👏🏽✨
Recently started using eye primers and now I can never go back. My eyelids are super oily but with the fenty eye primer my eyeshadows stays on all day 😍
Perfect. Allllll that money, alllll those products sitting on skin trying to breath. Not a minimalist at all but less is SO much easier, less time consuming & less expensive. Less = MORE happiness, space, money, time & better natural skin. This is great.
This is LITERALLY my agenda from here on out, NYE resolution and beyond... stop worrying about the latest drop and focus on using all the things I've got in piles... perfect "not gonna buy this stuff anymore" video to get the year started with the right attitude Allana!🙏❤🌺
This is her most clever video, I really love her honesty ❤
Love this concept! Please do it for another categories too: unnecessary household items, clothing, etc
As someone with dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin I keep a simple and consistent skincare routine. I stopped using fragranced bath products and lotions years ago. It is so tempting to splurge on something new, but chances are we already have it.
Omg I really needed to hear this today, thank you! It’s so easy to get caught up in the hype and buy things we really don’t need ❤️❤️
Awesome video! I need to hit the no buy hard in January. I. Don’t. Need. Any. Makeup. Thank you, Lan!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE this de-influencing! I give up buying into the fallacy that there is always something wrong, less desirable, unacceptable, ugly, embarrassing or somehow not measuring up to “someone’s” limited definition of what is beautiful! The manufacturers have hired advertising agencies to brainwash us all into believing we are somehow lacking and need to change the way we look through makeup or plastic surgery so we keep purchasing their goods and services! They change the beauty trends and beauty standards to keep us always chasing what they tell us is desirable!
I spent years as a professional makeup artist, so I’m deep into the possibilities and creating different looks. However, my personal beauty philosophy is geared more to putting emphasis on our best features and not using cookie-cutter application techniques that sell certain products, that just happen to be trendy at the moment, but not necessarily the most beneficial to all facial shapes and features. We are not now, have never been and will never be a one-size-fits-all world! We are fabulously individual and uniquely beautiful and not every look or trend will suit us!
Find what works for your face. Focus on your best features and how you communicate through your facial expressions. Create those focal points and keep the rest subtle so there’s no competition to distract from your best features or your ability to communicate at your best! But, of course, every makeup artist, influencer and makeup wearer has their own philosophy! Find whatever suits you and ignore the advertisers and marketers! They just want you dissatisfied so you give them more of your money!
Yesss such a great message for all of us. There is no point in spending money in things that truly do not work for us anymore. I have enough eyeshadows for the rest of my life I think. And I have been only buying new products when what I have at home is empty :)
Agree a thousand percent with all of these, especially the natural deodorant. I’m so tired of trying to make that work when it just doesn’t. Between this and HGW, feels like a new era for you and I’m here for it! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
i love the mood you were in while talking about all this! felt like a gentle scolding from a good friend, to remind me that less can be more!!
OMG this was such a needed video. I couldn't agree with you more. The over consumption & waste must stop. I am not buying makeup in 2024 UNTIL I run out of what I have, pray for me❤😂
Totally agree !! Trying to finish a product before I get a new one, because you realistically don’t need thattt many things
I find these videos SO refreshing!!! We need more of this. And like you said, this sort of message comes at a good time when we’re all being bombarded with marketing and consumption. Appreciate you being utterly honest and transparent. I’m inspired to think about what I no longer need to buy ❤
Agree 100%. This was great. Gasped when you said you were no longer going to buy skin tanning products but recovered when you followed up with using the product that works for you. That basically was the theme of this video and a good lesson to continue sharing. The over consumption is exhausting. Keep staying true Allanarama.
Love this video, it makes so much sense. It’s easy to get caught up in the advertising of these products. Less is always more!
You are the only RUclipsr I watch and I’ll keep watching every single video till the RUclips disappears.
I trust you I appreciate your honesty
I am 100% here for this. I'm going on a beaty no buy for January at least. I've found my ride or die products and I'm sticking to 'em!
Love, love, love this video. Very refreshing take on over consumption with beauty products. I haven’t bought new eyeshadow/ blush/ bronzer etc for over a year since I realised I don’t actually wear it. Gave my Nars and hourglass palettes to my sister. Only thing I regular buy is mascara and skincare when I run out, no more hoarding products.
Allana’s description is just as entertaining as her video. Always read description box 😀 Fabulous!!!
Very refreshing content. Really appreciate your decisions and your rationales.
Taking a step back is such a good approach. I used to collect blushes, now I only have one and I‘m so proud of myself
I'm so glad to see someone else saying how they're stepping back from dry shampoo. I use to worship at that altar and now I'm just not as invested. It took me awhile to stop listening to all of the hair influencers passing juedgement on how and when to wash your hair. I've come to realize that I need to do what's right for me and my life. It works better for me to wash my hair instead of adding these extra products intended to remove oil.
Natural deodorant is a hell no for me too. I’m a sweaty gal and they do not do a thing for me 😅 I stopped dry shampoo too. I now don’t buy until I’ve used up something which actually makes me use things more because I want to then try something new. Love these kinds of videos. Love you and what you do ❤
Natural deodorant isn't supposed to make you not sweat. It's just to help mask the odor
Agree with you on eye primers. One exception is for glitter or shimmer shadows and the best is Mac prep and prime 24 hr eye extend. It works for my sparkly eyeshadows
This is good! So many unnecessary products. Here's my parallel thoughts:
Eyeshadow primers: nope, no point
Hydrating primers: OKAY, I recently got the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, thanks to your influence -no, don't be ashamed of that term! I genuinely appreciate the influence of a fellow dry-skinned girlie! Anyways, it's changed my winter skin life. It's the perfect night cream, eye cream, primer, makeup remover, hand cream and everything in between. I did NOT take this recommendation seriously (because I mean, products from Shoppers...meh) BUT, this is it!
Face and cheek palates: Agreed, EXCEPT for the Hourglass one specifically. It's my daily makeup wear. I've almost hit pan in the bronzer in last year's and slept on this year's (snake) palate and regret it very much. Hoping I can find it at Ulta in Florida when I'm there next week.
Lip exfoliators: I've taken Tati's recommendation and am using a little silicone scrub. Works great!
Dry Shampoo: it's gross. Re: your hair video -just wash and dry more regularly. Spritzing micellar water and drying inbetween works as an alternative
As always, love the Canadian content! ♥
So refreshing to hear someone like you say the things that I've been thinking for a long time! Deinfluencing is sometimes necessary.Couldn't agree more with everything you said!Love your vibe!😍
Thank you! Many of us feel the same and honestly im tired of watching “influencers” pushing products we dont need. It gets old..we need different content…love life style favorites!
I just did a big declutter and am giving so many unused or barely touched items to my friend’s 13 year old. I am no longer buying black mascara or eyeliner. Brown just suits me so much better. I am also no longer buying event specific outfits. Things you buy and wear once. If it can’t be worn again and again it ain’t happening
I completely agree with so many of these! I’ve recently committed to never buying dry shampoo in aerosol form again…I do use the bumble and bumble pret a powder, sprinkled lightly at night then in the morning hit it with my blow dryer, only on day 3 then wash it out after day 4.
Ohhh, I’ve been wanting the Hourglass Leopard palette, but it’s sold out……and I would definitely use it, I have no other face/cheek palettes. I am 70 years young and this is the one makeup product of 2023 I definitely want 😉😬
It happened to me during the transition between summer and fall, somehow something switched in me and I threw out many things that I would only keep because I bought them (but rarely used and ultimately expired🤷🏻♀️). Felt a little like shedding old skin, really refreshing. Also just like Lan said, most of us have probably by now gained a sense of what they need and want and THAT makes it so much easier to shop or not to!
I loved this video so much and agree with everything (well the dry shampoo one is hard but I could probably benefit from using that less). I found myself cracking up so much while watching this because it’s like you read my mind on so many of these products (especially the natural deodorant 😂)!
Your note in the description box about your lippie made me cackle 😂
Allana, I have been watching you since you were in college. Not sure what happened but I lost touch with your videos. I’m so happy to see your sweet personality and candor has not changed. Happy to be back to your channel and catch up on your more recent content. Cheers to all you have accomplished over the years 🥂♥️
Ahh I love this! I totally agree certain products just aren’t needed.
I totally agree with all of your choices! The only thing I struggle with now is always being on the hunt for that "perfect" lip color and bronzer! I have tried all of them and can't find the right one. Trying not to fall prey to the marketing ads. It's difficult for sure! Happy Holidays!!
Loved this video so much. I stopped buying things including clothes 2 years ago, when I realised I’m becoming a hoarder. Now am at a point that I don’t even enter every giveaway. To be honest seeing minimal things in cupboards is such a stress buster! 😊
I really like this video, so real, and is so stressful to try all
And we do not need so many things ,we need our own favorites
After building a collection over the past year or so, I’ve definitely tried some misses and found some holy grails that work for me. I’m not shy about returning products either!
OMG yes to this. I don't even use eyeshadow, so primers? Nope. I mean, primers in general are such a ? for me. I'm relieved to hear this deletion! Yes to consistency with creams! THIS IS THE VLOG! I'm not a palette person, but YOU, Allana? You've shocked me. And YES, palette's ARE wasteful and overdoing it. LOVE THIS!
Lmfao, Allana you make my day with your expressions, candor and overall joyfulness. I definitely appreciate a good de-influencing video, especially this time of year when everything seems "shiny and new" and the world of consumerism and consumption is at an all time high. Simplifying our lives is such an understated key to living a happy life. Thanks for the share. (I'll always be an eyeshadow pallet girly though) haha. I DO love PROJECT PAN, and definitely try this prior to overconsumption
Yes! I’m constantly decluttering makeup and giving to family because I literally have so much that will not end up getting used. I’ve been definitely on a “project pan” lately. Anything I’m almost out of I’ve put into one makeup bag and I will use those products until they are DONE. Then add more as I go along.
Selling makeup that isn't used and having a clear out is a great idea to start again, and be a minimalist with the makeup you use. Only buy a few products for a full face, not 50 blushes, 50 bronzers etc, just use and buy your favs after all makeup goes off... especially cream products
I found myself nodding along to everything except the dry shampoo. If I don't use that I literally have to wash my hair every day and I just can't be bothered. Also, when I use it too often I get a slightly itchy scalp, too, but I think that's just because there's too much build-up and not washing your scalp enough can do that even without the dry shampoo, at least if you have oily skin.
I really like this trend! I have sooo much makeup because I got hyper fixated on it and I am not a makeup artist or influencer. I need to finish what I have and not buy anything else
Definitely paring down my routine and it’s actually given me so much peace to have less stuff
LOVED this video! Such a refreshing take, especially after Black Friday and it’s similar counterparts 😅
Thanks for bringing a smile to our faces and reminding us that we actually don’t “need” so many things :)
Ive been done with setting spray, concealer, eyeshadow and primers for a while now and I really enjoy letting my skin breathe and I love that the “natural” makeup look has been popular cause it’s just much more comfortable and manageable for me and I’m okay with not looking perfected anymore 😅 minimizing skincare has also been a game changer too
Love and appreciate this content from you Allana it’s a good reminder that we don’t constantly need to be buying new things!
I cannot live without the milani eyeshadow primer!! It's way better than UD even. Also the Hey Humans rosewater and ginger actually works so well for me.
Thanks for talking me out of the new Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette. I had it in my cart for a few days and I was on the fence. BTW, I have been enjoying your recommendation Nudestix in Bareback. It has been my go to everyday blush since I purchased it two months ago. I love the color and its staying power, I had to get another one to leave it in my gym bag. 😂
Is this the basement 'back drop' with all the lighting?! Looks good!
I appreciate this video SO much So much $$$ going out the window and adding to the landfills🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ Great skincare so important so need minimal products on most days!!!!🌟🌟🌟Natural deodorants don’t work for me either And no dry shampoo any more either! I think tht is making my scalp dry! Great video
I couldn't live without eyeshadow primer. They have been life changing to me. Especially the Nars you are holding.
So true on the eyeshadow pallets - I use the SAME Tom Ford and Inglot eye shadow pallets on the daily - the rest of my collection sits in hopes one day I will be inspired to be creative, but the reality of my every day life is that simple eyes are what I gravitate towards!
Eyeshadow palettes!! Totally agree. I still just use my OG Mac shadows and every time I think about buying a new one I know I won't bother using it when I have my faves.
GOD DAMN that turquoise tiger palette *drool* LOLLL
I’m planning on doing a no buy/low buy next year so this was helpful to get some ideas about things to include!! I 100% agree about the lip exfoliant… bought a little thing pre-wedding and honestly it has not done anything more than light scrubbing with a washcloth would have. It’s so nice to have a less cluttered bathroom cabinet and simplified routine!
Thank you so much for this Allana💗 made me stop and think, I honestly need to use up what I have and stop buying products I hardly use .. for me its eye/face palettes in general/ moisturizers and primers
I love this video...as a busy mom, I have no time for a lot of products. I am down to 3 or 4 products, after skin care, then I am done! I have decluttered to much this past year and have 1 make up bag with all I need. Great video Allana!!
Limiting makeup products that are rarely used is my goal now. No more eyeshadow that won’t be used at least twice month. Also why are brands flooding the stores with products? Too many products, too many formulas.
I used to have fomo for face palettes but quickly realized how many products I never used. Love seeing someone talk about unnecessary products. Also the lighting on this vid is incredible.
My mission has been to not buy skincare products that I have multiples of and it’s been SO satisfying seeing the space open up in my vanity 😍
Love this! Yes, less is more for sure when you have sensitive skin. My sunscreen is an excellent primer😎
This is such a great topic to discuss! I’ve always been very simple & get easily overwhelmed with the pressure to buy new, especially because I know what works for me and I often feel like buying new products ends up being a waste of money!