Vanguard Allure

Top Menu

  • Vanguard

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
  • Vanguard

logo

Vanguard Allure

  • Home
  • Allure Magazine
    • Oluyemi Orija: Heartbeat For Indigent Inmates

      June 20, 2022
      0
    • Blessing Ifeoma Dim and Chigozie Celestine Orji's Wedding

      June 16, 2022
      0
    • Gbemisola Olowookere: Raising Uncommon Generation

      June 6, 2022
      0
    • Wendy Ologe: On Better Parenting

      May 30, 2022
      0
    • Behold Nollywood's Game Changing Producers

      May 15, 2022
      0
    • Faith Morey: Supermodel Living Her Dream

      May 9, 2022
      0
    • Linda Uneze: The Transformational Coach

      May 1, 2022
      0
    • Kate Henshaw: Fighting for Women’s Rights

      April 24, 2022
      0
    • King Hakbal: Styling Royalties

      April 17, 2022
      0
    • Features
    • Magazine
    • Profiles
  • Allure TV
  • Celebration
    • Fashion & Style
    • Weddings
    • Lifestyle
    • Events
  • Wellbeing
    • Allure Woman
    • Healthy Living
    • Beauty
  • Happiness
    • Food
    • Shopping
    • Travel
    • Relationships
    • Career
  • News
    • Late singer, Osinachi's children to testify against father in court

      June 22, 2022
      0
    • Blossom Chukwujekwu's ex, Maureen Esisi discloses they are not officially divorced

      June 22, 2022
      0
    • Fuel Scarcity: Lala Akindoju calls out Lagos State govt over nonchalant attitude ...

      June 21, 2022
      0
    • Yul Edochie

      Yul Edochie urge on Nigerians to desist from ethnic war-instigating utterances ahead ...

      June 20, 2022
      0
    • Judge's absence in court inhibits Osinachi's husband trial

      June 17, 2022
      0
    • Netflix announces ‘Squid Game’ reality show with $4.56m prize

      June 15, 2022
      0
    • Actor who won 2022 AMVCA, dies from fatal accident

      June 14, 2022
      0
    • Mercy Aigbe and Larrit's fight - read what transpired

      June 14, 2022
      0
    • Court adjusts date for Baba Ijesha’s sexual assault charge

      June 8, 2022
      0
  • You stress me out with your quietness – Daniel Etim’s wife celebrates him on his birthday

  • This is totally unacceptable – Evangelist Edet calls out singer Mercy Chinwo over her engagement

  • 9 nutrients in milk that should make you drink a glass everyday

  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reveals 7-year-old daughter has never been treated of malaria

  • Actor, Chidi Mokeme loses Cousin to hit-and-run, sister to ailment

Allure MagazineBeauty
Home›Allure Magazine›Beauty On A Budget

Beauty On A Budget

March 6,2017
Share:

By Funmi Azike

The recession appears not to be letting up at all! Regular beauty essentials are gradually becoming luxury. Not only are we in search of quality products at budget price, we are also hoping they last even longer. Whether you are adding a few drops of remover to your favourite nail polish or cutting the container of that pricey foundation to get every last bit, be careful to ensure some of these money-saving measures do not pose any threat to your health. That said, there’s no harm in saving some naira and here are a few safe ways to that.

Smart Buy

  • Take advantage of promotional offers on some of your favourite products like ‘buy 2, get 1 free’.
    Also take advantage of free trials or make-overs at cosmetics outlets to try colours that best suit you. What is the point of buying a 48-colour eyeshadow palette when you will ever only use four?
  • You can save money by buying the larger size of a constantly used product if available. However some brands might make smaller sizes more affordable to encourage people to try their products. Either way, do not hesitate to get a calculator and do some maths.
  • Double duty products are a great way to save money. From hair shampoos with built-in conditioner to 2-in-1 conceal foundations; these products do not only help you save cash but save space and valuable time as well.
  • Do not restrict yourself to buying from only high end beauty shops; you might get a good price on the same product from a local supermarket around you.

Resourceful Use

  • Extend the life span of make-up and fragrance by storing in a cool dry place. Also seal properly after each use to keep them fresh and prevent contamination.
  • Get every last bit of an almost-finished product by keeping it upside down overnight. You can cut eventually but ensure you use up within 24 hours. Do not add water or saliva to any product as this can encourage proliferation of bacteria.
  • You can revive dried-up mascara and eyeliner by standing them in a glass of warm water. Your regular mascara can become a lash lengthening one by lightly dusting on some loose powder between two coats.
  • Dab on some baby oil/lotion to dissolve make-up before cleansing. Let it sit for a few minutes, wipe with a face towel and cleanse as normal. You won’t need to use so much cleanser (making it last longer) and no need to buy make-up remover.
  • Use pencil eyeliner as a brow and lip liner as well. Pencils in shades of brown are good for this purpose. Your blush or bronzer can also double as a subtle eyeshadow. Similarly, your olive oil can double as a hair mask and body oil.
  • To reduce the chances of breaking, put your pencils in the fridge before sharpening them.
TagsBeautybudgetCleanserEyeshadowShampoo
Previous Article

How Oge Okoye sneaked in and rushed ...

Next Article

Singer, Runtown expecting first child with American ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Allure MagazineEntertainment

    Mimi Orji‎ekwe signs mouth watering endorsement deal

    September 8, 2016
    By allure1
  • Allure MagazineBeauty

    Allure Hair Inspiration: Ghana weaving every lady should try

    May 8, 2018
    By RITA
  • Allure MagazineBeauty

    Amazing transformation! Beautiful burn Survivor bride gets makeover

    June 25, 2018
    By RITA
  • Beauty

    Office beauty kits must-haves

    June 5, 2018
    By RITA
  • Allure MagazineFashion & Style

    Iconic dress worn by American actress, Marilyn Munroe is up for auction again

    September 8, 2016
    By allure1
  • Allure MagazineBeauty

    How to care for hair after taking out braids

    May 19, 2018
    By RITA
0

  • Allure MagazineEntertainment

    Why Davido Cancelled Show in Congo

  • News

    MC Edo Pikin marks first wedding anniversary, reveals inspiration behind his faithfulness

  • Allure WomanCelebration

    Actress Nse Ikpe Etim reflects on seven years of being married

  • 5312
    Followers
  • 12744
    Likes

Timeline

  • June 24, 2022

    You stress me out with your quietness – Daniel Etim’s wife celebrates him on his birthday

  • June 24, 2022

    This is totally unacceptable – Evangelist Edet calls out singer Mercy Chinwo over her engagement

  • June 24, 2022

    9 nutrients in milk that should make you drink a glass everyday

  • June 24, 2022

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reveals 7-year-old daughter has never been treated of malaria

  • June 24, 2022

    Actor, Chidi Mokeme loses Cousin to hit-and-run, sister to ailment

Categories

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates and to hear what's going on with our magazine!

  • Recent

  • Popular

  • Comments

  • Daniel Etim’s wife celebrates him on his birthday

    You stress me out with your quietness – Daniel Etim’s wife celebrates him on his ...

    By Ashimedua
    June 24, 2022
  • Evangelist Edet calls out singer Mercy Chinwo over her engagement

    This is totally unacceptable – Evangelist Edet calls out singer Mercy Chinwo over her engagement

    By Ashimedua
    June 24, 2022
  • 9 nutrients in milk that should make you drink a glass everyday

    By joy onuorah
    June 24, 2022
  • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reveals 7-year-old daughter has never been treated of malaria

    By joy onuorah
    June 24, 2022
  • Chioma Jesus, Sammie Okposo, Midnight Crew set for #THUGGLA2018

    By RITA
    April 24, 2018
  • American rapper, Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer prize for 2017 ‘Damn’ album

    By RITA
    April 17, 2018
  • Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti drops new album titled ‘Black Times’ 

    By RITA
    April 23, 2018
  • Actor, Yul Edochie declares intention to run for presidency

    By RITA
    April 23, 2018

Entertainment

  • June 24, 2022

    Nedu recounts worst dating experience with cheating lover

  • June 24, 2022

    Kiddwaya graduates from acting school in London

  • June 21, 2022

    Liberian President, George Weah joins ‘Buga Challenge’

  • June 20, 2022

    Living with Alibaba shaped my career – stand-up comedian, Igos

  • June 18, 2022

    Co-stars of Housewives of Lagos reality show, Iyabo Ojo, Caroline Danjuma trade words online

Follow us