In March, I embarked on a spending ban in aid of raising money for Christian Aid, a few days prior to that I did purchase a lot of make-up with next to no thought to what I was doing - in the moment, I wrote it off as a much needed expense for my job never mind the fact that I already owned half of what I bought in various disguises - basically it was the nude lipstick that broke this camels back. If ever there was a time to reevaluate my shopping habits it was in that moment, and when approached with the idea of giving up make-up for Lent at the aid of a charity the timing couldn't be more perfect. The idea of letting down those in need would prevent me from ever straying of course and wither I raised 50p or £500 (my page is here) I would be happy in the knowledge that I am at least trying to do something beneficial for others, rather than adding another unused lipgloss to my already groaning pile.
I'd be lying if I said I found the concept of giving up make-up shopping for 40 days (and nights - the nights are when the temptation to online shop seems all the more alluring) was without its challenges - the Bobbi Brown Havana Nights collection has been whispering and now shouting my name for the last few weeks and there is also a few new Too Faced products that I have coveted for quite some time now. Then again, isn't there always something new to grab your attention and before you've as much as dipped an eyeshadow brush into your newly purchased palette, there is something as equally glossy and exciting launched to grab your attention and thus the circle is never ending. For the record it is of no business nor interest of mine how you spend your money but as things goes, the never ending accumulation of quickly disregarded make-up was weighing heavy on my conscience as I began the challenge for Christian Aid.
Over the last 40 days I have learnt that I will forever be enticed and excited by cosmetics - and of course accept that this is part and parcel of my vocation - but will now only purchase products after much deliberation. There are a hundred and ten million (maybe...maybe there's more) beauty blogs out there, all with their own well formed opinions, I don't need to be the one that reviews every single beauty product - in fact wouldn't it be nice if I added a human element to this site, a few tales from beauty insiders and such? I have also began questioning myself, asking if I really need another matte lipstick or if I am suffering from fear of missing out (F.O.M.O) - something in the past that I have let dictate not only beauty purchases but technology and on occasion the odd pair of shoes.
Lent may be over (and to an extent I am relieved) but going forward I will be donating once a month to Christian Aid - even if it just the price of one eyeshadow, every little helps. You can find out more about how you can get involved here - link.
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