What do you consider “needs” versus “wants”?

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Totally curious, what do you consider needs, in a material/monetary sense and what do you consider just a want? 
I.e. obviously food and clothing are a NEED. 
But is lotion, face cream, makeup, shampoo/conditioner etc, a NEED, or a want? 
Someone asked me this and honestly I don’t know!!! Wanted to see what y’all had to say 🤷🏼‍♀️

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From that specific list, I would consider shampoo/conditioner and lotion needs. Those products directly affect your health and physical wellbeing. Makeup and face creams are a want.

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Makeup is a want, shampoo and conditioner, lotion are all needs just like razors, toilet paper and sanitary products, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash etc, hygienic products!

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I think it will depend person to person. For me I need shampoo/conditioner/soap. Lotion I don't use often so for me could go without and be fine. I have crazy sensitive skin and have never found a make up that doesn't bother me so I wear no make up at all. But even in those you can break it down more. I need shampoo and I need food. But I don't need the nicest and high end of everything. I may want black truffles for my pasta but I don't need that for example. Same with clothes...you need clothes but you want certain brands. I  consider needs the things you need as a human for basic baseline living as a need and that may vary. Anything above what is the basic need to get by is a want if that makes sense.

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Make up is a want imo. I don’t need it but I like it and want it. Shampoo/conditioner, face products, lotion, etc are needs. I would be a mess head to toe and probably itchy and uncomfortable.

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As someone with acne, some makeup for me is a need 
I would not leave my house without being able to, at the very least, use concealer or foundation 
Mascara and blush and lipstick would be wants. But for me, foundation is a need the same as shampoo or conditioner 
Face creams and washes would also be needs for someone who has acne or any skin conditions

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Shampoo/conditioner, lotion, face wash/cream is a need. Makeup is a want.

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I think it does depend on your occupation- until VERY recently, lots of employers in the UK could insist women wore make up- and specific types, like Virgin Airways and some restaurant chains

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I consider all hygienic items to be a need. Ex. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap, toothbrushes & toothpaste. I don’t think lotion is a *need* however, it is a want for me because I have very dry skin, especially in the winter. It may be a need for someone with severe eczema or psoriasis. So I really think it all depends on you as an individual.

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If I have to have it it’s a need, if I don’t have to have it it’s a want

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For me, nice clothing, makeup and personal care items are needs. Professionally, I would not have advanced in my career if I didn’t look well put together. This is true for many women that have careers in entertainment, hospitality and other public facing industries

What do you consider “needs” versus “wants”?

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