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To use one makeup brand? (Lighthearted)

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allwiredup · 04/06/2024 16:16

Oddest conversation just happened at lunch today with a few friends. Talking about New Year’s resolutions and where we were with ours. Our group takes them as seriously as we can (which isn’t much) 😂 For context, my resolution was to declutter and go “minimalist” in an effort to save money.

I mentioned I’d put up all my expensive makeup brands (Charlotte Tilbury, Armani, Dior, etc) for special occasions and had adopted a more simpler makeup look using just 5 ELF products for my everyday, which had saved me a lot more money as the brand is more affordable (think the most expensive thing if like £20). I felt quite proud of myself for this as I’ve been known to purchase makeup I don’t need as a guilty pleasure, and since adopting this new routine, I’ve saved loads of money that honestly would have been wasted. Or at least, I did feel proud until a friend turned around and said it was “weird” of me to only use ONE brand. That it was boring and “elitist”…

Cue confusion from everyone else at the table 🙈

Ive been giggling about it all afternoon. This friend is known for being a bit eccentric but this was a new one for us all. So mumsnet, tell me, am I weird to use just ONE makeup brand? (The horror….)

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allwiredup · 04/06/2024 16:34

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I was being a bit down on myself yesterday, not sure what part of that you’re not understanding. My boss was actually part of this lunch, and sure, these friends are colleagues, so maybe the term is a bit loose.

Apologies for not explaining myself to your satisfaction. Didn’t realize I wasn’t allowed post something separately in a light hearted fashion? Mental health isn’t linear, so feeling very bogged down yesterday and a little more lighthearted today is quite normal I feel?

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chillybroccoli · 04/06/2024 16:31

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allwiredup · 04/06/2024 16:29

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I still use those for special occasions??

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That’s actually separate to this 😂 I’d had a bad day yesterday with the OCD, though it’s funny to see how much my convos lately revolve around makeup

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OnlyFoolsAndHamsters · 04/06/2024 16:27

Your decision to use one brand of makeup isn't boring or odd

But the entire conversation surrounding sounds boring and odd.

chillybroccoli · 04/06/2024 16:25

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allwiredup · 04/06/2024 16:22

Comedycook · 04/06/2024 16:18

Elitist....🤔

Puzzled us all tbh

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Devilsmommy · 04/06/2024 16:22

Well quite obviously you've committed a severely heinous crime😱 does your weirdo friend think you deserve a punishment 🤔

Comedycook · 04/06/2024 16:18

Elitist....🤔

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