Shopping from March to April

Believe it or not, I didn't purchase any beauty related things in March. I didn't purchase anything in February, either. I hadn't even put myself to no-buy because I thought it wouldn't work anyway. I have donated my shopping money instead. I think the world situation and the sadness and fear made my artificial wants disappear. If you are able to, please donate to Ukraine's cause.

From March to April I spent about 48 €. That means I have spent about 111 € in 4 months and had 2 shopping free months and it is true what they say: the longer you don't shop, the easier it gets. Or more like... it gets harder to place the orders because it is not a routine thing. Last year I had spent in the first 4 months 123 €. So, the beginning of the year is easier for me because I end up hauling the sales at the end of the year, but this year, I am going to change that!

By the way, Deciem has decided to discontinue some of their brands this year, like Hylamide (that I do like). I am actually a bit mad, first they raise prices noticeably and then discontinue the products that probably do not profit them enough. I do understand they want to focus on Niod and The Ordinary but currently those lineups do not offer what I have been using from Hylamide (SubQ Eyes, Cleansing oil, Vit C Serum). You really can't trust any brand, they always will discontinue or reformulate things or the whole brand will just stop existing. 

Biore on top, a bit yellowish gel, SkinAqua on bottom, white lotion.
Both sunscreens dry down clear on me, Skin Aqua has a white cast for a minute or two before it disappears.

Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF50 PA ++++

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence Gold SPF 50+ PA++++

My first order from the European (located in Netherlands) Asian beauty webstore Little Wonderland. It seems at least half of the things are out of stock. Wonder if they have trouble stocking, or they do not carry those items anymore. But, they did have these two Japanese sunscreens I've wanted to try. Japanese beauty has been on my list to try next and summer is coming. 

Little Wonderland shipped my order the same day and I received a tracking number. It took two weeks to receive my package. It was well packaged. It was very nice not to worry about customs while getting Asian beauty products! They also included 4 sample sachets. I hope Little Wonderland expands their selection and keeps more stock in the future. 45€

Highlighter side barely shows up on my skin alone but when mixed with blush side it does brighten the shade a lot!

Essence Blushlighter in Cassis Sunburst

This was an unplanned purchase, on sale 2,5 € because they are discontinued... The shade is lovely! Right there between pink, brown, peachy. Of course looking back, I did not need this blush.

Nivea Sun Face Sensitive Soothing SPF50

Basiron AC Wash Gel 5% Benzoyl Peroxide

These were gifts. I am actually trying Benzoyl Peroxide masks for my armpits and feet. There are studies that show that it is effective at killing bacteria (well that's why it is an acne treatment) but it also means it will kill bacteria that makes the sweat smell. Or at least many people have benefited from using Benzoyl Peroxide this way and I am interested if I can be one of them. So far I have used it as a 3 minute mask twice and it is not hot weather yet so the jury is still out. I did try it once on my face too. Holy yikes it is drying. Might try again during summer. I have started going to gym and I feel extra self conscious about sweating. Due to covid I haven't done exercise with other people in the same room for 2 years. I even hired a personal trainer because I feel so out of shape.

Nivea Sun Face Sensitive SPF50 is a good sunscreen, this is my second tube. My first one is finished soon.