Holy fluorescent lights and crowded aisles! You've just stepped into the makeup mother-load. No, not Sephora, Utla. It's like paradise...but better. If you've ever taken the adventure to makeup heaven, you'll totally understand these 10 things that happen just after walking into the greatest place on Earth!
1. You go straight for the cheaper brands.
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Priscilla: Hey NYX, lookin' real good today. Now make me look good.
Sam: Almay, Maybelline, you name it. Who cares if they're the same price at Ulta as they are at Target? Do you get points and rewards at Target for buying makeup? Didn't think so.
2. The list you have in mind gets thrown out the window.
Priscilla: I'm usually pretty good with grabbing everything on my list, but sometimes I'll see the price of maybe an eyeliner I really wanted and I'm like...you know, this totally different and cheaper product will do.
Sam: I went there a few weeks ago for blush. I swear I grabbed it. I got home and went to use it, well, turns out I never purchased it. But I did buy a heated eyelash curler which is so much better.
3. You get distracted by products you never even knew existed.
Priscilla: Nothing you need, but everything you've dreamed about.
Sam: The heated eyelash curler! Walking around in that place is ridiculous. They have everything! If I wasn't super duper poor, I would buy all the cool curling irons, nail polish, and face washes. Wait, what was I even here for again?
4. You start picking up lipsticks you think will look good on you...but they don't.
Priscilla: I walk around with a bunch of colors in my hand that I wish would look good on me, but I know it's safe to stick with my usual colors. I know not everyone can rock that purple shade like I can, so I'll proudly deal with what I got.
Sam: OK, pale face and bright red are not the best combo. I walk up to lipstick sections so confident and then I become so defeated when I get home and look like a clown. They should have those apps where you can try on lipstick before you buy it. Dibs!
5. Making your way to the more expensive makeup, you realize just how poor you are.
Priscilla: Ha! That better be a gorgeous and 72-hour blush with a price like that.
Sam: We're in college, Ulta. Stop that.
6. You think about how much time applying all this makeup will take in the morning, which doesn't stop you from buying it.
Priscilla: You have all the stuff in your hands and *shrug,* "I'll get up an extra 15 minutes earlier."
Sam: Imagine applying all the makeup you own. Besides the fact that you would look absolutely disgusting, it would take forever. But. Can't. Stop. Buying...
7. That clearance, though.
Priscilla: This depends on the store. I've been to some gold mines and I've been to some coal mines.
Sam: Half the time it's bright pink lipstick and weird hair products. Other times it's pure gold. Yeah I realize it was $20 and now $17, but a college gal has got to save even a few bucks!
8. On your way to check out, you spend ten minutes looking at all the products by the register because they're cute and mini.
Priscilla: They're so cute! But then the tiny lotion is $12 and I don't need it.
Sam: Mini Eos, hair masks, travel shampoo. It's like the registers with candy and gift cards at grocery stores and I'm that kid that wants gum, chocolate, and a lollipop.
9.At the register, you have your Club Card out before the cashier can even ask for it.
Priscilla: It's almost insulting that she asks if I'm a member. Please.
Sam: As pathetic as it is, I want my points! Must save money. Must get rewards for my shopping addiction. Send help.
10. You walk out knowing you spent way more than you needed to...
Priscilla: OK, that was more than I intended to spend, but I'm happy...and will soon slay and be even happier.
Sam: This is the worst/best. My first time I spent $63. Darn you, heated eyelash curler!
#NoShame.
