Six signs you need to simplify your beauty routine

Do you really, really, really like beauty products? Don’t we all?! But when you’re a beauty fanatic, it’s easy to fall victim to the “too-many-products syndrome”.
So, if you currently have four mascaras on the go, pack an entire make-up kit for a beach holiday, or pass up time with friends to pamper yourself, there’s a good chance you’re guilty of overdoing it in the beauty department.
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Taking pride in your appearance is great, but if your habits elicit eye rolls when you’re late - again, it might be time to streamline your routine. Here are some of the telltale signs...
Your liner takes longer than the commute to work
We know, we know, you can’t rush perfection. But when you can get across the city in the time it takes to get your flick on fleek, you might want to rethink your priorities!
You often find products you didn’t even notice you were missing
Now, that’s a clear indication you have way more than you actually need.
You’re always 20 minutes late because it takes you forever to do your hair
Hair can be tricky and unpredictable - trust us, we get it - but unless you’re going to meet the Queen, it’s no excuse to keep someone waiting.
Your make-up bag is more like a beauty suitcase
You can’t possibly be using all those products on a daily basis - so quit hoarding and downsize your haul!
You get frustrated when there’s nothing new to buy in Sephora (because you have everything already)
And all the sales assistants know you by name, and ask how your mum’s doing.
Your pink lipstick collection has more shades than the Dulux colour chart
We checked, and Dulux has over 15 different pinks. If your selection amounts to more than this, you’ve got a problem.
Do you need to go to beauty rehab? How many products do you think you use on a daily basis?
136 Member Comments
Haha! I confess. I’m guilty. I’ve got stuff I even forgot I had! Oops!
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So I’m guilty. I need beauty rehab.
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I have a mini Mecca in my beauty room and I need to shop my stash waayyy more
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Ha, I probably need to be MORE line this (^o^)
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I'm guilty of having too much makeup but I love it all!!
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I own four red lipsticks and after the Rewards Room, that will be five!
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I spent three hours on my hair last night going from brown black to blonde!
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I have two makeup bags. One with essentials for touching up during the day, which is lightweight & the other for the ritual girls night. Which weighs a tonne haha
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Lipstick is like that, but you just have to buy another, even if it is so similar to what you already have.
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Haha! Guilty of this...
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But the shades aren’t exactly the same, neither is the formula of the lipsticks, so that makes it okay- right?
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I swear I’ve got seven different red lipsticks :x
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It was fun reading this article. Dulux colour chart... LOL!
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I giggled at the fact they actually checked it!
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Also there are so many skin care products now, extra serums, primers etc it takes ages and you haven't even started your makeup yet
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I'm guilty of a loooong skincare routine!
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Yes I think there must be a limit where all these can't work effectively together!
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Very true... I mix a lot of raw ingredients such as botanical extracts and apply them to my skin. I suppose if my products were premixed, it would be a lot simpler albeit more expensive!
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It would be simpler, and take less time, especially in the mornings
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Admitting you have a problem is always the hardest part.
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They tried to make me go to (beauty) rehab I said no no no! RIP Amy Winehouse
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Trying to make my eyeliner perfect is a nightmare. sigh
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I'm all sorted here where as others aren't. I love that with Alisha Silverstone from Clueless I soo want that outfit.
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