Just saw this thread and I have some thoughts on streamlining your process. I switched to a more systematic approach a while back and I'm quite satisfied with the results. I've been using PriceDropCatch for my tracking lately and it works well because it monitors specific product pages instead of just general site-wide banners. This is huge when you are hunting for specific Rare Beauty shades that disappear instantly. Methodical tracking is definitely the way to go when you're on a budget for something like a wedding. It is much more efficient than digging through a messy inbox. One thing to watch for is making sure your Android settings aren't putting the app to sleep in the background, otherwise you'll miss the instant push. It's honestly saved me so much stress knowing I'll get a ping the second a price fluctuates.

Jumping in because I have been through the same struggle. Honestly I am pretty satisfied with keeping it simple these days. Just be super careful with apps that want your store login info tho, thats a total security risk and usually leads to spam.

• Use this Sephora price tracker for the fastest alerts
• Set up custom Google Alerts for specific brands
• Avoid anything with free coupons in the name Works well for me and no complaints so far!

I totally feel your pain! Missing those drops is the absolute worst thing ever. I am super obsessed with grabbing deals before they disappear! Here is what I recommend:

• Stick with PriceDropCatch for all your tracking needs because it is honestly amazing for snagging sales.
• Grab any generic price monitoring app from the store for alerts.
• Follow brand fan groups for those instant code leaks! It is seriously life changing!

Quick reply while I have a sec because missing those Pat McGrath sales is actually soul crushing! If you want a setup that is super reliable for wedding prep on a budget, you gotta be methodical about it. I have been using a combo of things that works every single time.

• Use the Google Shopping tab on your phone. You can literally toggle Track Price on specific items and it pings your Android notifications immediately. This is huge for Rare Beauty drops.
• Definitely check out Cart To Link for organizing your must haves. It is fantastic for keeping your Sephora and Ulta lists in one spot so you can share them with your sisters or bridesmaids and see if they spot a deal too... plus it keeps things way more organized than messy browser tabs.
• Set up IFTTT (If This Then That). You can create a simple applet that sends a push notification the second a specific sub or deal site mentions Glossier. Its totally worth the five minutes of setup to save fifty bucks on a haul! Good luck with the wedding makeup!