Where Can I Find Inexpensive Makeup?
Question Answered By Cathy - General Beauty Advisor
Question: In this recent economy I've been struggling to
be able to afford the makeup I used to purchase. I've tried
alternatives from supermarkets and drug stores but it's still
pretty expensive and not anywhere near the quality I'm used to.
Where can I find inexpensive makeup? -Victoria from California
Answer:Hi. My name is Cathy. I will try my best to answer your question. The truth of the matter is, inexpensive cosmetics that are actually good can be difficult to come by. The first thing you should identify is the type of cosmetics that are and are not okay to buy on the cheap. For example, you can save a lot of money by going with cheaper lip gloss because it doesn't make much of a difference to go with the more expensive department store brands. On the other hand, other types of cosmetics might not be a good idea to go cheap on. We'll go over each of the most common types of cosmetics and take a look at which ones are okay to buy on the cheap and which one's aren't.
But before we get into that, let's talk about some simple ways to save on cosmetics that you should splurge on. Most of the department stores have sales around the holidays and periodically throughout the year. Stocking up on beauty products during these times can save a lot of money through the rest of the year. Just be smart when buying and don't buy too much. As we all know, many cosmetic products do go bad after a period of time. Be on the lookout for advertisements that advertise specials these stores might be having. The websites that sell these products or the manufacturers themselves may have a special offer that you can redeem in order to save a few dollars on your favorite products. Just keep on the lookout for sales and stock up when you can.
Now on to what you should and shouldn't buy on the cheap. When it comes to foundation and concealer you definitely don't want to buy off brands or products from lower end stores. Spend the bulk of your cosmetics budget on these products as the tones are difficult to replicate with lower quality products. Also make sure and invest in a good blush. The finer texture of the department store blush is typically not found in lower end products. Now don't be depressed with the last two bits of news because there are cosmetics that you can spend less on. One good example is eyeliners and mascara. The majority of eyeliner is just wax so it's fine to go with cheaper brands. There are very good mascaras at the lower end stores. Just experiment until you find one that you like. The last thing I think you can save money on is eye shadow. Cheaper eye shadow does fade faster, but by adding primer first you can minimize this fading.
In this expensive world we're all trying to find ways to save money. And you can save money with your cosmetics budget. Just make sure you follow these tips before making purchases. You need to know what you should go cheap on and what you shouldn't! I hope I was able to answer your question. Let me know if you need clarification on any of these points and I'll be sure to email you back.
But before we get into that, let's talk about some simple ways to save on cosmetics that you should splurge on. Most of the department stores have sales around the holidays and periodically throughout the year. Stocking up on beauty products during these times can save a lot of money through the rest of the year. Just be smart when buying and don't buy too much. As we all know, many cosmetic products do go bad after a period of time. Be on the lookout for advertisements that advertise specials these stores might be having. The websites that sell these products or the manufacturers themselves may have a special offer that you can redeem in order to save a few dollars on your favorite products. Just keep on the lookout for sales and stock up when you can.
Now on to what you should and shouldn't buy on the cheap. When it comes to foundation and concealer you definitely don't want to buy off brands or products from lower end stores. Spend the bulk of your cosmetics budget on these products as the tones are difficult to replicate with lower quality products. Also make sure and invest in a good blush. The finer texture of the department store blush is typically not found in lower end products. Now don't be depressed with the last two bits of news because there are cosmetics that you can spend less on. One good example is eyeliners and mascara. The majority of eyeliner is just wax so it's fine to go with cheaper brands. There are very good mascaras at the lower end stores. Just experiment until you find one that you like. The last thing I think you can save money on is eye shadow. Cheaper eye shadow does fade faster, but by adding primer first you can minimize this fading.
In this expensive world we're all trying to find ways to save money. And you can save money with your cosmetics budget. Just make sure you follow these tips before making purchases. You need to know what you should go cheap on and what you shouldn't! I hope I was able to answer your question. Let me know if you need clarification on any of these points and I'll be sure to email you back.
