by CountryDutchess.com Okay so you have to make that choice: Do I buy make-up? Do I pay the rent? And in today's world, sometimes, in fact, you can't swing either one .
And although we love you like crazy, we can't really help you on the rent part. :(
But ... we can tell you what to do when you just need to look fabulous...on a not-so-fabulous budget!
What's the secret? It's called Budget Beauty Substitution - the clever art of "making do" with products you already have to create the products you need. In fact, by adding just a little bit of creative thinking, you'll not only figure out to get what you need from what you have, you'll also find a ton of new ways to use everything in that overloaded bathroom vanity drawer
( Okay, we peeked!).
If fact, you might end up saving so much money, you'll be able to buy those too fabulous new shoes you've been coveting. Or, pay the rent - up to you entirely!
To help get you thinking in the right direction, here are a handful of Budget Beauty Substitutions that will start saving you money instantly!
Cheap Chic Lipstick: Scape off a few grains of powder blush , combine with a dab of petroleum jelly and voila - lipstick! For gloss use less powder, more jelly.
Cheap Chic Foundation: Combine a tiny dab of concealer with your favorite moisturizer.
Cheap Chic Make Up Remover: Try a dab of olive oil on a cotton ball - or pop open a capsule of vitamin E and apply direct to skin. For travel try unscented baby wipes - make-up off in one swipe!
Cheap Chic Toothpaste: Combine baking soda with water.
Cheap Chic Eyelash Curler: Heat a spoon for 5 seconds with a hairdryer set on medium, then press lashes against the back of the warm (Not HOT) spoon. Be sure to touch it to the back of your hand before you put it near your eye.
Cheap Chic Hair Control : Lightly wipe any brand of cling free dryer sheet over your hair to cut static electricity and offer up a great shine!
Cheap Chic Nail File: Use the abrasive end of a book of matches ( where you strike it).
Cheap Chic Nail Polish Extender: Try a drop of olive oil to rejuvenate the sticky dried polish and get a few more manicures before the bottle's done!
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Give Thin Hair Instant Body - Plump Lips Naturally!
Budget Skin Care: Spend Less, Get More!
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