The Fabulous look on a frugal budget - Makeup 101

***Caution Make-up may be habit forming***

Makeup 101 - I get asked on a daily basis what makeup I use and people are always surprised when I tell them I use ELF (also available at Target and gift boxes available in Ross & Big Lots.) Surprised for two reasons, 1.) they always ASSUME I'm wearing MAC and 2.) They've usually never heard of ELF, which is short for Eyes, Lips, Face.

In my opinion, ELF is the greatest brand that people have never heard of. LOL.. Seriously, it's an awesome brand that's high in quality and low on cost. Their eye shadow pigments rival that of MAC and other "well known" aka "expensive" brands. With their products ranging in price from $1-$8 each, it's easy to look fabulous while staying on your budget.

To be honest with you, it doesn't really matter what brand of makeup you use, as long as you know how to use it. What I would suggest to everyone is that they make an investment in a "How to" makeup class, available at most salons or by makeup artists usually for around $25, but up to $100 for some classes, those more expensive classes usually include free makeup from the brand putting on the class. If you're local to me, I also love to teach the classes as well. Email me for details. If a class isn't in your budget, then check out the various make-up tutorials on Youtube for FREE. Search out Make-up or Make-up Tutorials and you'll find lots and lots of options for every look.

All of that being said, in addition to ELF I use Maybelline's mineral foundations, I may try their new FIT line soon, seems like it would be good. I also adore and use Physician's Formula. Their organic bronzer is phenomenal!

Here's a tip for FREE makeup! Like your favorite brands on Facebook, join their sites, participate, comment, etc... the more you interact with them, the more they'll interact with you and send you FREE stuff. Physician's Formula is especially good about this and they you full size freebies!

Besides freebies, if you love a brand SUPPORT it, several brands are looking for "Brand Ambassadors" where they provide you with freebies in exchange for you pushing their brand, recommending it to friends, family, etc.. through video, social media and word of mouth.

Side Note -*I am not a brand ambassador for any of the companies I wrote about in this entry, though I have received several amazing freebies from Physician's Formula. *

Overall, make up is a great way to express yourself, dress yourself up and a way to help you make everyday Fabulous, and now with these tips you too can be Frugally Fabulous.