How to Save Money When Buying Beauty Equipment
10 Hacks To Save Money On Beauty Products
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Do you feel as though you are spending a fortune on make-up and skincare? You’re not alone! Here are some awesome hacks to help you save money on beauty products.
10 Hacks To Save Money On Beauty Products
1. Give DIY A Try
One way to save some cash when it comes to beauty products could be to have a try at making your own.
This is something I’ve been trying recently as I was given some Face Masks for my birthday and my daughter really wanted to try one. Unfortunately, they weren’t suitable for under sixteens.
So, I ended up making her a DIY version, all made from products we already had in. And it was such a hit she now asks for a Face Mask every time she has a bath! So far the ones we have made have been pretty simple using natural yoghurt, honey and cocoa powder.
As well as being super cheap, these homemade masks were great because there were no chemicals and no plastic packaging.
Of course, Face Masks aren’t the only beauty products you can DIY. You can find a fab list of 50 DIY Beauty products (that also make great gifts) at Earth 911.
2. Opt For Eco-Friendly Products
While we’re on the subject of being more eco-friendly, there are lots of sustainable beauty products that will save you money.
Shampoo and Conditioner bars are a great example of this. The initial cost might be a little bit more than you’re used to paying, but they should last substantially longer meaning you’ll pocket extra cash in the long run.
As there is no plastic bottle involved they are also much better for the environment although you may wish to purchase a reusable box which will stop them going soggy if they’re stored in the shower.
3. Look For Dupes of Expensive Brands
There are plenty of places you can find budget friendly beauty dupes – from the middle aisle of Aldi (their Lacura range has lots of dupes for high-end products!) to your local high street Boots store.
One of my personal favourite dupes is the Superdrug Bloom Mandarin and Lime Basil Eau de Toilette which is a great alternative to the much pricier Jo Malone version.
Another example of a dupe perfume is Lidl Madame Glamour which is supposed to be a copy of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle.
Related Post: The B&M Jo Malone Candle Dupe
4. Apply For Freebies & Samples
Lots of big beauty brands actually give away freebies and samples of some of their most popular products.
Look out for ads on Facebook and Instagram and once you apply for or click on one you’ll usually find you’ll get them more and more as sponsored ads on your feed.
While the samples are usually pretty small, it can be a great way to try out products before you commit to buying a full-size product and they are often perfect for popping in your bag on a night out or taking with you when you travel.
Recent freebies include Benefit Pore Care sample simply by asking for at your local Benefit make-up counter.
5. Recycle Your Old Products
Many retailers and beauty brands offer discounts (or even sometimes free products) when you bring your empties in to be recycled.
For example, John Lewis offers £5 off a £20 spend when you return five items to them for recycling, provided you’re a My John Lewis member.
In a similar scheme, high-street retailer Boots will give you £6 back on your Boots Advantage card when you bring in five empty products for recycling and then spend £10.
6. Get Cashback On Everything You Buy
Getting cashback is a no-brainer as it’s an easy way to make a small amount of money back on much of what you purchase.
For online cashback, always check Topcashback and Quidco before to see if the retailer you are purchasing from is listed there.
When shopping in-store I earn cashback through Apps like Cheddar and Airtime Rewards. If you’re already into budget beauty these apps are great as they cover stores like Wilkos and supermarkets such as The Co-op and Sainsbury’s.
7. Make Sure You’re Getting Loyalty Points
No matter where you shop for your beauty products, make sure if there is a loyalty scheme make sure you’re signed up for it!
The most well know are probably Boots and Superdrug but again if you’re shopping for beauty basics at the supermarket don’t forget to swipe your loyalty card there too.
8. Hacks To Save Money On Beauty Products: Sometimes Basic Is Best
Sometimes it can be worth ditching fancy and expensive beauty products in favour of going back to basics with some well-known beauty brands that have stood the test of time.
Vaseline is always going to be a great product to use on chapped lips. Bastiste has been the most popular dry shampoo in the UK for over thirty years and L’Oreal Paris Elnett is still one of the best hairsprays out there.
9. Wait Until The January Sales
It can be tempting to buy beauty products in the run-up to Christmas, especially if you have lots of parties to attend or if you’re looking for some new bits and pieces as gifts from family and friends.
However, you will get much better value for money if you can wait until the January sales, when beauty gift sets can see reductions of 50% or more.
This is also a great time to stock up on things like makeup brushes. You could ask family and friends for vouchers to spend at your favourite brands or choose vouchers for somewhere like Boots or John Lewis that cover a wide range of different brands.
10. Price Track Your Favourite Items
One way to make sure you’re getting the best deal when it comes to more expensive items is to use a price-tracking website such as ideal or PriceSpy.
You can set up alerts for when your favourite items reach a certain price and you can look at the price history to figure out if ‘20% off’ really is 20% or whether the price was hiked a few weeks before to allow for the price reduction.
I really hope these hacks to save money on beauty products help you save some cash, whether you usually buy basics or prefer to treat yourself to luxury brands. As for me, I’ll definitely be trying some more DIY products and keeping an eye out for perfume dupes when I do my weekly shop at Lidl!
Are you out of everything in your makeup and skincare kit, at once?
Its like a phenomenon Ill never understand. You buy things at different times , and all of a sudden…
They are all empty. And you needed your stuff like yesterday.
I don’t know about you , but in the time of corona I am wearing way less makeup (unless I have a virtual meeting,) but I use my skincare the same no matter what. AM & PM.
And its time to shop.
My wallet is a little sad right now, but even when it’s not, I try to use fun ways to get money back when I shop online, because why not?
Check out these 5 creative ways you too can save, while shopping:
1. Use the Sephora.com “Beauty Offers” Section when you order your makeup & skincare.
You may or may not already know this exists, but it’s different from your Sephora points that you earn when you buy. It’s a section I’ll link directly to (because it can be hard to find on the site) and it has rotating promo codes that get you free sample products with nearly every order.
Sephora Tip : I will usually redeem some of my Sephora points AND get a promo code item and when my order comes I FEEL RICH.
Try it. It’s V fun. So many extra little useful things come in the mail.
2. Use money back websites like Rakuten.com
There are a few shopping portals where you search for your store, and click through their link to shop for a percentage of money back on your purchase. I use Rakuten for even more than beauty purchases and have a $50 check coming to me next month 🙂
( It used to be called ebates, and yes its pretty coupon queen-y of me, but a few dollars back is better than nothing, especially if you’re a Sephora VIB rouge and spendin all that cash). I see you.
Rakuten Tip: Department stores usually have a higher percentage return on Rakuten. So, if you’re looking for a specific product and your regular store only has only 1-2 % cash back , try to purchase the product from a larger department store which may have 8%-12% back.
3. Shop for makeup & skin care through Discount Retail / Online stores.
Some of my regular haunts like Nordstrom Rack & Saks Off Fifth have a great selection of beauty products online, usually even better than in the store .
Nordstromrack.com – Usually has brands from Sephora like Kate Sommerville, Kopari, Murad, and even Nest fragrance on sale.
Hautelook.com – an online only deal website launches lots of beauty brands. Today, they are having sales on Milk Makeup , Makeup eraser Towels, and so many more things!
Discount Online Shopping Tip: Don’t forget to also shop through your Rakuten login, or see if these stores are on your credit card portal and shop through there for more savings (info on that below.)
4. Shop through your Credit Card Portal, like Chase Ultimate Rewards & Amex , for more points back on your purchase.
Shopping through your credit card portal is a great way to get more points when shopping for things online (which equals money back.) Like Rakuten, you would:
*Login and go to the credit card portal section
*Search the store you want to shop from
*Purchase with your Credit Card through the portal
Not only will you get the points per dollar for your purchase when using your credit card to buy it, but you’ll usually get a larger points bonus like 3 or 5x the points for shopping thorough a portal like Chase UR.
Its fun, and why not maximize your points game.
Credit Card Portal Tip: Use this website to compare what portals will you give you the most cash back or points for your purchase.
5. And last but not least, keep an eye out for the yearly Tarte “Custom Kit” Sale.
The Infamous Tarte Custom Kit Sale happens 1-2 times a year, and is announced usually the day before through their email and social media. Seems like a very odd way to “save” money but I didn’t want to leave it out , because it really is.
I love tarte and I know a lot of my clients do too.
This sale is unlike most others, because you get 6 full size products (that are still on the shelves) for 70% percent off usually around $63 flat cost .
So the shape tape you use, or the sea salt line you love, usually on sale. Palettes and everything.
I would recommend keeping up with their Instagram, and I shout I out on my Instagram stories every time it happens too. So stay in touch with me over on IG.
Tarte Tip: Last year the sale was in June & November, but who knows what will happen in 2020.
Thats all for now, but I hope these money saving tips will help you to be able to re-stock your beauty and skincare kit more easily.
xoxo,
Brielle
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