Beautycon 2026 left me with a payday wishlist

My feet hurt. That's the headline from Beautycon 2026. I came out with a tote so heavy my shoulder was complaining the whole train ride home, plus a notes entry titled 'PAYDAY APRIL 30' that already has fourteen items on it. (Why did I think fourteen was reasonable.) 185+ brands and every booth had a line. One of the panelists talked about confidence as a daily ritual, and I lost track so badly I missed one of the headliner slots I actually wanted to catch. A serum that smelled like fresh laundry. A blush I'm still thinking about. A balm I keep sniffing in my apartment, hours later. The aircon at home is clicking again. I think I need to lie down. #beauty #skincare #makeup #beautycon