Thoughts on May Purchases

I don't have a long list of purchases from May, which is good because I was supposed to be on a no-buy. I only bought products that were needed in my makeup routine. Even though my no-buy failed in that I made purchases, it helped me to think more critically about my buying habits. Hopefully I'll be less impulsive with my purchases in the future.

~ Maybelline Master Fix Setting Spray - I finished one of these previously and I liked it. It has a nice scent that goes away after it sets and it does its job of blending my makeup together. I'm almost done with the deluxe sample setting spray I've been using PLUS there was an Ulta coupon and points multiplier. If I'm going to make a purchase anyway, might as well do it while it benefits me, right? Right? Well, I did it, so it's gonna have to be fine.

~ Cover FX natural finish foundation in the shade N10 - I actually got color matched at Sephora for this one. I was reaching the end of my UD Naked Skin foundation, that was looking too dark for me and I wanted to get one that looked more like my skin. I had a really good experience with the matching process and am enjoying this foundation so far. It's a light-to-medium coverage and has, surprise surprise, a natural finish.

~ Bonus: I helped my grandmother pick out an eyebrow powder at Sephora, which helped get some of that makeup purchase rush without actually purchasing anything/adding something to my collection.

Going forward into June, I hope to be less impulsive with my purchases. Thanks to a limited release at Sephora, I haven't been doing so hot on it so far. I still have half a month to be a responsible adult.

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