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A little knowledge and ingenuity helps your dollar go a lot farther. Try one or more of our tips to save money on your beauty needs.
- If your hair is on the dry side, add olive oil to the ends and let sit for an hour. Shampoo thoroughly.
- For dry nails, rub warmed olive oil into your cuticles and gently push them back. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly.
- Do you have a bottle of conditioner that doesn’t work for your hair but you don’t want to throw it out? Use it as shaving cream.
- Witch Hazel makes an excellent facial astringent. It’s inexpensive and free of additives.
- Invest in your makeup brushes. The better brushes you have the smoother your makeup will go on. This allows you to use the most inexpensive cosmetic that much easier.
- If you purchase all of your makeup products from the department store, give drugstore products a chance. Many of the inexpensive brands are owned by the more expensive ones such as L’Oreal and Lancome.
- For years, Maybelline’s Great Lash Mascara has been the choice of professional makeup artists. At $4.75, you can’t beat it.
- If you are leery of purchasing drug store cosmetics, shop at Rite Aid. They allow you to return items for a full refund if you are not satisfied.
- For an inexpensive and effective body moisturizer, apply baby oil on damp skin just as you get out of the shower.
- Head to the dermatologist, not the makeup counter for skin care advice.
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