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STRETCH YOUR BEAUTY DOLLARS

Tips for Not Breaking the Bank on Your Beauty Routine

Just because the economy is dragging doesn't mean your look has to do the same. Undoubtedly, the economy has forced you to make certain changes in your monthly spending. Staying within your budget as a beauty junkie is not an easy task. But before you break the bank going gaga for glamour, there are many beauty bargain products that will keep you looking extraordinary for an ordinary price.

Eye-Popping - The most raved about eyeliners and mascaras within the beauty, fashion, and entertainment industry are often drugstore brands and can cost less than $7, combined! When picking your mascara don't be shy about choosing basic mascara that puts on color for definition. Mascaras that curl and thicken can make your lashes look clumpy and can give a heavy look.

Whiten Up - If you don't have hundreds of dollars for a dentist-office whitening treatment, you can get a whiter smile that lasts for 12 months with Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, which contains the same enamel-safe ingredient that dentists use. The strips temporarily mold and adhere to users' teeth, allowing you to easily talk and even drink water for convenient whitening anywhere, anytime. The secure fit comes off clean after whitening, leaving no mess behind. Achieving a beautiful, whiter smile is now easier than ever and all for just $45!

Squeaky Clean - When it comes to your shower routine, try opting for a body wash formula that lathers up easily so you will only need a fair drop with each use. Most body washes are now also formulated with moisturizer and exfoliating beads, so that it suds up, scrubs and softens all in one for extra savings.

Multi-Task - It helps to buy products that can be used in more ways than one. Petroleum Jelly does more than double-duty. It can be used for multiple purposes: to moisturize chapped lips, gloss lips, moisturize hands, feet, elbows, tame eyebrows, hide split ends, protect cuts, and prevent under-eye circles. For a perfect pedicure, you can even apply some on before bedtime and wear socks for extra-smooth toes.

So now, head over to your nearest drugstore to save up, stretch your beauty dollars, and still look sexy.