Getting your hands on the best facial kit in Pakistan can be tough if it is the end of the month and you are already living on the breadline.

No matter which of the echelons of society you belong to, we have all seen good days and bad days. Every so often you open our wallet to shop to heart’s content only to find moths flying out and no dollar bills to spare. These are the times when you can benefit from tightening up your budget allocation on personal care so you can keep your head above water. You don’t necessarily have to completely forgo your beloved beauty care supplies but perhaps try out a few modest buying tips and tricks. The best part, we will help you get started in case you have no prior experience.

Say no to impulse buying

Start off by making the most out of the things already in your possession. Yes, it can be that simple. If we closely analyze our shopping habits we will realize that there are innumerable occasions when we are just acting like impulse buyers. “Ah! This smells so nice…aww look at that pretty bottle!” are phrases we are mostly familiar with but these are also dead giveaways for things we don't really need. Come to think of it, there are so many shampoo bottles, lotions and whatnot that keep lying half used in a corner only to be dumped when they become mossy. Go on a scavenger hunt in your own toilet and linen closet to find the things that you have not fully used while thinking about the passion and ambition with which you bought them. Finish using them first and then consider buying new stuff.

Not impressed by your glitz and glamor

This tip has some level of relativism involved, we concur, but it is a great hack for people who are in the habit of buying at least some really premium brands. If you are amongst the gals who go for professional grade shampoos or high end brand products you may be blinded to the fact that less expensive quality products are out there and a major chunk of the general population is completely satisfied with their results. It will help as an exercise to push yourself to try at least one cheaper product once in a while and see if you can settle for it. Who knows perhaps the product of your dreams is out there in cheaper packaging only to be found in moments of despair. This could help you substitute towards products that are not as pricey but provide similar results.

Bigger, better and stronger

Another tip that is canonical for bargain hunters is that you can always buy organic lip care products or general personal care items from hypermarkets where there are generally several bulk deals available. If you are not so lucky as to be able to find a good bulk deal on beauty products, you can also try checking out the price tag on larger sizes because sometimes their cost averages out to be lower. You can definitely try this tip with your toiletries and see for yourself how the savings will make you feel like royalty. However, most brands and store owners have also become smarter over the years and looking at this trend they purposely increase the prices for the largest sizes. Just ensure that you compare price tags before finalizing your purchase.

Double up on it Mr. Store Manager!

Sometimes you can also get really lucky by stacking up discounts. One simple way is to wait for a sale and combine it with previously collected discount coupons. This is an opportunity for stocking up on the products covered under both the discounts since your savings are multiplied. You will have enough supplies of such products to last an entire season up until the next sale comes along. This will take practice and some Zen though - you will probably have to subscribe to newsletters from the brands you are interested in and scour flyers placed on store counters to hunt the sales that matter.

Gimme freebies…not the heebie-jeebies!

Make it a habit to browse websites and social media pages of the best organic skin care products in Pakistan and be on the lookout for competitions and product launch events. These things are solid gold if you want to save cash on beauty products since the free giveaways keep the ball rolling. It won’t hurt to share your idiosyncratic beauty hacks on Instagram simultaneously as that can have manifold benefits even if you are able to secure a small loyal fan base. The amount of free samples that even micro influencers receive from brands for small promotions and shout outs are mind boggling. Even if you are remotely successful in your endeavors on social media you may never have to spend a penny on beauty products.