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April 28, 2016

4 Things I Bought Because Advertising Told Me To

I would love to say that advertising doesn’t affect me; that I make my own purchasing choices and have control over my buying destiny. Well, that would be a load of crap because obviously we all buy things as a result of effective ads or peer pressure.  For me, it is beauty and health products.

There were four things that came to mind immediately when I started thinking about this over a glass of wine – wine that I selected based solely on the name/label.  “I’m a smart girl,” I thought to myself (yes, I was drinking wine alone), “I know when people are targeting me as a consumer,” (yes, I have these types of internal discussions when drinking wine, alone). 

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Well, I could immediately bring to mind the following products that I had purchased within the past month solely based on Instagram posts or sponsored ads.

FullSizeRender 661- Dove Dry Spray

The day I saw the TV spot where a jovial blonde girl spray her hairless armpit with this magic dust, I knew I had to have it. How much better would I smell?? How much drier would I be?? No more white stains on my clothes?!? YES. GIVE IT TO ME.  Obviously I forgot the 5 years I lived in Europe where they didn’t actually sell stick deodorant and I was forced to use spray… the aerosol fumes made me gag and I begged my parents send me Dove sticks instead of important things like money or Kraft Dinner. Luckily, this is notthe same product.  I really like it. And I do smell great, stay drier, and so far no more white stains. Whoop!

 

FullSizeRender 63 2- Vanilla Cinnamon Baileys

I think this one is pretty self-explanatory. It’s Baileys, but with vanilla and cinnamon. So, the deliciousness is amplified by one thousand.  I don’t think I would have need advertising to buy this, but I needed it to tell me that it existed. Luckily, I sometimes read adultish magazines like Flare or InStyle.  True story: I get usually get my Baileys from my parents because there is never a day where there is not Baileys in their house.  They keep extra bottles in a 2nd fridge like other people keep wine or beer. God bless them.  And Baileys.

 

 

FullSizeRender 64 3- Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kit in Posie K

Because, Instagram. Sue me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMG_0748 4- NutraSea Liquid Omega-3 in Chocolate

I take an Omega-3 almost every day, and NutraSea is by far my favourite. It’s easier for me to digest, tastes like lemon which mixes in to my smoothies perfectly, and I actually notice a difference in my health with this brand over others. I was recently at the Toronto Yoga Convention, and was accosted by two ladies using the old-fashioned “shove free samples in your face” form of advertising, and man was that effective – for two reasons: 1) I have a really hard time saying no to people in person and 2) CHOCOLATE FLAVOUR FISH OIL.  It was amazing and I bought an XL bottle on the spot.

 

What’s the last thing you remember buying as a direct result of advertising? Are you going to go out and buy anything because of this post?? Let me know in the comments 🙂

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Kelsinwonderland

Kelsi is a former professional athlete with serious wanderlust and an obsession with fonts and all things pizza. This new mom lives in Toronto with her husband and twin babies.

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  • 4 Essential Morning Routine Products – Kelsinwonderland
    May 17, 2016

    […] Dove Dry Spray from an Instagram ad (read more about products I bought because of good advertising here aka Kylie Jenner’s Lip Kits, lol) and will NOT be going back to stick deodorant unless I […]

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  • Amanda Fontaine
    May 4, 2016

    uummm… Baileys in general just needs to be purchased.. HAHA mmmmm

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    • Kelsinwonderland
      Amanda Fontaine
      May 4, 2016

      Always. Always purchase the Baileys.

      Reply
  • Robyn Bellefleur
    May 3, 2016

    Ooooh, the Vanilla Cinnamon Baileys sounds delish! Perfect for late night coffees.

    Reply
    • Kelsinwonderland
      Robyn Bellefleur
      May 4, 2016

      Or Saturday mornings 😉 my fave!

      Reply
  • joni w
    May 1, 2016

    I’m not sure if advertising has got to me. I am an horribly cheap person.

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    • Kelsinwonderland
      joni w
      May 4, 2016

      You are a stronger consumer than I!

      Reply
  • Amy Worrell
    April 29, 2016

    Dove spray is pretty much my fav thing in the world. I have several bottles in several places! lol

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    • Kelsinwonderland
      Amy Worrell
      April 30, 2016

      I love it, too!! So easy, and makes a difference on my skin I think.

      Reply
  • Jen L
    April 29, 2016

    Do you like the Kylie lip kit? I have heard lots are saying it is very low quality, especially the brush.

    Reply
  • Andrea Amy
    April 29, 2016

    I don’t drink anymore but the Vanilla Cinnamon Baileys sounds like it would be really awesome. If I still drank, advertising would tell me to buy that too lol

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    • Kelsinwonderland
      Andrea Amy
      April 30, 2016

      I don’t even need the alcohol portion of it – if they were able to make a virgin version that tasted the same (not chemically like the other ones) I would buy that instead. Apparently drinking in the a.m. is frowned upon… 😉

      Reply
  • Silvia D
    April 29, 2016

    advertising does that too me too! even now, seeing those products you posted makes me want to try them!
    thanks for the great post!

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    • Kelsinwonderland
      Silvia D
      April 30, 2016

      Thanks for reading and for commenting! It just so happens that I really love the products I ended up buying!

      Reply
  • nicolthepickle
    April 28, 2016

    The Vanilla Cinnamon Baileys sounds amazing.
    I bought some cookie butter because of advertising. It wasn’t as good as I’d hoped.

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  • Bryn
    April 28, 2016

    “So, the deliciousness is amplified by one thousand. I don’t think I would have need advertising to buy this, but I needed it to tell me that it existed”

    I love your writing hahaha

    also so true about the IG ads/constantly seeing stuff like that

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    • Kelsinwonderland
      Bryn
      April 29, 2016

      thanks, haha

      Reply

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