Counter Freebies
Most department store
beauty counters offer complimentary facials, hand massages, makeovers
and makeup lessons. Don't feel guilty about indulging in complimentary
services. Get to know the beauty consultant at your favorite counter.
Each beauty consultant is fully educated on her line and can recommend
products to meet your needs and budget.
Before making a huge
investment in expensive products, ask for samples to try at home. You
can repeat this process as many times as you like by visiting different
counters and stores, until you find ones that meet your needs and
budget. This will replenish your supply of products you use and like
albeit sample sizes. Samples are a great way to stockpile products to
try. They're also great when travelling.
Be sure to get on contact
lists. You'll be notified about price specials such as gift with
purchase or purchase with purchase. Stay in touch with your beauty
consultant, and cultivate the relationship. Your consultant will lavish
you with freebies if you are loyal!
Department Special Events
Be
on the lookout for Bridal Shows, Career Fairs, Ladies Night and the
like. These events are fun and you can get a boatload of freebies there
as every counter offers free products and services. Typically you buy a
ticket, which is partially refundable towards a purchase. They serve
food and feature A-list makeup artists, hair stylists, health club reps.
They pamper you with free services from massages to nail art. It's a
nice girls' night out.
Other Options
Check out Sephora and Ulta.
These mega cosmetics stores carry popular brands as well as a lot of
other brands you may not know. While they may not offer the same
intimate relationship you can build with department stores, they more
than make up for the loss with their selection.
Cosmetics can also
be purchased from sample sales or even on e-Bay. Stick with products
and brands that you're already familiar. This is not the time to
experiment. Be sure to request product have their integrity seal and
original packaging when possible for health and safety reasons. This
will help ensure you're getting untampered, unadulterated products.
One
last word. Everyone is looking for great deals, but no one likes a
mooch. When you're out there rockin' the world with your shopping savvy,
take your shopping etiquette with you. Good hunting.
Save money
by maxing cosmetics out. Snip the tops off tubs to get the last little
bit. Turn cosmetics in bottles up-end so the dregs collect at the top.
By
Marla Currie
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