A Recessionista's Best Friend: Lipstick --- and if you're a Canadian Recessionista, it could be yours FREE!

Studies show that lipstick sales go up during recessions. It makes sense if you think about it. What do you do when you’re craving that shopping experience but have limited funds to spend? Update your beauty products! You can feel the rush and good, all for a fraction of the cost of new dress or pair of shoes.

M•A•C Sr. Artist Melissa Gibson says that spring time is time for colour. “Grab a shocking gold eye shadow like Bright Future or stunning purple like Vibrant Grape from M•A•C’s Style Warrior Collection,” she says.

Melissa warns that you shouldn’t be afraid to mix vibrant tones with classic colours. Her favourites include M•A•C’s Espresso or Carbon Eye Shadow and Smolder Eye Kohl. “Try brushing Solar Riche Bronzing Powder all over your face with the # 188 Brush for a perfect sun kissed look and finish it off with the perfect lips. Brave New Bronze Lipstick finishes does just that by giving that perfectly nude lip,” she adds.

Have fun building your beauty "wardrobe". You can still look expensive without having to break your bank!












CanadianRecessionista and M•A•C are even lending a hand so that you can get your new beauty wardrobe for free. Subscribe to our email and you’ll be automatically entered in a draw to win $70 worth of M•A•C cosmetics. The giveaway is open to all CanadianRecessionista subscribers and will take place on Monday May 18.

The winner’s name will be posted on this blog and they will also be notified by email.

Special thanks to M•A•C
Good luck!