Besides being a self-acclaimed fashionaholic, I have another little addiction I love buying and trying different beauty products. Just like wasteful spending on designer ticket items, women everyday spend a fortune trying to keep up with the latest cosmetic and beauty fads, including myself. However, over the years instead of giving into these gimmicks for high-end beauty products, I realized a lot of these products at the drugstore do just the trick if not better. Infact, one of my guilty pleasures is shopping at drugstores. Since, I’m always testing out new products, I thought I would share with you this month, some of my new favorite must haves. Read on to spend less to impress with some of my picks for makeup, body, face and hair products that are chic and cheap!
MUST HAVE #1 - MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR BB CREAM OIL FREE $12.99
This is great for everyday use, and especially on those hot humid summer days where you want flawless skin, but don’t want to pile on foundation. This product addresses all issues such as shine, large pores, uneven skin tone, and visible imperfections and marks. It includes all day shine control and is oil free. It comes in three different shades. This product is great for oily, sensitive skin that is prone to breaking out.
http://www.garnierusa.com/products/skincare/tone-perfection/Oil-Free-Shine-Control/Miracle-Skin-Perfector-BB-Cream-Oil-free-Medium-Deep.aspx
MUST HAVE #2 -NEUTROGENA TRIPLE MOISTURE DEEP RECOVERY HAIR MASK $6.99
I can’t say enough good things about this product. It’s great for dry, damaged, frizzy, coarse and even fine hair. This product has worked wonders on my hair over the past few years. Use it as a deep conditioner once a week and leave on for at least ten minutes. This unique formula has olive, meadow foam seed, and sweet almond oils to moisturize the entire hair strand from the inside out leaving hair soft, shiny, and manageable.
http://www.neutrogena.com/product/triple+moisture+deep+recovery+hair+mask.do
MUST HAVE # 3- MAYBELLINE COLOSSAL VOLUME EXPRESS
I have been a die-hard Maybelline Mascara fan since the age of 13. I love all their mascaras, especially this one specifically because it is clump free, and it’s formula includes collagen to plump up your lashes. For $6.99 with one stroke you get 9x the amount of volume, and I kid you not the end result looks like falsies.
BEAUTY TIP: To create the appearance of false lashes it’s best to start the first coat out with a lengthening mascara, and the second coat with a volume mascara like this one. It’s a little trick I learned as a makeup artist over the years, and in between the coats it’s great to use a disposable wand to ensure your lashes don’t stick or clump together when doing two coats.
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=193047&catid=183541&aid=338666&aparam=193047&kpid=193047&CAWELAID=120142990000065966&CAGPSPN=pla
MUST HAVE #4 -WET N WILD BRONZER- TICKET TO BRAZIL- (SIMILAR TO NARS LAGUNA BRONZER) $3.99
I discovered this bronzer by accident over two years ago when I was browsing at Duane Reade and this happened to fall into my hands as I was searching for a lip-gloss. Before buying this product, I used to only wear Nars Laguna Bronzer, however this is practically the same thing, but even better because it has more of a brownish under tone then a reddish one, and it’s $3.99 vs. Laguna which is around $38.00. This bronzer has a special micronized blend of treated nylon powders that adhere to skin to provide long-lasting coverage. It’s great to wear year round since it’s easy to blend and provides an SPF 15 against everyday sun exposure. The Wet N Wild Bronzer comes in 3 different shades.
http://www.drugstore.com/wet-n-wild-color-icon-collection-bronzer-spf-15-ticket-to-brazil/qxp436888?catid=183546
MUST HAVE #5 -NEUTROGENA HEALTHY SKIN-3-1 CONCEALER FOR EYES $8.99
Like the saying, “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend," this product is definitely my new best friend. Everyone has one of those nights where you were out late or just could not fall asleep. I know I have that’s why when I want to look wide-awake in seconds I go straight for this. You have to try this concealer, because it not only masks dark circles, but it reduces puffiness, and protects the sensitive under eye area with SPF 20.
MUST HAVE #6- ALAFFIA EVERYDAY SHEA MOISTURIZING BODY LOTION-VANILLA- $11.99
I actually discovered this product in the health food store when I noticed it was on sale. Immediately, I was sold because of its vanilla scent, however it’s natural based formula without parabens and harsh chemicals sealed the deal. Once I tried it I realized that the lotion absorbs quite quickly and provides lasting hydration all day long. Its calming lemongrass formula and antioxidant rich shea leaf extracts leave my skin smoother each time. As a bonus it comes in a huge bottle, which can last up to 4 to five months depending on how much you use.
http://www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com/everyday-shea-lotion-vanilla-32oz-p-alaffia.html
MUST HAVE #7 - VASELINE AS AN EYE MAKEUP REMOVER $4.49
I discovered this secret over ten years ago from an old friend of mine. I thought it was quite strange at first, however she had explained that her mother and grandmother had been using Vaseline for years to remove eye makeup. Being curious about seeing why all three women in her family loved Vaseline as a makeup remover I decided to give it a try, and have not looked back. I love this product and use it every night to remove my eye makeup. Not only is it inexpensive, but also it takes eye makeup off easily and there is no irritation like other makeup removers. Its oil-based properties prevent aging and retain moisture under my eye. Like any eye makeup remover just be careful when applying the Vaseline to remove your eye makeup. I recommend using a cotton round to apply the Vaseline and of course closing your eyes. If you have to get closer to your eye, use a q-tip and put a tiny amount at the end for those hard to reach areas.
http://www.drugstore.com/vaseline-petroleum-jelly/qxp13346
MUST HAVE #8- Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub $6.99
Some scrubs are super harsh and leave skin irritated for days, however this scrub is gentle enough for daily use. It’s great for all skin types except for dry skin. It’s important to exfoliate once or a twice a week because it helps turn over dead skin which increase collagen, and prevent wrinkles. This unique formula combines a moisture rich natural soy extract with smooth, round micro beads to gently exfoliate while you cleanse, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and even-looking. I enjoyed using this product and recommend using it as an exfoliator rather than a daily cleanser. Use this twice a week in addition to your regular cleanser.
http://www.aveeno.com/product/aveeno-+positively+radiant-+skin+brightening+daily+scrub+.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn
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