This or That: Cheap Cosmetic Alternatives

by the Muse on November 17, 2009

in Steals and Deals, This or That

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As Christmas approaches I imagine you’re wanting to save a buck or two here and there.  Who isn’t?

Jump ahead to see some cheaper alternatives on some high prices goodies you may be lemming this season!

Count me on board with wanting the Lancome Juicy Tubes Gloss Set which includes 8 mini size glosses for $39.50 but save yourself a buck or two by hauling the mark Holiday Treats Mini Juice Gems Squeeze On Lip Gloss for $12 which includes four glosses in larger sizes!

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I love me some MAC Lipglass but for $5.50 more I could snag myself a trio of Korres Cherry Lip Kisses ($19.50 for three and don’t forget use promo code MUSE to get 30% off so you can save even more!). Best part? I can keep one for myself and tuck two into friend’s or family’s stockings.

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You could haul Bath and Body Works Shower Gel which includes some great festive body washes for $12 each or you can head to your local Target and grab up some of the brand new Suave Seasonals Limited Edition Body Washes in scents like Candy Apple and Candy Cane ($6.99 or less).

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I really want the Stila Gift of Appreciation Set ($38) but I can snag two great gifts from Stila for the price of one. Head to Beauty Crunch and grab the Stila My Mother, My Hero ($18) and Stila’s Bronzed Glow Set ($18), two great gift sets, almost the same price as hauling the one, heck you even save a dollar or two!

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The new Dior SkinFlash Primer will set you back $40 bucks but you can snag Missha BB Boomer Primer for $24.99!

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One Lush Bath Bomb or One Lush Bubble Bar could set you back $6 to $9 each! Head over to E-bay shop, Red, White, and BlueBonnet and snag bath bombs or bubble bars for as little as $3.50 each!

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Hope you enjoyed this version of This or That and discovered some good ways to save some cash. Feel free to share your This or That purchases and ways you save money on cosmetics, skincare, etc…..

Would love to hear all about it!

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{ 14 comments… read them below or add one }

Dao November 17, 2009 at 1:44 pm

Wow, this is a nice list, Muse!

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the Muse November 17, 2009 at 2:08 pm

why thank you dao! how are you chicky? Been a while!

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Jen November 17, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Oh cool! What a great list!! I really like this feature of your blog. :)

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the Muse November 17, 2009 at 2:32 pm

ah thanks Jen! It’s been around for a while but I didn’t update for a little bit :-D

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Dao November 17, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Yeah, I know. I’ve been secretly reading your blog without commenting :)

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the Muse November 17, 2009 at 2:32 pm

lol dao I do that ALOT including yours :-D sometimes we just don’t have a sec to say heyz :) totally understandable :-D

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ginnygordon November 17, 2009 at 3:09 pm

Hi Muse,

Thanks for the ideas!

I do love BBW xmas stuff (and I have already hauled lots of it), but I got some Suave Seasonals at Wal-mart for $1.50 each! What a great bargain and they smell very nice (especially the toasted vanilla sugar and peppermint bliss ones).

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the Muse November 17, 2009 at 3:17 pm

hey ginny!

AWESOME hauling! $1.50!? Incredible. I got the BBW xmas stuffins too but I so want the peppermint bliss one from Suave and at the price hello cheapness :-D come to mama!

Thanks for the heads up!

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Lisa Kate November 17, 2009 at 4:26 pm

I love this post! I definitely will be checking the bath bombs featured…I had this silly idea that I would make some for my family for Christmas, but uh, then I realized how redonkulously expensive it is to buy small amounts of the ingredients! Nevermind XD

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the Muse November 19, 2009 at 4:43 pm

yay glad you like it Lisa :-D heck it’s cheaper to buy them babe! These are really nice :-D and CHEAP!

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Laura November 17, 2009 at 10:03 pm

Awesome list, girl! Oh, and check out LORAC website for eyeshadow deal.

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the Muse November 18, 2009 at 12:51 pm

oh yes for sure laura I did a write up about the sale directly after this one :)

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sparklingpinkgorilla November 19, 2009 at 9:50 pm

I picked up the Suave ones for $1.50 also! I love all four, but especially the peppermint bliss. Not bad.

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the Muse November 20, 2009 at 12:31 pm

I hate you sparklingpinkgorilla! I can’t find them sob! Can I come over and take a shower with peppermint bliss? sniff….

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