What's the Most You've Spent on Beauty?
Four women spill about their beauty splurges.
Photo Credit: Greg Delves
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Marina, 29, a personal trainer, spent thousands.
$5000 on liposuction
“I was overweight, then I lost the
weight and everything was sagging, so
I decided to have the surgery. I
removed a bit from the sides and below
the waist, then had it placed on the top
portion of my butt! It was such a change
in my life. I went from being an unhappy
architecture student to a personal
trainer. Now, I teach spinning classes,
and I get around by biking and walking.
My life is much better. I feel healthier
and prettier. In my opinion, it was worth
every penny I spent.”
NEW YORK CITY, USA
Barbra, 31, a pastry chef, spent under $100.
$61 on Bliss soap and pedicures
“I get weekly pedicures and always opt for the 10-minute
leg massage! It feels so good after a day on my feet. And I’ve
used Bliss Mammoth Minty Scrub Soap for years. I don’t
wear makeup to work in a kitchen, so my beauty regimen is
basic. My splurges are about pampering myself.”
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
Gabriela, 31, a restaurateur, spent thousands.
$2300 on laser treatments
“I had laser hair-removal
on my legs and armpits.
It took about a year to
complete, but the good
news is I never have to
shave or wax again! And
there is one out-there
beauty secret that my
friends and I use, and the
only cost is one tortilla—
which you burn. Then
you mix the tortilla ash
with some toothpaste
and use it to whiten your
teeth. I have a thing
about white teeth, and
this works!”
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Maria Beatriz, 32, a computer engineer, spent thousands.
$4000 on a boob job
“I had it when I was 26, single, and working
in Venezuela, where I come from.
It was a big investment: I spent almost two months’ salary!
I’d wanted bigger breasts ever since I was a little girl. I just
thought my body would look nicer—it wasn’t an obsession.
Cosmetic surgery is not a taboo in Venezuela. People
speak openly about it. It’s the same in Dubai, where I live now. Appearances are very important in this region. People want to look great— and they’re going to invest in it.”
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Kamila, 26, a model, spent hundreds.
$148 on Chanel and Body Shop products
“I love Chanel makeup!
My favorite is the Vitalumière
Satin Smoothing
Creme foundation—it’s
very light and makes my
skin look fresh the whole
day. I use their Ruban
Perle Creme Illuminator
on my eyes and cheeks
and Les Quatre Ombres
Eye Shadow because
they stay on forever.
I am also addicted to
Body Butter from the
Body Shop, which I use
every morning and evening.
And I’m thinking
about getting hair extensions
in the future, but
I haven’t yet!”
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