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WetnWild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette

kristen — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:55:23 +0000

Want your eyeshadow to last all day long? Try using foundation or concealer as a base before putting on your eyeshadow. For a smoky eye on a budget, we really liked WetnWild’s Color Icon Eyeshadow Palette in Greed. It has 4 light shades, and a highly pigmented gray and black eyeshadow – perfect for blending!

Revlon Perfect Heat Ceramic Curling Iron

kristen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:49:31 +0000

Curling irons have certainly come a long way. It used to be that the brand and type of curling iron you used depended on your hair type, and if you wanted a curling iron with different heat settings you would have to make an expensive trip to the beauty supply store. Revlon’s Perfect Heat Ceramic Curling Iron is relatively inexpensive at less than $10 at most stores. However, it has everything that you would look for in a curling iron. Its ceramic barrel ensures that your hair won’t be singed, and it has 30 heat settings! We loved that we had so much choice for the heat level, it’s so much better than the old school ‘High’ and “Low”. We used it in the morning and still had curls at night without using hair spray. Best of all, the curling iron heats up in 30 seconds – perfect for getting ready for work.

AcneFree Therapeutic Sulfur Mask

kristen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:56:11 +0000

Anyone who has ever suffered from serious acne knows that it is ALWAYS a big deal. Most people will pay anything to fix it. On the expensive side, you can Isolaz deep pore laser therapy from your dermatologist, or cortisone injections. If you’re on a budget but are looking for the real deal, we suggest University Medical’s AcneFree line. It actually works! We really like their Therapeutic Sulfur Mask. It turns light blue when it’s time to rinse off so you won’t be tempted to overdo it, and you only have to leave it on for about 13 minutes. We recommend this for anyone with serious acne.

CoverGirl Continuous Color Lipstick

kristen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:43:44 +0000

Long wear lipsticks are traditionally drying, despite the fact that they all claim they are not. CoverGirl’s Continuous Color Lipstick lasts for hours, but it actually leaves your lips in better condition! We tried it for work and waited for the inevitable parched feeling but it never came – the lipstick lasted a full day at work. It’s no wonder; this lipstick is 50% moisturizers, including Vitamin E and Vitamin A. If you’re looking for a nice red matte lipstick, try their Really Red shade 575.

CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Shadow

kristen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:09:18 +0000

If you have some extra time to play with different makeup looks, try CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eye-Brightening Shadows. They have a collection of shadows for each eye color family – blues, greens, browns, and hazels. When we saw the palette for brown eyes, which includes gold, black, cream and silver, we though it would be a disaster. But when we followed the instructions, the colors actually did look very pretty together! We really liked the soft bristle brush that comes with the shadow, you get more professional looking results.

Tip: To stop your eye shadow from flaking on your cheeks when you apply it, reverse your makeup routine. Put your eyeshadow on first, then be sure to brush off misplaced eyeshadow before apply foundation and concealer.

Almay Intense I-Color Eyeliner

kristen — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:32:40 +0000

Makeup is so often about concealing and hiding, we appreciate Almay’s approach, which is to enhance what you already have. Their Intense I-Color Eyeliner collection is made to make the color of your eyes really stand out. There are four shades – royal slate for brown eyes, midnight black for brown eyes, deep jade for hazel eyes, and rich mocha for green eyes. Beyond the eye color enhancers, you may just want to try these because Almay simply makes good eyeliner. Their reputation for hypoallergenic makeup is certainly a plus when it comes to eyes! But what we really liked was the built in smudger at the end of the pencil, which is gives a soft and more professional look. This kohl eyeliner is also soft so you don’t have to worry about dragging delicate eyelid skin. The only bummer is that this eyeliner is not automatic, so you’ll have to get your sharpener out every now and then. Looking to save? Almay offers printable coupons on their site! Check out http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=zgirfbe15407035&bt=wg&o=64299&c=RV&p=XkMpEPxO.

CoverGirl All-in-One Curved Brush Mascara

kristen — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:08:41 +0000

Not everyone is a frustrated makeup artist. If you want to just look like you have naturally beautiful lashes but don’t have the patience or expertise, we suggest CoverGirl’s All-in-One Curved Brush Mascara. The curved brush makes all the difference, it’s goof proof and leaves no clumps behind. We wouldn’t suggest this product for those who like dramatic lashes. Have blue eyes? Try their black/brown shade, it will bring out the color of your eyes and make the whites of your eyes look whiter!

Revlon Pedi-Expert Shower Pedicure Kit

kristen — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:04:49 +0000

We have to admit, we were expecting to be unimpressed with Revlon’s Pedi-Expert Shower Pedicure Kit. Many exfoliating stones (both natural and synthetic) may work to eliminate dead skin, but leave your feet feeling rough. We were pleasantly surprised after using Revlon’s Pedi-Expert Shower Pedicure Kit. After one use, our feet were amazingly smooth. In the kit, you get a soft brush to exfoliate and clean your feet, a contoured stone to remove dead skin, and a cuticle pusher. The unit easily fits in your hand, and you can stack the brush on top of it (saving you valuable shower real estate). Hands down this is our favorite pedicure product we’ve tried to date.

Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash

kristen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:03:09 +0000

When you have very dry skin sometimes a great moisturizer is not enough. To protect your skin from the beginning, try Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash. After one try our skin felt smoother and more hydrated. This may be a bit too rich for some, but you’ll love it if you have dry skin. The pleasant scent of burnt brown sugar and karate butter is surprisingly long lasting.

Tip: If you want to gently exfoliate dry skin without spending money, try combining 1 cup of full-fat plain yogurt with half a grated cucumber and 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Rub on dry skin before getting in the shower and then use your regular body wash!

Belli Pregnancy All Day Moisture Body Lotion

kristen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:17:09 +0000

If you want to be the hero at your friends baby shower, you’ll definitely want to check out the Belli Pregnancy line of products. All of their products are allergy tested and free of artificial dyes and parabens. But what makes this line unique? They are the only company in the world that teratology screens each ingredient to guard against chemicals linked to birth defects. Try getting the Belli Pregnancy All Day Moisture Lotion. If you have really dry skin you’ll love it too. It smells great; it contains lemon oil which is known for its uplifting quality and help with nausea. Chamomile is a soothing ingredient, and shea butter gives makes the lotion rich and long lasting.