u/HorseAffectionate187

Bad day at work? New serum. Fight with my partner? Sheet mask. Existential dread? Full routine with all the extra steps. I just realized I've spent almost $300 on skincare this month and it's because I've had a terrible month emotionally. I'm not buying because my skin needs it. I'm buying because the act of buying and trying new products makes me feel like I have control over something.

My shelf is overflowing. Half of it is opened but barely used. I have 4 different vitamin C serums because each one was purchased during a different emotional crisis. Anyone else struggle with this? How do you separate actual skincare needs from emotional spending?