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! :)

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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10 Best Beauty Products - FOR LESS!

By CountryDutchess.com

You know how we are ... we just LOVE IT when we can save you money! And now, one of our favorite make up artists Lauren Iavarone ( ExpertMakeupArtistry.com) has jumped on our bandwagon and provided CheapChic with 10 fabulous ways to, well, look fabulous - on a tiny budget!

Indeed, Lauren has used her expertise to comb through dozens of products in 10 different categories to find the best performers at the lowest price - and she has come up with some real winners!

So without further ado, here is Lauren's list of the 10 Must Have Beauty Products - FOR LESS!
( Just click on each product name to find them at the lowest prices online! )

1. Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve 0.8 oz - Just $6.00!
Rosebud salve is a multi-functioning lip balm/skin soother. Not only is it great at soothing dry lips, it's great for hydrating dry patches in your skin.
Cheap Chic Diary Says: Try it on those dry patches on the top of your cheekbones - or use it to refresh your blush mid-day when skin can get dry from hot hair heat or cold winter winds!

2. CoverGirl Lash Blast Luxe Mascara, Black Cabernet 845, .44 Oz - Under $10 bucks!

Many people are on the constant search for the perfect mascara, well search no more! This is the go-to mascara of all time. Cover Girl Lashblast does it all – lengthen, thicken, and separate. It even comes in waterproof for those tear jerking occasions.

Cheap Chic Diary Says: We love it so much we buy it in multiples -- get the THREE PACK for a super bargain price of $15.00! .Covergirl Lash Blast Lashblast Mascara 800 Very Black 3-pack

3.Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer Blush & Eye Shadow, Malibu Strip/Pink Sand Bronzer 2720 $11.95
Comparable to Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick ($35), add sheer sun kissed highlights to your cheeks and create a smooth radiance to the skin. This can also be used as an eye shadow.

CheapChicDiary Says: NOTHING beats a little sun kissed glow in the middle of winter! If anyone asks...just say "Oh, you know...the Islands are lovely this time of year."

4. Equate With Chamomile, Vitamin E & Triple Tea Complex Facial Cleansing Towelettes 2 pk
These quick dispensing wipes are great for cleansing and makeup removal. Two sided, with one smooth and one textured, you are sure to receive a full proof cleansing. They're fragrance, alcohol and oil free and safe for contact wearer.

CheapChicDiary Says: At just $6.47 this is major bargain! And it's super good for your skin!

5. L'Oreal Liner Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner Old Hollywood Black
$6.99
A true long wear eyeliner that can be applied by anyone. With up to 12 hour wear-ability, this eyeliner can be applied thin or thin and is true to color.

CheapChic Diary Says: If you can use a marker pen - you can draw on fabulous eyes! Don't miss this one! It's not only inexpensive - it's easy to use and it lasts!

6. SONIA KASHUK HIDDEN AGENDA CONCEALER SET $10 @ TARGET
This concealer set contains 4 colors so you can customize your own color, cover different blemishes and correct under-eye circles.

CheapChicDiary Says: Another Must Have - Sonia Kashuk® Let's Face It - Medium Beige
It's a mineral concealer PLUS mineral makeup- all for under $15.00!

7. Soap & Glory Arch de Triumph
This is a two step eyebrow shaping and highlight pencil that gives your brows an instant lift. Unsure how to shape your eyebrows? The kit also comes with brow stencils.

CheapChicDiary Says: You can't get better -or sexier- brows for under $10 !

8. Pixi - Illuminating Tint & Conceal
While this product might seem more like a splurge, its actually 3 products in 1! It acts as a moisturizer, sunscreen and a tinted treatment to provide sheer to medium flawless coverage. It can be layered if you want more coverage, but remember a little goes a long way. This is for all skin types and is hypoallergenic.

ChicChicDiary Says: It's the highest priced product on the list - but for under $35 you do get three products - and that's a Cheap Chic Bargain!

9. Maybelline Super Stay Lip Color $7.99
This quick dry long wear lipstick does not dry your lips and is true to color. Apply in two steps: first apply the lip color and seal the deal with the super glossy finish.

CheapChicDiary Says: Try the Maybelline SuperStay Gloss ( Color + Gloss ) 680 Chestnut Glow for just a buck! It's color and gloss in one!

10. MARIO BADESCU Drying Lotion 1oz - Just $10!
This miracle blemish eraser is applied at night. Apply on a blemish/white head and VOILA, your blemish is gone in the morning! The combination of Calamine lotion and salicylic acid works wonders!

CheapChicDiary Says: It's the super model trick that's been a secret for decades: Instant, overnight zit-be-gone!

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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Look Gorgeous - SAVE $$$ - The Secret to Cosmetic Outlet Shopping!

by CountryDutchess.com

Are you still spending half a paycheck on foundation? Rent money on your lipgloss? Blowing your Christmas Club savings account by mid July for that bronzer to die for? Uh huh, we thought so.

But hey, no one loves make up more than we do, so we feel the need ...and the pain!

But we also have the antidote - because the truth is looking good does not have to cost a lot. And no, we're not talking making your own lipgloss out of beet juice and Vaseline, for heaven's sake!

What we are talking about is the amazing, too fabulous, money-saving extravaganza known as Cosmetic Outlet Shopping!

And yes, like you, we also ADORE places like Sephora and even QVC where the selections are amazing! But really, have you seen the prices? YIKES! And it's really DOUBLE YIKES when you realize how many of the same products sold at these and other top beauty bodegas can be in your hot little hands at 30 %, 40%, 50% less !

How do you find these bargains? It's all in knowing where to shop! And... we're going to tell you! In fact, to help get you started we are are going to let you in on some of our very favorite secret cosmetic outlets - places where you can absolutely get the beauty bargains of a lifetime ...and still have enough left over to pay a bill or two! But you have to promise ...shhhhh ! Only tell the girlfriends you really, really like!

Now that we have your sacred promise, get ready to save and be gorgeous! :)

1. CosmeticsAndMore.com - Amazing, we mean AMAZING buys on everything you can think of from Revlon, Almay and Vital Radiance -at prices that equal less than the tax you'd pay in most retail stores. We' re talking lipglosses for 99 cents, blush for $3.00, those pricey make up primers for under $5.00! The selection changes weekly (sometimes daily) so shop early and often to get the best deals.

2.SallyBeauty.com - Hair care, appliances, skin care, make up - if you wear it Sally sells it - and she sells it at a discount that's hard to beat! All name brands, the hottest new looks - all at HUGE savings!

3. Perfumania.com - Most of you may be already familiar with this discount fragrance outlet. But did you know you can also find some amazing cosmetics at prices that are hard to believe?
Lip glosses for under $3.00, a too-fabulous creme blush for $2.99, amazing nail polish colors for just $1.99 - well you'll just have to visit to believe it!

4. EyesLipsFace.com - Okay...the make up here is just so inexpensive it's almost silly! Truly, every single product is .....get ready...$1.00! Yes, you read right - one buck lets you try out that new lip gloss shade, that sexy new bronzer, a crazy new eye shadow color ... it's like a penny candy store for beauty addicts! And amazingly, the quality of the products is a whole lot better than you might expect for the price. In fact, it easily compares to "drugstore" brands at 10 times the price, and some products (particularly the glosses) are equally as good as those that sell for $25.00 in department stores! Seriously, 10 bucks will net you an entire new make up bag full of goodies - and add another dollar and you'll get the bag too!

5. The Cosmetics Company - For those of you who would rather nab your bargains in person than on line, then The Cosmetics Company outlet stores are for you! Here you will find MAC, Estee Lauder, Origins, Prescriptives, Bobbie Brown and , our very favorite Clinique - at discounts from 30% to 50% OFF RETAIL! And this is for the top of the line, brand new, hottest colors/products/styles from all the companies ! Like any other outlet, stock changes frequently, so it pays to make more than one visit! To search for the Cosmetics Company outlet in your area, click here.

PHOTO: Model is wearing lipgloss, blush and eye makeup from EyesLipsFace.com.
Turquoise Chandelier Earrings are by CountryDutchess.com

Coming Soon : Where to find designer shoes at savings of up to 75% ! Stay tuned!

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!

Copyright by Colette Bouchez 2009 - All Rights Reserved.
In addition to US Copyright, the text of this CheapChicDiary article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. All Formatting and style elements of this page are not available under this license and Colette Bouchez retains all rights in those elements.