Mascara or third world aid

Bought some new makeup - tinted moisturizer. At $15 it's a real bargain, compared to $45 for the real deal. I read the other day that if we put the money used in North America that is spent on makeup towards education, we could educate all children in the world to the end of University. Or something like that. Very guilt inducing at any rate.

But it doesn't follow that if I don't buy makeup more children will be educated. Or even if I donate every penny that would go to makeup (not such a lot in my case lol) to some worthy organization, it would make much difference.

So yes, mascara is a frivolous use of funds. But if it helps me feel more confident, if it helps me fit into my society, maybe it's not so frivolous. Would I get work without mascara? Would I get a date? Those are the burning questions my friends...

And regarding ethical spending - it's just too huge for me. I give a bit. Yes I could give more. Should I? Probably. Do I want to? Nope. Well, sorta. It's just too huge for me. Perhaps one percent of my income would be good. If I start earning regularly. Two percent?