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Couponing 101: How to Save Money on Makeup & Example Coupon Haul

Last Updated on February 25, 2019 by Imani - Cosumnes River College
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Like most, I need to save money, but I also love shopping. Honestly, clothes and makeup are like my kryptonite – I’m going to buy them no matter how much money I have in the bank. Now, I do still have hopes of winning the lottery and being able to easily afford everything I want, but until then… everyday I’m couponin’ (insert dance break here).

What Is Couponing?

Couponing has always been around, but has become more popular than ever since the recent turn in the economy and the appearance of TV shows like “Extreme Couponing”. Basically, it’s a way that retailers allow consumers to save money. If you really take the time to look and clip, you will save a ton of money: The deals are out there, you just have to take advantage.

What Can I Use the Coupons For?

Anything, really. Food, clothes, electronics… oh, and makeup. Did I say makeup? Yes, yes I did.

Readers often ask me to do drugstore based tutorials and to be quite honest I don’t have a ton of drugstore makeup. Why? Because I don’t feel like it’s worth the price. Don’t get me wrong: I love Wet N Wild’s ultra pigmented blushes and shadows and Maybelline’s Falsies mascara, but I personally feel many drugstore products are overpriced for what you’re getting. Couponing allows me to get the products I want without paying full price, and the drugstore products for very cheap.

That said, there’s nothing better than free (or almost free) makeup, so in the video below, I’ll show you how to score drugstore makeup at a very deeply discounted price.

Coupon Haul – A Prime Example of Couponing Glory:

Want to Learn More?

I explained a lot about finding and using coupons in the video, but if you want more info, here are two of my favorite coupon sites:

  • The Krazy Coupon Lady
  • Coupon Blender

Thoughts?

Do you coupon? How do you feel about the crazy couponers? What are your favorite tips for using coupons? Any questions? Leave a comment below and let’s talk!

Tags : Deals, Money

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Originally published on November 26, 2011
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  1. tina says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    this is the best article ever!! never thought of couponing for makeup. cant wait.

    Reply
  2. Katie T. says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    This post made my night! My sister is definitely a crazy coupon-er, but I am not nearly as talented. It’s an amazing way to save, though, if you just pay attention!

    Reply
  3. Meg says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    Canada has such strict rules about couponing 🙁

    Reply
  4. Nicki says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    This post made my night! My sister is definitely a crazy coupon-er, but I am not nearly as talented. It’s an amazing way to save, though, if you just pay attention!

    Reply
  5. Milana says

    April 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

    saved* 😉

    Reply
  6. Coupon-Smart says

    May 29, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Awesome article! I’ve been couponing for years and i’ve been trying to “convert” others into the hobby as well because of the unbelievable savings you can have. Keep up the great work!

    Reply

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