1. If you buy a lipstick but don't like the colour, layer it with another brand to make it last longer and look better.
2. Get the last of any liquid makeup out of the tube using hot water and a small container, like a contact case.
3. The hot water trick also works for getting the clumps out of dried mascara.
4. You can recycle old MAC, Lush containers to get free products in return.
5. You can also add a few drops of saline to old mascara to make it good as new.
6. Save money on things you can easily DIY. Like pricey brush cleaner.
7. And disposable cleaning cloths.
8. Johnson's No More Tears Baby Shampoo makes a great (and cheap!) makeup remover.
9. Makeup stores like MAC put the most expensive products at eye level.
10. Reuse old brushes from more expensive brands in new bottles of cheaper mascara. (The brush is often what you’re paying more for, so reusing can save you a lot of money. Just rinse your brush in hot water to get rid of clumps and you’re ready to go.)
11. You can reuse lots of old beauty tools for new things.
12. If your perfume is running low, pour the last drops into a bottle of (unscented!) lotions to make it last longer.
13. Save money on liquid foundation by applying with a brush instead of a sponge.
14. Keep an eye out for blog sales from beauty bloggers.
15. Before buying online, check "VoucherCodes.co.uk" for coupons.
16. Use a nifty coin trick to get the most out of your powers.
17. Before you buy a whole bottle of perfume, ask the store for a few samples sizes. (You’ll want to try it out for a couple of days to make sure you don’t get tired of it before you invest. Almost all stores are happy to give you trial vials.)
18. Cut open bottles to get the product you might be missing otherwise.
19. Doing the math can pay off: Some brands like Benefit sell smaller versions of popular products that are actually cheaper per ounce than the larger versions.
20. Use paint brushes instead of makeup brushes.
(They are much cheaper and you can find them with the same size and texture as makeup brushes at any art or craft store.)
21. Fuller Lashes use Baby Power to get the look of falsies.
22. And make sure to follow "The House of Abbiemay on Facebook" for daily updates.
23. Buy off-season shades to save cash. (Most brands rack up the prices of certain colours that are “in season,” (bright colours in the summer, pastels in the spring, jewels and nude tones in the fall) even if they carry those shades year round. Stock up on the colours you like in the off season to avoid markup.)
24. Buy a darker shade of foundation or bronzer than you normally use and mix it in with a little moisturizer to extend its use.
25. Fix broken eyeshadows and pressed powders with a little rubbing alcohol.
26. To prevent compacts from breaking in your bag, put a cotton ball or round inside.
27. Or, turn broken eyeshadow into a custom nail colour by mixing the pigment with clear polish.
28. Instead of buying an expensive lip plumper, you can make your own with cinnamon oil.
29. Cut your makeup sponges and cotton rounds in half to get more uses out of them.
30. Pumping the wand traps air inside and makes the mascara dry out faster. Instead, spin the brush to get rid of clumps.
31. Fix broken or smashed lipstick by heating it quickly with a match or hairdryer.
32. Store your makeup in the fridge to make it last longer.
33. Activated charcoal makes a great chemical-free smokey eyeliner.
34. Check the description box on YouTube tutorial and haul videos for discount codes.
35. If you get a product home and don’t like it, just take it back! Almost all makeup stores and drugstores accept gently used makeup returns. (It can be life changing to feel OK buying makeup without testing it in the store and still have the option of getting your money back.)
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