Here’s the thing: My daily routine consists of six products (pretty minimal compared with some). And when totaled together, the cost of all those products is $158. Which sounds like a lot when you consider that they all run out at almost the exact same time, and I have to drop a Benjamin and a half to replenish my stock. But then a silver lining appears out of thin air: Yes, this beauty haul may seemingly cost a pretty penny, but it buys me about three months of consistent use. And when you break it out like that, it means my daily routine costs about $1.75 per wear. OK, OK, suddenly that $40 CC cream doesn’t feel so outrageous. Here’s the rundown.
My Makeup Routine Costs Less Than $2 a Day. Here’s What I Use
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Vapour Velvet Lip Gloss
To further justify this product, I use it for blush, lip stain and eye color. It’s more of a balm than a gloss so it doesn’t leave you super shiny or sticky.
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