Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
I wanted these. I justified them. I walked away anyway – and I’m glad I did.
Sales in general and Black Friday specifically has a way of activating the “this makes sense” part of the brain. In this video, I’m sharing five things I almost bought, why each one was tempting, and what slowing down revealed about how I actually use makeup, skincare, and fragrance in real life.
This video sits within my Adagio mindset – a slower, more intentional approach to shopping that focuses on enjoyment, timing, and self-knowledge rather than impulse. There’s no judgment here, just honest reflection, practical decision-making, and a few surprisingly calming realizations that showed up months later.
📌 *Videos mentioned:*
My blush collection (a cheek declutter):
youtu.be/2dV3muT9-Fs
My Adagio Mindset Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRof3YTqgIiy13TU65KFyutPnb-4Wcrxt
📌 Want extra content or to support a slower approach to beauty that the algorithm gods don’t exactly reward? *Join me on Patreon!*
patreon.com/c/TheStyleStumbler
_Notice: Unless otherwise noted, the links below are affiliate links – I may earn a small commission if you shop through them. Items received in PR are marked with "*". Full explanation below._
📌 *On my face:*
Between some new eye drops and a _very_ long day, I'm not sure there was any makeup left on my face by the time I filmed this. 😂
📌 *My stage hair (aka wig):*
RAQUEL WELCH | Spotlight Elite in shade RL16/88 (Pale Golden Honey)
wigs.pxf.io/bOnjEg
📌 *Products discussed:*
GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Loose Blush
go.shopmy.us/p-39776238
INNBEAUTY PROJECT | Extreme Cream Eye Firming & Contouring Eye Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-39776184
BELIF | Moisturizing Eye Bomb Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-39776115
DANESSA MYRICKS | Lightwork VII Palette
_Limited Edition, Discontinued_
MAKEUP BY MARIO | Ethereal Eyes Nature Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-39776340
LISA ELDRIDGE | Desert Gleam Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-39776487
PRADA | Pradalines Durable Gliding Eye Pencil (07 Menta)
go.shopmy.us/p-39776540
TOO FACED | Killer Liner 36 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil (Killer Cashmere)
go.shopmy.us/p-39776594
URBAN DECAY | 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (Freak)
go.shopmy.us/p-39776771
KILIAN PARIS | Angels' Share Eau de Parfum
go.shopmy.us/p-39777011
📌 *The microphone I use:*
amzn.to/3Q2JPkO
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Loving Shopping, Choosing Pause
00:40 Adagio Mindset – Why Slowing Down Feels Better
01:13 Three Patterns Behind the Temptation
01:34 Givenchy Prisme Libre – When Another Blush Adds Noise
03:43 INNBEAUTY Eye Cream – Testing One Variable at a Time
05:12 Lightwork VII – Beautiful, But Not for My Face
07:15 Prada Pradalines – A Great Idea at the Wrong Moment
09:28 Angels’ Share – Luxury, Timing, and Letting It Linger
11:18 How This Choice Actually Feels Months Later
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
📌 *Links & Discount Codes*
_If you shop through my affiliate links or use my codes, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep this channel afloat. PR items and sponsorships are only accepted when I’m allowed to share my honest, independent opinion and retain editorial control._
_Feel free to use the links or codes only if they’re genuinely useful to you – we may lurv these things, but makeup is ultimately fancy dirt and skincare is lovely goop. The real joy comes from enjoying what we already have._
♡ SALT NY: go.shopmy.us/p-11974406
Use code *STUMBLEINSTYLE* on Salt NY's site for 10% off
♡ CALECIM: calecimprofessional.com/discount/StumbleInStyle
Use code *StumbleInStyle* on Calecim's site for 15% off
♡ PHOTOZYME MD DNA Repair Enzymes: photozyme.com/collections/best-sellers?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Use code *StumbleInStyle* on Photozyme's site for 25% off
♡ ZEESEA COSMETICS: zeeseacosmetics.com/?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Use code *StumbleInStyle* at Zeesea for 15% off
♡ QUEEN MUSIA: go.shopmy.us/p-4373006
Use code *StumbleInStyle* on QM's site for 10% off
♡ UNIWIGS Top hair pieces: go.shopmy.us/p-9344075
Use code *TSS15* on the Uniwigs site for 15% off
♡ INH HAIR: fbuy.io/insertnamehere/stephanie245
Using this INH link gives you 25% off orders over USD 100.
♡ YES STYLE: ystyle.co/DiMqX
Use code STUMBLE10 for a discount
♡ ESUM Cosmetics: esumcosmetics.com/?aff=99
♡ NIRA at home laser treatment 25%-off link: nira.refr.cc/ReferralProgam/u/thestylestumbler
♡ SLEEP & GLOW Beauty Pillows: go.shopmy.us/p-18622066
Use code *StumbleInStyle* for $/€/£15 off pillows & blankets and 10% off the rest of the catalogue
♡ Would you like to make your own affiliate links? Use the following link to join ShopMy: shopmy.us/join/thestylestumbler
📌 Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
I wanted these. I justified them. I walked away anyway – and I’m glad I did.
Sales in general and Black Friday specifically has a way of activating the “this makes sense” part of the brain. In this video, I’m sharing five things I almost bought, why each one was tempting, and what slowing down revealed about how I actually use makeup, skincare, and fragrance in real life.
This video sits within my Adagio mindset – a slower, more intentional approach to shopping that focuses on enjoyment, timing, and self-knowledge rather than impulse. There’s no judgment here, just honest reflection, practical decision-making, and a few surprisingly calming realizations that showed up months later.
📌 *Videos mentioned:*
My blush collection (a cheek declutter):
youtu.be/2dV3muT9-Fs
My Adagio Mindset Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRof3YTqgIiy13TU65KFyutPnb-4Wcrxt
📌 Want extra content or to support a slower approach to beauty that the algorithm gods don’t exactly reward? *Join me on Patreon!*
patreon.com/c/TheStyleStumbler
_Notice: Unless otherwise noted, the links below are affiliate links – I may earn a small commission if you shop through them. Items received in PR are marked with "*". Full explanation below._
📌 *On my face:*
Between some new eye drops and a _very_ long day, I'm not sure there was any makeup left on my face by the time I filmed this. 😂
📌 *My stage hair (aka wig):*
RAQUEL WELCH | Spotlight Elite in shade RL16/88 (Pale Golden Honey)
wigs.pxf.io/bOnjEg
📌 *Products discussed:*
GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre Loose Blush
go.shopmy.us/p-39776238
INNBEAUTY PROJECT | Extreme Cream Eye Firming & Contouring Eye Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-39776184
BELIF | Moisturizing Eye Bomb Cream
go.shopmy.us/p-39776115
DANESSA MYRICKS | Lightwork VII Palette
_Limited Edition, Discontinued_
MAKEUP BY MARIO | Ethereal Eyes Nature Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-39776340
LISA ELDRIDGE | Desert Gleam Palette
go.shopmy.us/p-39776487
PRADA | Pradalines Durable Gliding Eye Pencil (07 Menta)
go.shopmy.us/p-39776540
TOO FACED | Killer Liner 36 Hour Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil (Killer Cashmere)
go.shopmy.us/p-39776594
URBAN DECAY | 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil (Freak)
go.shopmy.us/p-39776771
KILIAN PARIS | Angels' Share Eau de Parfum
go.shopmy.us/p-39777011
📌 *The microphone I use:*
amzn.to/3Q2JPkO
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Loving Shopping, Choosing Pause
00:40 Adagio Mindset – Why Slowing Down Feels Better
01:13 Three Patterns Behind the Temptation
01:34 Givenchy Prisme Libre – When Another Blush Adds Noise
03:43 INNBEAUTY Eye Cream – Testing One Variable at a Time
05:12 Lightwork VII – Beautiful, But Not for My Face
07:15 Prada Pradalines – A Great Idea at the Wrong Moment
09:28 Angels’ Share – Luxury, Timing, and Letting It Linger
11:18 How This Choice Actually Feels Months Later
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
📌 *Links & Discount Codes*
_If you shop through my affiliate links or use my codes, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep this channel afloat. PR items and sponsorships are only accepted when I’m allowed to share my honest, independent opinion and retain editorial control._
_Feel free to use the links or codes only if they’re genuinely useful to you – we may lurv these things, but makeup is ultimately fancy dirt and skincare is lovely goop. The real joy comes from enjoying what we already have._
♡ SALT NY: go.shopmy.us/p-11974406
Use code *STUMBLEINSTYLE* on Salt NY's site for 10% off
♡ CALECIM: calecimprofessional.com/discount/StumbleInStyle
Use code *StumbleInStyle* on Calecim's site for 15% off
♡ PHOTOZYME MD DNA Repair Enzymes: photozyme.com/collections/best-sellers?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Use code *StumbleInStyle* on Photozyme's site for 25% off
♡ ZEESEA COSMETICS: zeeseacosmetics.com/?ref=TheStyleStumbler
Use code *StumbleInStyle* at Zeesea for 15% off
♡ QUEEN MUSIA: go.shopmy.us/p-4373006
Use code *StumbleInStyle* on QM's site for 10% off
♡ UNIWIGS Top hair pieces: go.shopmy.us/p-9344075
Use code *TSS15* on the Uniwigs site for 15% off
♡ INH HAIR: fbuy.io/insertnamehere/stephanie245
Using this INH link gives you 25% off orders over USD 100.
♡ YES STYLE: ystyle.co/DiMqX
Use code STUMBLE10 for a discount
♡ ESUM Cosmetics: esumcosmetics.com/?aff=99
♡ NIRA at home laser treatment 25%-off link: nira.refr.cc/ReferralProgam/u/thestylestumbler
♡ SLEEP & GLOW Beauty Pillows: go.shopmy.us/p-18622066
Use code *StumbleInStyle* for $/€/£15 off pillows & blankets and 10% off the rest of the catalogue
♡ Would you like to make your own affiliate links? Use the following link to join ShopMy: shopmy.us/join/thestylestumbler
📌 Links to my style profiles:
Instagram: instagram.com/thestylestumbler
