Little Known Ways to Save Money on Cosmetics

Little Known Ways to Save Money on Cosmetics

So, you may already know a few of the basic rules for saving money on makeup: buy discount cosmetics instead of paying full price, keep an eye on coupons and sales, and choose quality affordable makeup brands instead of making a beeline for the expensive high-end names. But there are some other tips and tricks for saving money on cosmetics that you may not know about. Let’s look at a few!

Dampen your powder sponge before use

Do you have any idea how much of your powder foundation gets wasted every day by getting absorbed into your makeup sponge? Probably not, because that’s the way you’ve always done it! Slightly dampening your sponge before applying foundation will make it absorb less of your makeup, lengthening the life of the product. (Plus, it’ll help your face look smooth and even instead of dry and powdery.)

Don’t throw out broken makeup – fix it

When your lipstick breaks in half or your mascara dries out, you may be tempted to just toss it in the trash, but it actually only takes a few minutes to repair it instead! For lipstick, use a lighter or match to heat up the lipstick that’s still in the tube until the top layer is slightly melted, then reattach the broken end. Heat it slightly around the edges to melt everything together, then refrigerate it for about twenty minutes and it’ll be as good as new! To revitalize mascara, you can add in a few drops of contact solution or baby oil (but only a few or it’ll get too watery), then place the tube in a mug of warm water to loosen anything clinging to the sides.

Use makeup for more than one thing

Who says makeup only has to do what it says on the package? Get creative and multipurpose some of your products. Bronzer and blush can double as eyeshadow, and vice versa. Gel blush can have a dual function as lipstick. BB cream is able to roll together moisturizer, primer, concealer, foundation, sunscreen, and skincare treatments, saving you a ton of money by replacing six products with one. Darker neutral-colored eyeshadows can be swiped below your cheekbones as a contour powder, while light, shimmery shadows can transform into highlighter. It can be exciting to take products you’ve had for years and use them in brand-new ways!

Don’t overdo your daily routine

We all know those women and girls who look like they have a good inch of makeup on their face every day. It doesn’t look good or feel good, it’s bad for your skin, and it makes you go through your supplies a lot faster. Instead, do as much as you can with as little as possible. Use just enough foundation for good coverage and even skin tone, but not so much that it looks cakey. If you’re playing up your eyes one day, choose a natural color for your lips, and likewise, if you have a bold lipstick, go easy on the eyeshadow and mascara.

So, buy discount products and make them last as long as possible – if you focus on conserving makeup and using every last drop, you’ll be able to replenish your supplies much less frequently. And there’s no need to drop hundreds of dollars on dozens of different products if you can make the most of what you already have! Women are famous for multitasking, so why shouldn’t your makeup do it too?

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