I am a writer, after all, and kind of a weirdo.
But a decade later, Im happy to say Ive dropped most of the melodrama.
Present-day Jamie is (usually) positive, fairly athletic, and a whole lot friendlier.
She even owns one or two pink articles of clothing.Hotpink, no less!
Present-day Jamie, however, is a little more skeptical.
And she also has bills to pay.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
Although Ive always been devoted to my chosen eyeliner brands, a great mascara has long eluded me.
I had a couple go-tos, but none of them really wowed me, despite their premium price tag.
It was less than $7.
And although I was skeptical, I was happier with the terms of this gamble.
Did you know?
I ran a few more quick searches and chose products that claimed to be waterproof and easy to apply.
And yall, I amsodone spending more than $10 on any given cosmetics product.
Heres what I replaced my face with and how much it saved me.
(Psst: This isnt the first time weve tried out drug store brand makeup here at TPH.
If youre looking for more alternative options, check out this list of the officescheap eyeliner favorites.)
RIP, high school Jamie.)
I may just need practice.
Mascara Savings: $17.06 (and my sanity)
Before:Benefit Theyre Real!
Ive tried out mascaras ranging from$24tojust under $30.
I even patronized a Facebook friends Younique business.
(Which are an additional expense in their own right, not to mention nigh impossible to clean.)
Id pretty much resigned myself to hating mascara forever.
Should You Switch to Cheap Makeup?
My Walmart replacements have taught me thatpremium pricing doesnt guarantee you better product.
If youre devoted to premium brands, there are lots of other ways to minimize your makeup budget.
So in the end, as in all things, your mileage may vary.
As for me, Im through spending over $60 just to draw some black lines on my face.
Jamie Cattanach (@jamiecattanach) is an ex-goth kid based in St. Augustine, Florida.
Shes written for Yahoo, SELF, Ms. Magazine, the Establishment, Roads & Kingdoms and other outlets.
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