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How To Save Money On High-Street Beauty Products

At some point in her life, every woman walks into her favorite makeup retailer with the sole intention of replacing her foundation, only to leave with a new perfume, a few shades of lipstick, and a deep sense of remorse.

Does this sound anything like you?

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Beauty products are a significant part of a woman's aesthetic arsenal and a beauty regimen can turn into a work of art, whether it’s putting on makeup for a night out or accessorizing for work. It helps us project our personality and mood; make us feel confident and sexy.

The ever-escalating cost of such products, however, can leave us feeling like we have to settle for inferior choices.

Whether you’re a recovering shopaholic or simply feel that it's against your principles to buy mascara that costs its weight in gold, there's hope yet!

Take a look at these fantastic money-saving alternatives to high-end beauty products:

  • Makeup Remover
    These things are loaded with chemicals, and since they are largely used on your face where the skin is more sensitive, they can cause irritation and redness – and let’s not forget the searing pain when some of it accidentally goes into your eyes!

    The solution? Turn to your kitchen - Coconut oil, olive oil, and pretty much any other organic oils are better alternatives. Not only do they remove makeup just as well, they will also moisturize and nourish your skin.
  • Heated Eyelash Curler 
    There's no need to purchase this utter waste of money. Grab your regular metallic eyelash curler in one hand, your blow dryer in the other... you can probably figure out what to do from here!

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  • Hair Treatments & Body Scrubs
    It's time to raid your kitchen again! 

    You can make your own body scrub using combinations of ingredients, such as sea salt and essential oils; demerara sugar and honey; and rolled oats and organic coconut milk – get creative!  

    The same goes for hair treatments; plenty of daily household items such as oils, yogurt, eggs, vinegar and honey can be used to treat your tresses.  

    Bonus Tip: Massage some coconut oil into your hair and wrap a hot towel around your head for 10-15 minutes before washing.
  • Curling Iron
    You can use your straightening iron to create soft, sexy curls by twisting the iron as you press it down along small sections of your hair.
But wait, there’s more! Here are a few more tips to help you save money on beauty products:
  • Shop Online Make a list of your favorite brands and sign up for their email newsletters to get coupons and offers. You might also like to consider buying your favorite products in bulk if you can find some hefty discounts.
  • Recycle Some big players offer great deals if you return your used makeup containers. MAC stores, for example, will give you a free gift for every 6 empty containers you bring in.
  • Visit the Dollar Store
    Although it's not always ideal to buy cosmetic products from here, makeup sponges, razors, eye makeup remover pads and fake nails are all great purchases.
  • Collect Free Samples Grab as many free samples as you can. Try out a variety of products before settling so that you can make an informed decision should you decide to splurge.
This article was written by Oliver Harding at http://www.thebestdiscountcodes.com/, providing the best voucher codes on the web.
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