We all know that January is a tough time for money, we've got Christmas out of the way and now there's the meals out and the New Years Eve parties that you're going to be wearing your best clothes and make up for, so we expect that you're going to be low on funds come the new year. There's no need to panic though, here are some money saving beauty hacks that you can use until you get your next pay or for however long you'd like if you're looking to save as a new years resolution.
1. Use your old mascara wand as an eyebrow brush:
It's clear to all of us that eyebrows are one of the most important features of your face. They not only help to shape the face but if we didn't have them, we would look pretty odd. Eyebrow styles have changed so much throughout the years and we honestly have no idea what would be the next big thing for 2015. But to keep up to date with the eyebrow trends without splashing out on an expensive eyebrow brush is to use an old mascara wand, which does exactly the same thing. Simply wipe off the excess mascara when your bottle is empty and shape away!
2. Cut open your old makeup/skincare tubes:
To get the most out of your make up or skincare tubes, it's best to cut them open rather than spending x amount of time trying to squeeze the rest out. Cutting open the tube makes it easy to scoop your hand in and carry on with your morning routine before heading out looking radiant as ever. You can keep them fresh by using pegs to close them when not in use or alternatively pop them into empty containers.
3. Create your own exfoliating scrub:
You can create your own body scrub to exfoliate your skin on a weekly basis, it's just like going into the shop and buying one. All you need is some brown sugar and honey. Mix them together in a bowl with a spoon or a whisk, make sure that you remove most of the sugar clumps but not all of them, you still want it to scrub onto you. Don't add too much honey either, the smoother the scrub, the less it will work. Once you've mastered this technique, you probably won't have to buy a body scrub again!
4. Alternative make up remover:
Did you know that using Johnson's 'No More Tears' Baby Shampoo is a great alternative for make up remover? It's just as soft and just as gentle, there are no harsh chemicals in it and can lift the make up right off your face. Where normal make up removers cost from £10 upwards, this Johnson's Baby shampoo is just £3.35 for a 500ml bottle from Boots.com. Not a bad start to the new year having baby soft skin for a quarter of the price.
5. Rubbing Vaseline on your pulse:
To make your perfume last, rub a bit of Vaseline on your pulse points before you apply your perfume. Doing this helps to keep the scent on your body for a lot longer than using nothing at all and also smell nicer, it's the same as using body lotion with a matching perfume. You can find Vaseline at pretty much any drug store for less than £5. You can use it with cheap perfumes or even your most expensive ones.
6. Trade in empty pots for a free one:
MAC do a BAck-To-MAC Program where if you trade in 6 empty MAC containers, you can receive a free MAC lipstick of your choice (except Viva La Glam lipsticks). Lush also do the same thing where if you return 5 empty Lush pots, you can receive a free chilled face mask, as a thank you for recycling. I know a lot of people that swap their empty Lush and MAC product pots all the time to get free goodies when they're running low on money, it's a great idea and is good for the environment!
7. Make your own toner water:
You can buy toner tabs from Lush for just £1 each, they're probably the cheapest product you can buy in Lush and are an absolute life saver when you can't afford a new toner until the end of the month! What you do is get a bowl of warm water and drop the tab in, it should fizz up for about a minute or two and then settle down again. If you hold your face over the bowl, you can give yourself a facial steam to open your pores and let your skin breathe. Once the water has cooled down, pour it into a spray bottle and use it as a toner.
8. Eyeliner as primer:
If you can't afford an eyeshadow primer until the end of January, then it's best to use a white pencil eyeliner. Eyeshadow primer usually helps to keep your eyeshadow on your eyelids and keep it bright as well, so white eyeliner is pretty much going to do the same job since it's a great base for any colour you want to use. Even if you have a darker skin tone, white eyeliner is still good to use because there will be a colour on top of it, making it even more vibrant and last longer for your night out this new year.
9. Make your own gel eyeliner:
Let's be honest, even when we have money the best gel eyeliner is pretty expensive to buy out there. So what the best thing to do is to create your own gel eyeliner by grabbing a lighter and a pencil eyeliner. Hold the pencil eyeliner horizontally and light your match/lighter directly under it, making the tip touch the flame just slightly. Do this only for about 30 seconds and wait for it to cool down before testing it on your hand to make sure that it's turned more gel like. This will give a much more defined look on your eyes for a night out.
10. Use a toothbrush to get rid of flyaways:
When we tie our hair back, it's hard to get rid of those little baby hairs and flyaways from the top of our head. All we want is the latest red carpet hair style, so why is it so difficult to master? A little bit of hairspray and an old toothbrush (don't use the one you currently use) should go a long way with styling your hair this Winter. All you need to do is tie your hair into whatever style you prefer, apply the hairspray to keep it held together and brush the little unwanted parts of your hair down with the old toothbrush. It's as simple as that!
All of these little beauty hacks are easy to follow and will save you some serious money this Winter. As I've said before, you can continue to use these for however long you like and you can always come back to them when you're running low on money again. Have a happy new year and stay safe.
Thanks for stopping by everyone and I'll see you again next time!
Katy xo
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