10 Beauty Hacks That Save Every Woman Time (And Money)

by Jeanne Sager May 3, 2012 at 1:38 PM

putting on makeup I was standing at the cash register of a certain well-known beauty store (ahem, rhymes with Ignore-a) a few weeks ago when I got the total. Ouch! For that I could outfit a small child for a week.

Researchers have found that women tend to spend more on their beauty products than they do on their health. I'm obviously as guilty as any of them, but I've decided that's enough. No more killing my wallet with beauty products. I have embraced the world of DIY, or beauty hacks. And here are some of the best out there ... they'll save you time in a pinch (you have no idea how much is hiding in your kitchen!) and, more importantly, money! Check out the 10 beauty hacks every woman needs to know!

OK, go ahead, add them here. What is your favorite beauty hack?

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Tired of spending money on acne fighting remedies that don't do much more than dry out your skin? Try changing your pillowcase more frequently (to save from doing it every night, use the case one night, then flip over the next night, turn it inside out on night three, and so on).

It's cheap, and you won't be rubbing your face in the same oils from your face and hair over and over.

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Facebook comment from Shannon Dee Bailey

May 3, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Let the hacking begin :-)

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the4mutts

May 3, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Do people actually use ALL of these, on ONE person? If I spent this amount of time and effort on "beauty" treatments, I would never leave the bathroom!

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LizB86

May 3, 2012 at 2:28 PM

I'm with you on that one, 4mutts! Here's a money saving idea--don't wear makeup, like, at all! I haven't worn anything except moisturizer in about 6 years, and I'm still happily married with a 3 week old baby. The sky will not fall if you reject the "cosmetic-industrial complex" and embrace your natural looks, I promise you!

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EvalynCarnate

May 3, 2012 at 2:34 PM

I've ALWAYS used hair conditioner as shave cream, it helps to mix in a couple drops of baby oil gel for extra moisture and shine :)

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Shandi80

May 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Love these ideas! Here's some more: save $$ by going "no poo"; skip shampoo and make a paste of baking soda and water. Takes a couple weeks for your hair's pH to balance out but it's worth it. Also, I use witch hazel as a toner, and tea tree oil will aid in curing many skin problems including acne, boils, and eczema.

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Nonmember comment from Stephanie.r.e

May 3, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Can we get tips for normal people that just wear the occasional cover up and mascara? I agree with 4mutts. Too much crap.

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the4mutts

May 3, 2012 at 5:07 PM

I'm curious if 99% of us even need all the lotions, moisturizers, face cream, and this stuff that isn't makeup.
I used to use a face cream, then realized that there was NO DIFFERENCE when the relatively expensive bottle was gone.

A good diet is supposed to help your skin, right? I've always been pretty healthy with my food, and I've never worn makeup except on special occasions. My skin is pretty, I'm pretty. Why bother?
I bet most of y'all are pretty without it too.

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Facebook comment from Ashley Buckholtz

May 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM

I'm a mother and I use baby wipes to take of my make-up huggies and parents chocie work the best.:)

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Facebook comment from Ashley Buckholtz

May 4, 2012 at 6:26 PM

a good bar soap like dove just the plain white bar works very well for shaving.

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Facebook comment from Dee Dee Aktas

May 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

Iam an esthetician at a Well- Known Beauty Store an I have to promote the more "EXPENSIVE"(prestiage) line of products to clients , But at the end of the day It all starts on what you put inside your body as well as outside! I go to the other side of the store an get my products I pretty much do as everyone commented above I would rather spend my money else where when I know i will get same results on the other side of the store !!!

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