Cheers to Friday , mes amis.
So, here I am back on my soap box.
It vexes me that there can be anything that propels me to get on a soap box in regards to makeup. I mean, c'mon it's makeup.
Yet, here we are.
What am I riled up about today? Cosmetic companies that accept "Afterpay" See them all Here.
If you don't know, what this is a system that lets you purchase makeup on a payment plan.
So much to unpack here. First off, we have normalized insane prices for cosmetics. I'm the first to admit that I love a little luxury purchase here and there. I love my Pat McGrath palette. It was a splurge and its fantastic.
Still though, its not out of the norm to see palettes that go for over $200 or foundations that are over $100. Its ABSURD.
Secondly, MAKEUP IS NOT SOMETHING WE SHOULD GO INTO DEBT FOR.
NO.
It's one thing if you are flush with cash and make a well thought out decision to treat yourself to a luxury cosmetics purchase.
It's entirely different thing to to purchase makeup that you cannot afford and go into debt in the process.
It's entirely different thing to to purchase makeup that you cannot afford and go into debt in the process.
If you have to purchase a cosmetic on a payment plan, you cannot afford it. Dare I say this? But, I pretty much guarantee you that you don't NEED it either.
There are somethings in life that we cannot help but go into debt for. Buying a home or car, paying for education, a serious medical bill are all things that we very well might find our selves on the hook for a one point or another.
We, however do not, nor should not be going into hawk for a blush or bronzer.
This.Has.Gone. Too Far.
This has me inspired to do an upcoming post on a full face "drug store" look. I want to illustrate how there are reasonably priced options for EVERY product which preforms as well as these "prestige" items.
Okay, hold my hand as I step down from this soap box.
We'll be back to normalcy on Monday, cross my heart.
XO,
SheShe
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