19 Emotional Stages Every Beauty Lover Has Experienced When 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!

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

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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

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There is nothing wrong with looking, right?

3. How you feel when you see your favourite makeup store

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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

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This was meant to be!

5. You instantly become mesmerised by every display

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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:

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You love EVERYTHING they suggest, too soon for BFF status?

The one working WAY too hard to make a sale:

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Umm okay?

Or the slightly intimidating one:

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Please leave me alone.

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

Let’s get real – it will never look the same when you try this at home.

9. All done! You look in the mirror and… YOU LOVE IT!

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10. Or you hate it.. But you try not to hurt their feelings

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Smile and wave, boys!

11. You try and colour match foundation by yourself

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This doesn’t look right.

12. Is it overkill to get two nude eyeshadow palettes?

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‘Nuff said.

13. You must swatch every lipstick in this whole store

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I need more arms!

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14. Finding the perfect shade... and it’s out of stock

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WHY?!

15. You realize how many products have appeared in your basket

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But how did they get there?

16. Then you hear your total

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IS THIS IN AUD?!

17. As guilty as you feel at least they throw in some free samples

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This justifies everything!

18. You walk out of the store on the biggest rush

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It doesn’t matter that I just spent my entire rent money right?

19. You finally get home and must try everything right away

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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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CaitMay 20 Jul 2019 10:13 AM

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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millie-rosexo 3 Nov 2018 8:21 PM

hahaha i love these! and couldn’t agree more

13words 10 May 2018 10:50 AM

Hahahahaha so true!!!

Shop A Everyday 16 Apr 2018 11:29 PM

Ooh haven't been shopping for ages

Beccaduncan23 13 Mar 2018 10:33 PM

I cannot agree more!

Shop A Everyday 11 Mar 2018 2:20 AM

Too much choice and then you spot all the new products!!

Rpear 4 Mar 2018 8:28 AM

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

jaydet 26 Feb 2018 6:49 PM

sales justify spending any amount.

Shop A Everyday 25 Feb 2018 2:30 AM

Having to choose between all the gorgeous colours

cosmoslyn 6 Feb 2018 12:24 AM

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

neha.gamine 29 Jan 2018 11:42 PM

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

MelissaFay89 29 Jan 2018 10:17 PM

I buy so rarely because I get overwhelmed lol

IndieAna 29 Jan 2018 4:29 PM

This was a fun read. I am such a sucker for sales!

Jenniqua 29 Jan 2018 2:55 PM

Ha ha love all of these, I am pretty sure I have been through all of these emotions.

Bellefleur 29 Jan 2018 1:28 PM

A great gif compilation to accompany this article - I had so many giggles.

ThisIsMe 29 Jan 2018 12:34 PM

LOL love this!! If I get a pushy sales assistant anywhere I just turn around and walk straight back out!!

Seashells 29 Jan 2018 12:22 PM

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!

Chicklet 29 Jan 2018 4:49 AM

So true! Although number 4 doesn't happen nearly enough!

makeupcat 29 Jan 2018 2:11 AM

The GIFs are bloody hilarious!

Elunia 28 Jan 2018 7:26 PM

I love going to Chemist Warehouse when there is a big sale, but then I take too much and end up paying heaps!

Belindarella 28 Jan 2018 9:49 AM

Haha!! This was hilarious! Hate when I find the perfect thing & there's no stock!

MrsRobinson 28 Jan 2018 9:09 AM

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.

jatz 27 Jan 2018 11:53 PM

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.

duality 27 Jan 2018 8:44 PM

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!

Beautybabe140194 27 Jan 2018 4:28 PM

Loved this article so much. Nodding my head to agree with most of the list. Total beauty junkie.

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19 emotional stages of makeup shopping

1. Your paycheck drops

2. You have high expectations for your self-control

3. How you feel when you see your favourite makeup store

4. You walk in and find out there is a huge sale on

5. You instantly become mesmerised by every display

6. You find one of three sales assistants..

The amazing one:

The one working WAY too hard to make a sale:

Or the slightly intimidating one:

7. You try to score a free in-store makeover

8. Mid-makeover they let you try it out for yourself

9. All done! You look in the mirror and… YOU LOVE IT!

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

14. Finding the perfect shade... and it’s out of stock

15. You realize how many products have appeared in your basket

16. Then you hear your total

17. As guilty as you feel at least they throw in some free samples

18. You walk out of the store on the biggest rush

19. You finally get home and must try everything right away

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19 emotional stages of makeup shopping

1. Your paycheck drops

2. You have high expectations for your self-control

3. How you feel when you see your favourite makeup store

4. You walk in and find out there is a huge sale on

5. You instantly become mesmerised by every display

6. You find one of three sales assistants..

The amazing one:

The one working WAY too hard to make a sale:

Or the slightly intimidating one:

7. You try to score a free in-store makeover

8. Mid-makeover they let you try it out for yourself

9. All done! You look in the mirror and… YOU LOVE IT!

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

14. Finding the perfect shade... and it’s out of stock

15. You realize how many products have appeared in your basket

16. Then you hear your total

17. As guilty as you feel at least they throw in some free samples

18. You walk out of the store on the biggest rush

19. You finally get home and must try everything right away

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