Alright, let’s talk about this ‘mav beauty’ thing I tried out for a while. Heard about it scrolling online somewhere, you know how it is. Seemed like everyone was suddenly talking about simplifying everything, getting back to basics, especially with skincare and makeup. The whole idea, ‘mav beauty’, sounded like ‘minimalist achievable vibe’ or something, I dunno, the name stuck in my head.
So, I decided to give it a shot. My bathroom counter was looking like a shop display, honestly. Too much stuff, too many steps. I figured, maybe this ‘mav’ thing could actually save me time and maybe some cash. The goal was simple: cut down the products, focus on just a few things that really worked.
Getting Started
First thing I did was clear out the clutter. Took almost everything off the shelf. Felt kinda weird, but also freeing. I kept just a few basics:
- A gentle cleanser
- A simple moisturizer
- Sunscreen (non-negotiable, right?)
- A lip balm
- Just one ‘do-it-all’ makeup thing, like a tinted moisturizer or a cream blush I could also use on my lips.
That was it. Seemed crazy minimal compared to before. Felt like I was going camping or something, but for my face, every day.
The Actual Process
The first week? Strange. My morning routine finished way too quickly. I kept feeling like I forgot something. Used the cleanser, slapped on moisturizer and sunscreen. Maybe a dab of the tinted stuff if I felt like it. Done. Evening was even quicker – cleanse, moisturize. That’s the ‘mav beauty’ routine I set for myself.
Here’s the thing, though. After about two weeks, my skin wasn’t dramatically better or worse. It was just… skin. Maybe a bit less irritated because I wasn’t piling different things on it constantly. But it wasn’t the magical transformation some folks online talked about. It was just… fine.
And the makeup part? Yeah, that was tough sometimes. There were days I looked in the mirror and thought, “Ugh, really need some concealer today,” or wished I had my usual eyeliner. That single multi-use product didn’t always cut it for how I wanted to look or feel.
What I Really Learned
Trying out this ‘mav beauty’ thing actually taught me something, but maybe not what I expected. It wasn’t really about the specific products, or lack thereof. It made me think about why I had so much stuff in the first place. A lot of it was bought because I saw an ad, or someone recommended it, not because I genuinely needed it or even liked it that much after a few uses.
It kinda reminds me of this job I had a few years back. They were all about ‘streamlining processes’ and ‘efficiency’. Sounded great on paper, just like ‘mav beauty’. We cut down steps, merged roles. End result? Everyone was doing more with less support, things got missed, and the stress levels went through the roof. We were ‘efficient’ but miserable and the work quality actually dipped. Sometimes, cutting back too much, whether it’s steps in a routine or people on a team, doesn’t actually make things better. It just makes things… less.
So, with the beauty stuff, I realized ‘minimal’ isn’t always ‘optimal’ for me. It’s about finding a balance. I did end up adding a couple of things back into my routine – a good serum I actually like, and yes, my concealer for bad days. But I didn’t go back to the counter chaos I had before. I’m more mindful now about what I buy and why.
My final take? ‘Mav beauty’ as a strict concept wasn’t life-changing for me. But the process of trying it? That was useful. It forced me to evaluate what I was using and why. Now, my routine is simpler than it used to be, but not bare-bones. It’s my version of practical, achievable beauty, not some trend’s definition. And that feels way better than just following the crowd.
