As you know we are a blog committed to saving you money with cashback, but sometimes even we can’t give you cashback on certain products and cheap clothes is one of those things today! You may have heard on the news recently about online outlet stores. If you are anything like me, you don’t live in London and the nearest outlet village is about 2 hours away, is always heaving and the weather is always shocking making it hard to browse round the shops! So the best way to do your outlet shopping is with these new online outlet stores.

Basically, massive sites such as Net-A-Porter, TKMaxx and Warehouse have huge discounted lines that have been reduced to make way for new stock. You can get some real bargains, even from Net-A-Porter who have up to 70% off some stuff! Even Tesco, Argos and eBay have cottoned on and are selling cheap electrical’s(still under warranty and guarantee) such as the Apple iPod Touch for £159.

So that’s our good tip for today and once you are shopped out in outlet stores, come back to us and get cashback on all your purchases!

Its not good news if you are looking for cheap gas still as the cheapest tarrifs that were on the market have now been pulled. Gas has jumped to up to 50% this year with more increases predicted in the very near future. So now is the best time to be thinking ahead and planning what you can and can’t afford and perhaps start looking at a price cap. A cap is where you pay a certain fixed amount over a set period of time enabling you to control your finances and know what is coming out of your bank account each month instead of waiting until your meter is read or a predicted bill comes through.

According to Martin Lewis, five energy industry insiders all agree that capping your gas bill is the way to go with three saying do it now, one saying wait until Autumn and another not sure. It’s your choice whether you decide to cap your bills but the advantages are the controlled bill’s plus a lot of energy companies give cashback to new customers, so you automatically get rewarded and it lowers your future bills.

As you may already know (and if you don’t, where have you been hiding!) but the Nintendo Wii Console and the Wii Accessories that accompany it are some of the hottest games and products that you can buy in the video game world. The Wii Fit was one of the biggest selling games last year and continues to be just as popular now that the amazing Wii Fit Plus has been launched. The Wii is so revolutionary because it has completely changed the way that we view exercise and how we go about taking it up as well.

The many Wii Accessories can be adpated to help you in your routines

Before we would have to go to the gym, run round the streets or do an exercise video at home. This all takes motivation especially when you have just got home from work and want to stay at home.

But that’s where Nintendo have been really clever as they saw that if they couldn’t invent something just as effective but more convenient for wannabe exercises-ers, then then could capitalise a market for exercise addicts. Which they have! The greatest thing about the Wii Fit and the Wii Accessories is that the balance board measures your height, weight and your balance and then with the Wii Fit and the Wii Fit Plus, you can track your progress on screen so that you know how well you have done and it keeps you motivated, all in the comfort of your own home.

As there are so many different types of cheap cosmetics on the market, it’s difficult to know where to start to look for them, but, once you have found the product you are looking for at the price you want, the next thing to consider is your make up applicators as because there are such a variety of cosmetics on the market now, one applicator is just not enough for all these products.

How you can get the best of your cheap cosmetics with the right applicators:

For example some women may try and use one generic brush for their eye shadow, blusher, powder foundation and eyeliner but the truth is that each type of cosmetic requires a unique type of brush. Here, get an insight into what is the best applicator for your face is.

Most women wear  concealer, whether it is liquid or powder and they apply it with either their finger, a brush for powder or sponge if its liquid dependant on what they find easiest and best for their skin. But the best way to determine which applicator is best for your cheap cosmetics is by following the advice of the manufacturer and seeing what applicator they attach to it as most cosmetics come with a applicator included. The best thing about this, is that if you don’t like the feel or the quality of the applicator supplied, then you can just buy one in the shops that is more suited to you, but at least you have an idea on what the producer thinks is best for the application of the make up.

If you choose to use a brush to apply your concealer then find one that is small and lightweight with delicate fibers as anything too harsh could irritate and hurt your skin, or make the make up look uneven. A brush that is relatively flat will help the application as it can be used to sweep on powder or dab on liquid.

As with concealers, foundation is one of the cheap cosmetics products that comes in many differ forms, thus needing a variety of applicators. Dependant on what you type you use, you can use either brushes or sponges to apply foundation. If you use a brush then look for a short round soft hair brush so that it absorbs the foundation when dipped in and then transfers effectively onto your skin. For liquid foundation, use a sponge applicator made specifically for make up and dab and blend onto your skin.

There are many cheap cosmetics on the market for blushers including powders, creams, liquids and mousses which means that there are now many different ways and applicators to use them with. For powder blushers, use a big brush that is either contoured or angled as the contoured brushes will enable you to provide a perfect sweep of blush across the cheekbone whereas the angled brushes help you apply blusher perfectly if you are less experienced.

Finally, for application of cheap cosmetics for your face you will need a powder brush. A powder brush is used in conjunction with powder to ‘set’ your make up and is used when you have finished applying make up to your face in order for it to stay all day. It is the largest of the make up brushes and has a long handle for ease. The bristles are long and soft, so that when you sweep the powder over your skin, the bristles don’t take any of the make up off your face.

When it comes to cheap cosmetics for our face we are spoilt for choice, and with the correct applicator like the ones stated above, there is no reason why we can’t look our best all day every day!

Now, don’t get me wrong, I know that women cheat as much as men in any walk of life, but it seems that, at the moment, it is more about high profile men cheating than the women because, sadly, men are more celebrated and rewarded higher in monetary terms than women in sport which obviously means that they are more likely to be the target for gold diggers or those looking for 15 minutes of fame. And I also know that these famous men cheating on their partners happens all the time, and it’s just that they actually got caught doing it that the papers can even print these stories.

But what kind of message are we sending out to our daughters and those of impressionable age. Take John Terry (if we really must!) for example. It is apparently the worst kept secret according to the tabloids that he often cheats on his wife, but this time, his latest conquest, Vanessa what’s-her-name is actually carving herself a career from it, thanks to good ol’ Max Clifford and has told of the secrecy and downright deception (paying her to keep quiet, blocking the papers from revealing his cheating ways, etc etc..and that’s the things we know about!). So what does his Wife Toni do? Take him back!

Yes, there probably was a lot of begging and tears (on his behalf!) to get her to forgive him again, but surely this is telling the younger generations that it’s ok for your husband to cheat on you, as long as you can live the life you are accustomed to. Maybe that’s where I am wrong, as maybe today’s view of love and marriage has moved on from when I was younger (and I am only 31!) as instead of respect, honesty and trust, maybe as long as you are financially comfortable then what does the other stuff matter?

As well as the view that the younger generation are getting though, the worst of it all is how do their kids see it? When she is older, will Tiger Woods daughter think it’s ok to take a cheating scumbag back, as that what is normal for them? Will his son ever be faithful as Daddy wasn’t to Mummy? Obviously, I, or any other reader of the papers don’t know the full facts, I just wish that you would hear about women standing up for themselves a bit more and not taking second best.

And just for a tenuous link, if John Terry’s wife does divorce him and needs to save money online, then shopping at Poundpig will give her cashback on all her purchases

A common misconception with cheap make up is that either they are counterfeit or low quality products, or they won’t work, but that is very wrong these days as there are many products on the market that have just been released that cost less but are just as effective as the more expensive brands. Take Boots, No 7 Protect and Perfect range. The hype surrounding that isn’t just media spin as it has actually been proven that this range reduces the signs of aging if used often.

Update your make up bag with Cheap Make Up

Maybelline Pure Cover Mineral Concealer is cheap make up as it costs a fraction of some of the bigger brands but is a very lightweight concealer that allows an even coverage across the face giving your face a good foundation for the rest of your make up. The same can be said for the Nivea Visage eye cream as this is designed to make dark patches under your eyes disappears which it does. This can also be along side or instead of concealer so no need to buy both products, but it is small enough to keep in your purse for all day touch ups!

Another great product that can be classed as cheap make up is the Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Liner as it has an easy to use wand that enables you to get all the contours of your eye. It is similar to a range that Clinique do, but for a fraction of that price and one pot last for ages.
So, as you can see, cheap make up can be great quality and give you the coverage that you want from your cosmetics.

I don’t necessarily think the point of this story should be how Boots have stopped giving points, but more how a Brussels directive has bullied Mothers into thinking that breast is best, and anything after that is failure, which is untrue. Obviously, and I am fully behind breastfeeding if you can, milk from the Mother is better for the baby has it helps the babies fend off infection and illness not to mention how good it is for the Mother, but not all Mothers have an actual choice to not breast feed due to some very important physical and psychological reasons.

What’s more, is do the big wigs at Brussels actually fully believe that Mothers make decisions on formula fed over breast fed based on whether they can get a few loyalty points? Surely, if a woman was that money conscious in the first place and was putting saving money before what is best for her baby then she would be choosing breast fed every time as its free!

Also, no shop has to give you points just for shopping with them as they are just a loyalty scheme to encourage you to come back. So, ultimately it comes down to the individual shop on how they reward you for shopping with them. And on that note, just because you can’t get loyalty points, discounts or money off on certain products when you shop with Boots, Tesco etc, doesn’t mean that you won’t save money with a cashback website, as we pay you money for every purchase you make with an individual retailer, regardless what you buy! So shop at Boots and Tesco’s at Poundpig and get money back on all your shopping!

The cosmetics industry is huge and there is a huge range of make up that range from cheap cosmetics to very expensive ones, but it’s not just the products you need to think about when buying make up as you also need to consider the applicators you will use to apply your make up.

Which applicators are right for your Cheap Cosmetics?

Make up brushes are essential to every make up bag but there are so many different ones its difficult to know what to buy and which ones are right for you. Most cheap cosmetics and some more expensive brands come with applicators or brushes but sometimes they can be wrong for you so it’s important to know when you need to buy other brushes to replace the ones that accompany the product you have bought.

Cosmetic brushes can be bought in sets or individually depending on what you need. The prices vary a lot from very expensive to ridiculously cheap, but no matter how much you choose to spend on brushes, you need to consider a few things first. The bristles of the brushes should be soft to touch as if they are too harsh or sharp they can irritate or scratch your face and this will cause your skin to flare up especially if you have sensitive skin. Also, before purchasing brushes for your cheap cosmetics, make sure that you run your fingers through the head to check that no bristles come out, or you could find your bronzer full of hair after a few uses! Finally check that the handle is sturdy and comfortable to grip and that the brush is well made and there are no loose bits to it.

Making sure that you have the right applicators and equipment for your cheap cosmetics will mean that your make up goes on smoother and looks more even, which in turn will keep you looking beautiful all day!

For cheap cosmetics, The Body Shop has got it sussed as they announce their latest special offers and deals. The first one is if you buy any two full priced items from the Body Shop, then you are entitled to free Divide and Multiply Mascara worth £11. This is a great deal as you can pick up cheap cosmetics from as little as £4.50 for concealer.

The great sale at The Body Shop gives you endless cheap cosmetics products:

Another great deal The Body Shop are having is their huge up to 50% off sale. There are items from as little as 1 Pound and are in the bath and body categories, make up, fragrance and gifts. If you browse through this sections, you will see that there is plenty of opportunity for you to grab some cheap cosmetics, a gift for yourself, or next years Christmas present! Examples of the offers include the brilliant body butter range from £3 reduced from £13, an eye and cheek palette for £2 and the gorgeous Sumptuous Strawberry Bathe Beautiful which is now only £8.

The offer is on until Thurs 4 Feb or until the stocks run out! Delivery for The Body Shop is £2.99 or free on orders over £15. There are so many brilliant offers that it still feels like Christmas, and if you even needed an excuse to buy cheap cosmetics, then The Body Shop gives you loads!

Poundpig introduces the Benefit make up range from benefit Cosmetics. We have teamed up with Benefit to offer you the infamous make up brand, with cashback! So now, you can get all their amazing unique and quirky products and all with up to 6% cashback on all sales.

Read how great the Benefit Make Up range is!

The Benefit make up range is well known for its high quality products. Arguably, some say that they ere on the side of expensive for a high street make up brand, however there are two good reasons for this. Firstly, the Benefit make up range don’t test on animals and secondly, Benefit make up is known for its durability and expectation to last all day, therefore not using any more of your make up than is needed and therefore the make up lasting a lot longer than other products, so value for money.

Another great aspect of the Benefit Make Up range is their packaging. Based on old magazines, antiques and old style glamour, the packaging for Benefit is bright and vivacious and adds a little bit extra to the range that other cosmetics don’t, therefore giving you a brilliant product, plus an individual way of presenting it, which just about sums up the Benefit Make Up range!

Two of the most famous products from Benefit is Benetint which evolved from exotic dancers needing a colour to make their nipples more pink, and the Dr. feelgood invisible face blotting balm foundation which is good for anti ageing and re hydrating the skin! See the products here at Poundpig and get cashback on all your purchases!