So I’ve now been on my spending ban for 14 days in total and still haven’t bought any make-up, hair or beauty products. In fact in the last 7 days I’ve not bought anything at all despite using up a couple of products! As per the simple rule I set myself, I cannot buy something new if I have that type of product already in my stash. You can read Update #1 here.
My first Birchbox beauty box (which replaced Joliebox and is something I am allowing myself during the spending ban) arrived last week and certainly helped curb the shopping crave. In the last 7 days I have finished off a shampoo and a moisturiser. In my cupboards I had a half-full bottle of Organic Care Systems Aqua Boost Shampoo and a brand new tube of Yon-Ka Pamplemousse Protective and Vitalizing Face Cream so by using those I have saved a huge £39.75 this week, bringing the total saved so far to £75.98! I also got a voucher through the post for a free Starbucks coffee which I enjoyed yesterday – win!
I hope you’re doing well on your spending ban if you’re doing one.
