Building your Makeup Kit one SALE at a Time

Hello everyone and welcome to Makeup Connect with Dominique! Today's post is a little different because I discuss conventional ways to build your makeup kit (low end to high end) through weekly store deals. This past weekend I had gone couponing and came across a HUGE clearance section while at CVS. There were tons of makeup that was marked down 50%. In some cases you can use coupons on markdown and clearance makeup which is a BONUS for your pockets! Considering that couponing can be a bit overwhelming or seemingly tedious, finding clearance and markdown makeup is a cost-efficient alternative to build your kit. A lot of makeup products especially in drugstores is seasonal. For example, last summer I purchased a lot of my fall lippies in the summer. Typically around the summer and fall, drugstores circulate their makeup and because its a drugstore they are more than likely to markdown the makeup at a significant low cost. This is a great time to have handy a few coupons to lower your out of pocket expense to save for that expensive product you have been wanting.

What stores should I frequent? Stores are regional and vary by location. I am located in Memphis, Tennessee and our drugstores are CVS, Walgreens, and Riteaid. Stores such as ULTA, Target, and Walmart often times have really great clearance items. The sale ad changes weekly so its important to visit these stores weekly mainly to get first grabs at newly marked down makeup!

How can I save money at drugstores? Most drugstores have a shoppers card which allows you to received items at a discounted price. At CVS and Walgreens they have a beauty club where if you purchase a certain amount of cosmetic products overtime, you receive a voucher toward future beauty purchases. Be sure to get those shoppers card!

Building your kit 101: If you have a trusted friend, a makeup swap is another way to build your kit.  Several months ago I did a makeup swap with a girl from Germany and it was so exciting to get makeup from another country.

Cons of drugstore makeup: Although I am a fan drugstore makeup, it is important to know when and when NOT to purchase makeup at drugstore mainly because it is sometimes overpriced. For example, drugstore makeup is typically higher than Walmart and Target. However, drugstores often run sales (i.e. bogo, 40% off, etc.) compared to Walmart who generally does not, with the exception of markdown/clearance.

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Stay Glam,

Dominique