Today I thought I would switch it up and share with you my top 6 favorite bargain beauty picks. You can find these products at drugstores and Target. Love me a shopping trip to Target! They are in no particular order and here goes!
1) Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer w/ SPF 15
(Let me apologize for my photography- I am a) new at this and b) have a crappy camera that we've been talking about replacing for a while now).
So, back to this moisturizer. I have sensitive skin. Something that for the better part of 28 years I never knew until I worked with a girl who was an esthetician and diagnosed me right away. It's ok, I've come to cope with my condition and Aveeno has helped. It's thick and creamy and doesn't feel oily to me once it absorbs into my skin. It would be nice if it had a higher SPF but here in Buffalo our summers and sun are short, so I throw on extra SPF during those months that I really need it because I will be outside. It's also oil-free, hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic so it won't cause blocked pores.
2) Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Pressed Powder in BUFF
I like to switch up my foundation. But foundation can be expensive. I tend to switch between Bare Minerals, Clinique Super Balanced liquid foundation and this pressed powder. I apply with either a kabuki brush or the puff that comes with this compact. Once you open it up the powder part swings up and underneath is a mirror and a powder puff. It's light and provides just enough coverage. I like to use it in the summer if I need just a light touching up.
3) Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter
Can anyone say chapstick obsessed? I am chapstick obsessed. I usually have anywhere from 3-6 chapsticks at a given time and they are stashed in my purse, jacket pocket, night stand, bathroom medicine cabinet and make up bag. And this is by far my favorite! It's smooth and really moisturizes my lips. Plus, it's mango. And I really love mango!
4) L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Balm in Caring Coral
This smooth balm gives me just the tiniest hint of color while moisturizing my lips. It's light and really the perfect spring color for me! If you prefer bolder colors don't be shy because this color was a lot lighter than I anticipated. Plus, take a risk! It's only lip balm!
5) Maybelline Shinesensational Lip Gloss in Cherry Kiss
For the days when I am feeling a little bolder and have a little more bounce in my step I like to wear this really shiny lip gloss that has a tint of red. Not too much red. Just enough. If you want bolder because you are a strong, independent and sassy woman Maybelline also makes a red lip liner that you can use to color your lips before applying this gloss. And should you choose to do that, let me be the first to say, You rock!
6) Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black
There's something I need to confess. I am a mascara snob. There I said it. I don't like drug store mascaras. I like Lancome and Clinique. I like to layer mascara and try to get the longest, fullest lashes I can. I have bad lash days like others have bad hair days. So, please know that though this product doesn't rate up there with Lancome's mascara, for a drug store beauty pick, it's pretty darn good. It's really thick, doesn't clump and I can easily layer it. Hats off to you, Neutrogena, job well done. I bought it on a whim one day when my really great mascara was drying up and I was feeling cheap and didn't want to make a trip to the mall. And I have been impressed! *** and a little free nugget of info for you, because I like you- a drop or two of pure saline solution into your favorite dying drying out mascara and a little swirl of the wand and it's almost as good as new!***
I should state that these are my opinions and no one paid me or endorsed me to say them. I am also not affiliated with any of the above companies.
How about you? I'd love to hear about your favorite beauty bargain product!
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