Get Perfectly Rosy Cheeks With Cream Blushes!
by Alex Gambardella
Dec 1, 2009 2:22 PM PST
You've got to admit that as much as you used to dread holiday get-togethers as a kid because your Aunt Millie wouldn't quit pinching your cheeks, she never failed to give your face some fabulous color. But now that you're old enough to appreciate a rosy glow and your relatives have ceased fussing and cooing over you, you have to resort to cosmetics to get that same natural flush... unless of course you'd rather stand outside in the cold and let Jack Frost nip at your cheeks for awhile. Pain doesn't have to equal beauty, though, and since the winter season's cold weather really likes to dry out your skin, opt for a cream or gel blush (as opposed to powder) to get that tickled-pink look without drying out your face. The key to natural-looking rosiness is to stick with a non-waxy formula -- like this sheer multipurpose stick from Nars or Maybelline's lightweight cream -- for ultimate blendability that will still let your skin breathe beneath the color. Check out the slideshow for the selection of my favorite winter-friendly blushes!
Lipsmacker Exfoliants and More Drugstore Bargain Beauty Bump-Ups!
by Ida Hsiang
Jul 27, 2009 5:23 AM PDT
To look pretty on less cash, you could yoink your roommate's fancy conditioner and hope she doesn't notice. Or you could try out these drugstore and designer beauty bait-and-switches. Either way, you'll look so good only your stylist will know for sure what you did!
1. Color formulas are generally the same among mascara products, so no need to spring for a department store version. Black is black at $7 or $20. But it is worth investing in a clean mascara wand or comb that you can use to separate your lashes before the cheaper one dries.
2. Instead of giving yourself a spritz of pricey perfume, get a more subtle version of the scent all over your body. Spend less for the fragrance's body lotion or cream and blend with unscented generic-brand lotion.
For even more great tips on how to balance your budget at your local drugstore, click on over to our friends at Lemondrop!
