Now 2009 has arrived in style, so has the amount of new beauty and make-up products out there on the market, ready to tempt you into spending your hard earned cash.
Well, we have a few quick cheat solutions to help your curb your spending and look good while doing it too. We'll show your how to get bigger lips, shiner hair and how to even out your skin tone as well.
Since this year is supposedly forecasting more economic doom and gloom, the best we can offer in these troubled times is to show you how to look polished while we weather this financial storm.
So, to beauty business! how can you cheat your way to looking fab without spending a fortune? Well, by turning to some wonder products, budget buys and home remedies too.
Olive oil has long been used as a hair mask to repair damaged hair and split ends, meaning you can forgo the usual splurge on new hair products.
Simply cover your hair in olive oil taking care not to over coat it and put cling film around your head for around an hour, then rinse off and shampoo and condition as normal.
Invest in a decent lip balm this cold weather, as your lips will undoubtedly be feeling the chill and are likely to crack if you don't take care of them.
Once you've got your lips in tip top condition, buy a moisture infused lipstick so that this too will not dry your lips out. A great tip to make your lips appear fuller is to use a lip liner, as you can over exaggerate the bow line of top lip.
Lastly to make your lips appear bigger, opt for a lippy that has a glossy texture, with lip-plumping ingredients that will give you a pout to die for!
Evening out your skin tone can be a tricky business, but thankfully the beauty bigwigs have come up with foundation which blends to your exact skin tone, meaning you won't ever be caught out with a tell-tale line again!
Although that's great for your face, what about the rest of your body? Well, there are some great products on the market that work like a moisturising cream, which not only takes care of dry patches but also makes your skin glow with health.
Our top tip is to ask for samples at the beauty counter, so that you can see if they work for you before splashing out.
It's around this time of year that we really wish our hair would grown quicker, following the drastic bob cut we had styled last year. Well, we're sure you've heard of clip in extensions, which are relatively inexpensive and are a quick and easy way to restyle your hair.
FemaleFirst- Laura Terry