THIS is how you build a TIMELESS Makeup Collection

A makeup collection that you can actually finish to the last drop. Appreciating “having enough” and not being materialistic, too consumeristic, and wasteful.

I'd like to add one more point: Understand that your style & beauty needs will change over time. For example, the concealer that you love at 25 years old may not work for you as well at 35. So don't be afraid to reassess how things work for you & what your needs are periodically, & to get rid of things that you may love but that no longer serve you very well anymore. Nothing stays the same forever, & that's okay - just remember that you won't, either.

This was so insightful. I've stopped watching online beauty content because it felt so consumerist. This is helpful for everyone who wants to curate a personalized makeup collection and not just buy all the trendy stuff.

All of this hit home for me. I was really into trendy makeup for years, I had sooo many palettes and indie eyeshadows, I worked at ulta and I put a good chunk of my paycheck right back into there 😂 I had an insane amount of makeup that I just bought just to try. I held onto it for years due the sunk cost fallacy. Finally I had to throw it all away because it was all expired and I had just had two kids in two years so needless to say my priorities and my tastes had shifted dramatically. Now I’m rebuilding from the ground up and it feels so much more authentic and FUN than wildly trendy makeup. I look forward to doing my makeup every day and I’m never at a loss for what to do.

Hands down one of the best beauty content creators of all time… YOU KILL IT EVERY TIME! We love you

I love this! I've come to realize recently that my personal style doesn't feel authentic or satisfying any more, and the question of "what makes me feel my best?" is SO important to think about. I've spent a lot of time and money on sheer to medium coverage foundation and super pigmented metallic eyeshadows, but I always feel more comfortable with concealer as foundation and a sheer-er, satiny eyeshadow. Would love to see your take on how to make trends more personal! I also would love to see something about how to change up your look for the changing seasons (or even just variety!) while still staying true to your own style.

Since I'm 47 & have been wearing makeup since around age 11-12, my tastes & preferences have really been cyclical. I might enjoy creative colorful makeup for years & do "wild" looks & then suddenly enjoy wearing liner, mascara & lip balm only for years. For me, timeless is the tones I'm always drawn to; cool toned neutrals, "nude"/neutral blush, glossy lips with little color or cool toned color. The makeup items I absolutely blow through no matter what are mascara, brow products, liner, lip balm/gloss! It's always been this way since 30 some odd years ago! 😅

I really appreciate this Amanda. I was about to purchase another eyeshadow palette I don’t need because I’ve been watching too many videos that suggest wearing reddish shades that will make my eye color pop. I already know what flatters me and isn’t red. At 73 red around the eye just makes me look more tired than I already am. Speaking of red, I just want to say that I LOVED your recent red blush video. I’d been waiting for the perfect red forever and thanks to you, I found it with the Armani cheek tint. I’m anxious to do a little weeding out after this. Even at my age I remain a makeup addict and have way more than I need. But I really only love and treasure a few things from every category.

I’m at a point in my age where I’m starting to realise how overconsumption isn’t good for us or the planet. To this day I’ve never bought a celebrity makeup/skincare I’m glad to say. My holy grail items are the ones I will be loyal to! Urban decay eye primer is brilliant to stop concealer creasing. Mac Studio fix compact powder And Revlons rum raisin lipstick! Don’t wear any eyeshadow on a daily basis so don’t need it.

There isn’t enough content like this and I’m grateful to hear this!! Overconsumption is out of hand!!!!!

I really want to build a curated collection where I truly enjoy interacting with each product on a practical level because it works for me, but also from a packaging standpoint and because it’s beautiful. I’ve been trying, but that has meant culling some things that I feel guilty about culling because I spent the money on them initially and then didn’t really use them much. I started overconsuming after my second child while dealing with pp depression that I didn’t fully realize I had at the time and have had to now deal with the repercussions. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I'm over here still in love with CoverGirl Lash Blast.

Great content Amanda. I'm nearing 50 & I've noticed the plethora of content surrounding what not to wear & what not to do makeup wise. Or dont do what you were doing in your 20's or 30's as you'll be trying too hard. What tripe! You hit the nail on the head when you said "do what makes you feel the best" ❤

Amanda!! Absolutely agree‼️ Thank you for this beautiful video❤️❤️❤️ At 53 i highly agree with a timeless makeup capsule! I own my holy grail products I don’t stay without creating my go to daily looks and evening dates or special occasions holidays or events-my own signature style Love it that you’re touching on this subject🏆🥇❤️💝

you're my absolute favourite content creator, i love seeing your posts pop up <3 i totally agree with saving up for products you know are dependable! i spent so long and so much money (probably more than if i had just bought the product!) on "dupes" for clinique black honey and just ended up buying it in the end, its such a pretty colour that in my opinion cant be duped.

You're completely right!! It never felt right to me to wear foundation, even back in the 2016s when that was ALL the rage, especially the ultimate beauty guru full face trends. I've spent enough money to learn that I just prefer concealer under my eyes and to cover my redness on my nose. I don't need foundation for that. Your personal style matters more than trends. In this economy, can we really afford spending on all the dumb micro trends? Nope.

This is a wonderful video. I love trying new products but honestly I come back to the same look always. Wet eye look, natural skin and blurred lip. I also can relate to not getting into some viral trends knowing they aren’t for me, “I know purple blush will look a ‘bruise’ on me 😂”

I watch makeup videos still, but I just tried to do a full face and colorful eyes doesn't work anymore. Weight gain has made my heavy lids look heavier, and 5 years of not playing with makeup like I used to made me forget how to use it. I realize now a good bold mascara, brow brush tint, a pink tinted lip or red lipstick, and a neutral toned beige pink blush. Basically a very basic Parisienne look at 37 works on me now. I'm sad about all my colorful expensive palettes I wore, now collecting dust.

Amanda, your questions were on point. Best! Video I’ve seen ❤ please give us more on the topic of makeup products to invest in.

Please talk about your last point on personalizing a make up trend to your own style. I find that to be an interesting topic to discuss 💜💜 thank you for all your hard work and advices!