Donating ALL My Makeup ・ brutal makeup declutter, getting rid of over half my collection

It is time to declutter my makeup collection. I spent over five hours decluttering my current makeup to get rid of over half of my makeup collection. I swatch every makeup product and decide if I'll keep it, think about it, donate it, or recycle it. The goal here is to start fresh, feel less bogged down, and truly appreciate and use everything I have.
By no means do you need a ton of products or even a fraction of what I own. I purchase and receive products for consideration to use in my content. Over the last few years I've become increasingly more selective over what PR I'll accept, but even so I have more than one person could ever use. I hope this video inspires you to use what you have and only buy what you really want, need, and will use.
I'm currently doing No Buy July, decluttering helps me realize how much I already have and clear space to focus on what works and what brings me joy.
Time Stamps
10:27 what my current makeup collection looks like
11:54 primers
16:42 foundations (medium to full coverage)
27:11 foundations (light to medium coverage)
39:05 concealers
47:34 powders
52:03 bronzers and contours
59:26 blushes
1:11:23 highlights
1:15:47 eyeshadows
1:30:25 lips
1:44:28 everything else
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  • @luiza5211
    @luiza5211 Жыл бұрын

    Your talk in the beginning is so relatable! I am also an emotional buyer but my big makeup collection isn't going to fix my internal issues. I'm still over-consuming and trying to stop.. :/

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    I share how I’ve been dealing and trying to grow to hopefully help other like yourself realize you’re not alone and there are lots of ways to work on ourselves. Hope you found the video helpful and maybe a little inspiring to do your own version of whatever it is that will benefit you ❤️

  • @laneybiscuitsss9427

    @laneybiscuitsss9427

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same issue. I was going through my clothes, shoes and makeup this weekend and I realized I have Atleast for 3 people. I’m trying to not be a hoarder and donate as much as I can. We can do this. Little by little. I don’t think I’ll ever be a minimalist but I’m trying for a smaller collection 🙏🧡 Sending strength!

  • @sammaur7120

    @sammaur7120

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m the same way, I don’t over consume in anywhere but makeup, but it’s like I’m chasing the high I get when I buy a new product.. but we all know how quickly that high fades away. Sending love to all of us who are trying to look deep into ourselves to understand that void we are trying to fill 🤍

  • @sharonlettsome4387
    @sharonlettsome4387 Жыл бұрын

    None of us needed an entire Sephora in our homes

  • @sparklequeen2987
    @sparklequeen2987 Жыл бұрын

    i think your point about the word "collection" and what it does to our mindsets is so interesting! it made me reflect as well, and from this point forward, I'll be referring to the makeup i have solely as my "makeup inventory" in hopes of distancing myself from that collector's mindset. great video

  • @laneybiscuitsss9427
    @laneybiscuitsss9427 Жыл бұрын

    I relate so much. I’m an emotional spender. I’m starting to get cluttered and I’m trying to change my habits.

  • @kellymcdaniel6272
    @kellymcdaniel6272 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching declutters but the real gem of this video is your discussion at the beginning💜Thank you so much for a thought out eloquent intro.

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy you watched the intro, I know intros are long and not always fun to watch, but I think it’s an important discussion to have and to understand where I’m coming from. Thank you for watching!

  • @stacychen37
    @stacychen37 Жыл бұрын

    I love these declutters but the message behind emotional spending, which I used to do as well. I am slowly getting better, but every day is just reminding me if I really need it or want it. Thank you Serein!

  • @billiegannon2351
    @billiegannon2351 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE your declutter videos, thank you for sharing.

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching ❤️

  • @rosevalerie8580
    @rosevalerie8580 Жыл бұрын

    I love your declutter! Hearing your reasons was awesome! I always feel like forcing myself to declutter certain eye palettes always sends me out searching for replacements, so I'm impressed you were able to get rid of so many successfully

  • @capricorntorresmakeup
    @capricorntorresmakeup Жыл бұрын

    Almost 40, girl I thought you were barely 20, wow you look so youthful. I hope to age like you❤

  • @rubysparkles3194
    @rubysparkles3194 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a satisfying declutter! Love how you were able to fit everything into just two drawers by the end of it. You have a very beautiful and relaxing looking vanity set up. Thanks for the great video 🙂

  • @queeniequeen949
    @queeniequeen949 Жыл бұрын

    I can totally relate because I’m also a shopaholic. This video gives me inspiration to go through my collection, get rid of what no longer works for me and make the most of what I have. Thanks for sharing this video. I enjoyed it. 🤗💕💯

  • @Samalys71
    @Samalys71 Жыл бұрын

    I know this took a long time to film and edit, and I appreciate it so much 💖❤️

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    It did! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

  • @Baysnoopmin
    @Baysnoopmin Жыл бұрын

    I can so relate to the emotional shopping and growing up where shopping meant things were good. You hit on so many points, thank you for this!

  • @capriceg7042
    @capriceg7042 Жыл бұрын

    (#3) I love seeing that you want to declutter!!! Good luck and get what you need and not all you want! 💖😁

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Жыл бұрын

    Wow 😯. Congratulations 👏👏👏. You were able to fit everything in one drawer 👍🏼

  • @jmd1036
    @jmd1036 Жыл бұрын

    Love declutter videos!

  • @thedarlingdeb
    @thedarlingdeb Жыл бұрын

    You did a great job! I finally reached a point where I really think about making a new makeup purchase. It took a long time. ❤️

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    I was so tempted to walk into a Sephora to just browse the other day and I caught myself. I’m like why am I shopping?! Why am I even tempting myself right now?!

  • @loniivanova8667
    @loniivanova8667 Жыл бұрын

    Am so happy that I find you 🌹 Year ago I was in a bad place and I started to watch many beauty content and from a person who owned 1 eyeshadow pallet I have now 30 pallets 🤦🤦 and I did declutter many more. Now am just in a noooo buy pallets like forever! I still have too much, but now I actually using them and started to know what is good for me and what am not gonna use! You said a massive truth here♥️

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    I think there’s something very magical about beauty and playing with makeup, but it can quickly get out of hand especially for me who already had/has a shopping issue and often used it as an escape. So happy you found your way of enjoying beauty in a sustainable way ❤️

  • @chelseysifuentes8477
    @chelseysifuentes8477 Жыл бұрын

    the joan roads one has a seal! ur suppose to smoosh the top and then it exposes the actual pigmented product !

  • @linsaymccormick396
    @linsaymccormick396 Жыл бұрын

    For the Jones Road balm you need to "crack" the surface the first time you use it, then you'll get the product :) it shows you how on their socials or on the site. Great declutter!

  • @crismoreira90
    @crismoreira90 Жыл бұрын

    Loved your video and the message you transmitted. Thank you

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching ❤️

  • @zurierae2106
    @zurierae2106 Жыл бұрын

    Agreed no one needs a make up collection. Not a fan of over consumption but do tend to be an emotional shopper. I am conscious and do have limits and boundaries. But can do better. I used make as an outlet especially during Covid. I'm just at a place where I love my " collection", and now know what I like/ need. I'm over it, and plan to enjoy what I have!

  • @jenniferotero4670
    @jenniferotero4670 Жыл бұрын

    Omg How miss my makeup collection that I rebuilt so many darn times because people suck & can't buy their own stuff I can't even watch makes me sad but I will get everything I want & need & more just gotta keep working hard to get there.

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a shop my stash mom everyday make up look.

  • @melw3518
    @melw3518 Жыл бұрын

    I can see you becoming Rachel Talbot in the future with the farm and the more relaxed life! Love your declutter videos.

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be goals 🥰

  • @ilivace
    @ilivace Жыл бұрын

    You did amazing!

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @SusanJantzi
    @SusanJantzi Жыл бұрын

    This is the second video of yours I’ve watched. Really appreciated your candid and real opening in this one. The first was the Seint review. I’m still debating getting into that. I‘ve kind of lost my way with makeup and it seemed like a good way to get on track. But You’ve made me realize even though I’m not a big “collector” of makeup I do have some decluttering to do. And I’m the worst for saving samples for some special occasion and then never thinking to look through my samples when that occasion comes along. And they’re probably all so old I should throw them all out. Oh boy do I need to declutter!

  • @domnikisarri8721
    @domnikisarri8721 Жыл бұрын

    At some point I have to make the decision and declutter my own makeup products and keep only the necessary ones!!

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    It does feel really good to be able to see and use what I have

  • @sydneyp7867
    @sydneyp7867 Жыл бұрын

    Wow so relatable. I use to be so materialistic because saving money never seemed attainable to me so I just spent what I had cause it was never a lot. After saving a bit of money and realizing every penny truly counts even when ur living pay check to pay check (like me) I am very selective

  • @elizabethannferrario7113
    @elizabethannferrario7113 Жыл бұрын

    i threw away all my makeup during lockdown i only kept one product from each category , its taken me two years to buy what i wanted and yes its all high end but its everything i wanted and not making do with products , so out everything went i just gave it all to my family !

  • @thedarlingdeb
    @thedarlingdeb Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I love this. Watched half now & the rest later. I’ll be back 💖

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Debbie ❤️

  • @stephanied6711
    @stephanied6711 Жыл бұрын

    I’m right there with ya

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover19949 ай бұрын

    I hate the beauty community with a burning passion and getting rid of makeup to donate it to others who need it is amazing

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Жыл бұрын

    My weakness is lipstick. I still have the Jouer eyeshadow palette too. One of my favorites.

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Жыл бұрын

    Some people do inventory on their make up. Do you think it’s a good way to see what your using up or don’t need? Especially if it’s kept in notes on our phone.

  • @YangLoves
    @YangLoves Жыл бұрын

    been here since DYH days 😍😍 I'm going through a work rut (aka no motivation), just putting this video on in the background and powering through. missing you & excited for your declutter!!! I'm with you on the urge/sense of responsibility to get all of the new releases etc. Hannah LP is an amazing creator and she explains everything so well xoxo

  • @flawedfabulous
    @flawedfabulous Жыл бұрын

    I may have burnt the garlic bread because I was enthralled in this video. I would love to see your thoughts on your the chopping block items.

  • @luciarodrigues7416
    @luciarodrigues7416 Жыл бұрын

    I have 3 foundations ( Sisleya, CAPTURE DIOR, and Future Solution Shiseido and 3 primers of same foundation, Sisley Tenseur, Dior Capture and Shiseido FS) 3 Chanel quad eyeshadow, 1 Shiseido 40 luxury lipsticks Two blushes 7 eye pencils from chanel And few other items

  • @stephanied6711
    @stephanied6711 Жыл бұрын

    I realized I have too much stuff and it’s causing me mental health issues Atm so I’ve been donating and giving to friends and family

  • @mw8547
    @mw8547 Жыл бұрын

    I love a good declutter! I did this recently and I feel like I can actually use the products now that I can see them all and it’s less cluttered!

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! I feel like sometimes if you have too much you forget to use things.

  • @vanessathammarath3119
    @vanessathammarath3119 Жыл бұрын

    I bought the shiseido concealer and I got a shade too dark. What shade do you have? I'm about the same shade as u so I probably need to go one up from the shade u have.

  • @vanessathammarath3119

    @vanessathammarath3119

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't like the kosas concealer under my eyes. It settles into lines too much. It's good for covering up my flakey blemishes. Also not a fan of the floral fragrance. The nyx serum concealer is my HG I use beige and love it so much. For both under my eyes and on blemishes.

  • @Anne-im7wr
    @Anne-im7wr Жыл бұрын

    I also over consume. The book simplicity parenting really helped me figure out what my kids really needed not hat advertisers tell me I need. It might be helpful.

  • @polamontero1897
    @polamontero1897 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe there something you need to decide on one thing subject to blog about that might make it easier and more satisfying for yourself that's just one suggestion love your facial videos 😘❤🥰

  • @sereinwu

    @sereinwu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion

  • @polamontero1897

    @polamontero1897

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sereinwu I just hope very selfishly that you decide on the facial do to the fact there are so many makeup bloggers and the facial have been so much help to so many people as a natural way to fall asleep without having to see a doctor and be put on medication that they may not need this has been therapy to so my people during these very difficult past 2 years your face us looking stunning and the baby keeps getting more beautiful each day ❤

  • @RanalynnNaipo
    @RanalynnNaipo Жыл бұрын

    I’ve gotten rid of more than 1/2.

  • @supermadisonly
    @supermadisonly Жыл бұрын

    Never seen any of your videos before but hearing you speak I think of Kim Kardashian lol you sound so similar

  • @Sanipulitur.
    @Sanipulitur. Жыл бұрын

    Come welcome

  • @Rozisunshineglow
    @Rozisunshineglow Жыл бұрын

    Oh i want all that makeup

  • @armani6860
    @armani6860 Жыл бұрын

    💔 p̷r̷o̷m̷o̷s̷m̷

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover19949 ай бұрын

    If you never used it donate it to people qo would need it