WELCOME TO NO-BUY NOVEMBER! | Hannah Louise Poston | MY NO-BUY YEAR 

I would love to see a video on the stuff this year that was hardest for you to pass up and why and how you overcame it

I was a huge Black Friday shopper a few years back. I would go out at midnight with my lists and hit all the stores. Come home around 8-9am, all my shopping done. It was perfect. There would only be a handful of people in the store. Some gave out gifts as you walked in, some had coffee! It was fun. Then, it started to get more and more crowded and cut throat about 7-8 years ago. Crazy long lines, the stores began to adapt and put items in weird bundles in random areas of the stores. All the while, quality has decreased significantly. Items are cheap because they are just that, cheap. All these coupon schemes with certain times to use them on certain items, designed to keep you in the store for hours so you can get every "deal." Last year was my last. We had waited hours in line at Target. I had my lists and the list of stores I wanted to go to. By the time we got into the store, all my items were gone. One of us stood in the check out line that was wrapped around the store with one item, while the other walked around the store looking for more items to justify the reason to stay in line for that one item. And for the life of me, I can't remember what that item was because we put it back and walked out of the store and went straight home. 4 hours of my life were wasted and I was mad. Mad at myself for being roped into it all. I have learned that I am not saving any money buying something on sale for it to sit in a drawer until I actually need that thing. This no-buy year has been very empowering. It's like I have blinders on. I'm a little out of touch on new products but when I do come across something new, I have actually seen or had something like it before. And I have gone through a ton of stuff this year. Hit pan on an eyeshadow, 3 actually! I'm going to finish an entire Bronzer! It's the little things... LOL. But I feel so much less wasteful and more mindful. It truly is powerful.

I can't say that I am going to do a no buy, but thanks to you and other minimalist channels I have become quite conscious of my shopping habits. I am more interested in using what I have for sure and decluttering things that I don't truly love. Some thing that I have been telling myself is: There is always going to be another sale. Always.

I'm concentrating on attacking my debt with a vengeance. Which is helping tremendously with my no buy. I think would I rather put this money towards debt or another item I don't need. Helps a lot!

I'm doing the no buy for the rest of the year. No makeup, no skin care, no clothing, no gifts, no anything. Only groceries, replacements and needs for studying.

I'm on a complete no buy for anything for myself through the end of the year! no replacements, groceries/gas for my car and that's it! I am however going to buy xmas presents for my family this month but I'm focused on buying local, from small businesses or from creators on etsy, etc. I am, ahem, slightly guilty in my past of using xmas present buying as an excuse to (continuously) buy myself 'a little something' because 'i deserve it'. NOT THIS YEAR SATAN.

I love your clarification of what a no-buy is - and that it includes passing up even a good deal! That is SUCH a helpful and necessary clarification that I think most people misunderstand or just miss all together.

I was thinking about what I would want to see from your channel when your no-buy ends and one of them is a Will I Buy It but of products that are not brand new. There is so much turn over when it comes to makeup and honestly I have a small collection and most of my purchases are things that I see used repeatedly years later. So a list of things that you saw while watching the beauty community that sparked your interest. Right now I was two things from Chanel, the cream bronzer and the cream eyeshadows, both have been out for a while but I see them pop up all the time and I have decided that they will be my Christmas present to myself since I have been wanting them for my 3 month waiting period. I also want those grungy eyeshadows you talked about a few videos ago. I would also want to see reviews of independent brands. I would have to say one of the things I love the most is your reasons for not buying an item because your taste is so similar to mine. I hate Too Faced packaging because I hate bulky things and think they look cheap. I would love to see something similar for clothing and home goods. Very thought out reasoning for purchases. May be a series that explains consumer choices and practices that are hard to overcome or are a problem. I will be doing the November No-Buy which I think will be easy since I avoid Black Friday like it is the worst thing to happen to the human race. My exceptions are the same as yours plus any school related expenses. I have to buy tons of books for class so that one isn't really a choice.

Hannah, I've watched all of your videos since I found your channel at the end of August. It has been an absolute joy watching your progress through this no-buy year. I went on a September no-buy after discovering your channel, and it was a success. I went off my no-buy for October. I needed to step up my skincare routine a bit, and my makeup collection was sorely lacking in a couple of areas. I now feel like I truly have enough. I am going on a no-buy for the rest of the year. I will be able to buy and receive gifts, and I can replace skincare and makeup products if I run out of all items in a category. If I have a moment of weakness, I'll just come here and watch some of your videos. Thank you so much for this channel!

I think I might be unintentionally doing a no buy because I'm a huge gift giver and around this time of the year I focus more on giving others than buying for myself. I don't make a ton of excess money so I'm sure that most of my disposable income will go toward buying for other people and not myself lol.

Hannah, I've enjoyed your content so much throughout this year! I feel that I've learned about myself and my habits, by watching you and yours. I'm challenging myself in 2019; I want to focus on self-development, my hobbies, and spending time with the people I love. I've realised that I'm uncomfortable with how much time and money I spend on myself, and I'm looking forward to changing that. Thanks for being such a positive voice, and for having the courage and desire to share that voice, in all its eloquence.

No-Buy November for me all the way! (Video went up today as well) Replacements only, for makeup skincare and body care. I shouldn’t need any replacements this month, other than a micellar water possibly. I agree that November (Black Friday) is the perfect month for a no buy. I tend to buy way too many things I don’t need because of a great deal/value. Here we go!!!🤟🏻💕

I've been on a no buy since September where it was only makeup. WOO! I am proud of myself so far. I did cave when I found a Bare Minerals blush that I use and bought it as a backup and nail polish in Marshalls. I went into Sephora and felt nothing. I have been shopping my stash. It's been working out so well. I finished my color pop concealer and discovered that the H&M setting powder I had in my stash since since April works wonders. I'm using November to include clothes (except for work - still haven't found the right black jeans at a good price) and transportation (Uber, city cabs), and lunches over $6 so I joined MealPal so I have a set amount allotted to that area so there's no need to buy additional food. Thank you Hannah for your videos! You have helped me a lot!!!

I got into makeup about two years ago.... and I went crazy buying so much of it. I WANTED IT ALL. I made my last purchase in Jan 2018 unbeknownst to me. I realized that I was getting more and more in debt for merely material possessions that I wasn't even appreciating as I should have. It really saddened me. I decided to go on a no buy for 6 months. I shared my goals with my husband so I could be accountable to someone other than myself. My only rule was that I could only buy mascara, eyeliner or skincare should I run out which only happened once. My no buy ended in July and I have only made 3 small orders. I'm really proud of myself. I no longer feel the need to have it all. I still appreciate new makeup so much, but I have grown to really love the makeup I already own. My experience helped me tremendously, it really opened my eyes to a different perspective.

So today (Nov 1) is my birthday, and I will be shopping with money I've set aside and received as gifts. However! Your words about Black Friday "deals" have spoken to me. I was already feeling stressed out about what sales to shop, how to best combine birthday rewards that stores do with other deals...it's exhausting! So, I want to commit to a replacements-only no buy for skincare, makeup, & clothing (like I know I'll need new sneakers soon) and a total no buy on homewares. Buying gifts for other people is allowed. Thanks again, Hannah, for giving us the space to critically think about shopping and consumerist culture and to help us be accountable! 💜💜💜

I'm declaring a no-buy of makeup and skincare until the end of the year. One of your videos really resonated with me when you said that your makeup collection felt stuffed ie too much. I feel that way too. I have have decided to declutter and rehome (on Ebay) all of my Natasha Denona palettes with the exception of Sunset (which was a gift from my daughter) and the Mini Star palette (which I love and its gets a lot of regular use). I don't have the full size Star Palette btw! Whilst ND palettes are beautiful, I just find them hard work - if you have a natural artistic flair or are a makeup artist, then its much easier to have a vision of what look to create. I have to put so much thought into application and I just end up spending far too long doing my makeup every day. In contrast, I used my little Too Faced Cookies and Cream 6 pan compact the other day and it was so easy and effortless and I was done in 5 mins. I think part of my problem with makeup addiction also includes spending a disproportionate amount of time applying it every day,, and using too many products, when really I could be spending my time doing something else that is more productive or soul-pleasing. So, my no-buy also includes limiting makeup application to no more than 10 minutes every morning.and paring down the number of products I use during that process. I want to declutter my collection so that it all fits into one cube in my Ikea storage unit, instead of 3. I would like to feel less stuffed.

So a couple of days ago, I found that I have accidentally completed a month-long no buy... and it wasn't hard at all! I've been so busy with my job that I kinda forgot about shopping, and now I don't feel tempted at all. My no-buy September, on the contrary, was an epic fail. Which is interesting, because I set clear rules for myself with the intent of sticking to them... and failed. I think all these constraints actually influence me in a negative way, making the "forbidden apple" much more desirable (just like going on a strict diet may cause you to binge). However, by taking the focus off the makeup and putting it towards something I'm really interested in (work, hobbies etc), while also making other subtle changes (abstaining from social media, reading more books, exercising, meditating, learning languages), I was able to change my mindset. Having clear motivation (i.e. reasons to save up) is also very helpful. Right now, I'm planning to do a replacements-only no buy until the end of 2019. Similarly to your rules, I'm not going to purchase anything unless I have nothing to replace it with. And it doesn't feel like restricting myself at all! Rather like a game of "how long can I go without it", which is so fun.

Hannah, I’ve been thinking of doing the exact same concept that you’ve been doing all year. I’m so glad I found your channel for a light of inspiration. I have decided to go on a no buy with my makeup (allowing myself to buy 1 when absolutely everything from the category is gone) for the lot of 2019!

i love coming to your videos when i feel urges to make impulse purchases that i KNOW won't ever fulfill me in the way that i hope/imagine they will in my head. thank you for your words of wisdom hannah!!

I’ve been working on my no buy and today was a true struggle, but I made it through the day. I’m on a replacements only no buy and allow my subscription monthly. I went into Marshall’s to do my one replacement this month. A simple brown pencil because my last one broke a few days ago. I almost got sucked in by seeing certain lipsticks that I have wanted to try. What stopped me is I keep my inventory numbers on my phone and the first thing I did was pull it up and say no you have enough. I was able to walk out successfully only purchasing the brow pencil and a pair of slippers for my daughter. I started the day off very stressful, but have realized stress is a trigger for myself. I’m feeling stronger month by month!

My son needed a new phone ( his was horrible) I purchased a Moto G6 & case for him, paid cash,told him that this was Christmas, he’s going to get socks, razor blades for the holiday. We tend to focus more on having a lot of tasty food, family time & a good book for the holidays. No makeup for me, I have a lot of lovely things, that is enough. Seeing my empties pile grow is satisfying!

I haven't shopped for makeup in three months! I'm so proud of myself.

I am committing to doing a no-buy for November and December. This includes books, clothing, makeup, skincare, and generalized housewares. I can buy gifts for others but am trying to make sure it is as sustainable/eco friendly as possible. My only personal exceptions are organizational items that will help in my decluttering project and if I have an item of clothing that I need to replace because I have nothing to use in its place (I have been losing weight so this is just in case my pants are falling off or something). I have noticed an increase in shopping habits so not being able to buy anything will hopefully help me focus on other things I enjoy doing instead of channeling anxiety into looking at things I want to buy. A lot of what you said about holiday sales making me want to buy more just because I feel like I’m getting deal really resonated with me. There is not really anything I need to buy the next two months, just things I kind of want. I would rather channel that into buying special gifts for others this year. And also focus on loving the things I own instead of waiting around for the next new item to come around.

I'm SO sorry for the absolute novel of word vomit I've written below but I am...in my feelings right now (in a good way) thanks to you. I've been slowly watching all of your vids over the last week (and I tuned into the podcast yesterday!) and honestly, the way you felt at the start of the year is me right now. I've increasing come to realize that the act of buying things (and the obsessive frenzy that leads up to it) has been robbing me of my money, my time, and, ultimately, my future. I'm an undergrad student right now (and in student debt!). What I SHOULD be doing is focusing on my academic work to better myself and build my future, but I've fallen prey far too many times to the siren song of makeup and skincare purchases to simultaneously procrastinate on schoolwork and try of achieve becoming some fantasy version of myself. No lipstick or foundation or serum is going to turn me into a put-together lawyer kicking ass, taking names, and defending people from human rights abuses. Actually doing my uni work and studying for my LSAT are what will help me stretch and grow into that person that I want to be. I'm also uncomfortable with how buying makeup and skincare has slowly replaced every other hobby in my life. I used to read 2-3 books a week and write all the time. In the 10+ months of 2018, I've read 7 books and written a grand total of 4 journal entries. Where did the things that actually made me a creative and interesting force in this world go? I don't know, but they were replaced by an inordinate amount of knowledge about makeup releases, skincare products, and RU-vid beauty community drama with which I do not know what to do. Finally, like writing, human rights work is not very well paid. I do not and will not have infinite funds to live some luxurious makeup and beauty lifestyle. I need to stop using student loan money to buy things I don't need. I need to stop using shopping as way of procrastinating on doing, as you so eloquently say, my life's work. I need to learn to live within my means. So. I was debating on putting this off until the start of December, or maybe even Jan 1st, but I've already bought things during the Sephora VIB sale (a replacement foundation + eyeshadow primer, a blush I definitely didn't need - might return?, and a perfume rollerball) and *the meme of the guy holding the clock voice* it's time to stop! Hearing you so perfectly vocalize the exact underlying discomfort I've felt around my own shopping habits and then seeing how you've grown and changed has really galvanized me. So I'm starting now, midway into November, on a slightly-over-a-year-long no buy. My plan is to go from now until December 31, 2019 because that takes me to the end of my law school applications and will ensure I'm not using shopping as a pacifier for a very crucial year of my life containing the law school entrance exam (LSAT) and a heap of law school and job applications (and all of the writing those tasks will entail). 2019 will be my year of getting my future in order, not my year of continuing to impulse shopping to temporarily (and falsely) relieve stress. It's time to redirect my life, as you said. Rules: 1) No purchases of makeup, skincare, books, bodycare, hair care (Why am I compulsively buying hair treatments and oils?? My pixie cut hair is 2 inches long!), perfume and candles. I don't have a problem buying clothes, so I don't feel the need to put this on here, but if it becomes a problem (like not shopping for the above categories makes me suddenly really want to buy clothes) I'll add them in. 2) Like you, I am allowed to replace a category when it entirely runs out with one product. 3) Exemption for books which are required reading or textbooks for classes. 4) I am only allowed to go to the mall when I need to actually buy something, and the thing I need to buy must be written down in my phone for at least 24 hours before I go to the mall/store to make that written down purchase only. I waste so much time just window shopping at the mall. I cannot be procrastinating like this anymore. 5) Edited to add just this rule: I don't have any gift cards, but if I get any, I'm using them only for replacements. For Christmas and my birthday in Jan, I can ask for stuff, but I'm not letting myself by any of the above categories as a treat. I'll treat myself by saving to go on a trip with a friend to New York City in Feb and meet the love of my life, Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. Thank you x 1,000,000 for everything that you've contributed to the community and to me personally with your channel and this project. I'm so grateful that you've been so open in your struggles because it's helped me come to terms with the fact that I've been struggling in a really similar way. There are times when you'll say something and all the air will suddenly leave my lungs because it just very viscerally resonates with some feeling or thought uncomfortably lurking around in my head that I wasn't yet willing to face. I'm so excited to see all that you'll do in the upcoming months, and I hope that you're taking extra good care of yourself this week so that you can be the most effect version of Miss Hannah Louise Poston as you do your work in the world ;)

I'm in. I did a partly successful make-up no-buy until the end of September. I'm ready to continue. I will include clothes and things for my house. 🙌

I am back this month-I only slipped once, yeah! This month, I’m going to be more strict with my overall purchases (last month was replacement only makeup and skincare ). This month: Replacements only for Makeup and skincare and No buy on clothes, amazon orders, and video game stuff. I can buy gifts for people. I can accept gifts from other people. I’ve been having the “gigs” so I need to stay with this longer. Cheers to month-long success.

I’m on a replacement only no buy and I have made it 6 months. I’m so happy to have your channel recommended to me. I plan on going for as long as I can

My No Buy will be 3 months November, December and January. No Buy for me means Makeup, skin care, clothes, I can buy any skincare I run out of but I have to use all samples first!!! I doubt I will need clothes, unless it is a pair of shoes for work. I wear sneakers and I wear them out about every 2 to 3 months. Didn't think that one out very well. I have to buy groceries and gas. I will limit myself to 1 or 2 books a month (very painful). God I just decided to add that one! I can always re-read a good book from my book shelves. Good Luck Everyone!

Okay! I’m doing no buy for November. Only replacements, which I don’t think I will run out of anything anyway. No clothes, make up, gadgets, kitchen utensils, shoes, etc. love this idea!

Thanks for the words of wisdom!!! I've been binge watching your videos and gaining the motivation to do a no-buy for all of next year. I only have two mascaras in my collection and 3 or 4 eyeliners. I'm a little bit afraid I'll run out. I may stock up on my favorite mascara to make sure I don't have to get anything.

So I'm joining you this month for a no-buy. I have just one rule: not to buy anything. However, I have an exception and that is that I can buy a new phone if I see it sold as second hand or at a really good deal on black Friday. The reason why I have this exception is that my current phone is really giving up on me, sometimes it doesn't want to turn on and cancels all my calls. Therefore, I feel like I need a phone replacement once my current phone has no life left. Since finding your channel, and other minimalist and no-buy channels I have been so much more aware about my spending and consumerism. I want to become more financially stable when I become an adult, and I think it's a good start to start now when I'm 16. Cause I remember before, every time I went outside, I always ended up in a makeup store and had a lot of makeup that I would never finish up.

Just found your channel. In the Netherlands we do Singles days, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Glamour Day, January Sale, Blue Monday, MidSale, SummerSale, special shoppingevents around Valentine, Easter, Motherday, Fatherday and all other shoppingfestivedays that pop up because of just being able to sell more of just a brand, in a specific store or the whole brench in general. When I wright it down it sounds so rediculous. There are more days that celebrate shopping then all other community feasts combined. Next year I will go on a no-buy for cosmetics, clothing, books, games, kitchen tools, spicemixes and all other items I really just have collect because of being limited or special deal, its a new release of a brand I like, curiosity of the taste/scent or I just like the packaging etc. I have enough. So I'm checking out my stashes in the bathroom, kitchen and closet. What do I need/want and go get it with this years Black Friday as a last shoppinghaul and then that is it! Cancelling newsletters in December is a good way to start. No more overspending in 2019!

Its amazing how you are resisting the black friday/sephora sale! I need to do a no/low buy for makeup (bought a ton in oct) and start getting some clothes instead (why do i not buy what i need and only buy makeup??) . I need to be in a no-buy for lip products for a year, got a lot of nice high end lippies which i need to really use and test out. Lip products are pretty much the makeup product that i always buy (80% of my purchases) so ill definitely be replaying your video over the year.

I am starting a sweets, makeup, skincare and clothes no buy. The exceptions are briogeo hair products when I run out of what I use now but it has to be on sale/with promo code. My no buy will last until after the Christmas holidays. Depending on how I feel then I may resume it for 2019 :)

I'm planning on actively avoiding the BF sales this year. I only got really into makeup about a year ago, didn't have much before that, so thought I needed everything. Spent most of my monthly pay on products I didn't need, instead of Xmas presents for people. Realised I don't care about most makeup, but eye shadow palettes are my weakness. Bought about 30 in a year. Next year I'll try doing a low buy, can't quite face the thought of a no buy just yet.

So proud of you!!

Ok maybe I'm a little late in the game but I need to save money for dental work. I am starting no buy November for makeup, body lotions, candles and tea (that last one might sound weird but I have a severe tea addiction). And I believe setting this kind of intention will also help me for my other goals, like weight loss and working on my art more consistently. 2019 will be all about getting stronger.

This monday I decided to go on a No Buy Year because I felt that my makeup collection is too big for me personally. Especially lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes are my weakness.I found your channel yesterday and I think you are really inspiring and motivating! My goal for the next year is using up some of my lipsticks and hitting pan on a few of my 11 eyeshadow palettes. Rule: No new makeup - replacements allowed (like mascara, eyebrow pencil, powder). PS: It's been a while since I've written something in english - please don't be hard on me :) Greetings from Germany

So FREEING to ignore the Ulta coupons, the Sephora sales, Black Friday, Cyber Monday! My makeup stash, shampoo and lotion backups, candle drawer, and closet are happy with me too!! Love your channel and have just subscribed. I will buy moisturizer when I run through all the old jars and samples I have, mascara when all the trial sizes are clumpy or dry, toothpaste when the free tubes from my dentist are gone, antiperspirant when the scents I grew bored of are empty.

Thank you for this, Hannah! There was so much good stuff in this video. I will be returning to it many times over the next couple months. I started my no buy at the end of September and I’m still going strong and feeling good.

These videos are so motivating.. I hope you can do some type of series for Black Friday !!!

I am going to do a replacements only no buy till the end of the year. My husband and I run our own business and November- January are always our slow months so any frivolous purchase is off the table till we pick back up at the end of January.

Ok girl. I'm biting the bullet, and joining no buy November! It's replacement only for skincare, makeup and clothing. I am in the position you talked about, in which I have all I need, and more. There's so much awesome stuff tempting me, and I already HAD stuff in my Sephora cart! I emptied it out! I've been unsubscribing from email notices from so many companies! Wish me luck girl!

Happy No Buy November! November happens to be my birthday month, so the coupons come! And Black Friday isn’t far off! I’m gearing up for my makeup no buy year. I pretty much have my rules in place. Makeup products is specific product type replacement if I run out. Skin care and hair care is as needed purchases in case I have skin or hair changes. I don’t buy excessively in those areas but need that cushion for changes. I can buy makeup gifts for others, receive gifts (I usually get a few gift cards but I’m telling family I’m on a no buy) use points, get my Ulta and Sephora birthday gifts and accept gifts with purchases. I think that covers all bases. I’m starting on January 1st and end date is November 1st but I could go clear through December 31st. What I can say for certain is that whether I finish the no buy on November 1st or December 31st, it is not an excuse to buy wantonly and gorge on items I don’t need just because the no buy is over! I am going to keep track of products used up in a notebook so I can reflect back on it monthly and as a whole at the end of the year to see my success!

I was not planning to do any kind of 'no buy' during November but... what the heck! Let's do it! Honestly, I am not much of a consumer (more of the kind of 1empty-1newby), but I have never put myself under the 'rule' of not buying, so it will be a good test of self control. So, my rules. I am allowed only to buy three things: a) food, obviously, b) a face moisturizer, but only if I finish the current, c) a winter jacket. Last one sounds cheating, I know, but it has a reason to be: I only lived in mildly warm places (Buenos Aires, Roma, Athens) up to this year in the north of Italy.. and it seems the winter gets intense here, and I am hardly prepared! If I need the jacket before December, I will have to buy it... But I would like to postpone it up to next month. See you in 30 days for the check-in!

Oh Hannah - I'm so concerned about the election today. I did vote. But I'm concerned that if things don't go well in my state (Florida) (the polls are SO CLOSE) that it is going to be difficult to continue to be a smart consumer and I will start buying things to make myself feel better. But I suppose recognizing that this could be a trigger is the first step and the next step is to wait and see what happens with the results. I don't think that a no buy is for me; I think that being a smart ethical consumer is what I want and that means more investigation into more natural independent brands rather than "big" brands at Ulta and Sephora. And being an ethical consumer extends to clothes - buying from size inclusive brands, no fast fashion, better quality, etc. Thank you for your channel and being and inspiration and showing us all that there is a different path to take.

I needed this video. We are moving into a new home so I cannot buy one single thing of Makeup. My bday is the 16th of this month so it makes it hard but I just have to see the big picture. Your vids help me go into the right mind set that I need to be in, thank you!

Here from Elle’s videos and I’m so glad she did ! You’re very inspiring !

I am going on a No-buy for November- nothing at all since I definitely will NOT run out of anything in 1 month! I do have one exception- if Sephora does the coupon around Christmas, I will use that on one powder. If they do not, my no- buy will nothing beauty or hygiene In November. Thank you for this space!

I'm committing to no-buy November! No makeup, skin/hair-care, clothing, home goods, or gifts! I can spend money on bills, groceries, and gas. I can buy 2 coffees per week and eat dinner out once/week during this month. I have a habit of eating out quite a bit but I need to remind myself that I can spend less and eat healthier with just a bit of extra time and work.

Shopping for makeup is starting to get overwhelming in November

Definitely joining in only other month I did was July, but I want to focus on Christmas shopping for my friends and family this month.

Month 3 of my Replacement Only No Buy! November Rules: - Skincare, makeup, personal care, and journaling supplies are on a replacement only basis. If I have something else that works. (Exception: if I pan FIVE lip colors I can buy 1 replacement.... This wont happen but I want it written down) - Health and Safety provision. I am allowed to buy things for health purposes or my own safety. If a skincare item breaks me out, I have to repurpose into a new category before replacing. -Outside of the aforementioned categories, I am not allowed to buy “fast fashion”, “disposables”, “unitaskers”, or general clutter. I am allowed to buy investment pieces that I am invested in for life, but only within budget. -I am allowed to buy gifts (I’m going to start Christmas shopping soon), but only within my pre determined Christmas budget. -I must stick to my vacation budget. -I am not allowed to buy “junk” at the grocery store once I get back from vacation -No online shopping. -No using my credit card once back from vacation (even if I intend to immediately pay if off)

I’m in! I will do a no buy for November. My rules are nothing with the exception of groceries and 1 Ulta purchase of a bottle of shampoo that I need. None of the holiday stuff has blown me away and doing a no buy will help me from justifying buying stuff I am not crazy about just because it’s a “good deal”.

i will attempt this no buy this month. i ALMOST bought the holiday collection from my favorite body care company, but i think i'm okay passing it up. i have so many of their other products, i really need to use some up. i think i will use this month to start planning christmas gifts without stressing too much. i think if i find something for a gift that should be bought right away, i will.... as i'm going to a holiday handmade art market tomorrow so i'm sure i will find stuff. as far as beauty products, i will not buy anything because funnily enough i bought a ton of stuff that all arrived this week hahaha so i'm actually pretty stocked up on my tools, cottons and product. also i somehow ended up with someone else's lush order and they let me keep it. and this chick had some pretty good picks, we ended up with some of the same stuff so i'll probably give most of that away, but she ordered this cleanser i'm excited to try. my normal cleanser has a few days left anyways.

While I am not declaring a no-buy for November, I am going to be very careful with any purchases and continue working on what I already have. My October no-buy went very well but I did struggle the last couple of days with some sale items or what I thought were "smart purchases" ..replacement items I would have gotten in the near future. I also cancelled my one last subscription box. I usually wait for the spoilers and then end up keeping it because there is always some great item inside, but this time I finally cancelled before they even start showing them. I would rather pick out one nice thing than get a bunch of random stuff I don't need.

Another interesting thing to note is that it is a privilege to be able to go on "a no buy november" or whatever you like to call it because there are so many that are on that year round out of necessity.

Joining again this month.. Not buying a damm thing!! Makeup wise. I am travelling to Indiana this December so i do have to buy some clothes for that 😭 but ONLY for this trip. So no makeup, no skincare, and no bodycare. Only things for my upcoming trip and replacements. ❤

Girl! Best video ever

My no buy was an epic fail in October in that I got sucked in to purchasing 3 items if clothing. On a positive note, I'm so conscious of my shopping habits and what my triggers are. I'm fighting a makeup haul at the moment... The struggle is real.

I’m going to do a replacements only no buy on all makeup, skincare, hair care, home decor, lol basically everything but food! I know there’s only one thing coming up that I’ll need to buy and that’s shampoo/conditioner but even then, I have bottles at my moms house I leave there so I have some when I stay and I could take those and use those up. As someone else said, I Too and trying to attack my debt with a vengeance so that helps my no buy!

I would!!!

I want to do this no buy as well. My rules are for replacement only items after I’ve used all other options in my collection. And the 21 days from Ulta. I’ll limit myself to 2 items if I feel like it’s something that would benefit my collection. I’m kinda nervous I’ll fail. But I have so much neglected makeup and skincare that I truly need this. I saw Elle S video and I came here from hers. I think where I have failed in the past was not setting clear rules like you said. I’m glad to have found a support system to help me thru this thanks for your encouraging video. Just subscribed looking forward to your future content

I will buy toothpaste and as it is my birthday month: a pillowcase made of silk to hopefully protect my hair better. that is it. holiday sets out there are not compelling to me at all this year. I felt so good last month when mindfully buying replacements for staples I had run out of. ...as if there were a protective mist around me, to keep me away from shiny objects. I am in a no -buy mood. But I look forward to buying christmas gifts. Black friday isn't really a thing in my country, I am kind of happy about that. ..

My No Buy so far is successful! I was going to buy an unusual color for Halloween, but decided against it since my rules state Christmas gifts (even to myself) are permitted but any other makeup purchases are not allowed. My Skincare No Buy is SO successful that I feel relieved and I'm not as frequently checking Sephora for deals or holiday sets. Focusing on using all of the skincare I have has been great- in only a month I've realized what does/does not work for me so I know what to invest in once I run out of everything I have. I was also able to determine a recent skincare purchase broke me out so I was able to return it and use that money to buy much-needed shampoo/conditioner for myself and holiday gifts for a dear friend. I'm extending my No Buy to the end of 2018! (Though, full disclosure I am buying a mascara in the sale because the one I have currently is hard to work with/unique so it gets its own weird category).

I'm going to continue my low/no-buy from October, with some tweaks, as follows: Dates- Nov 1-Nov 30. Beauty/makeup: replacements only. Home goods: replacements only; washer/dryer purchase exception. Pet: Necessity replacements allowed. No more toys or house care (i.e. bed, blanket) purchases. Vet/behavior care, pet insurance, 1 winter sweater, & 2 raw hide bone exceptions allowed. Food & drink: Eat out on weekends only. Follow Mint budgets for groceries and eating out. Replacements on alcohol only when company is in town. Other: gas, doctors visits, insurances, and a car wash allowed. $50 limit per person for gifts (upcoming birthdays, weddings, & xmas).

I really don't care about Black Friday. Honestly, I've never bought any item on that day 😉 This month I want to buy only a cheap MUR palette which I've been going around from half of the year and a Colourpop Tiki single. For clothes - a few classic, quality items (haha, I go quite cheap with this because I buy only secondhand clothes 👍) and maybe some tights and winter leggings if I find the proper ones. Nothing outside the list. So it's kinda low-buy, kinda buy with the list 😉 This kind of public commitments are really helpful to me, you've had a great idea to do this videos at the beginning of each month 👍 If you'll not be doing this next year I'll be missing it for sure.

I’ve been wanting to jump on for a no buy month but I needed to replace things at the start of the past two months 😭 I guess I could do replacements only, but I want to do a true no buy one of these months!

I have only one thing I need to buy at the sephora vib sale and it's a replacement. So that's the only thing I'll be getting for myself this month. It's $3 shy of free shipping, I spent half an hour looking for the cheapest thing I could find to hit the $50 mark. Then I came to my senses, said "screw it" and I'll go into the store and get only that and nothing else.

I just found your channel through Reddit. I’m so ready for my no buys!

i'm allready in a no-buy, and my rules are "just replace what you finish", i love skin care and i'm not in a no buy with it, but my rule that i just create is to use up everything before it's buy i new one, use everything excep if it's cause breakout, i had to much jars and botles in my home.

No tango clothes (though I just bought 2 beautiful pieces from you ❤️), regular clothes, shoes and skincare (only after whole category is depleted). I would love to save for a travel experience instead.

A year late, but here are my No Buy November/December rules for myself this year: 1. Very specific makeup items that have been on my wish list for a long time, ONLY if they go on sale 2. No clothing 3. No skin care. If I forget something and I’m traveling, I will have to make do 4. No hair care 5. Gifts? Yes yes yes 6. $25 per paycheck may go to Starbucks. No more. 7. Eating out on special occasions, and once a week by necessity. These do not roll over if I don’t use them.

Last night, before this video was posted, I was thinking I would do a 2-week no buy ... from Nov. 1 until the Saturday after my next paycheck (Nov. 17). That's what I'll commit to right now! As the time goes by, I'll see if I will become willing to stretch for all of November. I can't be strong and do a no-buy without also doing a no-view of RU-vid. I won't do a total no-view, but I will do a no-view while at home on weekday evenings. That may sound odd, but weekday evenings are the time I'm most prone to do YT viewing and online shopping, instead of proper self/home/pet care. I give myself free reign to view YT while at work, as it is my entertainment in an otherwise very long, unfulfilling day. So, the summary is: 1) No-buy until Nov. 17, then re-evaluate for continuing for the rest of the month. 2) Weekday YT viewing only at work, not in the evenings at home (weekends need some other kind of rule, which I don't know what it would be right now.) Also, I'll evaluate what I'm watching for shopping vs. makeup, as you described in yesterday's video, and unsubscribe accordingly.😊 So glad I found your channel. I believe it was Elle S who mentioned you recently, which is how I came to be here.

My plan is a no buy for this year and next. My plan is replacement only when the product category is completely depleted. I have inventory videos on my channel to motivate me to adhere to this no buy.

I want to do a no-buy because I don't have a steady job and the money I do get, I end up spending. The Rules I'm thinking I'll have: 1. No clothes or shoes (unless I need under clothes) 2. No makeup 3. No house wears 4. Can replenish toiletries 5. Can pay for school stuff I absolutely need 6. No cat toys (my new cat has plenty) 7. Make DIY gifts rather than buy something 8. Backpacking equipment is ok but be smart about it (planning a trip next year)

I am most definitely doing a no buy until the end of 2018, however I will endeavour to do so until by birthday in feb 2019 My rules are, I cannot buy any new products, only replace products I have used up / run out of. However it’s immensely dubious this will happen as I’m incredibly well stocked.

I'm not really yet... I am picking up the UD Cherry lipstick at the Sephora sale this weekend, and I'm still waiting for the Emily Edit Wants to restock at Ulta. Other than those, I think I'm good for a bit!

I found you through Angelika Nyquist. I need to get a handle on my finances, so I will go no buy.. My rules will be replacements only for skincare/makeup remover; things I can't do without like deodorant and toothpaste; groceries; new underwear when old ones wear out; and try not to buy and clothes. As for makeup; I will limit myself to 2 new things per month, and if I only buy 1 thing in a month, I can carry over the 1 thing to the following month.

Ok, No buy November rules: I can only replace things (skincare, food,makeup,clothes,haircare, everything) I have to be OUT completely, except things like bleach, TP, and vinegar, I like to have a backup. I've been making lists of categories. Life Needs(Mortgage, bills, dog, cat, human food), Can't Not Haves(Quality skin & Hair Care, my vitamins, weed ) To Let Go: Eating out for convenience unplanned , Starbucks and the like, my nightly hot chocolate, OJ, Luna Bars, paper plates, napkins, paper towels, picking a dessert at the grocery store with the gusto of an event for a LE eyeshadow palette launch, cereals, Stevia sodas. I need to save $ and not just reallocate elsewhere. My real goals are 3. 1. Find Health Ins. I don't qualify for help, yet can't yet afford 200.00+ for Marketplace, I can't afford the tax penalty come April. My tax refund was taken and a 2017 payment plan for 2018 is in place. I used to be able to not have insurance and still keep up with yearly exams and prescriptions, but knowing a 700.00 penalty is looming makes everything feel not worth it, but I just need to work more and not treat myself. 2. Start a separate Savings acct to weekly add to. 3. Find a 401K/stock plan to monthly add to. It's just me, taking care of me as a massage therapist, thanks for helping me wrap my head around all that keeps me up at night scrolling through Sephora, SokoGlam, Ulta, and the rest. Its hard, I have a precarious Jenga Tower existence so I can't remove all the pieces at once. Sugary and eyeshadowy substances first, then weed. No more pot in exchange for a 401k can be my final piece.

This year I made a list with a maximum amount of products for example I can only buy two mascaras or 4 palettes. But I'm thinking about a no buy year

I've been doing a no buy year for 3 years and haven't success at all , it did helped me to buy a lot less tho 😁

If I hadn’t spent what I spent on beauty this year ( I’m rouge at Sephora and diamond at Ulta) I would have paid off my student loans months ago. My loans that I’ve been paying for 10 years. I need a no buy.

Ok I am a little late but i want to join on the no buy! i really want to extend it until Christmas.... My rules are, replacements only in skincare or everyday items I use on a daily basis, but no make up replacements! I have plenty! But I do want to buy some presents for friends and family for Christmas and find creative ideas for gifts...

My skin care and nail polish October no buy went fabulously.....my makeup no buy on the other hand was an epic fail. In November I’m aiming for a makeup low buy because there’s a few holiday things I want that haven’t released here yet. And I also want to purchase some eyeshadows from an Indie brand but I’m waiting for a good sale. Outside of these I aim to not buy any makeup. I will also not buy any skincare, Haircare, nail polish or accessories.

I'm starting a low buy on Black Friday. I'm calling it a low buy because if I'm purchasing replacements, I think it's more of a low buy than a no-buy. When I look at what I truly need, I can really only justify sunscreen and fluoride toothpaste (I have a cavity problem). I think any other replacements have to go toward the low buy budget because I could technically live without them even if I didn't want to. I'm just struggling with what monthly dollar figure should I give myself. What am I comfortable spending now that I can admit that most of my skincare is really a luxury?

You’ve done SO well! I joined your channel too late. I wish I’d found you at the beginning but it was like July and I want to start in January and go to December - I’m really anal retentive like that 🤣 January 1 here we come but I’m super excited now. Buying things doesn’t give me the boost it used to and I’m looking forward to breaking the chains!

Also, can you believe you are almost at the end of your no buy year?!? Does it feel like it has flown by?

I have 1 more small package coming in the mail and then I am on a no buy the rest of the year. I added up what I spent last month on a low buy and it still made me cringe lol. If this goes well 2019 may be my no buy year. Originally I was going on a low buy, but I really need to save and I do not need anymore makeup at all.

I am on a no buy year for make-up I am only allowed to purchase one if I totaly ran out of a catagory.My rule in November Will be that I Will not buy or purchase make-up or other beautyrelated products,I can make those prommise because I am sure I have enough beautyrelated products,for longer than a month,and I Will not purchase any make-up even if I totaly ran out of a catagory,the worst thing that could happenend is that I need to wear my make-up without any browproducts(but in case of emergency I Will use brown eyeshadow,or a little hairgel to replace my clear browgel,or maybe I could ran out of concealer,in that case I just wear no concealer or a little lighter foundation under the undereye.So far as I expect for the month of november is that I don’t ran out on another catagory of make-up,I Will not buy any housware,or clothes in November.,so besides my normal no buy year of make-up,I sharpened my rules for the month of december,I realy think that’s a good thought(for everybody),because almost everybody spend a lot more money before the hollidays,and I think that it’s normal for the most people to buy gifts for the Hollidays for eachother,but most people including me,are sensitive for sales,and then spend a lot more than what you wanted,that’s why I bought most presents for christmas allready,I started in July,and I did not go over my planned budget with it.I only need to buy little things like carts,wrap paper,a little Candy,for the children,and I want to make for my husband,Son,and parents a beautifull personal thank you letter for all the help they gave me the whole year 24/7,and let them know how thankfull,and blessed I am with their fysical,and emotional help,because we had a very rough year,my health issues are very progressive and last year was a year with a lot of progression,but I am so blessed that my expectations for life are not shorter than for other people,but I Will get my whole life strange health issues,which they can’t be cured.EDS can’t be cured they only can try to fix Some issues that Will cross my path,and I need very much painmedication for the rest of my life,but I still feel blessed and possitiv,because there are many people who are much sicker than me,and don’t get as much help from a loving and caring family,just like me.so besides the gifts they Will get with the hollidays,I want to include a beautifull handwritten letter,for what they mean to me and how important they are for me,maybe I write them a poem but I am not so great with that,but I think they Will find that more beautifull than any gift they Will get.And being together in difficult times but also in fantastic times,and enjoy eachother,there is nothing more important and beautifull as being together,being one,and that’s what we want to do with christmas and new year,that everybody who is important to me,Will be at our place on those days,and eating a nice dinner and enjoying eachother company.Hannah,it’s a fantastic idea to let everybody think about their shopping habbits,and give theirselfs rules which are acceptabel for that person,that makes everybody more aware about their shopping and maybe spending to much because of the sales and black friday.For everybody that Will think about this video or Will remind it,makes them more aware about their habbits,you realy give people Some stuff to think,realy amazing,and I am glad I sharpened my rules for november,I Will send you a big hug,Wendy de man

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what camera do you use? sorry if you've answered this question before

I already have anxiety just from reading your title. I SHOULD do this, but.....I was literally going to go to bath and body works today to buy some candles that are on sale for $10.36. Just 5 minutes ago I was thinking how many candles should I buy? I don't actually NEED them tho..☠

I am angry with myself because I totally failed my no buy October 😩in July I was successful but it depends really of how I feel and I tense to buy more things when I Am sad tired or ill. I want to work on this in the future month but it’s not that easy. In November I think that I will buy the new JS palette because .... because that’s it 😂😂I am a disaster ... good luck for your no buy November !! The year is a almost already finished 😱😱

Ok, I am doing no buy November, enough is enough😑 No makeup No skincare No clothes No shoes!!