How to Save Money on Beauty and Personal Care
Beauty and personal care expenses are an area where careful budgeting and expert knowledge can help stretch your dollars further.
Consider investing in multi-functional items that serve multiple functions to reduce both your routine and costs.
1. Look for lower-cost dupes
If you’re an avid beauty lover, chances are there’s at least one product in your collection that was an impulse buy – which according to trend forecaster WGSN could explain why beauty dupes have had such an enormous effect on the industry.
Dupes provide consumers with more cost-effective alternatives that help lower barriers of entry to new categories, with some criticizing that they capitalize on intellectual property without offering sufficient alternatives or being as effective. Yet dupes will remain part of our lives for some time yet.
Before making any large purchases, it’s always advisable to explore less-costly alternatives first. Use price-comparison websites and apps for the best value; alternatively consider joining a monthly subscription box or organizing a swap party among fellow beauty enthusiasts.
2. Buy in bulk
Even if you are an unabashed beauty enthusiast, high-end products that can add hundreds to your bill aren’t always necessary – in fact, bulk buying from wholesalers like Boots can save a substantial sum!
Make sure not to waste product by using up every drop of your current skincare or makeup before making another purchase, or look for multitasking options such as primers or face masks with multiple uses.
Cosmetify offers bulk formats of popular beauty products that may help keep your beauty spending under control, including vegan-friendly and ethically-sourced options. Checking Cosmetify could save both time and money!
3. Split the cost with your partner
Splitting beauty costs with your partner is one of the easiest and most effective ways to cut costs, while discovering which products you really love.
Joining loyalty programs can also help you save money on beauty and personal care products, with some brands such as Sephora or Ulta offering rewards programs to earn points or discounts every time you purchase something.
If you find that multiple subscription boxes stuffed with luxury samples go unused, it might be time to cancel some. If you still intend on treating yourself to high-end items, consider purchasing them in bulk when possible or going for larger sizes when available at discounts.
4. Refill your products
Saving money doesn’t require making sacrifices when it comes to beauty and personal care products; all it requires is an examination of your spending habits so that you can reduce spending on unnecessary items while paying more for quality on those that truly matter to you.
One way to extend your beauty budget further is through purchasing refillable products. For example, Activist Skincare provides low waste cleansers, toners, balms, and serums made with USA-grown ingredients and packaged in glass or recycled plastic (usually from post-consumer resin) with an inner refill pouch.
Once your product is used up, simply return it to any Loop drop-off point where they will sterilize and refill the bottle/jar before returning it back into the market for reuse!
5. Buy reusable items
Now more than ever there’s an emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging with many clean beauty brands offering refillable options (though some are guilty of greenwashing). Not only can this save money in the long run but it can reduce waste as less products end up going to landfills.
Consider choosing products with multiple uses, such as moisturizer that doubles up as sun protection or shampoo and conditioner combined into one bottle. Makeup products may also serve multiple functions; bronzer could double up as both blush and lipstick while eye shadow provides highlighter effects.
Once you have established an effective beauty and personal care regimen tailored specifically to your individual needs, commit to it. Doing this will ensure you spend money wisely while staying within budget.
