Spoiler alert: this past month was my worst month yet. In today’s post, we’ll explore the things I wanted, but refrained from buying.  Keep reading for my 2019 Beauty Low Buy September update.

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2019 Beauty Low Buy Rules Recap

• I cannot spend more than $75.00 on NEW cosmetics in a given month
• Exclusions: haircare (I have a sensitive scalp), skincare, repurchases (if I have no suitable alternative ex. concealer)
• Dollars not spent in a given month can roll forward, but cannot be pulled forward
• Exclusions: Items received via influencer networks, as gifts, or purchased via gift cards do NOT count against the dollar value

Beauty Low Buy Update #5: What I Wanted to Buy (but Didn’t)

Artist Couture – Midnight Maven Palette |$29.00, CF (now discontinued)

Midnight Maven is the first eyeshadow palette from Artist Couture. The color story truly is beautiful. It isn’t a typical neutral, purple, or blue palette.

However, the Midnight Maven palette looks very similar to another palette that I purchased this month. I’m still tempted by this palette. I had to stop myself from buying this after watching iLuvSarahii’s amazing purple look.

ColourPop – Lilac You A Lot | $12.00, CF

When the initial promo pictures from ColourPop’s Lilac Collection released I was unimpressed. I changed my mind after seeing Makeup.Just.For.Fun’s Lilac Palette Review & Swatch video.

As a purple eyeshadow lover, I’m majorly lusting after this palette. Check out my ColourPop Monochromatic Palette ranking.

Melt Cosmetics – Radioactive Pressed Pigment Palette | $48.00, CF

Here’s the thing: I don’t need another rainbow palette, even though this looks incredibly pigmented and visually interesting. Will I buy the Radioactive Pressed Pigment Palette* eventually?

Who knows – but I’m glad I resisted this month. Check out my ultimate Melt Cosmetics Palette ranking.

OleHenriksen – Banana Bright Face Primer | $36.00, CF

The OleHenriksen Banana Bright Face Primer* and Eye Cream* have been majorly hyped up products in the YouTube Beauty-sphere.

Do I need another primer or eye cream? No. But these products always show immediate results in the videos where I’ve seen them used in tutorials.

Sugarpill – Fun Size Palette | $28.00, CF

Despite being a hot indie brand for years, I’ve never tried anything from Sugarpill. The Fun Size Palette was a late summer release that caught my interest immediately. The packaging is adorable. The shadows are a mix of beautiful pastels.

Final Thoughts on the Beauty Releases I Wanted, But Didn’t Buy

I wish I could say that I’ve stopped longing for these items. Sadly, while I stopped myself from buying these items this month, I still hope to own them.

To try to curb my spending, I unfollowed the larger Beauty News and Sneak Peek accounts on Instagram. Also, I unfollowed most of the beauty brands I followed on Instagram and Twitter.

I took my commitment a step further. I unsubscribed my email from nearly every beauty brand list that I was on. Sephora and Ulta were the only exceptions.

In tomorrow’s post, my September Purchase recap will go live. All I ask is for kind words and no harsh judgment. I’m extremely disappointed in myself.

P.S. it is worth noting that I didn’t need to pull from my savings account to pay for anything – I made enough money last month to stay within my means… but I spent far more than I ever intended.

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Did you enjoy my 2019 Beauty Low Buy September update?? Check out my Low Buy Introduction, June Update, July Update, or August Update.

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Did you want to pick up anything featured in my 2019 Beauty Low Buy September update? What advice would you share to anyone embarking on this type of challenge?

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