Save On! 7 Tips To Save Big On Beauty Products

Look Great - Spend Less!
By CountryDutchess.com

Who likes to look great? Okay, everyone. Now, who wants to not spend a lot to look great? Geeze ....a sea of hands!

Who wants to buy cheap cosmetics? NO ONE!

Well we're with you on this one - no one wants cheap beauty products but really, who wants to spend more than you have to get what you want, right? Which is why we were thrilled right down to the soles of our flip flops to see that Real Beauty.com has come up with yet a bunch more ways to get the most out of your beauty products and save money on popular cosmetic products. We're not talking cheap cosmetics - but instead tips to help you save on the items you already use! With over 3 dozen ways to save money on cosmetics you're sure to find something right for you! But to help get you started, we picked the top seven RealBeauty money saving beauty tips to pass along - and added a few of our own as well!

1. To Save on Foundation: Wet your make up sponge slightly before you dip it into your foundation. Why? The dampness will keep the sponge from absorbing more make up than you need - and that saves a bundle! Brilliant! What? You're not using a make up sponge? Run, run, run to the nearest drugstore and pick one up! You'll waste infinitely less product than if you try to apply with your fingertips!
2. To Save On Hair Masques: Hate spending a bundle on pricey hair masks? Us too. Which is why we loved the Real Beauty.com suggestion to do it all with an at-home avocado hair mask! Get one that's really, really ripe, spoon it out and add in one egg yolk and teaspoon of olive oil. Stir it up, smear it on hair in sections and wait 30 minutes. Wash it off - and voila! Fabulous, conditioned hair!

3. To Save On Zit Control - it's major big business. But you can swat those zits and pimples for just pennies by simply crushing an ordinary aspirin, adding just a drop of water to make it into a paste and apply it before bedtime. In the morning, zits be gone! It's the salicylic acid in the aspirin that is a major ingredient in most acne medications!
4. To Save On Mascara:Your very favorite mascara almost gone? Renew it down to the last few applications by standing it up in a glass of warm water or heating it up with a hairdryer. Genius!
5. To Save On Cellulite Creams: Love to try those pricey cellulite creams except that they are, well pricey? Then try this cellulite cream recipe: Mix some dry coffee grounds into some body lotion and rub it into your problem areas. Leave on for about 30 minutes then shower off. The caffeine in the grounds will help stimulate circulation and might make it easier for to break down those pesky dimples. Plus, it also helps tighten skin for a smoother look.

6.To Save On Skin Masques: Is your skin prone to acne breakouts? Try a honey masque! It has powerful antioxidant and antibacterial properties that is perfect for soothing and calming dry or acne prone skin. Start with a clean face, spread on a thin layer of honey and let sit 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and follow with a light moisturizer. You'll love the way your skin looks!

7. To Save On Eye Liner: Any shadow will double as an eyeliner if you do it right! Start with an eyeliner brush with short stiff angled bristles ( try this one from ELF for only $3.00). Mist it lightly with water and run it over the shadow and apply like a liner. If you wet the brush too much you'll ruin the shadow and get a smudgy-not-in-a-good-way look! For a smoky eye, dampen a Q-tip and run it over shadow and then apply as liner. Perfect!
8. To Save On Fashion Jewelry: Visit CountryDutchess.com where you'll find designer jewelry always at outlet prices! And check out our new Glam Collection - jewelry to live for! :)

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Frangrances That Turn Men On: What To Use!

By CountryDutchess.com

What could more alluring than the sultry scent of a summer night? Oh, wait ...we know... it would be YOU wearing a delicious fragrance and creating your own brand of sultry on any night you choose!

There is no question that wearing fragrance can influence a woman's mood, making her feel sexier and more alluring. But did you know that fragrance could very well be the key to a man's heart .... or, well, at least his attention!

Indeed studies show that men clearly and definitely respond to scent. What's more depending on the type of scent you wear, you can actually influence somewhat the way he perceives you - up to the point of really turning his libido on!

So, what kinds of fragrances evoke the most reactions from guys? Well who knows that better than the sexy fashion experts at Cosmopolitan! According to their new book "Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets" , here's the rundown on what men love to smell! All fragrances available at SEPHORA Beauty Deals!

* Florals: The scent of roses, lilies, tuberose and gardenias have traditionally been associated with love and femininity. To men that means PURE ROMANCE!
To put him in a " I've -Just-Got-To-Marry-This-Girl- mood, try: L`air du Temps ; Joy ;
Beautiful (by Estee Lauder) and Rapture (Victoria's Secret).

* Orientals and Musk: These are intense fragrances with an exotic feel - and they can make you seem more mysterious and exotic too. To keep a guy guessing - and tease his curious, mystery seeking side, wear fragrances with notes such as sandlewood, musk and amber.
Try : Alyssa Ashley Musk; Jovan White Musk, Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy, Stella McCartney Stella.

*Citrus and Fruits: These are the fragrances that put you in a good mood - and they can do for your man! To send out your best "happy vibes" and get him thinking " I really enjoy being with this girl!" use fragrances based in berry, apple, orange, tangerine and peach.
Try: Happy ( by Clinique), Falling In Love ( Philosophy), Burberry Brit Sheer, Fresh Strawberry Flowers.

* Gourmands : These are the delicious food fragrances - warm honey, chocolate, vanilla and sugar cookie! If you want your man to feel instantly relaxed, at home and like he's on familiar ground (even on a first date) wear fragrances from this heady "food group". He'll be nibbling on your neck long before the dessert course arrives!
Try: Vera Wang Princess, Missoni Missoni, La Vanila Pure Vanilla, Sephora Collection Vanilla Cupcake.

A few Cosmo Fragrance Shopping Tips:

While each of these fragrance groups is a good place to start, the truth is not every fragrance smells equally divine on every woman. So that means you'll have to do a bit of experimenting to make certain that yummy Boston Creme Pie scent doesn't smell like two day old pastry on you!

To help you find the right fragrance mix for your body chemistry, our pals at Cosmo offer these fragrance shopping and wearing tips:

1. Shop In The A.M. - Believe it or not your nose can get "tired" ... and after a day sniffing everything from other people's perfume to the off gassing of chemicals in your office to the smog in the air, you won't smell perfumes as accurately at the end of the day as you will in the beginning. When possible, do a weekend morning shopping trip and you'll likely find the fragrances you love a lot quicker.

2. Skip Spicy Foods The Night Before - Planning on fragrance shopping on Saturday morning? Skip the garlic pizza on Friday night! The reason: Spicy foods can affect the composition of your perspiration - and that means it affects how your skin smells. Ultimately a very spicy meal can change the way a fragrance smells on your - oftentimes making it more intense.

3. Ask for free samples - Most fragrance counters offer sealed packets of single use samples - but don't always have them on display. Ask about a sample - one or two if you can swing it - and then use the fragrance one or two times before you buy. Not only will you be better able to tell if you like it- you can actually try it out on Romeo and see what he thinks!

4. Perfume your lingerie! Don't save fragrance for only your skin! Mist your bras and panties (avoid the crotch area) before putting them on. Not only does fabric tend to hold fragrance longer, the warmth of your body will help it to linger longer.

5. Dab Your Torso - If you've been limiting perfume applications to your wrists and neck, the Cosmo girls say you are missing out! The scent of fragrance is usually more powerful when applied to areas where the skin is thin - because it allows blood to pulse closer to the surface. Experts say your torso is a natural "heat center" ( no kidding!) - so putting a mist of fragrance in your groin area and across your V zone will help keep you in a cloud of enticing , sexy allure a lot longer!

For round-the-clock fabulous time & money saving beauty and style advice visit CheapChicDiary.com - or visit us anytime at CountryDutchess.com - Your Source For Fabulous!

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