Instead of… Collagen Injections TRY Lip Plumper

We recommend holding off that appointment for your next round of doctor office injections. Achieve great results by using highlighter on your Cupid’s bow to give the illusion of bigger and more sensuous lips. Finish with a plumping gloss in a light or nude shade to attract light to your smile.

Products We Love: Benefit’s Cupid’s Bow Lip Shaper - $28.00 and Dior’s Lip Maximizer - $29.50 www.benefitcosmetics.com

Instead of… A Vacation to Saint-Tropez TRY a Gradual Tanning Lotion

Although a European vacation, sandy beaches, and a little R and R sounds like a dream, it may not be a realistic approach to getting the glorious glow everyone wants. Get a tan without the lines by applying a gradual tanning moisturizer. It creates a natural glow in just seven days and can even help firm your skin! You’ll have people guessing when you found the time to get away.

Products We Love: Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer - $8.99 www.jergens.com

Instead of… Lash Extensions TRY Lash Enhancing Mascara

While lash extensions can be fun, they can be pretty expensive and don’t last very long. Our tip to get lavish lashes is to use a lash enhancing mascara. Many of the new mascaras contain micro-fine, interconnecting fibers that attach to the end of your natural lashes adding loads of length.

Product We Love: Imju Fiberwig - $22.00

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Instead of… Liposuction TRY Spanx

Not only is liposuction expensive, it’ll put you out for days while you recoup. Skip the surgeon and stop by the department store to pick up a pair of body-shaping pantyhose that has been changing women’s lives since 2000. Spanx helps to smooth the tummy, midriff, thighs and rear revealing a slender new look.

Products We Love: Spanx Power Panties - $30.00 www.spanx.com

Instead of… Botox TRY Ultra Taut Serum

Iqonic’s Ultra Taut Serum combines four ingredients to deeply penetrate the skin’s layers and produce Botox-like results without the needle! This serum helps to relax the skin and reduce the depth of wrinkles by helping to reduce muscle contractions and the wrinkling it causes on the face.

Products We Love: Iqonic Ultra Taut Serum - $64.50 www.iqoniccenter.com