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 [...]
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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
Feeling Special: Deals of (the Century of) the Week
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Feeling Special!
Feeling Special!
Enjoy some superb spring specials especially for skin care and make-up aficionadas, but hurry because these specials won’t be special for long.
Tags: bargain, discount, economy buster, freebies, makeup, skin care
Acne Myths and A Recipe to Clear It All Up
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY (make your own!), anti-aging, education, handmade, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Reality: Zits aren’t caused by dirt. Contrary to what you may have seen in advertising, pores don’t get blocked from the top down due to “impurities”. Rather, the walls of a pore stick together deep within the skin, starting acne formation. Far from keeping acne at bay, frequent washing may actually irritate pores and cause them to become more clogged. A washcloth can add even more irritation. The best bet is to wash your face gently with clean, bare hands, and only wash twice a day.
Tags: all-natural, anti-acne, anti-aging, beauty, DIY (make your own!), economy buster, perfect pores, recipe, skin care
Beauty Insiders Get 15% Off at Sephora…
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Beauty Insiders Get 15% Off at Sephora…
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Collossal Gloss for Not A Lot o’ Coin
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these days in particular, I don’t wanna break the bank(s) — they’re broke enough as it is. So instead of going all out on an old favorite, Stila’s Lip Glaze, I opted for a bargain basement substitute, e.l.f.’s Hypershine Lipgloss. At only $1 (yep, I said ONE dollar), these Stila stand-in’s are a perfect guilty pleasure that you don’t have to feel guilty about.
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Cut Your Own Hair? Only As Long As You Follow This Guide!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY (make your own!), education, hair, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
We all have to balance the pricey cost of hair-cuts with the need to get a quick trim every 3-4 weeks. So, I was glad to find the following video that offers an easy step-by-step guide to trimming your own hair. If you decide to try this, follow these steps to a “T;” otherwise, leave it to a pro.
Tags: bargain, DIY (make your own!), economy buster, education.self-improvement, hair
Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Discounts and FREEBIES Not to Be Missed!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, face, gifts, skin care, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
E-gads, can you believe this economy? The news only seems to get worse.
But, just because the economy s*cks doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice healthy, beautiful skin, hair and face! In fact, now more than ever is the time to take care of yourself. The added stresses of these trying times can wreak havoc on your looks, so fight back — in smart style — with these terrific specials on beauty favorites…
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