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Beauty on a Budget
Looking beautiful does not have to break the bank
Yolanda Matthews-Porter
Discovering how you can create beauty
on a budget is…priceless. Your wallet
shouldn’t have to suffer in order for you to
look beautiful. But it’s important to have
an understanding of what you are
purchasing and just what your beauty
needs are. Also, you must be a savvy and
smart beauty shopper who realizes that
it’s quality vs. quantity. You don’t have to
make a habit of always buying high end
products. Keep reading to find ways to
look glam without breaking the bank!
First, you need to be aware of your skin
type and its condition. Learn how to
research ingredients and correctly read all
product labels. Please don’t assume that
higher prices and fancy packaging are the
best products and bring better results.
Certain generic brands can be just as
effective as its expensive counterparts.
I’m a former “expensive makeup girl” who
now enjoys the options of having so many
products to choose from. I’ve
experimented with a myriad of makeup
brands, from the least to most expensive,
and used this method onmy clients as
well. I discovered that these many
different options all yield beautiful and
natural results.But please use caution.
Some beauty brands are very cheap and
aren’t worth the cost
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The benefit of having options is that you will
find products that suit your budget as well as
create the look you desire.
Makeup brands can become tricky to
navigate. Here a few helpful tips that will aid
you on your journey towards looking fabulous:
Know how to use your products and don’t be
wasteful! A dime size can sometimes go a
long way. You should learn how to apply your
products correctly. A good suggestion is
consulting a store’s beauty advisor for advice
before purchasing the makeup. But you can
get creative once you grasp the method of
proper makeup application! You can become
your own beauty expert and DIY (Doit
yourself). Professional salon visits aren’t
always in our budgets. Enroll in some DIY or
selfenrichment makeup classes and practice
at home with products. This is a great way to
ensure savings. (FYI: Just about every
professional service a salon offers can be
purchased in kits at a local store. These
include nail, makeup, waxing and facial
product kits, as well as treatment kits for the
styling