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First of all, instead of buying costly cosmetic items on impulse, try to find samples of any product you plan to buy ahead of time if you can. Some stores offer "beauty days" where samples are available for free. New product samples come out in magazines or can be requested on company websites.
You can often get samples of new products just by requesting them when checking out at cosmetics counters, especially at large chain drug stores. I usually just ask "Do you have samples of any new skin care or cosmetic samples I can take home and try?" In addition, ask at your favorite stores and see if any of them will take cosmetic item returns that are the wrong color or that have been opened. Most won't, but some will.
If all else fails, whenever you buy a cosmetic and the color doesn't look right after you get it home, try mixing it or layering it with a darker or lighter shade to change the color. I have lighter and darker lipsticks I put over wrong colors to alter them. Blush that is too light can be used as a highlighter or underneath a darker shade to add an overall glow to the face. Liquid foundations are easily mixed with lighter or darker colors to get just the right shade. Eye shadows can be lightly layered and blended to change incorrect shades.
If you can't find a way to layer or blend the incorrect shade, go to the manufacturer's website and see if they offer a money-back guarantee. The cost of postage to send in the item is often less than the cost of the item itself. Be sure to keep all your receipts just in case!
By G. Lomax from Dallas, TX
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03/12/2010
I can't believe nobody mentioned Avon! I have been selling for over a year now and using their products for about fifteen! I admit some things do seem a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. You have to compare apples to apples, you can't compare Avon to Wet N Wild, which I can't believe grown women use that anymore! I don't think I have used that since I was eleven.
Compare Avon to the pricey department store brands that you pay $35 for a lipstick then paying $8 for Avon doesn't seem so bad. Avon has buy one get one deals almost every campaign and you can get eye pencils for as low as .99. Everything is super high quality, and they have samples of almost everything they sell, and they take back anything you don't like or want for whatever reason no questions asked. I have used almost every brand of makeup out there from the least to most expensive and nothing compares to Avon!
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03/08/2010
CVS and Walgreens will accept returns on opened cosmetics. Just make sure to keep your receipt. Major brands are on sale every week (buy 1 get 1 free or 50% off) so check your Sunday papers or look at the ads online.
There are inexpensive brands that are quite good. Try NYC & Co. or Wet & Wild. You don't have to spend a lot.
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(Archived Mar 03, 2010)Saving Money on Makeup
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By Msburny
The Big Lots in my area usually has awesome deals on make up. I just got an Almay lipstick for $2.
I also love to stock up on perfume. I hit the chain stores after Christmas and also Big Lots. I got a Ralph Lauren spray for three dollars. I usually never pay more than 8, even on expensive perfume.
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By Mulberry204
I know some people do not like mineral makeup, but it is really good for my skin. I hope this helps.
By Savings Assistant
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What I do is check out Walmart samples weekly (they change weekly) to see if there is a product I might be interested in trying. Their samples show up 'for free' within six weeks. I've actually switched my cat's brand of food as well as paper towels, deodorant, shampoo and even facial foundation because I sincerely liked the sample brand better. I also tried a facial self tanner sample (tested on my hand first) and loved it!
I also check Walgreens and Rite Aid flyers weekly for coupons and sales.By Deeli
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By Louise
I have also found eye makeup and lipstick at the 99 Cent Store! And just picked up mascara and some Revlon kits (50 cents each!) at Big Lots. I also like the Wet N Wild brand - I use their concealer, powder and lipstick (I have a favorite color) and on sale they are not much above $1!
Check out the lower-priced "teenage" brands for current colors at a bargain. I also always look in the bargain bin at the drug store and sometimes there are finds there, too. Now foundation you can get at the drug store is as good as the dept. store stuff. Also check deals online! Of course, good old Maybelline mascara is great (and with coupons even better).
Also got a sample mascara in the mail and won a fancy blush, too. Mix and match my lipsticks for good color and according to the condition of my lips.
Again, when you find a deal in a staple get a few of them if you can manage it. They are OK as long as they are sealed and unopened. Then you don't have to run out to get an expensive replacement. (10/05/2008)
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Otherwise, I only buy at places like BigLots, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree. I don't know if you have any of those places near you, but that's where I go. (10/08/2008)
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