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Look Good for LessBy Catherine
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Everyone wants to look good. However, when gas and grocery prices go up, often you are forced to neglect your personal appearance. There are many ways to save money on beauty, clothes, and personal upkeep. Keep some of your hard-earned money and take care of your looks at the same time by following these tips.
People seem to have less time and money these days to spend on personal appearance. You still want to look your best, but you can't afford to splurge. You can make every cent and moment count with these helpful hints. Save time and money Splash or mist yourself with cold water instead of a long, hot shower. If you prefer the misting idea, store the mist bottle in the fridge or run it under the tap before use. This will invigorate your skin and encourage you to wake up and face the day. Do this a few days a week and you will also save money on your water bill. Bypass the lengthy and costly skin cleansing routine. Go right to moisturizing instead of using the cleanser and toner. Try a tinted moisturizer with SPF to save money and clutter buying several bottles. This also protects your skin from harmful ultra-violet rays and helps to present a more even-toned, hydrated, and protected complexion. Use mascara alone rather than an elaborate eye makeup routine. If you must tame unruly eyebrows, try smoothing them with a small bit of hairspray on your finger tips. Use a highlighter on your upper brows to draw attention upward and make you look more awake. Put away the eyeliner, brow utensils, false eyelashes and eye shadow. Choose one triple duty product that combines blush, lipstick, and shadow instead of spending money on a ton of makeup. You will save up to ten dollars purchasing a product that works on your lips, eyes, and cheekbones. Don't worry about buying sponges and other applicators. Just use the tips of your fingers and apply gently. Put away the expensive styling tools or refrain from purchasing them altogether. If the morning is especially rushed, try pulling your hair back into a Tonytail. This item is really a faux-hair ponytail holder. New purse-size flattening irons smooth out bangs and give tired hair instant polish. It also costs less and uses less energy than hair dryers and heated brushes/curlers. While you sleep Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best and least expensive ways to look your best. A deep sleep that comes after a few hours of rest can bring about big improvements. Regular eight-hour a night sleeping habits will improve breakouts, reduce fine lines, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, and may also help you lose weight. You can also use inexpensive products overnight like wrinkle cream, body lotion, hair repair formulas, and self-tanning creams. They tend to work better while absorbing over several hours and you'll see better results than if you're rushed and using them incorrectly during the day. Thanks to the fluid that accumulates around your eyes, make sure you elevate your head with two pillows to reduce puffiness. You'll look like a million bucks while spending less than twenty dollars a month. Speedy showers If you'd like to lower your utility bill each month, experts suggest reducing your shower time by five minutes. Here's how to make that transition an easier one. Shampoo the roots instead of the whole head. It'll slide down the rest of your hair during the rinse, cleaning all your hair anyway. Squeeze out excess water quickly before applying conditioner. This allows you to use less for a shorter amount of time without diluting the conditioner's moisturizing effects. Apply a facial mask that hydrates your skin and deep cleans it at the same time. The pore opening steam works with the mask to give your skin and clean, healthy glow. Brush your teeth at the same time. Just stick a toothpaste and toothbrush in the shower caddy and get it done using less water and saving time so you don't have to brush later. This can be done while your mask is working its magic. Use your washcloth to push cuticles back every time you're in the shower. The steam helps to prevent cuticle buildup. This reduces the need for expensive manicures because you already look as if you'd have one. Try the same action on your feet and rub away dead skin cells. Who needs a pedicure? What you wear Visit thrift stores or sales racks in major department stores when you need to add to your wardrobe. Find versatile selections like wrinkle-free jersey tops and skirts, cardigans, and corduroys. Choose dresses, shoes, purses, pants and blouses in solid colors. Items are easier to coordinate when they're blue, brown, and black. You can mix and match for days without wearing the same things twice. Seasons change but we don't have to buy four sets of different clothes. This could drain anyone's budgets. Find sweaters and lightweight jackets in season-neutral colors like green, blue and orange. Layer your look to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Remember to stay versatile when choosing outfits. A dress with boots looks cozy in the fall, but can also be worn with flip-flops in the spring. 8/26/2008
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