Save Time And Money on Make-up

March 3, 2009 by Lauren  
Filed under Beauty, General, Tips

A lot of Moms skip a daily make-up routine because they have no time or desire to engage in one. It doesn’t have to take long to look your best every day and a little pampering can even lift your spirits! At a bare minimum, wash your face and moisturize with an SPF-containing facial lotion. Dab concealer on trouble spots and under eyes to mask dark circles. Skip powder which can age you, but rather add a touch of petroleum jelly across the top of your cheekbones to give you a fresh, dewy appearance. Use a cream blush and blend well. Curl your eyelashes and sweep black mascara on the top lashes only. Finish your look off with a tinted lip balm.

If you think you can fit this routine into your schedule but you’re worried about the expense of the make-up involved, fear not, you don’t have to blow your budget to look great. When one of your favorite products goes on sale simply stock up and store it until it’s needed. Some of the cheaper brands offer products that are just as good, if not better, than the high-end ones. Experiment a little to find what works the best for you and stick with it. You deserve to look and feel beautiful!