You can save big money and avoid being hassled or ignored by shopping drugstores for your beauty supplies. The cosmetics at the cosmetic counter are often made with the same technology as the drugstore brands. Some are even made in the same factories, and owned by the same parent companies. The only differences are packaging, marketing, advertising, sales help, counter leasing, and, of course, price.
But how do you find the right shade without opening any bottles? Here’s how you do it. Check the label.
You’ll see brief descriptions that will help you decide.
Most drugstores have shades that can work on a range of skin tones, so you can feel safe going a little lighter or darker. If you’re stuck on whether to go lighter or darker, go lighter if you don’t wear powder. Go darker if you like to wear powder. Setting powder over your foundation will make it look a bit lighter.
Hold the bottle to your jawline to get the closest match.
Try to go to the nearest and biggest window in the store. If you can’t, then put your face and the bottle in front of a mirror.
Don’t bother to put the bottle on your hand or wrist. It’s always a bit darker.
Check the Guys’ Aisle First Men’s products usually cost less, so you’ll save on things such as deodorant, shaving cream, disposable razors, etc. Just stick with the unscented versions and your budget-saving secret is safe.
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For What It’s Worth
Use the drugstore to get the latest color nail polish or other latest trend. Don’t pay too much for anything you’re not absolutely sure ^ about.
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HAIR PRODUCTS LIKE SHAMPOOS AND CONDITIONERS FROM DRUGSTORES ARE FINE.
SOME ARE HIGHLY CONCENTRATED AND ARE BEST USED ON DAMP HAIR.
GENERIC BRANDS
Don’t be married to name brands when it comes to certain products. Check the labeling. The best thing about many generic drug store items is their flexibility—buy one basic product and use it for several beauty treatments. Petroleum Jelly
You can use it to moisturize your lips.
It’s a great highlighter on top of cheekbones. Add it to any powder eye shadow to create an eye gloss.
Spread it on cracked heels, elbows, and rough knees.
Baby Wipes
They are great makeup removers.
They clean stains.
Use them to refresh skin.
Cotton Swabs
They can be used to fix makeup mistakes.
Use them as emergency makeup applicators. They are great tools for mixing colors.