Is the cost of living impacting your beauty spending?
There is no getting away from it, and It’s a hot (hot!) topic at the moment. The price of just about everything, mortgage payments, rent, groceries, insurance, and your morning coffee, is only going one way, skyward!
But, how does this translate to our beauty spending? For many, it means making strategic choices at the grocery store, perhaps opting for promotions on essential items like body wash and deodorant, even if it means switching from our favourite brands to an untried one. The allure of salon-quality products may lose its lustre as more people turn to budget-friendly options found on supermarket shelves.
What’s your take on this? Do you find yourself switching brands on essential items like Body Wash and Deodorant in the grocery shop to buy products that are on promotion? Changing from salon to supermarket Shampoo? Moving supermarkets from a full-service offering like New World to a discounter like Pak n Save?
When it comes to those coveted "non-essential" beauty treats, such as that irresistible Tom Ford lipstick or the latest Mecca Beauty Loop perk, the decision-making process becomes more nuanced. Are you still indulging in these splurges, or are you thinking twice in the face of tightening budgets?
It's a balancing act between satisfying our beauty cravings and being financially prudent in uncertain times. For some, the allure of that perfect shade or exclusive offer remains irresistible, leading them to maintain their beauty spending habits and save money elsewhere. For others, at this time it might be more serious…food or foundation.
Tell us your thoughts below on if your beauty spending habits have changed over the last 6 months and how, and you’ll go in the draw to win one of two $300.00 Beauty Packs each worth $587.00.**
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Essano French Pear Diffuser, Essano French Pear Candle, Snowberry Youth Defining Face Serum, Evre Raspberry & Almond Face Scrub, CeraVe Smoothing Cream, Essano Pre Rinse Detox Hair Treatment, Maybelline Colossal Mascara, Garnier Fructis Shampoo Bar, Evolu Refreshing Body Wash, Antipodes Probiotic Night Recovery Water Cream, Antipodes Manuka Honey Eye Cream, Evre Mango Shimmer Body Butter, Glam By Manicare Gisele False Lashes, Essano Vitamin C Facial Oil, Snowberry Rejuvenating Night Cream
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I am trying to make use my hoard of products that I already have up or repurpose them or declutter before trying to give into buying more. But I still buy alot online but I've tried looking into DIY or or alternatives. I've recently switched to buying solid soap bar shampoo and solid conditioner too I also want to make my own soaps however I'm still figuring out if it's actually cheaper. The solid shampoo bars are not cheap but supposed to last several bottles of shampoo or conditioner. I wait untill I see a special or find a deal on or one off little bulk cheap buys I've got a stash of different ones that I alternate between and avoided buying bottles of shampoo conditioner and body wash. I also am finding out more about oils I like multi purpose products for money saving and elixirs or mild medical health uses. We tend to go to fruit n vege shop and discount shops as supermarket prices increased we used to shop at countdown.