Buying makeup can really hijack your budget if you let it. But for many women it's not something they're willing to give up. And now you don't have to. Just follow these seven secrets to save a little money and a lot of makeup.
- You can use a great lipstick color as a cream blush. Choose lighter shades and blend on after foundation but before powder.
- When your mascara is dry and not applying well, run it under hot water for 5 minutes. Good as new.
- Get more out of your liquid foundation and concealer and do your skin a favor by adding lotion to it. To do this, put about half the amount of foundation/concealer, that you'd normally use, on your finger or makeup sponge. Then add a pea size drop of face lotion. Gently swirl them together before applying. Think about how much longer you're foundation and concealer will last if you only use half each day.
- For a whiter smile, brush teeth with a bit of baking soda.
- Instead of expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. Just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions.
- Q-tips work just as well as brushes. However, for really good, inexpensive brushes, visit your local art supply store.
- Vaseline is one of the best eye makeup removers ever.
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