4. Makeup
Some people think there is no way drugstore makeup can compete with the department store brands. However, I am certain you are overpaying if you insist on only Chanel and Estee Lauder for your face.
Since I spend most days sans makeup, don’t take my word for it. Read this reasonable review of the subject on DivineCaroline.com. It provides advice for when to save and when to splurge. It also contains this interesting tidbit:
And remember that while the number of prices charged may seem unlimited, there’s definitely a ceiling on quality. There may be a big difference between a lipstick that costs $5 and a lipstick that costs $15, but there’s not much to differentiate a lipstick that costs $15 from one that costs $30.
So, try the $15 lipstick — and save 50 percent. Look for other great savings tips in the following: