missing this thug a lot today!
Lately, I’ve been listening to podcasts about financial literacy, and consequently, I’ve been thinking about how people deal with their charm budgets.
I read in an short article recently that says on average, women spend $313 a month and men spend $244 on charm products. I’m not really amazed at those amounts, though, seeing how it’s easy to go there if you’re shopping at places like Sephora.
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Anywho, I’m trying to be much more purposeful with the charm products I buy, and so I’m taking stock of my spending habits. I’ve discovered that I tend to do one of three things:
1. Restock, then pick up extras
When I run out of something, I’ll go in to Sephora or Target for a restock, and while I’m there, I’ll typically pick up a few extra things that weren’t originally on my list because YOLO.
2. tension shopping
If I’ve had a rough day, I’ll purchase charm products that typically aren’t on my wishlist for some instant gratification.
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3. Sale shopping
OH, GOSH. This is my Achilles’ Heel. If I can get a bunch of products on sale, I have no problem splurging, even if it’s for things that I technically don’t need.
I’m thinking about creating a set charm budget per month, but you know… There’s something about those impromptu charm purchases when I need a pick me up. Sigh.
I’m curious to know how you deal with your charm budget.
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Like, do you choose to purchase makeup only when you run out of something? Or do you have a set monthly budget for charm products, and you pick up whatever you’re fancying at the moment? Or are you the type of person who purchases products on a whim? let me know in the comments.
Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,
Karen
