Women
spend an average of $15,000 on makeup over their lifetime according to finance
website Mint. Here are some tips to
help keep your beauty budget in check.
Stick to what you need Most women purchase 2 to 3 times more makeup than
they need or use, according to Vanity
Fair. Create a shopping list and stick to it and consider if you really
need that item. Create a basic makeup
kit that includes the items you consider to be essential. Avoid purchasing
extras that you’ll rarely use. For example, do you really need eye shadow
primer? How often do you use a lip
pencil? Avoid buying makeup for special
occasions. Purchasing a ton of extra
makeup because you want to look good for that wedding can mean money going to
waste. Makeup has an expiration date so don’t purchase items you aren’t going
to use on a regular basis.
Have a shopping list Perhaps
you purchased something that had beautiful packaging but when you got home, you
realized you didn’t really need it. Create a shopping list before you go to the
store and stick to your list.
Sample before buying Just because lipstick and eyeshadow look pretty in the
package doesn’t mean it will look good on your face. The professionals at the
makeup counter can make you look great but don't feel like you have to buy
everything they recommend. Try free samples first to make sure you’re going to
like how the makeup is going to look before you buy.
Use every last drop Concealer and foundation that comes in a jar can make it difficult to
get to the last drop. In fact, you might be throwing away about 25% of your
purchase, according to Consumer Reports.
Buy a spatula that helps you scrape everything out of the bottle. For less than
$10, a spatula can help you save hundreds of dollars on your makeup.
Switch to a less expensive brand The less expensive brands may not have pretty
packaging and might not be sold at high-end makeup counters, but often they’re
very similar. Be willing to experiment. Switching just a few of your must-have
items to less expensive brands can save you hundreds of dollars.
Shop online Do
your homework to find promotion codes and discounts by checking out coupon
websites. Use Ebates to get cash back for your online purchases as well.
Combine sales and coupons Look for sales at drugstores and big box stores then
combine coupons with sales and you can get your makeup at a deep discount.
Each
makeup purchase you make can add up over the course of your lifetime. Keep an
open mind about money saving strategies and look for opportunities to save
money without compromising your look.
About the Author: Amy Morin writes about psychology,
business and successful business owners, such as Steve Wynn.
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