10 Beauty Products You’re Spending too Much Money On
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Dry Shampoo
This blowout-saving godsend doesn't need to cost the big bucks. We recommend Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo ($2.99). Toss in your bag for fast-fixes, since the travel size costs less than a cup of coffee.
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Cuticle Oil
"It drives me crazy that women spend so much on fancy cuticle oils when they all have the magic potion in their cupboard: olive oil," says Rose Velez-Miggins, celebrity nail artist, professional educator and owner of doorBella Creative Concierge Service. A little on each cuticle goes a long way and costs nearly nothing. "Keeping the cuticle and skin surrounding the nail healthy is vital in the journey to healthy and strong nails, but there is no need to break the bank to achieve optimal results," she adds.
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Top Coat Nail Polish
Finish your manicure like a pro with the glossy good stuff, Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat. "It has a mirror-like finish, UV inhibitors that prevent yellowing and dries super fast." says Velez-Miggins, who carries it in her kit and uses it on clients. Snag at Sally Beauty Supply for under $7.
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Eye Makeup Remover
Take off all your eye makeup without putting a strain on your wallet. Almay Oil Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads ($4.99) remove leftover mascara and the little wipes make it easy to clean up cat eyes and provide other quick fixes.
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Eye Cream
A good eye cream can be in the triple digits, but is the splurge really necessary? No, it's not. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream retails for under $20 at most places and comes highly-recommended by makeup artist and licensed esthetician, Elizabeth Terenchin, thanks to a key ingredient it shares with many pricey potions — retinol.
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Waterproof Mascara
Toss your mascara every few months, so it doesn't become a cesspool of germs. To seal lashes with a waterproof formula, Terenchin recommends heading to the drugstore for Maybelline Volum' Express The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara ($4.32).
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Sunscreen
Slather yourself daily with a product like Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen ($8.99) to protect your skin from aging and sun damage.
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Astringent
Witch hazel ($3.99) is a natural astringent. Put a little on a cotton ball and wipe face clean for a quick refresher.
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Lip Balm
No need to drop lots on moisturized kissers when you have options like EOS Organic Lip Balm Sphere in Honeysuckle ($2.99).
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Cellulite Cream
Ditch the cellulite creams and pick up some coffee grounds instead. You read that correctly. Caffeine is the active ingredient in the battle against cellulite, so scrub the grounds you used this morning on those trouble spots.
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