I think I'm pretty frugal when it comes to my beauty regimen. Part of it comes from what I'm willing to put on and in my body, and the rest come just from being frugal.
I use the following everyday:
Bar Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant (happens to last nearly a year)
Mousse
Lotion
Toothpaste
All in one contact solution
I use a razor and make the blade last. If I start getting small cuts, I know it's time to replace. I have the same razor handle since college.
I wear makeup only a couple times a month. I have one of each in my makeup bag:
Eye shadow
Eye liner
Blush
Lipstick
Liquid foundation
Loose powder
I used a hair dryer. Pull my hair back in a headband, or pony tail. I never use hair color or have my hair dyed. It's natural (and yes, there are a few gray hairs). I have two nail polish colors that I will wear on my toenails in the summer months. The rest of the year, nothing! Yes, I own a metal nail file, handed down from my mother.
I have a body spray my husband gave me a couple years ago. I wear it a couple times a month. I don't know if you have read, but 'fragrance' as an ingredient could be anything. Companies don't have to disclose where it comes from.
I probably won't win a beauty pageant, but I haven't scared anyone away with my looks or my smell yet! This routine does cost money, but by many women's standards it does tend to the low end. Do you have a frugal beauty routine? How much do you think you spend on your hygiene? Could you find a way to spend less, or skip part of your routine?
Frugal Happenings: Beauty Edition
January 24th, 2013 at 08:47 pm
January 24th, 2013 at 09:37 pm 1359063436
Every day:
bar soap
toothpaste
facial wash
floss
deodorant
Every few days:
shampoo
hair styling cream
hair styling clay
hairdryer
razor
shaving mousse
Much less often:
emory board
liquid foundation
facial moisturizer
body lotion
I guess I have about the same! I have been thinking about adding eyeshadow, eyeliner and a subtle lipstick to the mix.
January 25th, 2013 at 12:23 am 1359073421
soap
shampoo
toothpaste
floss
deodorant
lotion -- I use the same stuff on my face as my hands...Vaseline or whatever is on sale
Every few days
razor
shaving gel
And what's wrong with being natural? I figure I have earned those wrinkles and gray hairs.
January 25th, 2013 at 12:34 am 1359074066
I dry my hair naturally and haven't used a hair dryer for probably 15 years!
A few times in the summer i'll paint my toenails, but that's it. I've never had a manicure/pedicure.
January 25th, 2013 at 02:58 am 1359082704
Everyday:
hand soap
toothpaste
deoderent
mouthwash
Every few days:
shampoo
chapstick
When I think about it:
floss
razor
Once in a blue moon:
mascara
hairspray
lipstick
hair dryer - very rarely use
I do have my hair highlighted and trimmed approximately 2 x a year.
That's about it.
January 25th, 2013 at 03:41 am 1359085293
January 25th, 2013 at 02:36 pm 1359124577
Every day:
Toothpaste
Floss
Body Wash (actually cheap shampoo)
Deodorant
Work days:
Undereye concealer
Eyeliner
Mascara
Tinted lip gloss (which I also use on my cheeks)
Every few days:
Shampoo
Lotion
Nail Clipper
Tweezers
I blow-dry my hair when I wash it (every three days). I do not color my hair. I get a haircut every two months.
Once in a blue moon I get a manicure or pedicure. I'm thinking about doing that more now that my nails are getting so brittle. Also, a nurse practitioner friend is a great believer in pedicures for health reasons as people age. Older people cannot reach their feet easily and benefit from the extra attention on their feet when getting a pedicure.