All women want to look beautiful,
whether it be for a significant other, special occasion, or just for
themselves. Yet not all women have unlimited funds to pour into their daily
beauty regiment. Some women may only have a few dollars to put towards their
beauty regiment. That's okay! You don't need to have a ton of money in order to
have a full beauty regiment that actually works. Today we've come up with
plenty of great beauty budget tips for a beautiful you without breaking the
bank!
Tip #1: Go Natural
When I say “go natural” I don't mean no
makeup. What I actually mean is that you
should use all natural items that you already have in your house as much as
possible. These items are cheap and efficient. Although there are some things
all natural items can't help you with, using them for the things that they do work for can save you as much as $100
a month! No, seriously! For example, did you know that diluted apple cider
vinegar used in the shower after you condition can keep your hair healthy and
shiny? Or that egg whites can be used to correct wrinkles? Did you know that
strawberries can help you whiten your teeth? Or that plastic bags make awesome
hair curlers? Go natural, and you'll save a lot of money!
Tip #2: It's Not Just Price, But
Quantity That Saves You Money
Don't be fooled by something that's a
few dollars cheaper but a lot smaller. The price may be lower, but in the long
run, it will end up costing you a lot more money. For example, if you had a
choice between a 2 oz bottle of facial cream that costs $5 or a 10 oz bottle of
facial cream that costs $15, the $5 bottle isn't actually cheaper. $5 for 2
ounces comes out to $2.50 an ounce. But 10 ounces at $15, comes out to only
$1.50 an ounce. Obviously, that's the better price. Besides being a better
price, the larger one is also going to last you longer. If you used, say, half
an ounce a day, the 2 ounce bottle is
only going to last you four days. The 10 ounce bottle, on the other hand, will
end up lasting you for 20 days. Remember to check prices and quantities to find out what is really the best deal.
Tip #3: Waste Not, Want Not
I know it's a little cliche, but making
sure you don't waste any of your beauty products unnecessarily will help save
you plenty of money. In fact, making sure you're careful when squeezing out
cleanser, moisturizer, shampoo, or conditioner, can save you as much as $200 a
year or more! Everyone spills a little bit now and again, but being
conscientious about not spilling can
go a very long way.
Tip #4: A Little Goes A Long Way
Yes, here we go with another cliche,
but cliches become that way for a reason, right? There is no reason to cake on
your foundation, powder your face into oblivion, or use great globs of shampoo
or conditioner in order to achieve the desired results. Powder and foundation
should be used sparingly. If you have found one that works well for you, just a
dab will be all it takes to cover your face. A good rule for shampoo or
conditioner is to start off with just enough to place in the very center of
your palm. If your hair is very long you may need a little bit more, or if it
is very short (ear length or shorter) you may only need half that.
Tip #5: Shop Sales
Instead of running out and buying
everything you need all at once, you should wait. Keep an eye on the sales that
are going on, and when something you use goes on sale, buy it. If it's a really
good sale, buy two or more of each item. Shopping sales can not only save you
plenty of money, but it can also enable you to buy items that are usually just
a bit more expensive than what you would normally be able to afford.
If you keep these five tips at the
forefront of your mind, then you should be able to easily afford a full beauty
regiment...and on any budget! What did you think of our tips? Do you have tips
of your own that you would like to share with us? Tell us all about it in the
comments below! We can't wait to hear what you have to say!
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