By CountryDutchess.comIndeed, Lauren has used her expertise to comb through dozens of products in 10 different categories to find the best performers at the lowest price - and she has come up with some real winners!
( Just click on each product name to find them at the lowest prices online! )
1. Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve 0.8 oz
Rosebud salve is a multi-functioning lip balm/skin soother. Not only is it great at soothing dry lips, it's great for hydrating dry patches in your skin.
Cheap Chic Diary Says: Try it on those dry patches on the top of your cheekbones - or use it to refresh your blush mid-day when skin can get dry from hot hair heat or cold winter winds!
2. CoverGirl Lash Blast Luxe Mascara, Black Cabernet 845, .44 Oz
Many people are on the constant search for the perfect mascara, well search no more! This is the go-to mascara of all time. Cover Girl Lashblast does it all – lengthen, thicken, and separate. It even comes in waterproof for those tear jerking occasions.
Cheap Chic Diary Says: We love it so much we buy it in multiples -- get the THREE PACK for a super bargain price of $15.00! .Covergirl Lash Blast Lashblast Mascara 800 Very Black 3-pack
3.Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer Blush & Eye Shadow, Malibu Strip/Pink Sand Bronzer 2720 $11.95
Comparable to Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick ($35), add sheer sun kissed highlights to your cheeks and create a smooth radiance to the skin. This can also be used as an eye shadow.
CheapChicDiary Says: NOTHING beats a little sun kissed glow in the middle of winter! If anyone asks...just say "Oh, you know...the Islands are lovely this time of year."
4. Equate With Chamomile, Vitamin E & Triple Tea Complex Facial Cleansing Towelettes 2 pk
These quick dispensing wipes are great for cleansing and makeup removal. Two sided, with one smooth and one textured, you are sure to receive a full proof cleansing. They're fragrance, alcohol and oil free and safe for contact wearer.
CheapChicDiary Says: At just $6.47 this is major bargain! And it's super good for your skin!
5. L'Oreal Liner Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner Old Hollywood Black
$6.99
A true long wear eyeliner that can be applied by anyone. With up to 12 hour wear-ability, this eyeliner can be applied thin or thin and is true to color.
CheapChic Diary Says: If you can use a marker pen - you can draw on fabulous eyes! Don't miss this one! It's not only inexpensive - it's easy to use and it lasts!
6. SONIA KASHUK HIDDEN AGENDA CONCEALER SET $10 @ TARGET
This concealer set contains 4 colors so you can customize your own color, cover different blemishes and correct under-eye circles.
CheapChicDiary Says: Another Must Have - Sonia Kashuk® Let's Face It - Medium Beige
It's a mineral concealer PLUS mineral makeup- all for under $15.00!
7. Soap & Glory Arch de Triumph
This is a two step eyebrow shaping and highlight pencil that gives your brows an instant lift. Unsure how to shape your eyebrows? The kit also comes with brow stencils.
CheapChicDiary Says: You can't get better -or sexier- brows for under $10 !
8. Pixi - Illuminating Tint & Conceal
While this product might seem more like a splurge, its actually 3 products in 1! It acts as a moisturizer, sunscreen and a tinted treatment to provide sheer to medium flawless coverage. It can be layered if you want more coverage, but remember a little goes a long way. This is for all skin types and is hypoallergenic.
ChicChicDiary Says: It's the highest priced product on the list - but for under $35 you do get three products - and that's a Cheap Chic Bargain!
9. Maybelline Super Stay Lip Color $7.99
This quick dry long wear lipstick does not dry your lips and is true to color. Apply in two steps: first apply the lip color and seal the deal with the super glossy finish.
CheapChicDiary Says: Try the Maybelline SuperStay Gloss ( Color + Gloss ) 680 Chestnut Glow
10. MARIO BADESCU Drying Lotion 1oz
This miracle blemish eraser is applied at night. Apply on a blemish/white head and VOILA, your blemish is gone in the morning! The combination of Calamine lotion and salicylic acid works wonders!
CheapChicDiary Says: It's the super model trick that's been a secret for decades: Instant, overnight zit-be-gone!
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