To look pretty on less cash, you could yoink your roommate's fancy conditioner and hope she doesn't notice. Or you could try out these drugstore and designer beauty bait-and-switches. Either way, you'll look so good only your stylist will know for sure what you did!
1. Color formulas are generally the same among mascara products, so no need to spring for a department store version. Black is black at $7 or $20. But it is worth investing in a clean mascara wand or comb that you can use to separate your lashes before the cheaper one dries.2. Instead of giving yourself a spritz of pricey perfume, get a more subtle version of the scent all over your body. Spend less for the fragrance's body lotion or cream and blend with unscented generic-brand lotion.3. Add a few drops of rose oil to your cheapee body wash to calm your senses before you head to work. Tip: Look for a wash that contains glycerin -- it makes your skin feel softer than bar soap.4. Drugstore eye shadow typically gets a bad rap for its poor lasting power. But you can make it stay put all day if you apply a primer or even a little concealer as a base beforehand.5. This one's for the mamas out there: Use your kid's baby shampoo as makeup remover. If it won't give an infant tears, it probably won't make you weep either.For even more great tips on how to balance your budget at your local drugstore, click on over to our friends at Lemondrop!
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