Beauty products are expensive - especially if you go for quality. You shouldn't have to pay a small fortune just to look great, however. If you like the idea of pro-quality results, try some of these money-saving beauty tips used by the pros!

Beauty Tips to Save Money While Looking Great

If you don't have a small fortune to spend on professional quality beauty products, you don't have to settle. There are plenty of simple and frugal tips to save money on beauty products or to make your bargain brand beauty products look professional.
  • Go for dual-function products. Many beauty products are designed to serve multiple functions these days. For example, you can find cheek stains that double as lip gloss, or moisturizers with SPF or tint. You can even find mascara that has a wand on one end and an eyeliner pencil on the other? Buying these two-for-one products can save you a lot of money.
  • Take advantage of beauty schools. If there is a beauty school in your area you may be able to save a lot of money on hair and makeup services. These schools often offer steep discounts if you are willing to have the work done by a student. In many cases, the results are just as quality as if you had the work done by a professional but it costs half as much!
  • Make your makeup work harder. If you want to experiment with different shades, you don't necessarily need to buy half a dozen tubes of lipstick or an assortment of different eye shadows. In many cases you can take a single product and mix it with another or play with intensity to create a range of different hues. Try combining your favorite lipstick with a lip pencil to adjust the tone or mix your favorite eyeshadow powder with some translucent powder to dial done the hue.
  • Don't be afraid to shop online. If you have a particular product or brand that you love, look for savings on deal websites like LivingSocial or Groupon. These sites are also a great place to look if you are interested in trying new products but don't want to pay full price. And don't forget to check coupon websites for discounts on your favorite brands!
  • Look for generic options. If you have an addiction to designer beauty products, you may be surprised (and glad) to hear that there are plenty of "look alike" products out there. Don't be afraid to look for generic versions of your favorite products or look online for reviews of designer products paired with their generic versions.
  • Don't toss your empties. Some designers offer rewards to customers who save and recycle their empty product containers. For example, MAC offers the "Back to MAC" program where you will receive a free tube of lipstick in exchange for returning six empty tubes.
  • Make your own. You might be surprised just how simple it is to make your own beauty products at home. You can make everything from luxurious sugar scrubs to moisturizing lip balms, all with just a few simple ingredients!
Just because you don't have a lot of money to spend on designer beauty products doesn't mean you can't look great. By utilizing some of these beauty tips you can look like the pros without breaking the bank!

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