If you’re on a budget but you still want to have great skin and makeup, what can you do? The answer lies in ingenuity, resourcefulness, and prioritization. To help you, here are six ways to keep yourself looking great without having to spend too much money.
1. Prioritize.
Even when you're on a budget, you don't want to be without essential skincare products. Write out a list of non-negotiables. For example, you should never be without sun protection for your face. Moisturizing lotions at night are another important item to keep your skin healthy. If you need a periodic facial to keep your skin clear, then make that the first thing you set money aside for before you buy another outfit.
When you know what your routine can't be without, you won't make unnecessary purchases. Don't be tempted by that new line of new bath balls or extra shade of nail polish when you know your ultra-effective eye cream is down to its last drop. There's nothing worse for your beauty than running out of the products you need.
2. Keep things simple.
If your beauty routine is simple to start with, then keeping up with it won't be a pain. Don't pick up a 15-step routine if you can't afford to maintain it.
For the summer, consider adopting a regimen that involves simple steps like a gentle cleanser and SPF 30 minimum moisturizer. To find out what products are best for your skin, talk to your dermatologist.
3. Keep your eyes peeled for the deals.
Sometimes your favorite products will be on sale, so it's useful to be alert for any deals. Joining a mailing list for your top brands can give you exclusive discounts and offers before the general public becomes privy to them. Le Petit Spa offers a fantastic mailing list with a variety of products. You can sign up for it here!
Also, subscription services like Ipsy offer full-sized and samples of makeup from great brands a small monthly fee. All their products they offer are vetted by their staff and undergo rigorous reviews from fellow subscribers. Each bag comes with five items, so it's possible to keep your makeup supply well-stocked for a small cost.
4. Use DIY beauty solutions.
Your spice cabinet and kitchen can contain some great materials for DIY beauty solutions. You don't need to spend $10 for a sugar lip scrub when a homemade scrub made of coconut oil and brown sugar will do.
There are also plenty of homemade masks that can nourish your skin so you don't have to spend $5 for just one fancy sheet mask from the mall.
Pinterest and YouTube are also good places to find helpful DIY beauty solutions from ordinary household products. For example, baking soda is a great tooth whitener. Lemon can lighten dark spots.
Turmeric has mythical levels of uses and is an ingredient in many beauty routines. The best thing about DIY beauty is that you can make masks, scrubs, and soaps that cost a fraction of the price of retail beauty products.
As always, you should speak to your dermatologist or aesthetician to make sure that whatever regimen you are adopting is safe for your skin.
5. Shop online to compare products.
The internet is a great place to do research about products. Browsing product information pages you can find facts about products benefits, ingredients, and prices. Also, shopping online you can avoid the pressures of a traditional retail store and may find more of a variety.
With all this information you will be better informed and able to make the best choice for you and your wallet.
6. Make $5 makeup look like a million bucks.
Gone are the days of bad eyeliner, caked-on foundation, and poor blending. In 2017, even novices can learn to expertly contour their face. The internet is a hub for information how to make your face, skin, and hair type look amazing— even when you're on a budget. It's really an exciting time to be alive.
Even cheap makeup products can be used effectively when you have the correct techniques. There are plenty of tutorials online that can teach you to do your makeup well, even if you don't have the cash for the entire Clinique line.
Check out the many YouTube videos of experts making their face look great even with drugstore makeup. If they can do it, you can do it too!
Stay beautiful and confident.
Now that you know these six tips, you can maintain your beauty regimen even when you're on a budget. If you have any questions about summer beauty or any of our cosmetic procedures, contact us.
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