The big mistake you make after finishing a bottle of perfume
IT’S no secret that perfume can be quite pricey, especially if you like a designer scent.
But many fragrance lovers are missing out on some extra money, according to a smart bargain hunter.
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Jordan Cox, passing CouponKidUK on social media and has even appeared on ITV’s This Morning, where he shared his money-saving tips and tricks and a hack you need to know.
In a recent video shared to Instagram, Jordan explained that you can return empty perfume bottles to The Perfume Shop when you’re done with them and get 15% off your perfume bottles. next purchase.
However, the discount must be used on the same day you return the empty bottle.
“This is perfect for the Christmas season when a loved one could use a new bottle! It doesn’t have to be the one you bought from The Perfume Shop either; it can come from anywhere,” Jordan explained.
But that’s not the only way to get some money back for your empty perfume bottles.
Believe it or not, you can sell them on eBay.
Jordan explained that designer brands like Chanel and Marc Jacobs sell the best, but it’s worth uploading other brands as well.
Recently Black Opium was sold for £4 and someone else sold an empty bottle of Marc Jacob’s Daisy for £5.
Another smart way to save some money is to opt for a refillable fragrance.
This way you’ll save money every time you buy it again – a great hack if you’re loyal to one scent.
Other ways to save money on beauty
POLISHED FINISH: Don’t throw away that nail polish just because it’s getting thicker or looking sticky.
Just add a tiny drop of nail polish remover or nail polish thinner, shake it well and it will be as smooth as new.
This trick should extend the life of your favorite colors so you don’t have to replace them as often.
SIMPLE SQUEEZY: Lotion, foundation and other tube products often hide extra product that you can’t reach.
Use a clothespin on the tube to squeeze out every last bit so you get your money’s worth with every use.
When you think it’s all gone, cut off the end to reveal the dregs – often enough for several more uses.
You’ll be surprised how much is left.
FILL IT UP: When it’s time to restock your essentials, consider refillable products.
Many brands now offer refills for popular items such as perfumes, cleansers and creams, which are often larger and cheaper than what you get if you buy a new bottle.
This not only saves money, but also reduces waste. For example, a 500ml refill of Radox Mineral shower gel costs just £1.75 at Boots, while two new 225ml bottles cost £2.
Are dupes worth it?
THE Sun asked an independent perfume expert to carry out blind smell tests on popular perfumes and their high street ‘dupes’ to see if the budget versions stood up to the originals.
Noemie Maury is a senior fragrance evaluator who has worked with major fine fragrance and toiletry brands for over a decade.
“High street chains can make perfumes cheaply by purchasing them from major fragrance manufacturers who grow their own ingredients in-house,” says Noemie.
“Because they use oils from flowers they grow themselves instead of importing ingredients, they save on costs and can create fragrances for well-known brands at a reduced price.”
It means they may lack the depth and complexity of more expensive brands that use a wide variety of pricier ingredients.
