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I wanted to cry right there in the store.
While makeup’s transformative power is a definite draw, what I admire most about beauty is its inclusiveness.
Not every woman feels beautiful in acrop topor bodycon dress orskinny jeans.
The beauty aisle embodies this inclusivity.
Its also just a five-minute walk from my apartment, by the way.
However, I wasnt exactly aware just how much I was indulging.
Theres no question that my finances need a serious makeover, especially if I plan to eat in 2017.
They say the first step toward recovery is admitting you have a problem, right?
This was mine for October:
All beauty purchases are included in the Shopping and Health & Fitness category.
Home is my rent (which is enough to sob over).
Travel includes my monthly Metrocard, taxis, and airfare.
And Food & Dining includes all bar tabs, deliveries, and restaurant bills.
Jot down everything you truly need, and then only shop for those items.
Ill be the first to admit that I avoid salespeople like the plague.
First and foremost, they can help you decide your proper shade.
you could get AS MANY FREE SAMPLES AS YOU WANT.
I repeat, Sephora will give you free samples for any product you want in the entire store.
Related:18 Cult Products Sephora Employees Always Buy For Themselves
I also learned that Sephora has an ultra laxreturns policy.
It’s totally OK to return gently used products.
As a Sephora devotee, Im no stranger to Beauty Insider points.
I currently have a drawer full of unused samples piling up in my bathroom.
“It can be easy to get tempted by the travel-size goodies near the checkout line, Greene explains.
portion near the register, which is only $15.
But this entire time Ive been paying for an almost triple mark-up.
And it worked surprisingly well as a blush/lip combo.
Instead, consider asking them for gift cardsSephora gift cards in your case, she explains.
Another way to unlock everyday savings that doesnt involve a dramatic change in lifestyle?
Chances are, there is one in your area where people give away their stuff for free.
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