How to Buy Cheap Designer Makeup

Have you always wanted to wear designer makeup, but just can't justify spending so much money? Well then, its your lucky day, because I am going to give you 3 great tips to show you how to buy cheap designer makeup.

I hate to say this, because it really goes against my desire for fashion to be affordable, but the designer makeup brands are usually superior to the cheaper brands. The colors are brighter, they go on smoother, last longer, and make your skin just look so much better. That is not to say that there are not awesome brands that are cheaper, there are. But the expensive brands are superior to them as well. You really are paying for quality when it comes to makeup, skin care, and hair care.

Tips #1- Don't be scared to ask for freebies. Honestly, I am on the timid side. The thought of asking for free, well, anything is pretty much foreign to me- though sometimes I would like to, I just don't have the cajones. BUT I know that cosmetics stores and sales counters have a large amount of testers. I also know that all of these testers do not get used, and since the girls that work at these types of places are usually makeup junkies themselves they sometimes take home the testers- or they throw them away. Or they give them out to customers who ask to try some of the cosmetics.

I'm not telling you to walk around the mall and ask for free makeup, that obviously, would be a bit strange. But next time you are buying makeup products, ask the sales lady if she has any samples that you could have to try out a new line or product that you are interested in. The sales girls make a commission off their sales, therefore they want to build a relationship with their customers and they also want you to buy, buy, buy- they make money off of it! If turing you into a repeat client of theirs requires them to give you a free sample or two- they will- because they know that you will probably come back and buy it when you run out. So you get free stuff, they get a new faithful customer and everybody is happy.

Tip #2- Buy your cosmetics online. Many online retailers sell designer cosmetics for a large percentage off of the retail price. I'm talking up to 80% off here. They generally sell older products and discontinued products. Do be aware that makeup has an expiration date. Liquid based foundations, lip sticks, and mascara have a 6 month shelf life and all power and dry products have about a 2 year shelf life.

Are you going to be able to check the expiration date online before you buy a product... welllll, no. But also, I don't know anyone that anally checks their cosmetics to be sure that they haven't expired. A good rule of thumb is that if any product has a funky smell or a weird consistency, then it expired. The only product that you do actually need to really be aware of is mascara. You really don't want to be putting expired product so close to your eyes.

Tip #3- Check out ELF cosmetics. This company has neen awhile for quite awhile, but they are just now getting more attention because they are now selling products in some stores instead of just online.

Their original like is super cheap. Like, $1.00 per product cheap. their lip glosses and nice and they have really great makeup brushes. Most of cosmetics got on really lightly and need repeated application to stay fresh, but what can you expect for a buck?

Their mineral and studio line, however are awesome. They are also really cheap, everything is priced between about $3.00 - $10.00. It's just a great deal and they are quality products. If you haven't been to their website, it is just www.eyeslipsface.com- you NEED to check it out. It is like cosmetic heaven.

Anyway, now you know how to buy cheap designer makeup! Happy shopping!