Many things we use daily can be part of our beauty regime. Lemon juice can be use for home facials to dissolve dead skin cells and cleanse the skin. In fact fruit acids are present even in many high-end beauty products. And it is not just fruits that you can use for home facials. Baby wipes are good at cleansing the face and removing make-up too.
Did you know that cold tea bags can be used reduce puffiness at the eyes too? Tannin in tea bags has been shown to reduce swelling and discoloration. So the next time you drink tea, remember to keep the tea bags and refrigerate them for use when you get puffy eyes.
Now you don’t have to wait for your appointment with the beautician to look good! Read on for more pointers to save time and money.
Toiletries are necessity so how do you cut down on the amount spent on these? Well, it’s easy. Cheaper shampoos and shower gels bought from the neighborhood pharmacies can be as effective as the expensive ones you get at beauty counters. So before you make an order for the expensive cult brand shampoo, you might want to pop by Guardian stores, Watsons and John Little departmental store for your beauty fix first.
If you must have a particular product from a designer store, keep track of when they have a sale by joining their mailing lists or find what you need online for a lower price.
You can use the same make-up item for different purposes. Lipstick can double up as cream blusher. Mascara can also be used as an eyeliner or eyebrow pencil. All you have to do is to apply them with separate brushes. It’s that simple!
Stock up on classic or basic pieces when you buy during a designer brand sale so your purchases can last you season after season. What’s more, you can layer these basic pieces for a different look, without paying for it!
Flea markets, garage sales and swap meets — organised sessions where participants bring their old clothes and exchange for someone else’s — are a superb alternative to your usual shopping at malls. You can also find quirky, unique and even branded items, at only a fraction of the price!
Time your shopping trips to coincide with mass sales like post-Christmas, post-Chinese New Year sales and the Great Singapore Sale so you save while you shop! Also, many stores will entice shoppers with further discounts on many of their products during these periods so don’t miss out on these great offers.
Shop smart by making use of coupons and other promotions. Many stores have cut-out coupons with exclusive buys at a low price. However, don’t pick up an item simply because you have a coupon for it. Buy only what you need. Alternatively, make use of credit card promotions and redeem shopping vouchers with your credit card reward points!
While taking care of your family is important, pampering yourself once in a while is essential too!
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