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When you run out of your favorite moisturizer, after digging out the last precious drops for one glorious final application, don’t log on to philosophy.com or QVC.com to order more.  No, no.  Turn instead to your cosmetic remnant drawer overflowing with wonderful, perfectly good products and use those up.  Badda bing. $38 saved.

That’s right. Using up all those products throughout your house is the number one way to save money. Well, I didn’t research that statement exactly. Let me rephrase that it’s MY number one way of saving money.

It’s also a fantastic way of gaining space in a tiny townhouse.

As you can see, it won’t be that much of a hardship. I have some great products stashed. The only one I won’t use is the Eucerin Face Lotion. Eucerin Body Lotion is awesome. The face lotion, however, gives me a bumpy kind of rash. I’ll have to pass it on to a friend or family member to try.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer was a staple of mine for years, until I really wanted a moisturizer with sunscreen. Nevertheless, these two little sample bottles will go a long, long way and, combined with makeup that has SPF, should work fine.

Lancôme Absolue was also a favorite once upon a time, back when I was swimming in cash. The stuff is amazing, but very expensive. The tiny jar of Night shouldn’t waste away in a drawer.

I saved $38 today! Wonder how much money is lurking in my closets and drawers?