Discontinuation doesn't equal devastation

For the most part, I have a strong grasp of what I like and what I don’t. This doesn’t mean that I am averse to trying new experiences or buying new things, it just means that when I do, I usually know quite quickly whether there will be a repeat performance or purchase. If you were to look around my home you would definitely see evidence of this, from the clothing and footwear items that differ in colour and not style, to the constant refilling of the pantry with the same food. However most items that sustain us are fluid, changing under the influence of factors such as the environment, the seasons and trends. Just because I like something does not mean it is going to be easily accessible to me for as long as I continue to hold it in good favour. A few years back I took quite a liking to a particular shade of L’Oreal colour riche lipstick, #520 – Romance, a soft mauve that completed my workday make up perfectly. To my dismay the colour was discontinued. As a result, I feel like I did what any person in my situation would have done, I bought all of the lipstick shade that I could get my hands on. Each one was used up completely with the assistance of my trusty Manicare lip brush. I seemed to be good at making them last as I only just used up the last smidge of it this week, which meant I had to venture out and find a suitable replacement. I make a conscience effort to buy the items that I use on a daily or regular basis on offer. I guess I am thrifty that way. So before I began the process of trolling through the cosmetics aisle, I looked online at the usual suspects, Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs and Rexall, to see what offers were on this week. Armed with this knowledge, I ventured to London Drugs on my lunch break. I was on a mission and wouldn’t be able to leave without obtaining completion status for it. A decision was made after lots of lipstick smearing on my poor hand and that all-important second opinion. This story definitely has a happy ending courtesy of my new L’Oreal colour riche anti-aging serum lipstick, #102 – Pucker Up Pink. I embraced this opportunity and made a change by purchasing a pink shade, while sticking to a brand I trust, although I don’t think I quite need the anti-aging element just yet.

My new lipstick shade (image courtesy of L'Oreal)