When shopping for cosmetics, it is very easy to be swayed by bright and flashy displays and alluring makeup brands, isn’t it? It is very tough to get over the temptation of buying yet another pretty makeup product. But money is always an issue for many of us. So, what is the solution? Well, StyleCraze will show you the way!
Whether you love wearing makeup or wear it only occasionally, these 10 tips will definitely help you save some money. What are you waiting for, go ahead and read these tips to start saving!
If saving money is your priority, then you should try using different ways of using a single makeup product. A tinted moisturizer or bb creams needn’t be purchased separately if you own a foundation and a moisturizer. Mix a pump of your foundation and a half pump of moisturizer to get your own bb cream. A beautiful rosy pink lipstick can double up as a blush for your cheeks to get a rosy glow.
Makeup products can dry up and turn flaky really fast even before the expiry date. The only option that is left with you is to throw it away, right? Now, with this makeup hack you can save them up really well. You can easily revive your dried mascaras or eyeliners by adding some Vaseline or saline eye solution to the products. And keep mixing them and you will notice freshness in them. All you have to remember is to add a very tiny amount of the saline solution to the products to avoid too much of liquid into the formula after which it might run down from your eyes and also take a lot of time to dry.
Yes, you heard it right! Making your own makeup products are simple and saves your money. A gorgeous lipstick can be easily made by melting your crayon sticks with a small amount of coconut oil or Vaseline. Replace expensive translucent face powders with corn starch, which is cheap, organic and also mattifies your skin amazingly.
If you have normal to dry skin, you really don’t have to invest in a face primer, which will keep your skin matte and oil-free for a long time. Yes, the simple tip is to spend money on things you absolutely need!
You can even try looking out for good but cheaper options. Buy a thin pointed painting brush for doing your eyeliner. Skip expensive lip balms and coat your lips with Vaseline to avoid dryness. Johnson and Johnson baby Vitamin E oil can help you get rid of all your tough eye makeup than spending lots of money on an expensive eye makeup remover.
If you suffer from dry lips then choose a hydrating lipstick instead of investing in a lipstick and a lip balm. You can also choose a stick foundation with heavy coverage to make it work as a concealer as well as a foundation.
We all love makeup and often tend to buy several bottles of foundation even before finishing one. Make it a habit to buy a new bottle of foundation only after you finish one. Piling up products in your vanity will only lead to less space and wastage if you don’t use them wisely.
If you really want to avoid splurging money on makeup but still love to try products, then you should wait for a sale. Often brands come up with good discounts with festive season or year-end sale and you can easily make use of this time to buy your favourite makeup products.
Shocked? But this is something you really need to do. It is a great tip to save money and avoid splurging by organizing your makeup products regularly. This will keep you up to date with the state of your makeup stash. You might have bought a gorgeous pink lipstick at the mall but when you return home, you will be surprised to see almost the same color in your vanity case, now that will be waste of money! The added benefit of organizing is that you will also be able to toss out some products if they are expired.
If you have a best girl friend, you can divide a 30ml full of foundation. But, remember not to share used makeup products or you might end up sharing and passing bacteria! So, once you buy the products you can transfer it into hygienic containers for usage. And you get to use a good quality makeup product at half the rate!
These tips will help you save money without sacrificing on your love of makeup. It is a win-win situation! Try them and do not forget to let us know how it worked for you.