Applying makeup is a form of art that all women create daily. It is a beautiful way of expressing yourself, makes you feel more confident, more powerful, and overall, it makes you feel great.

Every day, countless women worldwide wake up much earlier than needed to patiently spend time and effort creating their perfect look for the day.

Unfortunately, the products used to achieve that look are getting more and more expensive every year. 

Recent studies have shown that the average woman spends roughly $313 per month on her cosmetics products alone. So if you are an individual who can afford to spend this amount of money monthly on products that you wash off at the end of the day, just to reapply it the next day, that’s great!

However, cosmetic products don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Sounds too good to be true? 

Here are 4 tips on how you can save on your makeup every month

1. Cut Back On Expensive Salon Lashes

False eyelashes are the key to enhancing your daily eye makeup. The beauty about false eyelashes is that they emphasize your eyes by giving them a distinct look and drawing all of the attention to your favorite features. However, false eyelashes can turn out to be a costly monthly exercise. 

Generally, a complete set of eyelashes done at a salon can cost anywhere between $150 to $200 per session. Not to mention the additional costs for maintenance and refills that need to be done every two to three weeks.

Therefore, cut back on your salon lash expenses by ordering a set of temporary, easy-to-apply false eyelashes online and save for the other cosmetic items that also need to be refilled. Such as your foundation, which is my next point.

2. A good foundation is essential

Your foundation is the first coat of paint on your canvas. Therefore, it is vital to ensure that you use a good foundation product that blends in with your natural skin tone. Foundation is one cosmetic product that you can splurge a bit on. The last thing you want is to constantly touch up your foundation because it either streaks or melts off your face; due to weather conditions. 

3. You Don’t Need a Thousand Shades of Eyeshadow!

Stop buying countless unnecessary different shades of eyeshadow that you never use! Instead, find your signature look and stick with it. Creating a go-to look for during the day, one for a night out on the town, and one for a special occasion will undoubtedly end up saving you mega dollars monthly. Maybe even think about mixing the different shades of eyeshadows that you already own if you really want a different look for the day.

4. Invest In a Good Quality Setting Product

Another great way to eliminate having to touch up your makeup constantly is by investing in a good quality setting product like a mist or a spray to keep your look intact for more extended periods. This will also help you save a bit more every month by not buying more and more makeup refills.