Everything I learned about how to apply makeup happened in the era of electric blue eyeshadow, thick hair and aqua nets.
Despite these questionable ’80s beauty trends, I’ve developed a better understanding of style choices and cost-effectiveness when purchasing beauty products. Thankfully, you can shop online, take advantage of in-store reward programs, and check out trendy beauty sales. You can get these high-end products at bargain prices.
hair care comparison
i discovered moroccanoil moisture repair I shampooed a few years ago and have been using it ever since. It smells great, protects your hair from dryness, and keeps it strong and healthy in any style.upon Amazon and the moroccanoil websiteThe Moisture Repair Shampoo comes in three sizes and retails for between $12.00 and $75.00 depending on the size you choose. I made the choice, but wasn’t thrilled to pay $75.00.
Some online comparison shopping found the same size bottle of Moroccan Oil Shampoo on eBay for $61.50. Both his website for Moroccan Oil and eBay offered free shipping. Sure, the 33.8 oz bottle is huge, but it lasts over a year and costs about $3.41/18 months per month. Total savings on shampoo: $13.50.
Another Moroccan Oil product that I use is Luminous Hairspray Extra Strong Hold.This firm and flexible styling aid keeps my curls tame and looking natural. Luminous Hairspray Extra Strong Moroccan Oil’s website has one 10 oz bottle available for $26.00. I use this product frequently and have found that buying in bulk online offers the most savings.
Again, I decided to get hairspray Ebay, 3 packs retail for $59.97. Both sites offer free shipping, but when you do the math, your total savings is $18.03 per 3-pack of hairspray.
Amazing Skincare Savings
I love it for fighting nasolabial folds and keeping baby skin smooth Biossance Squalane Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum 1.69 ozI originally purchased this skin care treatment from Sephora $68 at kiosk inside Kohl’s department store. I finished my first bottle and vowed never to pay that much again, so I won the same product online for $39.99 with free shipping! Ebay With a savings of $28.01, we won again.
Another go-to skincare product I use is Strivectin Hyaluronic Tripeptide Gel Cream For EyesThis lightweight, effective, hydrating formula soothes the delicate under-eye skin and reduces signs of aging. Costco Wholesale Club For $27.99 after an in-store coupon. Costco sells eye creams in two packs, regular size (.5 oz) and travel size (.17 oz).
After doing a quick online search to compare prices, I found the same product in a 0.5 oz size selling for $65.00. Stribectin website. Of course, I bought my eye cream at Costco and got more product for less than half the online price! Costco wins, saving me $37.01.
Browse beauty items anytime at Costco. You can find bargains on everything from high-end skin care products to luxury bath products. neutrogena rain bath shower gel A fresh, foamy wash that cleans away dirt and sweat while keeping your skin soft. Since it is for everyday use, it is always 40oz size. Costco, Available in-store or online for $19.49 with coupon.
This is a better price than the same size Neutrogena Rainbath online. walmartretails for $31.29 plus shipping if you don’t have it. Walmart + membership. Save $11.80 when you buy Neutrogena his Rain Bath at Costco instead of Walmart. You need a membership to shop at Costco. Still, many find that when they link their membership to their Costco Anywhere Visa card, they get points back on purchases or he gets a nice rebate check once a year.
Keeping it Real: Makeup vs. “Fake”
My recent quest to find an eyeliner that doesn’t smudge, smudge, or smudge led me to urban decay my local cosmetics store ultra beauty Retail company.i bought Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick In the chaos of color after the store employee assured me it wouldn’t rub off and would last for hours.
I wasn’t happy with the eyeliner’s $27.00 price, but by opening the Ulta Beauty Ultamate Rewards Mastercard, I was able to save 20% on my purchase. Altermate Rewards ProgramI wore the Shadow Stick and felt it didn’t live up to the 24/7 hype, so I returned it to the store and received a full refund of the discounted price plus tax of $21.65.
In my search for a smudge-free eyeliner that lives up to its name, I discovered some exciting colors. 24/7 Glide On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil on the Urban Decay website. The eyeliner pencil has a list price of $25.00 and seemed thinner, sleeker, and easier to use than the shadow stick. I ordered several eyeliner pencils that were included in the 30% off sale. Plus, I scored free shipping with another promotion, bringing the cost per eyeliner pencil to $15.80 including tax.
The 24/7 Glide On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil stayed on all day, held up on my outdoor bike rides, and didn’t come off until I took it off that evening. In this case, smart online shopping on his website at Urban Decay saved me $5.85 over using Ulta Beauty’s rewards program.
So far, a combination of online and in-store beauty purchases have saved me $114.20 on six of my favorite hair, skin, and makeup essentials. Most of my online beauty bargains have been legitimate brand new products, but my most recent purchase of my favorite mascara was a flop.
i bought Bonus cosmetics BADgal BANG! Volume Mascara It’s $11.41 on eBay, less than half the retail price of $28.00. I thought this was a big deal until I went to apply mascara and found it was too dry to use. Amazon At $18.00, I had the same problem: dry, substandard product.
Luckily I got a refund from both Amazon and eBay. From now on, get your mascara from Ulta Beauty and use the Ultamate Rewards program to take advantage of discounts on high-end beauty products.
Comparison shopping for beauty bargains is worth the time and effort, but make sure what you buy is eligible for returns.
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Lynne Conner is a freelance photojournalist with over 30 years of experience. She has won several local and national awards for her own work and loves writing about her lifestyle, business, parenting, finances, health, religion and technology. Her blog can be found at: www.lynnelovesthepast.blog She is currently working on her first book.