tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post7062330786399636751..comments2024-03-27T10:48:56.520-07:00Comments on Snow White and the Asian Pear: 'Jolse Is My Bae' Haul, Thoughts on Hauling Responsibly, & Skincare as a HobbyCat Cactushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14052704885218633917noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-82616441798053140102015-05-31T21:07:25.146-07:002015-05-31T21:07:25.146-07:00I like your word : behind every Haul is hours upon...I like your word : behind every Haul is hours upon hours of research, discussion, organization, planning, and deliberate decision making. <br /><br />for me, it takes weeks even months, from blog to website, forum, any source I could get.<br /><br />It's been long since I have a real haul, usually it's repurchase of things I love and trust. However, I am waiting for your cosrx reviews, I think I might need a change for next few months. <br /><br />thank you :) taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183384746883216450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-50680743049703631942015-05-25T18:55:34.860-07:002015-05-25T18:55:34.860-07:00Great post! I felt the same way about Jolse when ...Great post! I felt the same way about Jolse when I saw them reference the "bae" post. They instantly went from this abstract non-human company to a group of real, fun, people. I just placed my first order a few days ago. <br /><br />I like to fake haul... or put a bunch of items into my cart and not actually buy anything. I get to window shop without dropping a lot of money. I've decided to just stick to buying one product at a time for the next few months while I'm still getting used to skincare routines.<br /><br />I love your idea about using spreadsheets to keep track of testing products and orders made!! You should consider posting a template version on the subreddit, I'm sure others like myself would great a lot of use out of something like that. :)<br /><br />gingercyanide - <a href="http://thescarletjamie.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">the scarlet jamie</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114270925933670430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-68322368638281942002015-05-25T16:48:34.022-07:002015-05-25T16:48:34.022-07:00I will never stop being excited at how this has bl...I will never stop being excited at how this has blown up! That everyone is embracing this and that healthy discussions are happening all around about how we view our purchases is absolutely overwhelming to me. <br /><br />A lot of the times this topic is conflated with being frugal, which then leads the discussion to centre around 'getting the best savings' and 'hitting the right sales'. At times (at least in my case) this just fuels the fire of over-consumption because you tell yourself you're getting such a 'great deal'. Frugality is a part of it, but it's more about finding the right balance for yourself. The emotional high of spending money is real, but if after the money has left your account, you're left feeling more anxious and have pile of purchases untouched then that's a real issue that needs to be addressed. <br /><br />I remember some people were talking about how they were always embarrassed to talk about their higher priced products because they were worried about being judged for spending too much. That conversation constantly coming up, combined with your posts (and other discussions) about putting together your high value hauls helped me realise that, YMMV is not just about the effectiveness of the products but also about our approach to them. While you and I see skincare as a hobby and enjoy spending time being part of the community, some people really just see skincare as just a thing you do to look good and don't pay much attention to it. Neither way is wrong, that's just what works best for each person. <br /><br />What's important is that you have a system of buying things that suits what you need. Not buying because that's what your favourite blogger is using, not buying the big hype ingredient or product just because, but spending your money responsibly on what works for you. That goes for if you need to be frugal and can only afford the slowest shipping, or if you can afford to buy £100 worth of items every week and use EMS for everything. It's just about sticking to what is responsible for you. <br /><br />I love reading your posts where you outline your thought processes with each purchase. I find them so fascinating and useful. While I may not go the way of the spreadsheet just yet, I'm always amazed and interested at your skills in creating them! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-46000848816004225912015-05-25T15:55:27.413-07:002015-05-25T15:55:27.413-07:00I love this post! I definitely get caught up in pu...I love this post! I definitely get caught up in purchasing other bloggers' HG products and being severely disappointed in a lot of them, the same with purchasing way too many skincare products because they look interesting. I really like your spreadsheet organization, I may have to start one of my own to help curb my spending! ><Becca Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286824617334246369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-39669862056851857632015-05-25T15:02:20.166-07:002015-05-25T15:02:20.166-07:00This article is most excellent - well-written and ...This article is most excellent - well-written and thought-provoking.<br />For me AB is both a necessity and a hobby. AB is the "flavor" of SC that I'm liking most right now and one cannot argue with the results I have achieved.<br /><br />As a hobby, AB goes well beyond just functionality and results. There are things that I want to try/use simply because I want to do so. They seem like they would be fun or interesting or add something to my routine - or they are some kind of special limited edition item that I would like to collect for that reason. No matter what anyone else says - including people like you for whom I have the very highest regard and admiration - the proof of the pudding is always in the using and you have to have it - one way or another - to use it.<br /><br />The same applies to my other hobbies. My wife would tell you that my basement workshop has "every tool known to man, and then some". I don't use everything in my shop all the time, but when I need something, I like having it handy. There are also other items that I have because they were "limited editions" of one sort or another and I wanted to add them to my collection. For the most part, these are things that I rarely use because I bought them as collector's items and, as such, they do mean something to me. Some of them were, of course, gifts.<br /><br />While the analogy to AB and SC is not exact, I think you get the point.<br /><br />Certainly, no one should go bankrupt purchasing SC products. OTOH, when viewed as a hobby, the reigns become a little looser, providing, of course, that you can afford it.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104712779047939722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-81050422484632421332015-05-25T14:03:13.439-07:002015-05-25T14:03:13.439-07:00Hi Cat Cactus!
I think there are multiple varia...Hi Cat Cactus! <br /><br />I think there are multiple variables that contribute to making a purchase. This is not an all-inclusive list, but I’ll touch on the biggies.<br /><br />Price: There are some great products I don’t buy because of their price point, even if multiple reviewers rave about them. Part of the draw to AB is that there are so many great products that don’t cost a small fortune. I will check out several vendors and note prices and shipping. Also, I recently joined forces with my friend for a haul so we would hit the sweet spot for free shipping. I expect the holidays will also result in some major hauls due to sales. Some things can wait, some can’t. <br /><br />Reputation: I have several go-to blogs and I also scan the Reddit boards. If the same products keep receiving glowing reviews or appear in pictures of people’s current routine line ups, I will look into it more and put it on my list. When the need opens up (see Gap), I strike. <br /><br />Brand Loyalty: If there is a brand I like, but haven’t read a lot of reviews about certain products, it just might end up in my shopping cart anyway, but this goes back to the almighty dollar. I just ordered masks from Innisfree because I like the brand and they had a deal on them. Although I have never tried those particular masks before and there aren’t a ton of reviews on them, I acquired them anyway due to trusting the brand and the benefit of the sale.<br /><br />Gap: If there is a gap in my routine, I determine is it really necessary? I don’t have a sleeping pack, but it is nice outside, so I don’t need one until fall. I have several essences I would like to buy, but no gap, so I’m waiting until I’m about finished with ones I currently possess first. Initially, AB was so expensive because I felt that I had to overhaul everything with what I thought was “the best”, and did not slowly incorporate products (don’t do that). Admittedly, I was not an educated consumer at the time either. This lifestyle/addiction is becoming cheaper because I know I don’t have to buy the super expensive products to achieve great results, I take time to read the reviews, compare prices, and the simple fact that everything does not run out all at once (if it did, oh the horror!). <br /><br />Samples: Nothing beats actually trying a product first. Some vendors are very generous of samples (I’m waiting on my COSRX order from BAE because of both of their reputations), and some not so much. I’m lucky that I have a close (proximity and relationship-wise) friend who is willing to share and swap. I can understand why some people by samples of the more expensive products, since many cases it is cheaper than buying a full sized bottle. I’m still on the fence about that.<br /><br />The Monkey Wrench: Memebox, love it or hate it, is the monkey wrench in all of this. The draw is the sale price on bundled boxes and the quicker and possibly free shipping due to being located in the US. However, some of the box’s contents are unknown at purchase (mystery boxes). It is a good deal, sometimes having a surprise is fun, and often there is at least one product that I end up loving that I had never considered before. But, these are not products that are being purchased due to their reputation or brand loyalty. There is also a good chance that there are products that will be reallocated to someone who will actually use them. Sharing is caring. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for all you do. What you write does make a difference; you present some diverse concepts in a safe, knowledgeable, and funny way that opens up possibilities for something new. It helps with spending money wisely on products that have been appropriately vetted. I think we all have multiple reasons why we do this; all of them valid, but addressing fiscal responsibility is just as important and relevant to the AB community as any sheet mask review (even Hanbang, which by the way, those were awesome!). <br /><br />Best,<br />Lenore<br /><br />PS Chica Cherry Cola 4EVA!<br />lcommisso04https://www.blogger.com/profile/13409100045461175719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541982013000251431.post-4421561184718286032015-05-25T04:55:48.888-07:002015-05-25T04:55:48.888-07:00Hi :P
First time commenting here.
I'm always ...Hi :P<br />First time commenting here.<br /><br />I'm always seeing everybody's hauls and despite they look awesome, must take a time to see if something of that could fit in my routine, or can be good for my skin. To make a purchase for me (if it's not about limited editions ) it's complicated. Since I must to check prices, weight and my needs. I don't have a spreadsheet (and maybe I need one) but everything I order, it's for replacement of things that are in half way of running out, and to complete the budget a tint or nail polish too. Even my sponsored hauls from Jolse are complicated to make, since I must check for something atractive and useful for readers, but gentle with my skin.<br /><br />Try to avoid HG rant it's hard, specially if the recommendation come from fellow and trusted bloggers, and after checking ingredients I see if I take it or not. But it's more when you have a Blog and readers want you to try some products you consider not worthy (I just can't try again tomatox, or give a chance to nose patches. Or join to the rave for chinese peel off masks, matte liptints or whatever), and I do it for my skin, because it's complicated. What if something goes bad? Aaaand, that's why my purchases take so long lol.<br /><br />And I love Jolse too. Started to buy from them after winning a giveaway and mostly all my purchases were made with them. I love how they are fun and close, and when I've needed some product, they look for it and add it.<br /><br />Sorry, wrote too much D:Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399937631248243885noreply@blogger.com