Cosmetic products that offer more bang for our buck
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
With all the cosmetics out there, everyone has their favorite products and brands. I've found a number of cosmetics products that offer more bang for their buck. What do I mean by that? Well, I mean make up that is good for more than just one thing. From muli-cosmetic purpose to even household use, here are some products I like that are budget friendly:
1. As you all know, I LOVE Urban Decay products. Urban Decay does not always fit into a frugal budget. That's why I jump on the deals and sales they offer. One product in particular that I absolutely love because of it's unique purpose is Urban Decay's Transforming Potion. While it regularly sells for $18 a pop, I just scored this item on Hautelook.com for $5! What does it do? Well it's basically a clear liquid eyeliner that turns any of your eye shadows or blushes into an eyeliner. So let's say you really love that glittery purple eyeshadow you own and wished for an eyeliner like it? well here you go. You get the idea. Instead of buying a brown, black, blue, purple, white, etc liner just get this and use it with your shadows or blushes. I found it on Amazon too for just $10:
2. AVON's ultra color rich 24k gold lipstick. This product had a number colors including golden raisin, golden rose and a few others. the 24k gold color is simply a gold colored lipstick with real 24k gold dust in it. This product is great alone especially with a tan in the summer. BUT the 24k gold color in particular I love for another reason. You know that lipstick you bought a while back that you don't wear. Ya you know the one that you put on that was too dark, or maybe it was too bright, or was just too bland for you. Well put that lipstick on and put the 24k gold over top. Wala, it lightens up that dark color, changes the color of that bright color, and adds sparkle and definition to that bland color. This product is currently not available on the AVON site but you can find it by searching online OR ask your AVON rep. They may have a few on hand.
3. Clear nail polish -- of course you can use clear nail polish alone on your nails for a shiny look. It can also be used as a top and bottom coat for your nail color to make your color last longer. Those things you already knew. You can also use it to temporarily stop that runner in your pantyhose. Come on ladies, you're in a hurry your pull up your panty hose only to find that once you wiggled into them there's a run starting at the thigh. You don't have time to change but you're worried it'll be a huge runner buy dinner. That's ok, take your clear nail polish and lightly dab it around the runner . It will temporarily stop the runner and save your look for the evening. Any clear nail polish will do from wet n' wild to SpaRituals Laquer Lock basecoat found on Apothica.com
4. e.l.f. shimmering facial whip -- love this product. I own several colors. At only $1 a pop you can afford to try them. These can be used as a blush, eyeshadow, or even a lip shimmer. It is long lasting too. If you were to buy only one though I'd recommend like Camilia. It's a very versatile shade for all the aspects Or choose the color Spotlight to ad a shimmer anywhere you want. Mix this one with a blush or eyeshadow to create a beautiful shimmery new look for your colors.
5. fine glitter --- fine glitter can be used in a lot of craft projects but it's also a nice beauty tool for those nights you just want to sparkle. Here some tips on how to use fine glitter to shimmer your look for the summer:
--mix a little fine glitter with some petroleum jelly to create your own body glitter alternatively you can mix some fine glitter into your body lotion or a shimmer.
--Use your clear nail polish i listed above, while wet, sprinkle some fine glitter over your nails. Allow it to dry then paint another clear coat over top to hold it.
These are just a few products. If you want more, let me know. I'd be happy to do another post. Have fun, look pretty, save money.
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