Launching Cartinel next week – a browser extension that helps you pause before impulse purchases!

Hey Product Hunt community! 👋

I'm Marc, and I'm launching Cartinel on Product Hunt next week. I wanted to share a bit about what we're building and why.

The problem I kept running into:

I'd be browsing online, find something cool, add it to cart, and before I knew it, I'd clicked "buy now." Minutes later, I'd think "wait... did I really need that?" By then it was too late, and I'd spent money that should've gone toward things I actually cared about.

Sound familiar?

What we built:

Cartinel is a browser extension (Chrome & Firefox) that gently interrupts you before you complete a purchase. It's not about guilt or blocking you – it's about giving you a moment to pause and ask yourself: "Does this align with my goals right now?"

The extension shows you:

• Your financial goals and progress

• How this purchase fits your budget

• A friendly reminder to reflect (no judgment!)

Plus, AI automatically categorizes everything and tracks your spending, so there's no manual logging.

Why I'm excited to share this with you:

I think a lot of us struggle with the "buy now, regret later" cycle, especially with how easy online shopping has become. I wanted to build something that helps without being preachy or restrictive.

I'd love your thoughts:

• Does this resonate with you?

• What would make this more valuable?

• Any features you'd want to see?

We're planning to launch in three days, and the first 500 users will get grandfathered in at $4.99/month with unlimited everything.

I'll drop the link here when we go live.

Would really appreciate your support! 🙏