Like most women, I have a passion for makeup and beauty products. Us girls like to look and feel our best, which is where beauty and cosmetics products come in. Of course, while I already have an impressive collection of skin care products, makeup, and nail polishes, I still want more. Each and every day, new beauty products are released. This means that there’s always something new to try out. It’s not just products either; there are also various beauty tools being released each week. The beauty industry is an incredibly exciting place – there’s always something new on the horizon.
With that in mind, I wanted to share some tips and advice for the best ways to get your hands on new and different products. Because let’s face it, using the same products and tools day in, day out can get a little dull.
Shop the sales
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The one downside to the beauty industry is the prices. Some products can cost hundreds of dollars. High-end brands like Benefit, Smashbox, and Too Faced, charge fairly high prices for their products. However, it has to be said that the price reflects the quality. Of course, if you’re on a tight budget, that doesn’t really help. The good news, however, is that even the best and most expensive products can be bought for a lower price. If you’re smart about how and where you shop, that is. Instead of buying an item when it’s full price, wait until there’s a sale on. That way you can save yourself some money. Major store sales tend to run just at certain times of the year, such as at the start of a new season. However, there are often online deals and discounts that you can take advantage of. To ensure that you don’t miss any of the best sales, sign up for alerts from your favorite brands. That way, anytime there’s a sale on, you should get an email alerting you to it.
Buy from discount stores
Another great way to cut the cost of your beauty spending is by buying from discount stores and brands. Believe it or not, you can pick up some fantastic makeup dupes by shopping at discount stores. Just because a brand is budget-friendly, that doesn’t mean you should dismiss its products as not being any good. Because the truth is many budget-friendly beauty brands sell products that are on par with high-end brands. Often, the reason a product is so expensive is simply because of the brand name that it has attached to it. So before you discount budget-friendly products as being no good, give them a try and see what you think. You would be surprised, but sometimes, budget-friendly products are the best ones.
Become a blogger
If you’re passionate about beauty and pride yourself on knowing a lot about the topic, it could be worth your while becoming a blogger. If you choose to run your own blog, with time and effort, you could become a well-known influencer. As a blogger, the chances are you will get sent new and exclusive beauty and makeup products to test out and review. You could even get paid for sharing your opinions. You may also be sent deals and discounts for using to buy certain products. So you could get your hands on the best products without having to overspend. Blogging isn’t for everyone, but it can be a fantastic way to get your hands on all the newest and best beauty and makeup products. So, if you’re passionate about beauty and makeup, and are a keen writer, beauty blogging could be the perfect hobby to take up.
Look at stores in other countries
Don’t make the mistake of limiting yourself to only shopping for products in your own country. As across the world, there are some fantastic beauty brands and products on offer. Korean beauty products, for instance, have recently taken the beauty industry by storm. Let’s say there’s a beauty brand that you’ve heard a lot about but haven’t been able to try because it’s not available in the US. Consider shopping in other countries to get your hands on it. Many brands do ship internationally, which means you can easily order and get new products sent to you. However, some brands don’t offer international shipping. This can pose a problem if you’re desperate to try their products. However, the good news is you could opt to use an international mail forwarding service to get products shipped to you. These services allow you to try out new products and brands that otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to.
Sign up for beauty announcements
To keep track of announcements about all the newest beauty and makeup products, create an account with all of your favorite brands. You could also consider using beauty news websites to keep an eye on press releases and articles announcing new products and tools. Every time a new product is released, a campaign will be launched for it. As part of the campaign, there will be samples given out, and deals and discounts shared via social media. If you sign up for beauty announcements from your favorite brands, you will be sent any announcements or news. That way you can keep track of all the newest products and tools on the market. You could even consider signing up as a product tester. This is so that you get to test and try out new products before they become publically available.
Be active on social media
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter are all great ways of learning about new products and tools. To keep track of all the newest items that have been launched, follow your favorite brands on social media. It’s also worth connecting with them by liking and sharing their tweets. There are certain hashtags that it’s also worth keeping an eye on. These include ones like ‘#bbloggers’, ‘#makeup’, and ‘#beautychat’. By following your favorite brands and searching hashtags, you can make it easier for yourself to keep up to date with all the newest products. It’s also worth looking for trending hashtags that relate to makeup or beauty products. As these will give you an insight into the most popular products on the market at the moment.
Join Facebook groups
If you search ‘makeup’ or ‘beauty’ on Facebook, you should come across some local beauty-related groups. As well as an array of national and international ones. By joining these groups, you can keep up to date with all the hottest makeup news, and can learn about new products and brands. You could even get involved in makeup swaps with other beauty lovers in the US and abroad. Makeup swaps are a fantastic way to try and test out new products, as you will be sent a surprise selection of products. These might be things that you’ve never heard of before, or they could be items that you’ve been dreaming of trying. Either way, you’ll get to try some fantastic products and brands that otherwise, you may not have got to use. Plus, you’ll make some new friends who share your passion for beauty products and makeup.
Ask your friends for recommendations
Is there a certain type of product that you’re on the lookout for, maybe a new highlighter, for instance? Well, if there is, why not ask your friends what they use? Have a look inside your friends’ makeup bags and see what products and brands they favor. Give the products and tools that they have a try, to see whether they would work for you. You never know, you might find a real gem inside one of your friends’ makeup bags – perhaps even a brand that you are yet to hear of. It’s good to get recommendations of the best makeup and beauty products from friends, as sometimes you can find a fantastic product. Whether you’re on the lookout for a new lipstick, a face cream, or something else, don’t be afraid to ask your friends for suggestions. You never know, you could end up hitting the jackpot and finding a product or tool that you can’t live without.
So there you have it, all the best tips and advice for getting your hands on the makeup products and brands that you’re lusting after. There are plenty of ways you can ensure that you’re able to get hold of all the best and newest products, it’s just a case of being smart about how you go about it. Keep costs low by shopping the sales and buying from discount stores. When it comes to trying out new products, get creative with how you source them. Buy from other countries, participate in beauty product swaps, and become a product tester so that you’re able to try out all the best new things. If you’re in need of a certain product, ask your friends what they use. You never know, you could find the perfect product by delving into someone else’s makeup or beauty bag.
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