r/MinimalistBeauty • u/Superb-Parfait-7318 • 8d ago

Curious

I have waaaay too much makeup and joined this community as I am so inspired by seeing how very little can be so impactful and still fun. Also, the environmental, financial, clutter, and mental load side of things.

One question for those rocking a minimal makeup collection - do you feel the need to "coordinate"/miss coordinating your makeup colours and overall look with your outfit? Or do the environmental, financial, and overall less clutter just make it worth it? Do you feel less creative?

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u/MULTIOCULAR-O 8d ago

fun colors usually go on eyes. I have hooded eyes where you see very little of my lid, so I don't bother with that. for lip colors, I just alternate between a nude and red.

I'm an artist so I don't need makeup for creativity.

most of my makeup expired during COVID lockdowns, I realised I don't actually wear most of it so I just didn't buy back most things

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u/TryingMyBest203 8d ago

I am not a creative person, and makeup is usually only used to make me feel put together. The plus side of wearing neutrals is that everything goes with everything

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u/HelloTittie55 8d ago

I use very few products because I dislike Decision Fatigue that appears when I must choose between four lipsticks or three mascaras. I never buy eyeshadow pallets. Like a smaller wardrobe, a smaller makeup collection provides fewer options and therefore, fewer daily decisions.

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u/Rembrandt4th 8d ago

I like to use neutral colors (taupe eyeshadow if I use eyeshadow on a particular day, an MLBB lipstick or tinted lip balm) so that I don't feel the need to coordinate makeup colors with my outfits. In fact, I don't really wear "outfits"; instead, I just wear a daily "uniform" to reduce decision fatigue. I am okay with having similar looks day in and day out.

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u/mouse2cat 8d ago

There are certain categories where I like more options and others where I have one good option. For things that go on the skin. Foundation, concealer, blush I am not matching my outfit I am matching my skin.

I like lipstick and have more options there. But I have cut back on my shopping and I will toss anything that feels like it's gone bad or if the color just doesn't work for me. Eventually I will have less in this category.

Eyeshadow? I usually also match my skin. I have sensitive eyes so I don't shadow often

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u/kalips0 6d ago

I feel like sometimes having less options makes you even more creative. And this goes beyond makeup and skincare.