{Question} Do you ever feel guilty about buying beauty products?

The reason I ask this question is because this has been something I've been struggling with for a while now. I love trying out new products and saving on good deals, but sometimes even spending as little as five or ten dollars leaves me feeling guilty because I know I don't really need a lot of what I purchase and I can use that money on something more worthwhile.

I'm not irresponsible with my money--I never spend more than I can afford. I've heard about some people buying large amounts of MAC and other brands using their credit cards, which is crazy to me. I know I'm not spending money I don't have, but I still feel bad about buying that extra lipstick or eyeshadow. When I shop, I get that little happy high--especially when I feel like I've gotten a great deal. Then I get home and actually think about what I bought and feel bad. And online shopping is the worst! Such a great idea at first, especially when shipping is free or there's 20% off, but I just feel bad after.

That's one of the main reasons I've been trying to use up a lot of my products lately--I don't feel as guilty if I buy something. That, and I've been trying to commit to a spending ban. I'm not going to purchase anything beauty related from the beginning of September to the end of December, except when absolutely necessary (ie makeup remover). I have so much of everything that when I look at how much money I've spent over the years it kinda scares me lol. I still have a few hauls to share with you (and I'll admit a few of them are still on their way haha), but after that no more! I invite any of my readers who wish to join me as well! Wish me luck!

So you tell me: does buying beauty products ever make you feel guilty??? Let me know in comments!

{Reader Question} Why don't I purchase a lot of Mac makeup?

I was asked this question on my Formspring, and I thought I'd address it here instead because it is makeup related. First off, it's not a matter of price. Compared to other high end cosmetics brands like Chanel, YSL, Dior, etc, Mac makeup isn't that expensive. For instance, a Mac single eyeshadow is $14.50 while Estee Lauder is $20, Dior is $28, Shiseido is $25, etc. I has to do more with how I go about buying makeup. I have a fairly large collection, so if I already have a similar shade from another brand, I am not likely to purchase one from Mac that comes out from a new collection. I look for uniqueness in a product. Another thing is that Mac isn't sold at Sephora. I get a lot of gift cards to Sephora and am therefore more likely to shop there instead of spending my own money (not that I don't spend A LOT of my money on makeup else where). And finally, I feel like Mac releases too many collections. I mean, they have something around 20 collections each year. That's crazy! Most high end brands have four or five at the most! I feel like Mac tries to get me to buy makeup just because it's limited edition. Proof: Stereo Rose. It was sold out every where weeks before the collection even launched! That's insane! It's not like I'm never going to find a similar shade. I just feel that it is excessive sometimes. Combined with reasons number one and two, it's not entirely unreasonable that I don't purchase a lot of Mac makeup. It has nothing to do with pricing or just being against the brand. I just spend my money a bit more deliberately. What about you? How do you feel about the number of collections that Mac releases every year? What about they're pricing? Let me know in comments!