Budget Beauty

by: SmartShopper | last updated: August 21, 2009
Category: Saving on Everything | Tags: saving money on beauty products, beauty saving tips, makeup

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Budget Beauty Beauty in college can be a huge hassle. Time is short with classes, homework, a job, and friends. Then there's always the issue of money. Do I really want to spend my cash on makeup or would I rather go out with my friends. Nine times out of ten, I say friends. The tenth time, I'm either sick or stuck with even more homework than usual. The point is that I have better things to spend all my money on than makeup.

That said, makeup is a lot of fun. It can perk up a tired face, give a little boost o' confidence, and be a great creative outlet. I love colorful things, and I love putting color on my face. I'm not artist with paintbrushes, but I can have a lot of fun with makeup brushes. What's a girl to do when she always wants to try new things but her wallet says no. Here are a few tips I've compiled for the beauty queen on a budget.

Look for sales

This is tip number one for a reason: it's the most obvious one. Coupons and sales can go a long way when it comes to makeup and other beauty supplies. My personal favorite store for discounts is Walgreens- they're always doing a two-for-one sale with brands such as Revlon, Covergirl, and Almay, as well as others. CVS also has a lot of sales, though most of theirs fall into the buy one, get one 1/2 territory and you have to have a card. Online stores often run specials too. Thinking about trying something new but not sure about the cost. Wait to see if it goes on sale. If it does, and chances are it will, then you just saved yourself some cash for something you didn't need immediately anyway.

Everyday discounts

Places such as Ulta often run discounted cosmetics of the higher-end variety. These aren't going to be huge discounts, but 20-30 percent can go a long way when you add it all up.

Department store specials

Whenever I'm heading to a department store such as Macys, I ALWAYS check their websites for beauty steals. Often lines such as Chanel or Lancome will be running specials, or you can get gifts with a minimum purchase. Stocking up on samples is a fun way to try out new things without blowing the bank, and this is especially good if you occasionally splurge on higher-end things because you can try to make your purchase whenver they're giving out samples or gifts.