19 emotional stages of makeup shopping

Makeup lovers generally know how to go with the flow, whether it’s needing to disguise uneven eyeliner or touching up in some non traditional locations. However, there is one routine we tend to follow like a well oiled plan, and we may not even realise it!
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Do you list shopping as one of your hobbies? If you answered yes, chances are you’ve probably experienced most of these makeup shopping moments for yourself.
Put down the shopping list because here are 19 emotional stages you’ve definitely experienced on a makeup shopping spree...
1. Your paycheck drops
You know those products you’ve been liking on Instagram all week? Now they can FINALLY all be yours.
2. You have high expectations for your self-control
There is nothing wrong with looking, right?
3. How you feel when you see your favourite makeup store
Online shopping in your PJ’s is fun, but nothing beats the feeling of going home.
4. You walk in and find out there is a huge sale on
5. You instantly become mesmerised by every display
For beauty lovers, this is like a museum, but not only can you touch the art, you can actually TAKE IT HOME!
6. You find one of three sales assistants..
The amazing one:
The one working WAY too hard to make a sale:
Umm okay?
Or the slightly intimidating one:
7. You try to score a free in-store makeover
Maybe if I linger here, really casually they will see me and offer me one!
8. Mid-makeover they let you try it out for yourself
9. All done! You look in the mirror and… YOU LOVE IT!
#feelingmyself
10. Or you hate it.. But you try not to hurt their feelings
11. You try and colour match foundation by yourself
12. Is it overkill to get two nude eyeshadow palettes?
13. You must swatch every lipstick in this whole store
I need more arms!
bh loves: jane iredale Mineral Makeup Forever Red Just Kissed® Lip and Cheek Stain, AVON Extra Lasting Lipstick and M.A.C Lipstick.
14. Finding the perfect shade... and it’s out of stock
15. You realize how many products have appeared in your basket
But how did they get there?
16. Then you hear your total
17. As guilty as you feel at least they throw in some free samples
This justifies everything!
18. You walk out of the store on the biggest rush
It doesn’t matter that I just spent my entire rent money right?
19. You finally get home and must try everything right away
BEST DAY EVER!
bh tip: Don’t forget to double cleanse to remove excess makeup and avoid clogged pores. We love Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and Environ Skincare Skin Essentia Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil.
How many of these beauty buying moments can you relate to?
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53 Member Comments
Yes, beauty shopping can be so emotional! They forgot the guilt though when you check your bank account afterward and realise how much of a dent it made.
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hahaha i love these! and couldn’t agree more
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Hahahahaha so true!!!
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Ooh haven't been shopping for ages
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I cannot agree more!
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Too much choice and then you spot all the new products!!
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Oh I love Lauren and Whitney !!!
How funny is J'amie!!!! Hahahah
Well luckily they recognise me at the Estée Lauder counter at Myer so I get treated very well! Haha I always want samples when I purchase!! They just give them to me now haha have you tried this? Is the best thing I like to hear!
But I say if it works and it's for your face ! Go for it!!! It will in turn make you feel good and look good and then you will feel even better hahahahah
I always try to wait for gwp times but this isn't always possible haha
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sales justify spending any amount.
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Having to choose between all the gorgeous colours
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this is me in Hong Kong, literally the hardest people to say no to. And since you can divide the total by 8 (when I was there)... it's like omg Best day ever
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So true especially the one where I just don’t know how did so many products land up in my basket when I only wanted to buy one or two
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I buy so rarely because I get overwhelmed lol
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This was a fun read. I am such a sucker for sales!
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Ha ha love all of these, I am pretty sure I have been through all of these emotions.
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A great gif compilation to accompany this article - I had so many giggles.
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LOL love this!! If I get a pushy sales assistant anywhere I just turn around and walk straight back out!!
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The GIFs are hilarious! I can relate to the shop assistants ones, especially the pushy one. I like to browse in peace please, leave me alone!
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So true! Although number 4 doesn't happen nearly enough!
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The GIFs are bloody hilarious!
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I love going to Chemist Warehouse when there is a big sale, but then I take too much and end up paying heaps!
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Haha!! This was hilarious! Hate when I find the perfect thing & there's no stock!
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This made me laugh! I'm a complete sucker for sales, but try to behave the rest of the time. I usually write a list of things I'd like to purchase next, then if I'm still thinking about them after 6 weeks or so, go out and get them.
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Sometimes I am unable to stand around and browse so it's usually, write down a list on what I want and do it quick. Along the way, I might see something on sale and I just quickly grab, quick read and throw it in the basket.
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I can’t help myself when there is a sale, I know it’s stupid to think if you buy it on sale then it’s ok even if you don’t need it but I still do it on the regular!
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Loved this article so much. Nodding my head to agree with most of the list. Total beauty junkie.
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