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Prestige is an affordable makeup brand that I decided to try based on all of the rave reviews their products were getting in the beauty blogging world. After testing out three of their Total Intensity Eyeliners, I have to say that I’m in love! Their product quality is great, especially for the price. Recently, I was sent promo pictures of the new Prestige products that are launching in February 2010. I’m definitely excited by the collection and am particularly fond of the packaging for the lipsticks. The best part is that the suggested retail prices for all of the new items are well under $10 and stores where Prestige products are sold often have promos like buy one get one free or buy one get one 50% off, which is very nice on my wallet. Listed under each picture are product details that the Company provided me with. I’m really excited that the lipsticks and lip glosses are multitasking and are not only supposed to look nice, but may actually improve your lips. What do you think of the new line?

COLOR TREAT ANTi-AGING LIPSTICK (SRP $6.50)
• Prestige’s Lip Boost Complex hydrates lips and uses anti-aging technology to revitalize lips to make them look softer, fuller and healthier.
• Instantly re-shapes and re-defines the contours of the lips for a younger looking pout
• Increases lip volume and fullness, and helps prevent premature lines and wrinkles in the lip area with continued use.
 

SKIN LOVING MINERALS LASTING MOISTURE LIP GLOSS (SRP $7.25)
• This ultra-gentle, non-sticky mineral gloss provides sheer color and hours of lip loving moisture for even the driest lips.
• Vitamins and natural emollients ensure that lips stay silky and soft even after the color is removed!
• Prestige’s P10 Complex provides healthy looking, radiant color and shine.

MY BLACKEST LASHES (SRP $6.50)
• True carbon black mascara that gives length and dramatic color with just one stroke.
• Doesn’t clump, flake, or smudge.
• The soft brush is the perfect tool to pump up the volume in your lashes.

MY LONGEST LASHES (SRP $7.50)
• Prestige’s Maxi Length Complex ingredients significantly increase hair growth potential.
• Strengthens and thickens lashes while maintaining length and fullness.
• Improves structure of the hair follicle so lashes are less likely to fall out, and nourishes and smoothes to give you healthier looking lashes.

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Hard Candy is the cosmetics brand that is known for its fun and edgy packaging and brightly colored makeup. It was sold with other high-end brands at Sephora, but it disappeared from the shelves for some time. Now the Company has popped up again and this time it’s exclusively being sold at Wal-Mart. Some Wal-Mart locations are already stocked with this new line that consists of 261 products. The prices range from $5 to $10 and the Company insists that the quality of the makeup and packaging is the same as it was when the brand was being sold at Sephora. This is a great chance for those people who loved Hard Candy from before to get it again and for new makeup junkies to also experience the line at a lower price point. Some of the line’s products include colorful glitter eyeliners and mascaras, baked eyeshadow duos, nail polishes with matching heart rings and shimmer lipglosses that smell like cake I’ve actually never tried this brand before, but I will definitely take a look next time I’m in the store.

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From now until October 3rd Ulta is having a buy one get one free sale on select NYX, Maybelline, L’Oreal and Max Factor Products. If you combine this with the $3.50 off coupon on their website www.ulta.com you can really get a great deal and stock up on some of your favorites! I definitely have my eye on the NYX Eyeshadow Trios and some Max Factor Mascaras! Happy Shopping : )

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I’m the type of girl who loves to experiment. Whether it be with my cooking, fashion or makeup, I just get bored if I don’t change things up every so often. This theory holds true to my skincare as well. It’s very rare that I keep a product in my routine and repurchase it over and over again. There are just too many options and new things to try. These four drugstore products have defied all odds and stayed in my arsenal for some time now.

1) Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock in SPF 45 – About a year ago I started to wear sunscreen on my face and neck daily because some of the other skincare products I use require it and it’s just a smart health choice. Before I found this product I was afraid that sunscreen would break me out or irritate my sensitive skin, but I have never had that problem with this product. I feel like the coverage is great with UVA and UVB protection and I love how it’s not greasy at all. This sunscreen is always my last step before I put on my makeup. I apply a decent amount to my face and neck, then let it dry for a minute. Afterwards I buff on my mineral foundation as usual. There are a couple of cons with this product, but I feel like they are things that I can overlook. First, I find that if I put the sunscreen on before I workout, the sweat can cause it to migrate into my eyes and it really stings. The other con is the price. I got mine for about $10 for a 3oz. bottle. This is not expensive compared to most of the sunscreens found at Sephora or department stores, but it is a little bit steep for a drugstore brand. If I were to use this all over my body daily the price would definitely be an issue, but since I only apply to my face and neck it’s not that bad. One bottle lasts me about 2-3 months.

2) Clean & Clear’s Soft In-Shower Facial STEAM – I have bought this product 4 times now and I love it! I keep it in my shower and apply to my face when I get in. Then near the end of my shower, right before I rinse off, I gently use my hands to massage this around my face. It’s an amazing experience! I use it a couple of times a week as an exfoliator and it leaves my skin so clean feeling and fresh. When I have this on there is a slight cooling sensation that feels really great. Unfortunately I heard that this product has been discontinued and rereleased in the Clean & Clear Morning Burst line. I will try out the new version, which is in a white package with orange letters, once I run out of mine. Hopefully they haven’t changed the formula too much!

3) Neutrogena’s Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel – I don’t know why, but my skin just absolutely loves salicylic acid. I learned this little fact about a year ago and it has really helped me control my hormone related breakouts. Instead of using this product after I get a pimple, I use if more like a preventative measure. In the morning and night I apply a very thin layer of this gel to areas on my face, such as my chin, that are prone to breakouts. After the salicylic treatment is on I apply my moisturizer, which prevents the product from drying out my skin. This simple 30 second step has really made an improvement in my skin. I actually start panicking when I’m running low. Although the tube is pretty small, it does last a couple of months and frankly I will pay anything for a product that keeps my skin clear!

4) Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream – I have only been using this product for about 3 months, but I am already in love! I’m in my mid twenties and it’s about that time to start thinking about wrinkle prevention. I have never used another anti-wrinkle product, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I bought this. The active ingredient is Retinol, which I have heard good things about, but I wasn’t ready to take the plunge for the full prescription version. I have been applying the anti-wrinkle cream twice a day. I put it on after my salicylic acid gel and before my sunscreen. In the summer months it has been moisturizing enough to not need an additional cream with it, but that may need to be added in the winter when my skin gets very dry. In the short time that I have been using this product I have seen a very noticeable difference in my skin’s appearance and texture. First, my skin tone has become more even in appearance and smooth to the touch. (I have tried a $70 Kiehls skin tone corrector, which didn’t even come close to doing what this $10 Neutrogena product did.) Red spots that I’ve had from old breakouts have really been evened out and toned down. Also, I had a small laugh line on the left side of my mouth from a skincare laser study that I participated in as a teenager (don’t ask). Needless to say I didn’t complete the study because it severely dried out my skin and made me breakout. I was pretty self conscious about this laugh line, but it’s probably not very noticeable to most people. My husband actually thought I was crazy when I tried to point it out to him lol. The line is accentuated more because I wear mineral foundation, which apparently likes to settle into lines. The anti-wrinkle cream has really helped to plump up this line, which I can still notice but looks much better. In addition to all of these good things the cream just gives my skin an overall glow! I will definitely repurchase this when I run out, but the tube should last me for some time.

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