The conditions of the crisis in the country and in the world "cover" us with enviable regularity: economic collapse, currency surges, epidemics ... And at such a time it is advisable to reconsider your habits in favor of those that allow you to save. The same goes for beauty savings.

As the saying goes, you get used to good things quickly, and to good cosmetics even faster. But there really are such funds and those procedures that can be temporarily abandoned during a crisis in the country or in your own wallet. Here are the secrets and tips from beauty bloggers on how to save on beauty at a time like this.

Tip # 1: revise your makeup bag and dresser

If you have never denied yourself buying cosmetics and have not particularly thought about how many products with a similar composition you already have, we are sure that you have accumulated enough cosmetic products. Now is the time to revise the decorative cosmetics in the cosmetic bag, as well as the care products in the bathroom and on the dressing table.

Reconsider which products you have not used for a long time - perhaps you just forgot about them, and they are still unopened? But if you get something "long forgotten", be sure to check the date of manufacture and expiration date. Throw away all cosmetics that have expired.



Throw it away, even if it's a pity, and the price tag on it does not allow you to do it with a light heart. In the conditions of the most severe crisis, it is better to just wash your face with clean water than to use long-expired foams and tonics. Sorry to throw away micellar water from a luxury brand? Wipe the bathroom taps with it - they will shine like new!

Anything that does not suit you in color / smell / texture, but is suitable for use, can be presented to your mom, sister or girlfriend. And you can exchange for more suitable cosmetics on cosmetic forums or even sell on message boards and marketplaces.

Tip # 2: plan your beauty purchases

For the period of the crisis, it is worth giving up spontaneous purchases. And in principle, this life hack will always be useful. Clear planning and making a shopping list helps you avoid unnecessary spending on the tenth lipstick or the tenth perfume. Identify for yourself the foods that you cannot do without, you really cannot, and make the necessary list.

Let's say this is a foundation, without which you do not leave the house anywhere. Put it on your shopping list first. Next - eyebrow shadows, mascara and lip gloss. The list of necessary makeup items turned out to be quite small, right? And we are sure now you will definitely do without bright purple neon shadows or glitter eyeliner for "disco" arrows.

Tip # 3: buy only proven products

If earlier you could pamper yourself with a spontaneous purchase, "pecking" on an advertisement or a friend's advice, now it is better to refuse such purchases. You definitely have in your arsenal of products for care or makeup, in which you are one hundred percent sure. They should be purchased in times of crisis so as not to be unpleasantly surprised by "surprises" in the form of an inappropriate structure or allergic reactions.

This is especially true of cosmetics - from shower gel, shampoo and balm to cleansers and moisturizers for the face. After all, it will be very disappointing if the advertised product, for which you spent the last savings allocated for cosmetics, will have to be thrown away!

Tip # 4: look for promotions and discounts

There are definitely several large chain cosmetic stores in your city. And they, of course, have websites.If you have the time, spend it on studying promotional offers and hot discounts on the sites of these stores. Even if you are used to buying everything at once in one store, look for the same products in others.

Perhaps they initially differ in a more favorable price, or discounts will apply to them. Do not be lazy to walk through several beauty shops, buying the same foundation in one, mascara in the other, and shampoo and hair balm in the third. But on the other hand, you will buy each of these funds with a 20-30% discount - just think about the savings!

Tip # 5: Replace Luxury Brands With Mass Market

Believe me, most cosmetics from luxury brands are not much different from mass-market cosmetics. Except for the price, of course. The first ones will cost much more, and all - because of competent marketing campaigns and advertised brand names. Although the composition of cosmetics can be approximately the same and even completely identical, as well as the quality.



Again, if you have time, you can read beauty forums and review sites, where budget cosmetics are arranged on shelves and described inside and out. And if your skin is not too sensitive and capricious, you can successfully use 2-in-1 or even 3-in-1 products: day and night cream at the same time, shampoo + balm, gel for washing and peeling, cream + mask that does not need to be washed off, etc.

Tip # 6: use the same product for different purposes

Basically, this applies to decorative cosmetics, although it will also be applicable for care products. For example, a body cream in a large jar can be successfully used as a cream for the neck and décolleté area, and as a hand cream. A balm for dry skin on the elbows and knees is great for dry lips, it can even be applied to the area around the eyes as a deeply nourishing mask, and then remove excess.

In makeup, you can use lipstick of natural shades as a blush for the cheeks, and the highlighter will successfully replace the eyeshadow (and vice versa: light shadows can be applied to the cheekbones). With eyeliner, you can draw the same clear arrow as with liquid eyeliner (moisten the pencil before that), and shade your eyebrows with it. You can also style unruly eyebrows with gel or hairspray by applying it to a dry brush.

Tip # 7: use homemade cosmetics

There are a lot of recipes for home masks, creams, oils and other cosmetics for the face and body on the Internet! And if earlier you were skeptical about them, trusting only the coveted jar from the beauty shop of the eminent brand at a fabulous price, now is the time to read what our mothers and grandmothers used.

Some recipes are quite trustworthy, as they have been tested for generations. For example, instead of hair balm, you can use natural oils that are applied before washing, and after washing the curls with shampoo, rinses with a decoction of herbs. It is easy to make a face mask from fresh vegetables and fruits, and an anti-cellulite body scrub from coffee and honey.



If you have sensitive skin, which reacts to any "interference" with redness, irritation and allergic reactions, you should pay attention to pharmacy products. Foam "Panthenol" or gel "Pantestin" ("Bepanten") and many similar soothing and regenerating preparations are quite suitable for the face.