I Think I'm Turning into a Hoarder...

...a MASCARA hoarder, that is!

While I was getting ready for work this morning, I went to pull out my mascara and wasn't sure whether it was new or old.  Why would I wonder this?  Because apparently I don't know how to throw my old mascara away.  I have 3, yes THREE, of the same mascara in my makeup bag.  Once I feel like one is running out, I go buy a new one, open it, and start using it.  All while leaving the old one with my makeup, because it MIGHT still have some in it.  I mean, what if I need emergency mascara one day?  (Yes, I truly imagine cases where EMERGENCY MASCARA is relevant.)

On top of all of that, I am starting to notice that I have a mascara addiction.  Not only do I have an inability to throw old mascara away, I fall for every mascara advertisement and scheme.  I swear that every time I go into Target I am lured to the cosmetics aisle looking for new mascara.  As of this morning, I had 8 different tubes of mascara (11 tubes total) in my makeup bag.  EIGHT DIFFERENT MASCARAS.  And if that's not bad enough, I have another 2 tubes in my purse.  That is 13 tubes of mascara!  Let's take a moment to bask in the insanity of that...

My name is Vibrant Wife and I have a problem.

Since thinking about cleaning out my mascara collection gives me anxiety, I think I'll just share my (current) favorites:

L'Oreal Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara - This is the mascara I have 3 of, simply because I cannot live without it!  I love how it coats my lashes and makes them look thick and defined.  It is the first mascara I use every day, though it tends to make my lashes a bit clumpy, so I have to use a brush or second mascara.

Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Mascara - After I apply the L'Oreal Collagen mascara, I go over my lashes with this.  While the Volume Collagen is good for volumizing lashes, I find the Volum' Express helps to separate and lengthen lashes, making my eyes look wide and awake (which I typically need!)

Lancome Definicils Mascara - This mascara stays in my purse all the time for touchups or days where I'm running behind and need to do my mascara on the run.  I love the way it elongates and coats my lashes, but the price tag is a little steep for mascara.  I go back and forth on whether or not it's worth the money, so I only purchase it when it runs out.  If you have the money to spend, though, this is a great buy!

Now you know the secret of my mascara addiction!  Which beauty products can't you live without?  Do you hoard cosmetics, too?

Photo Credits:

L'Oreal Extra-Volume Collagen Mascara, $5.04 - Target.com

Maybelline Volum' Express the Falsies Mascara, $6.29 - Target.com

Lancome Definicils Mascara, $24.50 - Lancome-USA.com

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