Giveaway: Huge Cetaphil Prize Pack

I used to love going to beauty schools for a great treat - in the town where I used to live, I could get a great hour-long European facial for $10. It was like a mini-vacation that didn’t break the bank!

One way I save money on my beauty care needs? Sleep. No matter how much cream and lotion I apply, I won’t look good if I’m not rested. Once I lose some shuteye I instantly have to pull out the concealer, acne meds and everything else to try and “brighten up” my face. Sleep is free, too.

Oh man, I’m not as frugal as I’d like to be but sometimes, we melt all the little leftover pieces of soap to make one. It’s a fun project to do with kid and it gives us an extra bar of soap!

Ok, this probably doesn’t really count as a way to save money but I just don’t really wear make-up. There has been a very few times when I do (when I got married) but other than that, it’s just not an everyday thing.

It also means that everything I use is fresh and I don’t have to worry about “should I have thrown this away?” because yes, I should have. It all started because I’ve got sensitive skin so most things made me itch or break out when I first started wearing make-up and I just got used to never wearing it. And then I learned that most make-up is either good for 3 months (mascara) or about a year so anything I had needed to be tossed anyway.

I host swaps with friends. We all bring products that we tried and didn’t like then swap them. I’ve gotten some really good beauty products this way.

There is a local upscale salon in the town where I live. They have different level hair stylist levels 2-9. A level 2 is the cheapest and it goes up from there. I always make an appointment with a level 2. They always do a great job and you are still getting the upscale salon experience. I always come out feeling great without spending a ton of money.

I go to a beauty school to get my hair cut for only $8!

Drink plenty of water, a good night’s rest, and daily exercise in the fresh air. At bedtime I wash & moisturize my face, apply a basic lip moisturizer and hand cream. Simple but it makes a world of difference.

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CVS, of course!

Sleep is a good one! I try to save money through the utitlies I have to use. I let me hair air dry as long as I can before needing the hair dryer to actually style it. Then I also try to use as little water as possible in the shower or at the sink.

When something I love is on sale- I stock up… after checking and making sure the expirations will be OK. That way I don’t have to give-up the products that I love, in order to save money. On face washes, also, I apply the wash to may face-FIRST with my hands, then I can take a wash cloth and scrub. I always tend to use more with a wash cloth if I put the wash directly on it because half of it soaks into the cloth!

Also, with my kids: I put all of their shampoos in a pump bottle. This way they don’t “accidentally” squirt out too much and waste hard earned money! They are happy because they can do it themselves, I am happy because I save money!

I usually wait to buy my cosmetics (lip liners and liquid eye liners) until they are offering a “special gift” with a purchase. I use the lipsticks, mascara and eye shadows that come with the gifts.

For cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreens, I buy from my local drugstore. Those are just as effective as the fancy department store brands, and much more affordable!

After years of buying makeup only at department stores, I recently have begun making forays into drugstore brands - and actually found I like them better in some cases! Mascara being one of them. I’m not someone that uses a lot of product per use, so things last me a very long time. I tried the Wal-mart version of Pantene and actually found I liked it as much if not better than the name brand. I have longer hair so it doesn’t have to get cut as often, which saves, too. Finally, I also love Cetaphil! I get it at Costco and it lasts me a long time. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

I found the best way to save on beauty care needs is also to use minimal makeup and only the necessary essentials. I also have sensitive skin and after trying many products found the best thing was washing my face with water and using little to no foundation!

I save my powder foundation leftovers until I have enough to combine all the little crumbs into one compact, then pack them down to make a new supply.

Save money on beauty products? When I started shopping at CVS, I started saving a ton of money on all our family’s health and beauty products. I haven’t paid full price for makeup at WalMart for over a year now, and the stuff I use now is nicer then what I used to buy.

I watch for sales at our local store and then use a coupon if I have one. If I’m about out of something, I’ll stock up on a fresh one at that time.

Well for the last few years my mom has given me gift certificates for makeup in my stocking (I am 30 yrs old)! It helps me make much needed replacements at least once a year without breaking my bank!

The oldest trick in the book: I save a ton of money and buy mascara at the grocery store. BTW, a professional makeup artist told me once that you should buy a new thing of mascara every month!

For some of our beauty items, I buy the comparable store brand. If it’s an item we use a lot, I stock up when it’s on sale.

We use a lot of Cetaphil for our family. We squeeze the Gentle Cleanser into the kids’ bathwater. We slather them with the cream after toweling them off. We all have sensitive, dry skin!

I use baking soda as an exfoliator and hair clarifier.

I started doing all my health & beauty shopping at CVS. I wait until there are sales on makeup and shampoo, then combine coupons with their ExtraCare Rewards program. I haven’t paid more than a dollar for anything in six months. You do have to give up brand loyalty, though.

When I go to the mall I check out all the cosmetic counters - often they have free samples of various products.

Instead of buying oil-blotting sheets I cut up paper napkins and tuck them into my purse - the recycled brown ones work great! It is better for my skin to absorb any excess oil throughout the day than to use a lot of oil-absorbing powder. After blotting my face I just pat lightly with a touch of powder and I look freshened up. This cuts down on the amount of powder I use, which is not only a savings but is better for breakouts, etc.

Two ways I save money on beauty products is by getting enough sleep and drinking plenty of water.

Coupons combined with store specials. Sometimes they owe me money and I have to buys some inexpensive item so that I can give them a few cents:)

One way that I save money on beauty care needs is to only buy things when they “free”. Makeup and hand lotion takes just about forever to use up, but it’s so easy to just buy them because they’re cheap. Between all the different stores that you can buy “free” makeup, there’s really no reason to actually spend money on it.

Coupons, coupons, coupons

I have a friend at church who is allergic to lots of eye makeup. I told her one day that I’d take her samples off her hands when she gets those bonus bags at the makeup counters. She was so excited to give them to me, that now she goes ahead and gets the bag, whether she’ll use only one of the items or not and gives the rest to me! Why spend the moolah when you haven’t tried it yet? Now, I get to sample for free!:-)

I also use moisturizer with sunscreen in it–2-in-1!

Instead of spending $13 every couple of weeks to get my eyebrows waxed, I keep a pair of tweezers in the glove compartment of my car. Every Sunday morning on the way to church, I pluck my eyebrows. It’s one of the few times I get to ride in my car… and I’m just sitting there. Once a week is just about right for me.

I really feel that a well groomed eyebrow makes my whole face look put together, even if I haven’t put my makeup on yet!

I save money on beauty care by knowing when I can get by with cheaper version of a name brand item. For the items that don’t compare to the name brand, I buy from the cheapest source. That could be drugstore rather than department stores, online or ebay rather than brick and mortar, and I use coupons whenever possible!

I save on beauty products by shopping at CVS & Walgreens. I try lots of new products when they are on sale so I can determine if I’d like to keep buying them. I use coupons (of course!) and the rewards programs the stores have set up.

This may not be for everyone - but my daughter and I share her baby lotion for face moisturizer.

My sister and I buy our makeup when it is on sale. We just stocked up on Cover Girl at CVS and K-mart with the BOGO sale and coupon.

I always wait for merle norman to have a free gift with purchase. I love trying samples of new products.

I take a mild facial cleanser and mix in a teaspoon of baking soda and make an extra fine facial scrub that doesn’t irritate my extra sensitive skin with harsh smells or extra rough scrub pieces.

I save by rethinking the necessities - do I really need it? Will something else do as well? My skin is oily, so instead of moisturizing and applying sunscreen, I just use sunscreen as my daily moisturizer and use a more heavy duty moisturizer at night. Also, witch hazel is a great toner!

I save money by clipping coupons and watching sales. I also try to keep things to a minimum not wearing much make-up, with a new baby there isn’t much time to do a whole lot.

I do the oil cleansing method and I buy my make-up at Eyeslipsface.com. There make-up is next to nothing (many items are $1 and you can always find 1/2 off or some type of coupon) and it’s good quality.

I save money by sticking to the simple things. Also, by knowing what I have in stock so I don’t over-buy health and beauty items.

When washing my face, I use a product that does double duty — takes of makeup, grime, and moisturizes (Cetpahil does the best job!).

I wash my hair every other day, which makes my shampoo and conditioner last longer.

My 1 year old gets a tubby every day, but only gets soap on days when he’s actually dirty. Otherwise, good old water and a washcloth do the trick. We’re still on the same bottle of J&J from when he was born!

One way I save money is by buying products that I can sample first. It may cost a little more to purchase from a department store, but being able to try-it-before-you-buy it saves from costly mistakes that end up in the bathroom drawer!

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Connie
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I try to keep one or two extras of my favorite cosmetics. I try to only buy them when the are on sale and I have a coupon. I try to never pay full price for make-up.

My tip: Stick with a longer hair cut so you can go longer between cuts! I usually only get mine cut 2-3 times per year and stick with longer, layered styles that look cute as they grow out.

Simple…I watch the ads from the stores that have what I need and buy only when on sale AND with coupons…I save a ton and get everything I like and need!

Water, water, water. It’s true what they say. I’m on campus all day long so I make a point to drink at 2 water fountains in every building I walk through. Water keeps your skin beautiful without cost and it makes you feel better so you naturally look better. Drink up, people!

I love ELF (www.eyeslipsface.com) eye makeup and lip products, and all of their basic makeup products are only $1! I have a review on my site if you want to see what I recommend.

I also stock up when the products I like are on sale, and I read reviews of more expensive products before I try, in hopes of avoiding expensive mistakes.

We have a massage school nearby where I can get an hour long massage for $35 - pretty close to half price - and SO worth it as an occasional treat to myself!

Great giveaway Amy!!

I shop often at the dollar store. This helps save money on our beauty care. I also don’t spend alot of money on moisturizers that are suppose to help prevent aging, if they really worked every one would be sing them right?

I have very sensitive skin and can only use certain products. The brand I use often offers free gifts with purchase, so I generally only buy when they have the free gift and stock up.

Even when my pump dispensers don’t pump anymore I remove the top and just pour the product out to use it. You would be amazed how much soap or lotion is left in the bottles once the pump stops working.

I use baby oil to remove my eye makeup instead of the expensive stuff. It usually come in a bigger container and lasts a whole lot longer!

I try to use the CVS ECBs to get my beauty products for free or nearly free.

I use a lot of trial products and I also ask for trials at major stores to see if I really like something before I purchase. Sometimes I find that I really didn’t like the product in question and I am so glad that I tried it first.

We use cetaphil everyday - for all our kids - we have alot of eczema and it works great to not try skin out!

Coupons, sales and rebates can get you almost everything you need. For professional services like waxing and hair- I open every coupon mailer that comes to the house. There is almost always a new salon with a promo or a stylist trying to build their business. I change salons a lot but its worth it to save 40% on expensive highlights. I just discovered Ulta’s salon has discounts on certain days during certain times.

I never knew how much free makeup was available through CVS & Walgreen’s via coupons and rebates. My makeup basket is now overflowing with great new products I’ve tried for free.

the best frugal beauty thing i’ve done is learn to trim my own hair…granted, i don’t do anything fancy with it, but it works for me!

SAve money on beauty supplies? I put all the liquid hand soap into a foaming bottle so a little hand soap goes a long way when it comes out like foam! I also take the small bits of bath soap and push them together into one new bar! Make up is CVS brand. Lotion is from the Big lots with big tubes of lotion for 90 cents. Shampoo/cream rince is often free samples so I get to use a lot of different brands.

I generally just buy the cheapest item (with or without a coupon) that doesn’t suck. “Suck” of course is subjective, but I’m willing to pay a little extra for something that is higher quality. For example, sometimes the shampoo/etc at the dollar store is really watery, so you end up using more, and you’re not actually saving money.

I also order a lot of samples online, so I don’t even have to buy stuff sometimes.

I am minimal on what I use. I only shampoo every other day, but condition every day.

when my lipstick is all gone i dont throw away i get a Q-tip and get as much as i can

I shop the drugstore deals & sales and stock up. I also take advantage of those free samples for the things that don’t matter as much (shampoo/lotion etc). We also shop Big Lots a lot. I also try to stretch my haircuts/colors as long as I can so that I’m not doing it as often and thus spending less!

Stay away from sugar - it’s so bad for your skin - and drink a lot of water!

Although it has taken a few years for me to figure this out…I try to buy just what I need and know works for me.

Even though trying a new product is fun, if you don’t like it or use it, it just sits on the shelf and you waste your money!

I cut the tops (crimped ends) off the tubes of my cleansers so I can get the rest of the product out that is still left in the bottle. You can go 1 -2 weeks on what’s in there!!!!

I’ve also started shopping at CVS and waiting for makeup to go BOGO or on sale with coupons!

I get most of my skin care very inexpensively at the drug store. I tend to switch brands a lot - whatever is on sale. One thing I just started doing is using baking soda on my teeth after I brush. My teeth are whiter and feel very clean.

I typically buy my beauty products from CVS when I can get them free or close to it with a sale and coupons. Then I’ll have the product when I need it.

I don’t use all the fancy products for my skin care b/c I feel that the stuff you can get over the counter works just as well. My grandmother had beautiful skin and used dove soap as long as I knew her. I have continued using that and have just added a good moisturizer before bedtime.

I use CVS and their ECB system to save money on all kinds of beauty products. Plus, I’ve gotten to try lots of new things too!

Taking advantage of the CVS deals.

For a simple hair trim, I try to go to Aveda Institute nearby. It’s cheaper than going to a salon since the one who does the service are students and they get graded for their work. It’s a great price for a hair trim plus the perks like a scalp massage and the great products that they use on my hair.

When applying foundation, I pour a small amount in my hand and add an equal amount of moisturizer. The foundation goes on smoother, I’m moisturizing my face at the same time and my foundation lasts twice as long.

Great giveaway!! An easy money-saving beauty tip, keep it simple!! Only on special occasions or evenings out do I go all out with the make-up, etc. With a little one, I don’t have time in the morning anyway!

I wait for sales on my favorite products and use coupons to make the price cheaper.

I try to combine sales/coupons when it’s time to buy beauty products. I really stock up then. So far it’s worked pretty well, but some of the items I use never do go on sale.

I love the disposable cleansing towelettes but they can get a bit expensive so I only buy them when on sale and with a coupon (go on the manufacturer’s website to request coupons or email them) and when I get them I call all of them in half which is the perfect size!

I’m really picky about the shampoo that I use and it isn’t cheap (Pantene). So I buy it at BJ’s. You get these huge bottles, its cheap, and I don’t have to buy shampoo very often.

I shop at Walgreens, and do the Easy Saver and RR to save money on my beauty products (and chocolate too).

Saving on Beauty — Don’t buy drugstore makeup. I know this is counter intuitive, but go to the department store or ulta or sephora, get a makeover, or at least try out the product first and then only buy what you know you will use. I have found that the more expensive makeup has better color saturation then drug store stuff, and if you only buy what you love, you know you will use it. Plus, you can return things if you decide it was a mistake or doesn’t work in the “real” world.

coupons, coupons, coupons…!

One way to save money on beauty supplies is:

When the lipstick tube is out but you still have some you can get too…. I take a lip brush and dig it out. I stick the extra in one section of a Weekly pill box. That way I can use a lip brush to get all the extra I would have missed other wise… also you can mix the colors together to get a whole new awesome shade!

I rarely use makeup because my skin is extra sentsitive, I break out all the time! I have to drink water every day and watch my diet. Now that I’m in my 30s it’s getting better.

For me, I have found that washing my face, removing my minimal make-up with a hot washcloth and then using a good facial moisturizer is best. You can never go wrong with Cetaphil, it works great for every thing!

In a pinch you can use a baby wipe to remove makeup. Wipes are pretty gentle, since they’re for babies.

I buy my expensive favorites on eBay for a lot less!

I wait until the beauty I want are on sale and then use a coupon with them. If I have to buy them in a department store without coupons, I try to wait until they have a free giveaway with items that I use. Thanks for a delightful giveaway drawing. Many thanks, Cindi

Amy, I know you said you’re a makeup junkie, but I don’t wear ANY, so that is a huge savings. I just use clear moisturizer for my face and basic lip balm–minimizing products works for me!

I always cut open a bottle of lotion or makeup once it seems like it is gone. You would be amazed at how much is left inside!

I buy most of my beauty items at CVS. I use coupons and try and only use my ECBs to pay for the items.

For a nice gentle scrub, try mixing Cetaphil face cleanser (or Equate’s brand is great) w/a little baking soda. Also - read Paula Begoun’s books…she calls herself the Cosmetics Cop and has saved me lots of $$$$.

I love the cetaphil line of products. Buying all that stuff can be expensive so I usually buy it from CVS and try to get them on sale combined with mfg. coupons and of course ECB’s!

Ok, already been said, but CVS (:)) and the local massage school. I always feel prettier and overall better after a $30 massage for 1 hour!

i have oily skin and drink plenty of water, exercise & use neutrogena products…bought at cvs, of course!

I always use coupons combined with a store special! If you are brand flexible, you will save alot of money!

The cheapster in me tries to mainly do without beauty products and feel they are a luxury item. The few “necessities” I do need I try to buy with coupons, buy one/get one, etc type offers.

i try to buy the generic of most anything, most of the ingredients are usually comparable to major brands.

For baby wipes - I use flannel squares and a water squirt bottle to wet them. It is easy because I just throw them in the diaper pail with the dirty cloth diapers to wash and reuse them!

Petroleum jelly has so many uses, and it’s gentle.

I use cetaphil products and I believe them so much that it is the only thing I use on my son’s skin. He has very dry, sensitive skin and cetaphil works best. Sometimes frugal means not buying the cheapest product but the best.

I buy my cosmetics at drugstores, or Walmart. I try to watch for b1g1 and use coupons. Just today, I got Rimmel eyeshadow b1g1 store special, and had a coupon for b1g1. Thanks for the giveaway.

I always share & swap my beauty products with my sisters or girl friends. I know a lot of us (if not most) never finish using a bottle of nail polish. So when I get tired of the color, I give it away to other girls and vice versa. Sometimes I try new beauty products and they don’t turn out to be what I wanted or agree with my skin, I also give them away to someone who can use it.

Recently I switched to Covergirl makeup and found I like some of the products even better than my previous brand.

I had skin cancer 3 years ago (at the age of 23) and the way I save money beauty care needs is with sunscreen. All the time! Everyday! That way I won’t be spending money on expensive surgeries, lasers, or other procedures to keep my skin looking good. It’s also cheaper than any of the cancer treatments I have ever heard of!

The bes way that I save on beauty products is

CVS Pharmacy and combining coupons with their sales. It has been a BIG blessing in my budget!

The best way that I save on beauty products is

CVS Pharmacy and combining coupons with their sales. It has been a BIG blessing in my budget!

I squeeze the bottle until no product remains and leave it turned upside down for days, allowing gravity to help!

Ilike to grind oatmael and addit to my cleanser as a scrub. This saves money, and doesn’t bother my sensitive skin!

drink carrot juice to leave your face glowing and beaming

Rinse your hair once a month with Apple Cider Vinegar to remove any product build up. It ends up super shiny!

I use coupons to buy my beauty supplies on sale. I very rarely have to pay more than half price for supplies.

I get all of my beauty supplies at CVS. I try to wait until they are buy one get one free and then use a coupon as well.

Ways we save on beauty items - I shop for all the FAR items from Walgreens monthly and stockpile for free whenever I can with coupons. I don’t wear make-up. And for most items, we are not especially brand loyal.

I too use coupons to get my foundation, blush etc….very cheap. I used to only use cosmetic counter stuff - but then I realized there are great products (or better) to be found at good ole CVS!

Frugally-minded all the way! For hand washing we use a foaming soap dispenser filled with 3/4 water to 1/4 dish soap. I also use this mixture to wash my face! It is gentle and a big bottle of Ajax lasts a long time!

CVS and I don’t wear much make-up. Also I use the lotion on my 2 year old. Great giveaway - thanks!

I go to a beauty college to get my hair cut or styled for just $3.

I sign up for free samples whenever I can and use those daily, then my regular sized stuff lasts longer and I don’t have to go out and buy it as much.

I use a qtip with eye makeup remover, instead of a cotton ball. It uses much less and still does the trick.

I get my eyebrows waxed at the beauty college… It’s waaayyy cheaper than going to a salon… And much better than if I do it at home…. Once I waxed off skin as well as hair!….

I also use leftover conditioner to shave my legs….

I try to go cheap, but I don’t do all generic, so CVS deals and product freebies have helped me get/try the beauty supplies I want, but at a fraction of the cost. Cetaphil facial cleanser is great because it goes a really long way.

I rarely buy make up and when I do it is on sale with a coupon. When I need a little color on my face, I usually just give my cheeks a quick pinch.

I have found that if I warm my face cream, body lotion, and hair treatments (oil or cream based ones in foil packets) in hot water, I use a much smaller amount. Plus, it feels much nicer going on.

I try to use up my samples as a way to save $.

I save some money by washing my face and body (usually) with just water. Or a tiny, little bit of soap.

i’m using body lotion instead of moisturizer, soap instead of body wash and i make my own scrubs and masks. things have gotten tight around here..

Everyday i checked freebie 4 mom, to find beauty product samples.

I sign up on the internet for free samples of products - oftentimes great coupons come with the samples! I get a chance to try before I buy.

I usually get all of my makeup at CVS now, which makes it free or almost free! But I think my switch to mineral pressed powder foundation is the best thing I’ve done. I’ve always been a liquid foundation plus powder girl, but that get’s expensive when you have to buy both foundation and powder. I finally tried the pressed powder foundation and it works so much better than anything I’ve ever used! It seems to last longer, it stays on my face, even during very hot days, and it looks SO nice. Plus, it’s extremely fast to put on!

How I save on beauty supplies. Well thanks to Money Saving Mom — CVS has been my new best friend!! It’s crazy the deals you can score there. Also, I’m a Clinique girlie, and I try to hit up the freebies on bonus time.

I save by getting my hair cut and highlighted at the local beauty school. You can’t beat a haircut and full highlight for $40! Unless you do it yourself… and believe me, I’ve done that too.

I taught myself how to cut hair when my husband and I were first married. I’m the only one that pays to get a haircut (even I’m not frugal enough to do my own hair).

We usually try to save our coupons and make a trip to walmart, where the prices are already low. Since I live in NYC, we can’t always make it to Walmart, so instead we save our Duane Reade coupon for $5 back (after every $100 spent) and use it to buy something (with a coupon). It comes out free or more than free.

Another way we do it is buying in bulk at BJs with the inlaws or with Cetaphil, my dermatologist gave some free samples that I loved. I don’t go to the dermatologist much, but when I do he always offers to give me a few sample sizes.

It’s a good tip to remember to see if your drs (pediatricians, dermatologists, eye doctors, etc) have samples for Cetaphil, Suntan Lotion, Visine, Advil, etc. These can help cut down on monthly grocery bills and also let you know what you like.

After I tried Cetaphil, I was really impressed at how great it made my skin feel and started using it more regularly!

One way I save money is to use the least amount I can get by with. I have very dry skin, so I have to have quality products…in the end, if I skimp some, I can make the bottle of facial lotion last a LOT longer!

Free samples! I try to always ask for samples first, I have wasted lots of money on cosmetics that I end up not liking later on, especially perfumes. Plus the little samples are great to tuck away in a small purse on a night out.

One way I save is to buy the largest container of the product that is available and use a coupon matched with a sale. It lasts me forever and the unit price is so much cheaper than buying many of the smaller sizes!

No makeup except some nice tinted chapstick. Nothing to clog the pores. Eat good, healthy whole foods and little processed food. Skin will show it without the need for extra products.

If I see a new product I want to try I look for a free sample first. I hate buying a product and then realizing I don’t like it or it doesn’t work.

Only purchase makeup from department stores when they are giving away freebies. Every few months a new freebie is available when you spend a certain amount of money at the beauty counter. My grandmother has been giving me her ‘freebies’ since I was a little girl. In essence, I’ve never paid for makeup.

I actually don’t bother with make up unless I am going somewhere with friends or to church. I work at mother’s day out and don’t wear make up to that either. It helps stretch out my makeup more because I love clinique makeup and it can get expensive. God bless, Amanda

Local massage classes often give massages for a fraction of the price. Beauty schools can color and cut your hair along with manicures and pedicures, again, for a fraction of the price.

Don’t buy chapstick (or anything in a tube), buy one of the screw-top “pots” of lip balm. You’ll use it more carefully, your lips will thank you, and one pot lasts me through 4-5 chapstick tubes.

I use baking soda mixed with a little water as a gentle, inexpensive scrub.

I purchase pretty much all of my beauty products at CVS or you could say CVS
gives me my beauty products.
This would be a great gift to give my son.
He has sensitive skin and when he breaks out he uses Cetaphil products to clear it up.

I save money by doing the free after rebate deals at Walgreens!

I bring home the shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower caps, sewing kits, shoe shine clothes, etc. When we travel. I have several dozen of each and use them when I run out of my usual brand, until I can buy more on sale.

ONE WAY TO SAVE MONEY ON BEAUTY NEEDS IS…..Define NEEDS from WANTS. Keep it simple.

“Do I need that or do I want it because the girl wearing it is what I want to look like.”

Cetaphil is one of the best products because it is so simple and pure. It does the job with no side effects.

I have learned that beauty doesn’t guarantee you happiness. Everywhere you turn, the message is that physical beauty is the ultimate cure. It might seem like the perfect body or a flawless face would make life easier. I have learned that is one ugly lie. What you see is Not what you get!! I stoped comparing myself to photos in magazines or beauty ads. Seriously, stop it! You will never look as good as those models, because outside of that glossy universe, even those models don’t look that good!!

I do my own pedicures now (money saver no. 1!), but back when I used to go to the salon, the nail tech. used a combination of baby oil and table salt to exfoliate my legs. Now I use that mixture at home for a great body scrub. (money saver no. 2!)

Get enough sleep, drink more water, eat plenty veg n fruit, no need to buy expensive beauty products.

I try not to be picky about products, and get them for free or almost free with coupons or Walgreens rebate program.

I just wait for the freebies & the coupons to stock up on needed beauty care items…

when I run out of shampoo or conditioner, I try to use up a couple small bottles from hotel stays while I wait for the chance to get back to the grocery store!

I buy my razors from Costco where they are super cheap (since I can hardly EVER find a coupon/sale combo that makes them cheaper).

Hit the sales and use coupons! You can get great deals on beauty products if you watch for them!

I shop at CVS with my coupons and ECBs. I get my beauty products for pennies!

I try to buy my items (I’m quite particular) on sale. But I have found that by eating whole foods, getting enough rest, and drinking plenty of water I can stay healthy on the inside and out!

I buy generic when I can. Some products, like face wash, I can’t find a generic that works well for me. But on items like conditioner, I get generic. I also try to minimize the amount of beauty products I use by simplifying my routine and going for a more natural look.

I’ve been using free samples that I get from your Freebie Friday posts. I ran out of shampoo two weeks ago and haven’t needed to buy any yet. Awesome!

E-bay! I can get name brand make-up for cheaper.

Well, I save money by doing my own pedicures. I like to take a big pan of water outside in the sun and sit and soak my feet while I get some healthy vitamin D. I generally relax for a bit with my Bible or a good magazine and then when my skin has softened I go to work on them. I sand, scrape, buff, clip etc. It’s just a wonderfully inexpensive experience.

When I can’t squeeze out any more toothpaste from the tube, I cut the crimped end open with scissors. There’s enough toothpaste still clinging to the inside of the tube for a couple more brushings!

I have a lot of children (4 under 4) which means I get exactly 2 minutes for my beauty regimen. I am forced to keep it simple, focus on the application and tune everything else out, and only buy products that I’m actually going to be able to use in that 2 minute timeframe. We love Cetaphil in my family 2 of my children have severe eczema and all we use is Cetaphil.

I really enjoy makeup, but I hate to purchase it because of expense and then I found ELF cosmetics online and at KMart-everything is only $1!!! I can handle a dollar here and there for a little added “glamour” and the product is great for the price!

Instead of buying expensive lipgloss use a touch of petroleum jelly!

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For me I drink lots of water, eat healthy, get extra sleep, use inexpensive lotions, and generally do not use a lot of make-up!

I stock up (V05 currently on sale at CVS for .76 each) on cheap shampoo that I love to smell. Ok - ok - I know it sounds weird, but I use it as body wash and shaving gel. Smells good and is inexpensive!
~Melissa

I noticed a lot of people already said “get sleep!”, so I won’t repeat. I save by keeping my skin in good shape, using washes and moisturizers daily. When my skin is healthy and looks good, I don’t feel the need to wear foundation. Most days I don’t wear any makeup at all!

Of course, I also only buy makeup when it’s free or really cheap.

My husband travels a lot for his job (which is a bummer) but when he stays at hotels he comes home with lots of great shampoos and soaps. I encourage him to stay at the one with the Bath and Body Works products. The kids love the little cute containers and it’s a nice change from my other products.

Two tips -

1. CVS
2. Aveda Beauty School - amazing haircut, color, mini facial, etc. for $53!!!!

I use the bare minimum daily and then dress my face up on a special occassion. I also shop during bonus sells to get the travel size samples.

I use the cheapest shampoo & conditioner I can find, like from Sam’s, I can’t tell that much of a difference. I only get my haircut twice a year, I keep it long, so I can cut it off to my shoulders twice a year, and then let it grow back out between cuts.

I actually use cornstartch to make my traslucent powder stretch, I buy the powder one shade too dark, mix the cornstartch in with it and voila. I find translucent powder to be one of my more expensive beauty buys and making it last longer really helps.

Forget the expensive gel mask! For puffy eyes, use cotton balls soaked in cold water and lay down for about 10 minutes with the cotton balls over your eyes.

I use baby oil for an easy, inexpensive eye makeup remover. It works a lot better than some of the drugstore brands I’ve tried!

I use creme rinse instead of shave gels or creams to shave my legs. My legs are just as smooth, and it’s much cheaper!

I shop at CVS and match manufacturing coupons with CVS coupons along with the Extra Care Bucks. It doesn’t get much better that that.

I watch advertisements for sales, then pair the sale up with coupons. When my favorite bath & body store (which I won’t name here–ha ha!) has it’s semi-annual mega-sale, I stockpile–shower gels, body sprays and cremes, and loofahs. Love those loofas for rough elbows and heels! My moisturizer is my real life-saver, though… I haven’t worn foundation in about 3 years, and my skin is the clearest it has ever been!

Water, water & water!!! Drink lot’s of water and it rejuvinates me, perks me up, fills me up and makes my skin & hair look great!

Also, conditioner in lieu of shaving cream! When you condition your hair, wipe a bit on you and then shave while you let your rinse sit. It works great and leaves your sking feeling amazing!

I’ve found that eyebrow threading is a lot cheaper than eyebrow waxing. I can get an eyebrow threading for $7!

One biggie is CVS and coupons! What would I do without them?
Another good idea for makeup (especially for my teen daughters) is ELF, which is a line of makeup that you can purchase at Target or online and everything is only $1.00. It’s good stuff too!
I also used to be a hairdresser (a looong time ago) so I do our hair color and cuts most of the time.

I do my own peddies & use vaseline to remove my eye makeup, works great, inexpensive & moisturizes as well!

I just use the basics and don’t get sucked in to the high-end department store products full of empty promises. Water, sleep, sunscreen/moisturizer and cleanser.

I save money by buying when things are onsale and getting generic items when they are just as good as name brand

I quit buying expensive toners and have started using witch hazel instead. So far so good.

I always get hair cuts at the local beauty school (I know it might sound scary, but they’re just trimming my hair, or giving it a style for a special event, nothing new or crazy, so happily no horror stories to report!), it’s sometimes less than half of what my crazy sister pays for a cut! Also when it comes to things like moisturizers or even shampoo and conditioner, I stick to drug store brands…especially with things like shampoo, if you compare the labels from the expensive brand to the drug store they’re almost identical!

Instead of getting my eyebrows waxed, I invested in a good pair of tweezers. Although I’m certainly not as good as my aesthetician, it saves time and money.

I buy shampoo/conditioner and body washes in pump bottles and when they are on sale. I live in bush Alaska, so I order online or stock up when I fly into the “City”. I make sure that I always have a stockof our favorites so that I don’t have to shop hereinour little town.

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Olive oil is a great skin softener if you add it to your bath AND equal parts of quick cooking oats and water makes a GREAT facial.

Beauty care items are really expensive so I always try to watch the sales and then use my coupons at the same time the item is on sale. It helps quite a bit.

My friends and I do product swaps every so often, where I give the products I bought, tried, and didn’t like to others, and get some in return. This way nothing gets wasted, and we can try lots of products without having to pay for lots!

I read blog reviews, but you have to do it carefully. I often find the reviews are for over-priced products that I’d never use anyway, but every once in a while, I come across a product where the review really strikes a chord with me. Only then will I order a product and usually, it’s with a coupon offered by that blog. I also have to trust the blogger. I’ve found some review blogs where they just feature insanely expensive products and I find I just don’t trust them.

Another thing I’ve found helpful is to enter giveaways for products (as should be obvious, lol). When I win, I get to try beauty products out for free. On one occasion, I found I really didn’t like the product I won (which I had been considering buying). On another occasion, I found we liked the shampoo I won. That way, we buy what we know works and can skip the other stuff.

I wait for a good sale and then I buy a few packages to store under the sink. Target is notorious for putting beauty items on clearance. They always have “bonus” bundles of products and clearance them out after a few months. When I see a two pack of facial cleaner on clearance for less than the price of 1 I just have to buy it!

Wow, thanks for offering this great giveaway! My money-saving tip is to use coupons and rebates for beauty items. I have gotten some wonderful stuff this way - last week I got a bunch of St. I’ves face wash and exfoliant for FREE! What a deal!

My tip is to see if you can find beauty schools around your neighborhood. We found one and I only spend about $7.00 in haircuts for me and about $20-$30 in color. They do a great job and this is a great way to save.
This is an amazing giveaway. It would be terrific if we could win. Our son has very sensitive skin and we have been using this product since he was two wks old.

I used to buy expensive Clinque make-up, but now I’m getting most of my products free from Walgreens using the Easy-Saver catalog!

The way that I’ve been saving the most money lately on beauty products would have to be stacking coupons at walgreens. They’ve had a lot of buy on get on free sales also that I’ve been able to to use coupons on too. Just the other week I was able to pick up some oxy clean this way

My best tip, one used by many others, is utilizing “free after rebate” to the max !! If I can buy something free after rebate and combine with a coupon, I am all over that deal !!

I buy when on sale and combine a coupon. I just found a site called ELF that sells most products for $1 so I may try that.

I buy store brand instead of name brand and that usually saves me a bundle. I also stock up when the drug stores have coupons and rebates for particular items.

We squeeze every last drop out of everything from toothpaste to lotion. It’s saved us a lot of money to finish off what we already have.

I find a makeup/face wash/lotion that works and that I love and I stick with it. I had been trying so many kinds and that was costing me more than I realised because even though I could take them back if I didn’t like them, I never did. So, I have a cheap lotion that I love, but my makeup runs a bit more. I save for that and buy JUST that makeup and make it last. I no longer say, “let me just try that one….” It seems silly, but when I added it up, we were spending almost $100 a year on me just saying, “oh, let’s try this…” and we never liked it. I suppose, overall just not buying stuff on sale just because it is on sale.

I go to my local beauty college to receive a massage and good shampoo for less than $40.

Due to my sensitive skin, I can only use certain products. I always keep coupons handy even if I don’t need it a the moment, in case I find one of them on clearance or on sale for a great deal.

One way I save is swapping skills. I met another mom who is a hair stylist. She now cuts/styles my hair (which in the DC metro area is a huge savings) and in exchange I help her out with her son, and teach her more skills such as sewing and gardening.

I love using free samples when I have a few minutes to myself. It’s a great way to pamper myself. I also love Walgreens for great beauty deals. Using the EasySaver program I’m able to get lots of products that I wouldn’t normally be able to afford.

I shop the deals I find on the blogs I subscribe to…and sign up for any freebies I can get!!

I save money by getting some of my beauty treaments at a local beauty college.. some things like facial & mani pedis, are as low as 10 to 15 bucks!!

I don’t limit myself to certain brands but use coupons…..try to do CVS specials or BOGO.

Coconut oil. It has many uses in the beauty kit!

I love the simplicity of the cetaphil line. Would love to win a whole pack and try new products. Thanks

I have spent tons of money trying to find solutions to my acne struggles. Recently, I found a friend who is certifying in aromatherapy. She has to use people as case studies so she gave me a little bottle of oil (tea tree) and all I have to do is tell her if it works or not. I use hardly any each day (same little bottle for a month now) and it has been wonderful, clearing up my acne and keeping it gone! There are lots of different oils to help with several skin afflictions: burns, scars, etc.

I try samples or word of advice from friends… That way I can try before I buy. I hae senstive skin and sometimes products will cause bumps, but if I have a sample and it does that, than I know not to buy it.

I try to use up what I have before buying more. No buying new products until mine are gone.

I check out all the websites/blogsites advertising sales, coupons, samples, and etc. as a way to save. I am a religious reader of http://www.theshoppingqueen.com, http://www.atlantamoms.com, http://www.freebies4mom.blogspot.com, among others. I also subscribe to local drug and grocers weekly ads via e-mail to see who’s got the best deal of the week for whatever I need.

A friend of mine and I team up on Sundays and hit CVS, using our different Extra Care cards. Sometimes her card prints out coupons I need, so we figure out our scenarios according to cards, coupons, and ECB offers. When we are done, we divide up the goods based on who needs what. Also, if we don’t particularly like a product or a sample we give it to the other person so they can try it.

Since I have sensitive skin I use Cetaphil everyday… which isn’t cheap! I use coupons and sales but it is still hard to get Cetaphil for “free.” I would love to win this basket! Thanks for the chance, Sarah

I combine coupons and store sales to get the best price some times I get things free.

One way I save money is by using my sister - a cosmotologist! She dyes my hair, cuts my hair, even comes to my house for an eyebrow wax! I haven’t paid for any of that i