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Is the cost of make-up and toiletries starting to make your
finances look ugly? Here are a few ways that you can save money on cosmetics
allowing you to look good for less.
Shop online
You can find the best discounts on cosmetics online. There
are sites that even have promotions on brand name makeup. Don’t forget to also
consider coupon sites where you can find temporary deals as well as taking
advantage of popular times of the year for discounts such as Black Friday and
the January Sales.
Become less brand
conscious
Big brand cosmetics are often always more expensive. Whilst
some brands are better quality, in other cases you could just be paying for the
name. Try out a few lesser known cheaper brands and see if you notice the
difference. You can read reviews online to get a better idea of which budget cosmetics are worthwhile.
Collect samples
You can also take advantage of free samples. Many beauty
stores will allow you to take away a free sample if you ask – you’re unlikely
to get a full size tube of foundation, but you may get a small pot that’s large
enough to get a couple uses out of. Another way to get freebies is to sign up
to brand mailing lists. Some brands will send you samples to test and review for free.
Others may send you courtesy samples providing that you are willing to pay for
postage.
Invest in quality
makeup brushes
Make-up brushes are one piece of cosmetic kit where it’s
definitely worth going premium – such brushes are more likely to last longer,
which could mean you’ll spend less in the long run in replacements. You can
read reviews
of makeup brushes online to find the most durable and worthwhile
option.
Use what you already
have
Many of us hoard cosmetics. This can often lead to products
rarely getting much use and eventually expiring. Try to use cosmetics that you
already have rather than adding more to your collection. There may well be some
make-up that’s only suitable for special occasions or you may decide you no
longer like it, however there are also likely to be some products in your
makeup arsenal that you love wearing – focus on using up these ones first
before treating yourself to new makeup.
Go make-up free once
in a while
If you wear make-up every day, you’re likely to be consuming
a lot more product and spending a lot more money. Consider taking on the
challenge of going make-up free. You can ease your way in by using a few less
products at first – try reducing your mascara, foundation and concealer usage
and sticking to primers, moisturisers and brighteners. Eventually you may
become more comfortable with a minimal look and you can then try going make-up
free. By reserving make-up for special occasions, you could save a lot of
money.
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