An Easy Start

Don't throw it away unless it's really gone. For example, you can prolong the life of lipstick by using a lipstick brush. 0 Comments

Clip coupons and read your drugstore flyer for makeup specials. Buy your favorite brand of mascara or face lotion when it is on sale. 0 Comments

Buy from drugstores that allow you to return makeup if the color is wrong. 0 Comments

When buying at a department store, try out any new colors in before buying. 0 Comments

When putting lotion or creams into hand or on a sponge use less than more. You can always get more out of the bottle but you can't always put it back. 0 Comments

Diving In

Use an "all in one" for blush, eye shadow and lip gloss. 0 Comments

Turn bottles up-side down to get maximum usage. 0 Comments

Discover that a color that looked great on you at the store looks not-great everywhere else? Have a barely-used makeup swap party with good friends. 0 Comments

Super Saver

Go to the drug store instead of the cosmetic counters at department stores. You'll find this is just as good for items like mascara and nail polish. 0 Comments

Keep track of that lip-gloss. Make a pledge to finish what you have before buying new. Better yet, stick to the lip-gloss brand you know you love. Two or three bucks spent over and over adds up over time. 0 Comments