Beauty (And Other Things) De-Influence Me Edition
Dude, I am like so proud of myself because I haven’t really purchased any makeup in the last month. Wild right? Me? Not buying makeup? BRB let me make sure fire isn’t raining down outside. Nope, we’re good. All safe. But yeah, like many of you, the need to purchase all the new makeup releases has def come to a standstill for me. With so many repetitive releases I feel like I’ve already have something similar in my stash! But never fear, I’m still craving stuff I don’t need so, your job, if you choose to accept it, is to de-influence me!
Let’s start with the most important matter. The Labubu Pin for Love Series. Guys, I think I’m good. I may need a little more support but all in all I made to executive decision to NOT shop this launch and I feel like I really did something by just saying no! Do I want a mini Labubu bag charm? Yes! Do I want to spend millions of dollars trying to score one with my initial, that’d be a nope. I’d normally say, screw it, let me get a complete set but what’s the point? I’d have a set with initials from A to M and would maybe only use two for my first and last name. And the initials are stitched into the Labubu’s butt so, not like you can hide the fact you’re carrying around a different initial. It’s such a weird, pointless release. I could see myself falling hard for this launch if initials weren’t involved but as it is, it’s a nope for me. I did see one of my favorite creators scoring a W and an F which are the initials of our fandom and it was like, dude, dude, wait, how did you pull those? Knowing me I’d end up with some odd pull if I did a blind box! If you see me walking down the street with a initial X on my Labubu just keep walking by and don’t say anything haha! So, yeah, I successfully de-influenced myself on this but words of encouragement are always welcome.
I think I successfully de-influenced myself on this too (with the help of some Reddit peeps). This was a hard one my friends. I said NO to purchasing the Timestopper DVD Set. Does it come with photocards? Yes, does it have backstage footage? Yes. Does it have ton of extras? Yes. Do I want to see Perth and Tata jump up from the bottom of the stage in synch at the same time in HD? Absolutely. Do I want to spend crazy tariff prices to purchase this? Eh…………………! Not really. It’s $60 retail (a little under) but it’ll set be back $145 with the tariff situation and I’m just about that. I don’t really mind the price but I do mind the wait time to actual get it shipped to the US. The wait wouldn’t normally bother me but the sheer amount of content that will be shared via edits and clips on Tiktok, IG, Reddit, and fan groups will be unavoidable and it will take away so much from my purchase. I’m consoling myself with a great purchase I made on Mercari as I got the Timestopper Photobook and the seller was super awesome as she was fangirling with me and put in a bunch of Timestopper photocards I feel well and properly over my need for this set. I hope I stick to that. Wish me luck!
But these photocards are carding:
Now for beauty…!
Dolce & Gabbana Ever Icon Eye Palette $72
I have no business looking at these. Not even glancing their way but I gotta admit the Ever Icon Eyeshadow Palettes are a vibe. They look like they have a slurry-like texture that we all know and love from some of favorite Japanese brands like Lavashuca and Majolica Majorca (what a time to be alive am I right?). But honestly, the price isn’t it. I feel like they should be at the $60 mark not $72 but, as we all know, makeup has gone up considerably. Expense aside do I need these? Absolutely not considering I have enough eyeshadow to last me into my next five lives. Do I want them? Yeah, I sort of want to check one out. The heart compact, the shade range, looking good, but do me a favor? De-influence me.
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Lips Healthy Glow Nectar Oil $25
That’s a nope, dog. I can’t with this launch. Really, someone stop me because I’m not 12 years old and do not need to stockpile lip oil like the world is ending and my lips will be forever parched because production will stop on all lip oils as zombies devour the living. But but seriously, remind me again how I don’t need another lip oil! These are actually really tempting because the reviews are unholy good. We got glossy, we got sheer color, we got comfortable to wear, moisturizing, but I think they may all look the same on lips since they are selling that old pH “one of a kind” shade bullsh1T that’s unique to you. We all heard that marketing before am I right? That being said, I’m wear, I can see myself indulging in one. De-influence me.
Dolce & Gabbana Everlast Concealer $40
Taking it back to D&G over here. I can never say no to new concealer. This new formulation promises crease, water, and sweat proof coverage in a lightweight matte finish that promises to blend easily under eyes and on face with a precise tip applicator for application. De-influence me and remind me to use the hundred other concealer I already have.
Chanel Sublimage Le Corrector Yeux Radiant Generating Concealer Eye Care $110
More concealer? Crap. Chanel’s new ultra-hydrating concealer is a light, creamy consistency that can be used to hydrate the under eye areas as it concealers darkness and enhances overall radiance under the eye with light-reflecting particles. Why do I need this in my life? Do your job, de-influence me!
Lancome Skin Idôle Juicy Liquid Blush $38
Lancome new Juicy Liquid Blush feels like an easy no for me considering they are so late to jump on the liquid blush trend and so many cheaper options are available. That being said, I do find myself interested enough to want to check these out. They promise a ultra creamy formula that transforms from liquid to powder for long wear. I don’t need them but I do need to be de-influenced.
Lay it on me. What are you yearning for and how can I de-influence you?