I was having a conversation the other day with a client about makeup on a budget.  Since I am a makeup artist, people seem to believe that all I use is M.A.C. or the expensive lines of makeup. Well, I am here to tell you that is not the case at all.  I have used and continue to use just about every makeup brand sold in the drugstore.

Tip: You can make any brand of makeup work and make it look like you have spent a lot of money on it.

Let me give you some examples of what I mean:

1. Always use a base (concealer) on your eyelid before you apply any eyeshadow on top of it. (It will intensify any color you desire to use.)

2. If you feel you need a variety of eyeshadow colors, mix your eyeshadow to create the desired look you want. No need to spend more money buying more eyeshadow. (You can also use this concept with lip colors as well.)

3. Beauty supply stores carry a lot of eyeshadow colors, lip glosses, lipstick, etc. for cheaper prices than drugstores.

4. You can make any foundation matte by setting it with powder.

5. Baby wipes remove makeup better than makeup remover and are less expensive. (They also remove some stains from clothing.)

6. Instead of buying lip gloss buy lipstick instead and mix it with clear gloss.

I hope some of these tips help you trim your spending  on makeup and allow you to look glamorous on a budget!!!!!