Anyone do this too? [2026 Stockpile]

Intro: I took this pic because I found myself wanting to buy so much back in december because of all the sales. But obviously, I only have one face, products have expiration dates, etc. So whenever I feel like I want to buy something, I can look at this pic and tell myself, “I need to use up X product first before buying something new.” Does anyone else do this too? To stop the buying urge. I don’t need to buy anything before June but the urge is real y’all. lol

I’ll put my current skincare routine at the bottom or in the comments. Several products are same from my earlier [2025 Empties] post.

Skin Type: sensitive, dry, dehydrated. hormonal/seasonal acne
Climate: tropical hot humid

❌=WNR= would not repurchase

☑️=G= good, would repurchase if on sale

✅=AR= Already Repurchased

CLEANSERS

Banila Co Cleansing Balms – previously used Clinique’s take the day off balm and switched to this one a few years ago. loved it. cheaper and has a nice soft scent. highly recommend ✅

Bifesta Cleansing Balm (Deep Clear) – i prefer Banila Co over this one, but essentially it’s the same. slight pleasant smell, just as effective, no stinging. sometimes it’s half off so because of the sale price, i would definitely repurchase ☑️

shiseido d Program Cleansing Foam – check my profile for extended review. gentle, non-stripping, nothing too special. i would never repurchase at full price but if on sale + coupons, i may get it again in the future.  ☑️

Biore Cleansing Milk – wanted to use this as a single step cleanse but it somehow stings my eyes ❌

Matsukiyo Cleansing Oil – amazing find! i saw an influencer mention this is very similar to the shuuemura cleansing oil but much cheaper. tried it and loved it. i probably finished 4 bottles already. check my profile for extended review. ✅

Biore 2in1 MakeUp Remover Foaming Face wash – i’ve used this for over a decade. tried and true. does not dry me out. ✅

Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil – I can see why people rave about this product. Effective, cheap, easy. The Matsukiyo one is cheaper though so unless this goes on sale, I’ll still stick with my Matsukiyo ☑️

TONERS

Naturie Hatomugi Lotion – tried and true. on my second bottle. i like to layer this one or two times before moisturizer. then if i feel dry during the day, spritz some on my face ✅

EMULSIONS

Naturie Hatomugi Milk – inexpensive simple basic emulsion ✅

d Program Moist Care Milk – my holy grail emulsion. ✅

Thick MOISTURIZERS

Still finding ones that I like at a good price point. any recs without niacinamide? 

SUNSCREENS

Biore UV Aqua Rich Essence – i like using under makeup but moving forward, i might not repurchase because the TONE UP version that i use daily is ok for under makeup as well ✅

Biore UV Aqua Rich TONE UP Essence – stay-at-home days, i wash face, apply emulsion, and use this sunscreen. i don’t reapply. it’s not sticky yet i don’t feel dry or tight during the day. ✅

OTHERS

Sana namerka honpo VitE eye cream – this is my first eye cream. it’s a great intro product to eyecreams. moisturizing, thick but spreads easily and absorbs nicely. it didn’t improve my dark circles at all. i guess i just have to live with my dark circles. i might try the wrinkle/retinol version later in the year but for now, this one is a no repurchase❌

shiseido d Program acne spot treatment – i usually just get a couple big hormonal pimples and i still think ‘benzoyl peroxide’ is more effective for those single spot treatment. this one, however, helps with my tiny pimple cluster breakouts on the forehead/chin/cheeks. you know, to apply to a small area, not a single spot. it’s a clear gel texture and easily spreadable. i wont buy at full price but if it ever goes 50% off again, i’ll definitely repurchase ☑️