Embrace Your Softer Side
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, hair
Herbal Essences hair products aren’t normally on my radar. I generally prefer salon brands that aren’t so heavily perfumed. But recently I had the chance to try out their new Tousle Me Softly line, and ya know what? I like it. A lot.
Tags: bargain, beauty, economy buster, hair, hair care, Hollywood
$5 DIY Cleanser for Skin As Soft ‘n Smooth As a Baby’s Butt
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY (make your own!), anti-aging, education, handmade, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Yesterday I ran out of my mediocre foaming facial cleanser — I use it because it was expensive plus it removes my makeup pretty well, frankly, it’s pretty much so-so. Today, instead of heading off to the department store in search of another high dollar, mediocre facial cleanser, I decided to make my own. Here’s my recipe that costs about $6 for around 4 oz.
Tags: anti-aging, bargain, beauty, DIY (make your own!), dry skin, economy buster, organic, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
This Summer’s “It” Body Lotion: Light, All-Natural, Environmentally Friendly
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under body, handmade, hands, skin care, sun care, wedding
Summertime is the prime time for touch-ably soft, smooth skin. But in this heat who wants to slather herself with thick body butter or dense, sticky lotion? Not me. The cure for uncomfortable heavy lotions, potions and creams comes from family-based Kazam Natural Body Care in the form of summer-perfect Tropical Tangerine Hand and Body [...]
Tags: all-natural, beauty, dry skin, environmentally friendly, organic, skin care, summer
How’re Your Showers? Ne Plus Ultra!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, body, skin care, wedding
New from Caress, the Evenly Gorgeous line includes a luscious body wash and beauty bar (aka soap) surely inspired by a Tahitian goddess. Formulated with burnt brown sugar (why burnt? take a whiff and you’ll figure it out…yummy goodness) and karite butter, these bathing agents exfoliate while cleansing, moisturizing and treating your skin to a [...]
Tags: bargain, beauty, dry skin, economy buster, moisturizing, skin care, wedding
Get ‘em While They Last
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, skin care
Don’t ya love getting something for free? You’re in luck. Beauty.com and Loiter T-Shirts are featuring some beautiful gifts with purchase and freebies. Of course, time and quantities are limited so if you want ‘em, get ‘em now. Beauty.com Exclusive! Get a free Korres deluxe sample shower gel with your Beauty.com bath and body purchase! [...]
Tags: bargain, beauty, economy buster, freebies, makeup, skin care
Cotton Swabs Aren’t Just for Babies
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, eye liner, eyeshadow, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets, wedding
Originally called “Baby Gays” (seriously), Q-Tips entered the market in 1923. These days, you might find a cheaper cotton swab, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Fluffy tufts of cotton wrapped around a sturdy paper shaft. Genius. Over the years, Q-tips expanded their uses to include ear health, cuts ‘n scrapes hygiene, fixing [...]
Tags: accessory, bargain, beauty, economy buster, tools brushes gizmos and gadgets, value
Paint Your Eyes with Color Contact Lenses
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, makeover, self-improvement, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
Skin care, anti-aging bargains, self improvement eyelids, moisturizing makeup and surgery: Whole industries have emerged to protect, maintain, enhance and even alter natural beauty. There is however an additional product that will create the desired effect. Today’s beauty tip is about color contacts and how they can make your eye sparkle. The color contact is [...]
Tags: bargain, beauty, contact lenses, fashion, party perfect
I’m Gonna Wash That Milk Right Into My Skin
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, body, gifts, holidays, skin care, sun care, travel
L’Occitane Shower Cream in my favorite eye-opening fragrance, Verbena is a delicate, low-foaming, lightly scented liquid wash that softens your skin and gently cleanses your hair. Containing shea milk with its smoothing and protecting properties, and regenerating wheat proteins, this creamy mix helps preserve the natural balance of both skin and hair without stripping or [...]
Tags: beauty, dry skin, hair care, skin care, skin softening
This Ain’t Your Mama’s Chapstick
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, bargain, lipgloss, lipstick, sun care
Growing up, my grandmother always kept a tube or two of chapstick in her pocketbook. I can still remember the waxy feeling and slightly medicinal smell when she would drag it across my lips. Chapstick’s come a long way since then. Even since the days of Suzy Chapstick (remember her?). With soft, moisturizing formulas that [...]
Tags: anti-aging, bargain, beauty, economy buster, skin care
Hands on HiP’s brilliant shades that pack real star appeal
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, eye liner, eyeshadow, wedding
Just in time for summer, L’Oreal Paris has introduced its newest HiP (high intensity pigment) cosmetic launches: Color Presso Lip Gloss and Kohl Eyeliner. Color Presso Lip Gloss is a fun, innovative way to create your own signature shade. Available in a variety of duo-shaded tubes, as the name implies, it smells deliciously of a [...]
