Hi Micki. I was literally in the same position like half a year ago. Its rough and it really is sort of like an addiction but luckily easier to battle, here's what helped me: - First I read this article on Refinery29 http://www.refinery29.com/project-333-minimalist-beauty-routine The author pretty much tried using only 11 products for I believe one month and it worked out for her showing her how little she truly needed. - What I did following that is find 11 products that I know I need the most and can wear everyday for 1 month, like eyeliner, mascara, foundation, primer, etc. - The rest I decluttered, throwing out all the makeup I didn't like, didn