We all love a good beauty bargain, but aside from shopping from more affordable beauty brands, there are also plenty of tips and hacks which will help you to get those most out of your beauty products and save money in the process. If you’re trying to be a little smarter and savvier when it comes to your skincare, haircare, and makeup routines, there are plenty of small and easy tweaks you can try to make budgeting easier.
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From multitasking skincare products to DIY hacks and makeup dupes, here are our top money saving beauty tips.
Got a moisturiser that’s too rich for your face? Use it as a neck cream. So many skincare products can be used in multiple ways to target different concerns. For example, acid- or clay-based cleansers make great face masks, conditioner can be left in overnight (instead of a hair mask), and some say that glycolic acid toner makes for an impressive deodorant…
Single-ingredient skincare has been a huge beauty trend in recent years. With customers becoming more clued up on skincare, and seeking both transparency and more straightforward formulas, these more simplistic products not only make it easier to understand what you’re using and why, but also presents a more affordable alternative to expensive products with long ingredient lists. Why? Because single-ingredient formulas contain fewer ingredients and are therefore much cheaper for brands to produce. Which means that cost saving is also passed onto you, the customer.
The trend for multi-use makeup products doesn’t just make your makeup bag lighter and lend itself to a minimalist makeup look, it will also save you money in the process. Why buy a lipstick, blusher, and eyeshadow, when you can use a 3-in-1 product that ticks all of the boxes? Even if they’re not marketed as multi-use, you’ll find that most bronzers, blushers, and highlighters can be used as eyeshadows, lipsticks and stains will double-up as blusher, and eyebrow pencils and eyeliners can often be used interchangeably.
We’re all familiar with the frustration that comes when you finish up a tube of product and (despite the fact that you know there’s still product inside), no amount of squeezing will get it out. If you’re feeling thrifty, use a pair of scissors to carefully snip the tube in two – you’ll probably find several more uses inside.
Manicures, laser hair removal, blow-dries, and facials are some of life’s small luxuries, but they can also cost a lot, especially when you have multiple appointments booked. From step-by-step at-home facials to portable nail lamps, these days there are plenty of helpful tutorials and gadgets to help you replicate the benefits of your professional treatments at home.
Did you know that the cost of packaging a product impacts the price? Product refills are often much cheaper since they’re made with less packaging, so they can be a great option if you want to save money. From fake tan and hand soap, to moisturiser and eyeshadow, you’ll be surprised at how many products have refillable versions.
Cutting down on unnecessary products in your routine is much easier than you might think – especially now that there are so many great multi-use products out there. Next time a product runs out, consider whether you really need a restock, do you already own an alternative, or is it worth looking for a more affordable dupe? If your skincare or makeup routine contains multiple products, then simplifying it will not only save you money, but also time, and you may even find that a minimal skincare routine suits your skin better than a multi-step one.
Want to make your products last longer? If you use pre-soaked cleansing or exfoliating pads, try cutting them in half and using each half per use. You’ll still get all the benefits but the product lasts for twice as long.
Sale shopping can be a risky business, sometimes it’s all too tempting to simply be enticed in by low prices. Instead, to shop savvily, make a wishlist of products you know you’ll use and love beforehand, then when the sales come round, you know you’re not only going to score a great deal, but you won’t have wasted your money on a product you’ll never use. This is also a great time to consider supersize versions of your favourite products, or bundles, which mean you can stock up on your faves.
With new releases coming out left, right and centre, it’s enough to make us beauty aficionados weak at the knees. I mean, the Barbie beauty collabs alone have had me in add-to-cart mode for weeks!
Combine this with re-blossoming social calendars beckoning beauty appointments into full swing, and a wedding on the horizon, and it can certainly make me guilty of spending quite a few dollars on products and appointments.
Now don’t get me wrong — beauty is one of my passions, so I’m more than happy to splash some of my hard-earned cash on the goods. But sometimes even us hardcore devotees can do with some reigning in.
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Video via MamamiaWhether I’m saving my dollars for a special occasion, or just feeling a little frugal, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for when I’m trying to spend a little less dough on the beauty front.
Before we jump in, a quick reminder that everyone’s skin is unique, so be sure to patch-test goodies that are new to you and seek advice if you’re unsure if a certain product is right for you.
I’m not a dermatologist or a financial advisor — always seek professional advice.
A bathroom cupboard clean-out is top of the list for a few reasons. Firstly, it is immensely satisfying. Sorting, organising, making things look all neat and pretty… it all brings me a great sense of calm.
Secondly, it helps me bid adieu to products that have reached their expiration date.
I’m pretty good at using skincare products until they’re all the way empty (a money-saving hack of its own!) but certain less frequently used makeup products can be harder to get through.
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But finally, and most importantly for the topic in question, it helps remind me how many hardworking products I already own. I just recently re-discovered a whole stack of lipsticks I forgot about, which consequently helped me fight the urge to buy any more for the office-outfit rotation.
It’s much harder to justify fresh buys when you’re well acquainted with your already stellar line-up.
Just like outfit planning inspires fresh excitement for the threads you already own, planning your beauty routine can remind you that you’ve got a flurry of options good to go.
So, I often do just that. Once I’ve taken stock of the goods I already have, I like to plan out routines featuring said prods: morning skincare and evening skincare, and makeup looks for the week. I just write them out as a note on my — nothing fancy — but enough to do the trick.
Getting my nails done is all fun and games until I get trapped in a never-ending cycle of re-application. I tell myself that I’ll go in just to get the gel removed, and end up coming out with pink glittery nails and another hit to the ol’ bank account. Oops.
DIY-ing my nails is one of my go-to ways to save a little extra cash on the beauty front. Plus, much like cleaning out the bathroom cupboard, I find the whole process really calming and rewarding.
My favourite time to do my own nails is Friday night, in front of the TV.
I’ll do the full kit and caboodle — base coat, two coats of colour, top coat — while binge-watching something good for the soul. And all of it for much less than an in-store mani!
Here's some nail polish inspo for your next DIY sesh:
• Essie Ballet Slippers, $15.99, is a fan fave. Classic, timeless, cheap!
• Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Wine Stock, currently $12.99, is a perfectly moody yet polished winter colour.
• Kester Black Rouge, $28, is one of my most worn polishes ever. The best red.
• Chanel Le Vernis 505, $43, is a cult colour that never fails. Plus, it’s a bougee buy that’s still less than most nail salon experiences.
If I realise that I’m close to running out of something I really need (think cleanser, SPF, shampoo) and haven’t uncovered a substitute in the great bathroom cupboard cleanout, I get my discount on.
There are lots of ways you can nab a cheeky discount on beauty. Some sites offer a percentage or dollar value off for a first-time purchase, so it’s worth seeing if you can get what you need from a reliable site that offers one of these. Lots of online retailers also allow you to add items to your wishlist and get notifications when they go on sale.
This also applies to skin treatments and services — I keep an eye out for special packages and discounts at my favourite treatment spots and add them to my account.
This one is double-y smart because when my skin has had a professional treatment, it’s looking and feeling its best and therefore doesn’t require me to introduce an extra flurry of at-home products. Savvy!
Going cold turkey on all beauty products is a recipe for disaster for me. I end up getting crazy FOMO, which can lead to reckless and unnecessary purchases.
Instead, I still allow myself a considered purchase or two, making sure it’s something I will absolutely use and will bring me lots of delight — I’ll try a sample to make sure it’s ticking all the boxes. After all, I said spending less, not spending nothing!
What are some things you do to save on beauty products? Share with us in the comment section below.
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