Need to stop devoting half of your pay to the latest, must-have make-up? We've got a bunch of great ways for you to save without compromising your complexion.
1. Double-enders
The simplest way to save cash and get two products for one is with a double-ended eye pencil. In a nutshell: you get twice the looks at half the price. Easy. Another idea? Use the pencils to shade your lids as eye shadow.
2. Put a lid on it
Obvious but true: always make sure the lids on your favourite mascara or foundation are secure. Why fork out $30 only to have to throw the product out in days? Or worse yet, spill it everywhere and be left cleaning up a make-up mess.
3. Share it
Ask yourself this question: how many times have you actually made it to the bottom of a lipstick or used up a complete eye shadow before getting sick of it and turfing what's left? Think about splitting the cost of cosmetics with a friend and having half each. This tip works especially well with loose shadows and blushers.
4. Multi-task
Smart women know how to make their products work harder. Shimmery shadows can be used as highlighters on the cheeks and brow bones, lip gloss can be dabbed on the lids for a dewy look, lipstick can be used as cream blush, and some concealer on your eyelids can double as a lid primer. The bottom line: look at what you already have before deciding you need something new.
5. Less is more
So your skin is looking pretty good? Then don't feel the need to cover your whole face with foundation. Usually for lucky ladies like yourself, it's mostly just the T-zone you need to apply it to. Likewise, if you feel your skin can skip a primer, doesn't need translucent powder or can go without a setting spray, then don't do it.
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