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Top beauty products money economy suggestions? It isn’t always easy to return makeup, but it can be possible. If you have some unused and unopened makeup, and you return it within 30 days of purchase, you’ll have the biggest chance of success (although it’s not guaranteed). Each shop and/or makeup brand will have their own policy on this, so make sure you check before you start making demands. If you buy makeup and feel it isn’t up to scratch, you might be able to get a refund – but this will likely be decided on a case-by-case basis. For example, if you buy a waterproof mascara that starts running when your eyes water, it’ll be difficult for you to prove this to the store. However, if you buy a foundation bottle and the pump is broken, you’ve got some solid evidence and that should stand you in better stead for a refund. Read even more info at https://jt.org/tips-to-save-money-on-your-favorite-beauty-products/.

Make sure that you have a valid reason for purchasing cosmetics. If you have a false impression that makeup will make you feel better, you must try to break this shopping habit. Not too long ago, I ran out of blush so I went up to the store to buy more. I picked out a shade that I thought looked similar to the one I had purchased before. Wrong! The bright shade made me look like a clown. Had I tried this item before I made the purchase, I would have saved myself $25. I also could have prevented another trip back to the store to buy more. Some stores and brands offer refunds if the product doesn’t meet expectations. Learn more about stores and brands’ policies, to see if you can return items you don’t like.

Find a hairstyle that works for your hair type so you can use the minimal amount of hair products needed to maintain it. This will help you save money on hair products and it will also save you time during styling if you don’t have to fight with your natural hair texture to make a haircut “work” for you. You may also want to consider a hairstyle that won’t require frequent trims every 4 weeks to maintain its shape. Getting a trim every month gets so expensive. I used to have a stacked bob and I hated having to get trims so often to keep it looking neat. Now I find that my long, one-length hair is much easier to maintain and I am spending less money and time at the salon. Definitely a win-win in my book!

When you’re able to keep cosmetics fresh for longer, you can get so much better value for money from them. Plus, it’ll help you cut down on spending in the long run as you can wait longer to buy new products. If your makeup is drying out, breaking or is running, these tricks will help them to stay effective and wearable for longer: Drying out and clumpy mascara – Add a few drops of saline/contact lens solution to the tube, swirl it around, and the mascara will last longer. Also, don’t pump the wand when you use it, as this traps air in the tube and makes the mascara dry out quicker – try twisting the wand instead.

You can save money by making your own toiletries. Simple recipes have inexpensive ingredients and you can find the ingredients at most grocery stores and drug stores. I make my own laundry detergent, and I have also made my own shampoo. If you have ever had to buy an ultra-powered dandruff shampoo, you probably cringed at the price. Instead of buying dandruff shampoo, I use malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar as a rinse after shampooing my hair. This cleared up my dandruff and left only a hint of vinegar smell. You can also try using baking soda instead of shampoo and toothpaste. If you want to get the absolute best deal possible, you need to be flexible about what products you buy. For example, my husband and I prefer to use bar soap, but whenever I am able to get body wash shower gel for free, we use that instead. Find additional details on jt.org.