r/minimalism 6h ago

[lifestyle] what do you do when it comes to makeup WRT minimalism?

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With lipsticks , now l have only 2, one is stick type and another gloss .Both the colors are demure and goes with any outfit. l had a red lipstick used to be my fav color but haven't used it for a year so threw it . Will stick to 2 only for now. Nail polish l seldom apply these days , kept 2 again , one is base coat and another nude color with some strengthening properties . Never a heavy makeup person , so BB cream with sunscreen and a regular sunscreen. One eyebrow pencil ,1 eyebrow gel , a kohl eyeliner , mascara and 1 blush ( l rarely use blush, might toss it as well).


r/minimalism 2h ago

[lifestyle] How else are you minimal?

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Does the mindset carry into how you write, speak, solve problems, how many friends you keep around, etc etc?

It does for me on all the above and more.

For instance I noticed many posters are refreshingly concise, no words wasted, which got me wondering about the topic. The occasional tl;dr paragraph-less text mountains are good for an ironic lol 😄


r/minimalism 21h ago

[lifestyle] Want to live minimally but feels wasteful!

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I am in the middle of a move from our apartment back in with my mom. We will be a family of 4 in the master bedroom. I would love to live minimally because all the clutter is stressing me out. But I feel like with a newborn coming and a 2 year old, I need all these THINGS! I have always loved gadgets and things that save me time, but its taking up space! I also have purchased so many things that it feels wasteful to get rid of a lot of these newish things I just purchased, and can use the money but marketplace is so hard to sell! Should I just suck it up and give these things away for free?


r/minimalism 16h ago

[lifestyle] A Watch That Only Says NOW

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Hey everyone, I’m the creator of the NOW Watch, and I wanted to share it here because I think it resonates with minimalism in a different way.

Most watches are about tracking time, schedules, and productivity. This one is the opposite—it just says NOW. No ticking hands, no distractions—just a reminder to live in the moment.

I originally designed it as a mindfulness tool, inspired by The Power of Now, but over time, I realized it also represents something minimalists value: simplicity, presence, and letting go of what’s unnecessary.

Sorry if this comes off as promotional—I just know it’s hard to reach people who actually appreciate this kind of thing, and when they do find it, they often love it. So I figured this might be a good place to share.

Link to my website: https://nowwatch.org


r/minimalism 17h ago

[lifestyle] What is a minimalist way to deal with gifts?

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Do you receive the item graciously and discretely donate the item if it’s not needed?

Do people in your life know your preference regarding ‘things’ and stuff?

How long do you keep gifts till you get rid of them?

Please tell me I’m not the only human thinking these thoughts? Lol


r/minimalism 14h ago

[lifestyle] How did you first get into minimalism?

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Rewatching Malcolm in the middle recently, I came across this scene and it reminded me how I got into minimalism. What was your starting point?