Recession Makeup Buying
This is a little different of a post but I was curious what everyone’s thoughts are on this. I am fairly confident at this point that we are heading into a recession. I am also recovering from a shopping addiction. The realities of this as well as two years of already reduced wages due to medical stuff, and the nature of a commission based job in a struggling economy…. Left me not great financially.
On the bright side, I think I’ve officially been scared straight. I haven’t made a single true impulse purchase beyond like … idk a snack or two in 70 days. I’ve wanted things, but the reality of my situation and the trajectory of the economy has given me a level of clarity and control that I had not had quite possibly my entire life.
Moving onto how this feeds into makeup. If we are hitting a recession, my spending needs to reduce to essentially zero. Due to my past addiction, I do have a decent stockpile of most things. Makeup, skincare, perfume, pretty much anything beauty related is my kryptonite when it comes to buying. I’m trying to think of ways to make “shopping my stash” and mindfully spending in the coming year (or three) fun and interesting.
I also have about $200 in Ulta points that I’m wondering if I should use sooner rather than later. They do have the ability to take those away at anytime and if they start struggling with their numbers I’m wondering if they will revamp their rewards program. That’s unlikely but it’s a thought.
What are your all thoughts on the economy and how it’s going to affect makeup purchasing in the next year or two? Are you stocking up (on essentials) now or cutting your buying completely? If you had money to spend in a gift card or points like I do, would you hold onto it and hope for the best or make a backup stash of things you know you’ll need?
Also give me your “shop your stash” ideas! Do you store most of your makeup away and rotate? Or do you just keep everything out all the time?
Sorry if this post is all over the place but I feel this group is more mindful than most subs when it comes to being responsible and thinking things through z