you didn't glow up. you got milked.

Skincare used to be simple. Now every few months, there’s a new trend, a new “must-have” ingredient, and a new reason your skin is apparently not good enough yet. In this video, I unpack how skincare became more than a routine, it became a financial decision. From Sephora hauls and beauty debt to influencer marketing, Buy Now Pay Later, self-care culture, and the billion-dollar skincare industry, this is a deeper look at who profits when we feel like our skin is always one product away from being “fixed.” This isn’t about shaming skincare or saying products don’t work. Some products are helpful, and dermatologists exist for a reason. But at what point did taking care of yourself start to feel like falling behind? If you’re interested in thoughtful conversations about money, consumer culture, follow the money investigation, intentional living, and why modern life keeps making us feel behind, subscribe. I’d love to have you here from the start. Sources and research referenced throughout the video. Videp chapters: 00:00 -Intro 00:35- skincare trends, Sephora hauls, and beauty debt 03:10 -The billions-dollar skincare industry and influencer marketing 07:08 -Why we keep buying skincare products we don’t need 10:25 -When self-care turns into overconsumption 11:52- Outro — The question worth sitting with #skincare #consumerism #beautyindustry #overconsumption #intentionalLiving