Today was the first payday of my first "real" job. I have only worked 8 days of this month so it wasn't my full wage but it felt like enough to burn a hole in my pocket. Even though I have created a spreadsheet for this month's budget (I work with spreadsheets...it seemed sensible/normal) and have earmarked almost all of my pay for bills and travel, I had to spend a little on my first payday lunch break.
I decided to treat myself to some much needed makeup. I often overlook buying new makeup as I prefer to spend my dosh on other things but I was in desperate need for a new mascara. So I toddled off to Boots (having all ready sourced the offers the previous day). As someone who rarely buys new makeup, except nail varnish which I would buy as often as food if the budget allowed, I will only splash out if there is an offer on. In fact I'm not particularly brand loyal. Foundation decisions are based upon who is offering 3 for 2 that week, as the perfect foundation is yet to be located.
However today's purchase was actual initially influenced by a blog post. One of the few blogs I subscribe to is The Sunday Girl's beauty blog and love scrolling through the new post every morning that come via email. She recently blogged about Maybelline's new Smokey Eye range and I was intrigued to try it and see if it worked...as eye makeup does not ever stay on my face! You can read her post here.
So when I discovered that this mascara and eyeliner were both available for £10, I purchased them. The mascara is priced at £7.99, standard mascara price and cheaper than the MAC PlushLash I had been considering, with the eyeliner priced at £5.99. I have to say £5.99 for an eyeliner is RIDICULOUS. I lost most within a week and will only buy Primark's £1 eyeliner as I don't see the point wasting money on a product that will get lost/broken/stolen. But as a sucker for a makeup offer I bought them both...saving £3.98 YAY!
We can only hope they are worth the money when I test them tonight. First work drinks.
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