The huge mistake you’re making after finishing a bottle of perfume and how to make money from them
IT’S no secret perfume can be pretty pricey, especailly if you love a designer scent.
But loads of fragrance lovers are missing out on some extra cash, according to one savvy bargain hunter.
Jordan Cox, who goes by CouponKidUK on social media and has even appeared on ITV‘s This Morning sharing his money-saving tips and tricks shared a hack you need to know..
In a recent reel shared to Instagram Jordan explained you can take empty perfume bottles back to The Perfume shop when you’re done with them and get 15% off your next purchase.
However, the discount does need to be used the same day you return the empty bottle.
“This is perfect coming up to the Christmas period, if one of your loved ones can do with a new bottle! It doesn’t have to be one you’ve bought from The Perfume Shop either – it can be from anywhere,” Jordan explained.
But that’s not the only way to get some money back on 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 best, but it’s worth uploading others too.
Just recently, Black Opium sold for £4 and someone else sold an empty bottle of Marc Jacob’s Daisy for £5.
Another savvy way to save some money is by opting for a refillable fragrance.
This way, you’ll save money each time you re-purchase – a great hack if you’re loyal to one scent.
Other ways to save money on beauty
POLISHED FINISH: Don’t toss that nail polish just because it’s thickening or looking claggy.
Just add a tiny drop of nail polish remover or polish thinner, give it a good shake, and it’ll be as smooth as new.
This trick should extend the life of your favourite colours, so you won’t need to replace them as often.
EASY SQUEEZY: Lotion, foundation and other tube products often hide extra product you can’t reach.
Use a clothes peg on the tube to squeeze every last bit to the top, getting your money’s worth with each use.
When you think it’s all used up, snip the end off to reveal the dregs — often enough for several more applications.
You’ll be surprised at 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.
Not only does this save money, it also cuts down on waste. For instance, a 500ml refill pack of Radox Mineral shower gel costs just £1.75 at Boots, while two new 225ml bottles would be £2.
Are dupes worth it?
THE Sun asked an independent perfume expert to carry out blind smell tests of popular perfumes and their high street “dupes” to see if the budget versions lived up to the originals.
Noemie Maury is a senior fragrance evaluator who has worked with major fine fragrance and toiletries brands for over a decade.
“High street chains can create perfumes cheaply by buying them from big fragrance manufacturers which 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 high street brands at a discount price.”
It means they can lack the depth and complexity of more expensive brands which use a wide variety of more expensive ingredients.