Beauty on a Budget
I don't know about you, but I'm a working mom with not much money to spend on myself. I'm also in my 30s with two teenagers, and makeup gives me a boost in confidence. I used to wear makeup daily; then I changed work shifts and that stopped in a heartbeat. Next thing you know, I put some concealer under my eyes and call it good for the day.
I ended up switching jobs and a year later, I was working with younger girls who do the whole sha-bang on a daily basis. (WTH is contouring??) When I needed a change, I got a haircut that I loved (though my husband HATED). How it made me feel was AMAZING! I then decided I wanted more of a boost in myself but didn't have much money to get some cosmetic staples that I would need for a new daily look.
I want to share what I've encountered, and maybe this will help another mom on a budget gain some extra confidence in herself and realize you don't have to spend a fortune to enhance your look.
I'm going to touch on what you can get for as little as possible (with also keeping quality in mind.. too cheap is just bad for your skin). My two favorite stores at the moment? Wal-Mart & the Dollar Tree!
I know what you're thinking... Dollar Tree makeup? That CAN'T be good for your skin! If you get any ol' brand you've never heard of, I'm sure you'll end up regretting it. I only got a couple of my makeup items from the Dollar Tree (some brands are also available at Wal-Mart). Here's a rundown of what I currently use, where I got it from, and how much it was:
Optional: Lipstick: If I use any, it's Dollar Tree lipstick. ColorMates is the brand I have now.
As you can see, (excluding my eyeshadow palette) I've spent under $20 for all of the makeup that I use.
I apply my makeup in the order I have it listed. It takes only about 10 minutes for a full day of feeling like I look my best!
Feel free to share what works for you! I'm also willing to try out and give feedback on a product you might recommend, if I can get it locally & it's within my budget!
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STOPI love going to the Dollar Store or drug stores to get makeup! You can get some amazing items for a bargain.
I am definitely going to look for that Garnier cleansing water next time I go. Thanks for sharing!
I can't believe I left out the store & cost for that one! That was actually at Wal-Mart for $6-$8. But this picture you see is after a month of use. You can tell it will go far!
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STOPIn Asia, BB creams/sticks are more popular. So if i ever am in a rush, ill just slap on some BB stick, eyebrows, mascara, cream blusher and tinted lipbalm onto my face. Total time: 20mins. XD
Very interesting!