Scrimp or Spend

 

Every beauty product available is expensive. Even if you shop at CVS, you can still easily pay $10+ for a small bottle of lotion. People often ask where the line between "cheap" and "inexpensive is." So here we go.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scrimp: 

1. Eyeshadow. If you find a color that you like in an inexpensive brand--go for it. I've never tried a cheap eyeshadow that I felt didn't last as long as an expensive one. With that being said, sometimes more expensive brands will give you a better color range. But I suggest ELF eyeshadow. Nice colors for pennies.
2.  Eye Liner. A 50 cent pencil will stay put all day, I promise. Liquid eyeliner will last all day and all night. The expensive stuff is the same product.
3. Hair conditioner. I'm not saying to buy the cheapest hair conditioner on the shelf, because like the alcohol-loaded cheap shampoo, it could damage your hair. Instead, substitute with inexpensive hair masks made of olive oil, egg whites or mayonnaise. The protein and fatty acids are necessary for shiny and healthy hair.

Spend:

1. Shampoo. As I'm sure your hairdresser has told you time and time again, cheap shampoo is really bad for your hair. It will strip your hair of necessary oils and lead to damage. If you're strapped for cash, buy a salon brand off Amazon or Ebay. And only wash your hair every two or three days, no matter how good your shampoo is.
2. Foundation. Remember that your skin is your body's largest organ and everything you put on it will seep in. Cheap foundation is often full of unhealthy fillers and you'll probably end up with clogged pores. Always go with non-comedogenic (it means it won't clog your skin) and all natural is best. 
3. Face lotion. You don't need to spend a small fortune, but remember that body lotion is definitely not face lotion. The skin on your face is particularly sensitive and most susceptible to free-radical damage. To keep your face looking fresh for years to come, make sure that you buy face lotion with SPF in it.