We're always flattered like mad when these big, corporate fashion giants pay attention to what we write!Which is why were were particularly excited to see that this month Allure Magazine jumped on our Cheap Chic Bandwagon by recognizing that you don't have to spend a ton-o-bucks to look good.
In fact, though flabbergasted as they seemed to be that these products even exist, much less that they don't cause your skin to burst into flames when you use them, still, in a feature titled "Beauty's Big Secret" they did give the ultimate Fashionista Nod to saving money!
Well, as you Recessionista's already know, we at CheapChicDiary have been exaulting the power of low priced beauty products for quite some time now - and never once were we shocked and awed at their power to make us ( and you!) look amazing!
In fact, we would venture to say that with a little bit of creative picking and choosing, you can come away with some truly fabulous product buys in every category across the board - and still have enough left over to take your beautiful new face out on the town!
It is in this spirit that we offer up some of the suggestions from Allure Magazines low end beauty buys - alongside of some of our CheapCHic Diary picks - to give you a make up bag full of low priced products that really do what they say!
Allure Picks: Ulta.com Cheek Color - $6.50 - Assorted Colors
Cheap Chic Diary Picks: Avon Be Blushed Cheek Color - $5.99 (in 8 shades)
ELF Natural Radiace Blush - $1.00 (in 6 truly radiant shades).
Allure Picks: Femme Couture Mineral Effects Pressed Powder Make up - $12.99
Cheap Chic Diary Picks: Physicians Formula Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder - $12.95 (in 9 really natural shades
Allure Picks: Femme Couture Flawless Touch Brightening Corrective Pen - $8.99
Cheap Chic Diary Picks: ISADora EyeBrow Lift and Define Pencil -With a fabulous eye brown pencil on one end an and a pink-white highlighter on the other that doubles as an eye brightener, a brow lifter and a concealer! - $13.00
ELF Eye Widener Pencil - $1.00
Allure Picks: Sephora Blush Me Trio for a bronzy glow - $15.00
Cheap Chic Diary Picks: ISADora Bronzing Powder - $14.00
Allure Picks: Sephora Colorful Eye Shadow Palette in Taupe ( $24.00)
Cheap Chic Diary Picks: Physician's Formula Baked Wet/Dry Eye Shadow in
Oatmeal or Butter - $7.95 ( for three shades) ( Also available in 9 color combinations).
And when it comes to Lip Glosses and Lipsticks, well our friends at Allure seem to think there just aren't any worth mentioning - or at least they didn't mention any in this article. We think they're wrong! So here are our picks for budget lip glosses that really go the distance in color and shine!
Cheap Chic Diary Lipgloss Picks:
ELF HyperShine Lip Gloss - $1.00 - in 8 shades
AVON Floral Delight Lip Gloss - $4.00 - 4 shades
ISADORA Crystal Gloss stick - $12 - 6 Shades
So there you have it! And whether you listen to us or Allure, it's important that you think twice before you plunk down that credit card and bring home your rent payment in cosmetics. You can look great on a budget!
Model pictured wearing ISADora Bronzing powder in Highlight Bronze, ISADORA Crystal Gloss Stick in Mango Fizz, Physician's Formula Wet/Dry Shadow in Gingersnap. Jewelry: Silver and Red Coral Chandelier Earrings from CountryDutchess.com
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