Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
December 2025 update for my Buys and Byes series! In this video I give mini reviews for the empties for December and also any purchases made during the month. I also discuss value of empties and prices for new products in relation to my "controlled buy” beauty budget for 2025 beauty purchases. #buysandbyes #byesandbuys #makeuphaul #makeupempties #makeupbudget #beautybudget
This video was inspired by @annemurray99 here on YouTube.
Anne's Channel: youtube.com/@annemurray99
What is a “controlled buy”? This year I have decided to continue my beauty budget. I put $75 per paycheck (26 paychecks per year) into my beauty bank and I have $1000 for makeup, $450 for eye shadow palettes, and $550 for skincare for my beginning of the year budget. I do not have a limit on the number of products I bring in, but the purchase amount does have to stay within budget.
Haircare is replacement only and does not come out of the budget. Perfumes and beauty tools will not come out of the budget, but I will track the purchases and cost.
Byes/Beauty Empties. I track all of my beauty empties and the past three years I have been able to use up more than $2000 (retail value) of products. I would like to reach that goal again this year.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Byes/Empties
28:10 Empties Total $$
30:05 Buys/Purchases
54:22 Beauty Budget Discussion
01:13:10 Outro
Buys and Byes Play List: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPibJ_Frtowr3wFAD33uNGAHZszxkq7rr
Deck of Panning Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPibJ_FrtowqL3abdbSrhFc1GwxEsylBk
Project Pan Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPibJ_FrtowqWXG33RvHM_iEzHBLWu6Gt
Byes:
ELF Liquid Poreless Putty Primer: bit.ly/4emDyey
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Mini: seph.me/3IQXAmD
Snif - Crumb Couture - Travel Size: bit.ly/4a1qj3k
Differin Gel Retinoid With 0.1% Adapalene, 1.6 oz: bit.ly/3LT7wdS
Clinique Take The Day Off Balm: bit.ly/3CRZbCP
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Brighting Eye Cream: seph.me/3Nb9kip
Glow Recipe - Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum: seph.me/4n5dybg
iUNIK - Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+: bit.ly/3zGRelp
Benefit Brow Setter Gel: seph.me/3GO20FR
Tree Hut Shave Oil - Coconut: bit.ly/3JR86uU
Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer - Light Peach: bit.ly/3LIAtJr
Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer: seph.me/3YvyYod
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm - Hot Cocoa: seph.me/4elw22B
WetNWild Highlight: Discontinued
Milk Bronzer Stick - Baked: seph.me/42Af8tl
Clinique High Impact Mascara: bit.ly/3kkAZ5E
Buys:
Color Wow - Color Security Shampoo: seph.me/3WQ7cCp
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting Powder - Candy: seph.me/3Z2fnf0
Too Faced Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Set: bit.ly/3N0Wt5H
Give Me Glow - Christmas Morning Palette: bit.ly/4jv7cBP
Got 2 Be Brow Gel: bit.ly/4r3BSNH
InnisFree Green Tea Cleaner: seph.me/3iLVHLd
Morphe Cloudlight Soft Glow Veil - Sunrise: bit.ly/4r3BSNH
ColourPop Fresh Kiss Lip Balm - Caramel Latte: bit.ly/429oCga
Alter Ego - Misthaven Palette: bit.ly/4qa5V5s
Alter Ego - Goddess Palette: bit.ly/4jGit2e
Alter Ego - 7 Piece Luxe Brush Set: bit.ly/49fMmmi
What's on my eyes: Singe - Agate Temptation Palette: bit.ly/4pswRgw
Panning Items:
Panning Journal: bit.ly/41SDwFB
Panning Pens: amzn.to/44OcvUn
Panning Scale: amzn.to/3O2HiY0
Sigma Spatula: bit.ly/3E4NV5X
Metal Makeup Spatula: amzn.to/3OG9sH0
Makeup Spatula: amzn.to/3YtcmDR
Instagram: @ErinTaylorWrites
bit.ly/3WazgOh
FTC: This is not a sponsored video. All items were purchased with my own money, unless otherwise stated. I don't accept compensation in exchange for positive reviews. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. Links are not affiliated, unless otherwise stated.
December 2025 update for my Buys and Byes series! In this video I give mini reviews for the empties for December and also any purchases made during the month. I also discuss value of empties and prices for new products in relation to my "controlled buy” beauty budget for 2025 beauty purchases. #buysandbyes #byesandbuys #makeuphaul #makeupempties #makeupbudget #beautybudget
This video was inspired by @annemurray99 here on YouTube.
Anne's Channel: youtube.com/@annemurray99
What is a “controlled buy”? This year I have decided to continue my beauty budget. I put $75 per paycheck (26 paychecks per year) into my beauty bank and I have $1000 for makeup, $450 for eye shadow palettes, and $550 for skincare for my beginning of the year budget. I do not have a limit on the number of products I bring in, but the purchase amount does have to stay within budget.
Haircare is replacement only and does not come out of the budget. Perfumes and beauty tools will not come out of the budget, but I will track the purchases and cost.
Byes/Beauty Empties. I track all of my beauty empties and the past three years I have been able to use up more than $2000 (retail value) of products. I would like to reach that goal again this year.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Byes/Empties
28:10 Empties Total $$
30:05 Buys/Purchases
54:22 Beauty Budget Discussion
01:13:10 Outro
Buys and Byes Play List: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPibJ_Frtowr3wFAD33uNGAHZszxkq7rr
Deck of Panning Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPibJ_FrtowqL3abdbSrhFc1GwxEsylBk
Project Pan Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPibJ_FrtowqWXG33RvHM_iEzHBLWu6Gt
Byes:
ELF Liquid Poreless Putty Primer: bit.ly/4emDyey
Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara Mini: seph.me/3IQXAmD
Snif - Crumb Couture - Travel Size: bit.ly/4a1qj3k
Differin Gel Retinoid With 0.1% Adapalene, 1.6 oz: bit.ly/3LT7wdS
Clinique Take The Day Off Balm: bit.ly/3CRZbCP
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Brighting Eye Cream: seph.me/3Nb9kip
Glow Recipe - Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum: seph.me/4n5dybg
iUNIK - Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+: bit.ly/3zGRelp
Benefit Brow Setter Gel: seph.me/3GO20FR
Tree Hut Shave Oil - Coconut: bit.ly/3JR86uU
Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer - Light Peach: bit.ly/3LIAtJr
Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer: seph.me/3YvyYod
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm - Hot Cocoa: seph.me/4elw22B
WetNWild Highlight: Discontinued
Milk Bronzer Stick - Baked: seph.me/42Af8tl
Clinique High Impact Mascara: bit.ly/3kkAZ5E
Buys:
Color Wow - Color Security Shampoo: seph.me/3WQ7cCp
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting Powder - Candy: seph.me/3Z2fnf0
Too Faced Kissing Jelly Lip Oil Set: bit.ly/3N0Wt5H
Give Me Glow - Christmas Morning Palette: bit.ly/4jv7cBP
Got 2 Be Brow Gel: bit.ly/4r3BSNH
InnisFree Green Tea Cleaner: seph.me/3iLVHLd
Morphe Cloudlight Soft Glow Veil - Sunrise: bit.ly/4r3BSNH
ColourPop Fresh Kiss Lip Balm - Caramel Latte: bit.ly/429oCga
Alter Ego - Misthaven Palette: bit.ly/4qa5V5s
Alter Ego - Goddess Palette: bit.ly/4jGit2e
Alter Ego - 7 Piece Luxe Brush Set: bit.ly/49fMmmi
What's on my eyes: Singe - Agate Temptation Palette: bit.ly/4pswRgw
Panning Items:
Panning Journal: bit.ly/41SDwFB
Panning Pens: amzn.to/44OcvUn
Panning Scale: amzn.to/3O2HiY0
Sigma Spatula: bit.ly/3E4NV5X
Metal Makeup Spatula: amzn.to/3OG9sH0
Makeup Spatula: amzn.to/3YtcmDR
Instagram: @ErinTaylorWrites
bit.ly/3WazgOh
FTC: This is not a sponsored video. All items were purchased with my own money, unless otherwise stated. I don't accept compensation in exchange for positive reviews. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. Links are not affiliated, unless otherwise stated.
