Shopping the "Stash"

So I belong to a Facebook group dedicated to help each other with a beauty "no-buy" or "low-buy". We offer advice, tips and even convince people why they shouldn't buy something (which can be hard sometimes).

The term "shop your stash" has come up many times and I know I have used it once or twice as well. I thought I'd share with you my stash, and how I shop it.

Please note, my stash is just stuff that I'm not currently using. The stuff I'm in the process of using is either in my bathroom or in my makeup kit. Most of the stuff that is part of my stash have been received as part of a gift/swag bag, beauty boxes, swaps, etc.

So, here it is. It sits above my computer desk, so I see it almost everyday.  Helps me remember what I have. It's also somewhat organized: Hair stuff, face creams, cleaners, face masks, a few random stuff, and other creams.

The stuff above my desk isn't stuff that I buy on a whim.  I usually only purchase whenever I'm empty.

The two semi-clear boxes on the right: Mascara's, a few small random creams, other box is foil samples (masks, creams, etc)

Hair, face creams, makeup remover.  Stuff you can't quite see: Elin Bianco Hair Serum, Macadamia Deep Repair Masque (this I do use, but keep putting it back since I don't have room elsewhere), Oil of Morocco, Aveeno face cream, Jouviance face cream.

Face wash, toniers, masks

Eye  power pads, hand/food creams, a body wash, random nail polish, brush cleanser (the other's in the washroom), more masks

 Now you may have noticed the two GlossyBox boxes.  The pink one just holds business cards and product cards, while the silver one holds random makeup stuff:

Lots of lip stuff, primers, bronzers, eye liners, blushes, eye shadows, false lashes...

By having it in it's own box, where the items are not fully visible, if I have the urge to spend money (let's face it, sometimes it just makes you feel better), then I go in this box and pick something out. I also have a box beside this (the Topbox box), which I cut a hole in the top to put money in. So, if I take something out of the silver box, I try to make sure I put a bit of money in the other. Doesn't have to be the full value of the product, just a few bucks. We'll see how much money I've collected in the end :)


So, there you have it.  That is how I shop my stash. What about you? If you're on a no-buy or low-buy, I'd love to hear if and how you shop your stash!

*hugz*

-Sam