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I Tried Cosmopolitan's Hoarding Challenge And I Spent How Much?

So last year, I stumbled across an article in cosmopolitan, by Laura Capon, who decided to see how much makeup she could use in a year, if she fully finished a product before moving on to another one. After looking at my pretty huge stash of supplies, I thought this was the intervention from God that I required. So as of New Year's Day 2018, I decided to save everything I used and evaluate how much I actually need!

PRIMERS 
I use primer as a moisturiser so it doesn't shock me that I went through 4 in a year, as I pretty much wear this everyday, even without makeup. On average that means one lasts me about 3 months, which I ain't mad about.
Smashbox Primeriser £30 (£90 as I used 3), MAC Strobe Cream in Pinklite £25
Total = £115

FOUNDATION 
So I also got through 4 foundations this year. As you can see some of these colours are darker, as I used them in summer, and also didn't use as much as it was flipping' hot. So again if I use sparingly one bottle can last me around 3 months, which is good to know.
It Cosmetics CC Cream £30 (£60 as I went through 2),MAC Face and Body £26, Makeup Forever Ultra HD Liquid Foundation £31
Total = £117
CONCEALER

I only got through 3 concealers this year which really surprised me! I only use the tiniest amount under my eyes and will use these until I am certain there is not a drop of product left!
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19, Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer £4   BareMinerals Bareskin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer £23
Total = £31.19

MASCARA
For me macara is one of my biggest buys, as my eyes are so sensitive and, I like to change my mascara after two months to make sure it won't sting my eyes! I knew this was going to be a bit of a splurge area.
Maybeline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara £8.99, Barry M Feature Length Mascara £4.99, Charlotte Tilbury Full Fatt Lashes £23, Clinique Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara £19.50, Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara £21, Maybeline Lash Sensational £8.99,
Total = £84.47

BROWS 
When it comes to brows I noticed that I can crank through a brow gel like there is no tomorrow, but a pencil can last me a pretty long time, as I only used two this year, but I am a lot more heavy handed with the gel than the pencil.
Maybeline Browdrama Sculpting Mascara £5.99 (£11.98 as I got two), Make Up Forever Brow Gel £16.50, Loreal Paris Brow Artist Micro Tattoo 24hr Brow Definer £9.99, Glossier Boy Brow £14, Elf Instant Lift Brow Pencil £3.00
Total = £55.47


POWDER 
I tend not to use too much bronzer these days and prefer pinky toned blush, which seems to never run out! I got through two bronzers this year and one powder, which I just carry with me to refresh my makeup in the day.
Nars Laguna Bronzer - £30, Urban Decay Beached Bronzer - £23, Soap & Glory Kick-Ass Powder £12
Total - £65

I used up a couple of eyeshadow pans but not a full palette or product so didn't want to include that. I also used up no lipsticks or liners.

The damage.... £468.13. I cannot believe the price of the makeup I used up. This doesn't even include makeup products I bought throughout the year, or brushes or skincare! This is simply what I used! I think everyone should try this, just to see how much makeup you really need before rushing out to buy the latest thing. I am so determined this year to buy as little makeup as possible and use up everything I have before splurging on something I already own!

I'm going to do the same post next year and see how much more makeup I've cranked through and If I've finally realised that I really don't need 500 foundation bottles for one face!
























































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