Makeup doesn't have to break the bank...really!

It can be difficult to find good makeup that doesn't come with a heavy price tag, but today I'm going to tell you how to fill your cosmetics bag without breaking the bank. All of the products featured in this post are under $10.00 and can be found at your local drugstore or Wal-Mart.

1...FOUNDATION: Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse, an oldie but goodie. Use this stuff over some primer and you'll be set. $8.79











2...MASCARA: CoverGirl Lash Exact, alot of bang for your buck (make that about six bucks) It comes in different shades and doesn't clump. $5.99












3...BLUSH: CoverGirl Cheekers, they've been around forever and there's a reason why. They work! $3.59












4...EYESHADOW: Revlon ColorStay 12 hour eyeshadow, no need for eyeshadow primer (save your money!) this stuff is super-long lasting and blends easy. It also comes in a huge range of different eye popping colors, my favorite is Coffee Bean. $6.29













So there you have it, all your daily essentials for a little over $20.00.

Affordable & Amazing

Nivea Lip Care
Nivea has a new lip care line and of course they make lips super soft for summer.
$2.49Olay Mascara & Makeup Remover

Incredibly easy to use, a no rinse formula washes away heavy foundation and even waterproof mascara, but is still gentle enough for daily use.
$8CoverGirl Lastblast Mascara
It's been all the rave lately, and it has every right to be. It's a tube of wonderful, and you can find it at your local Wal-mart or drugstore. It's high quality
and gives you awesome results for a fraction of the cost.
$7Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation
Evens skin tone and even clarity, and gives you a nice sheer to medium coverage (that's up to you and how much you apply) without looking cakey like other powder foundations sometimes do. Includes handy mirror built right in and it's own brush, so it's easy to apply on the go.
$12Ardell Brown & Lash Accelerator
Whether you just went tweezer happy or you want to have healthier lashes, this is pretty much your
miracle gel. It's a concentrated serum of proteins
and conditioners that help strengthen and lengthen
weak eyelashes. It also helps restore thickness of
over tweezed or thinning eyebrows.
$4Suave Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash: Rejuvenating Cucumber Melon
There's not much that feels better than a shower after a long, stressful day.
Suave has some how done it again, and created an awesome body wash that smells
pretty amazing and does exactly what it promises. You'll forget all about your nasty
co-worker as soon as this stuff hits your loofah.
$3

Foundations, recommendations and reviews

One of my readers, Brenda, asked for a recommendation for an affordable foundation that wouldn't leave her skin looking cakey. I completely understand her need to find the perfect one because I've tested quite a few, ranging from drugstore brands to the higher end stuff. It can be difficult and time consuming (let's not forget to mention highly expensive)to find one that is everything you need. Onto the reviews...


Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation
$8

As soon as you open this little guy up, you'll be a happy camper. The silky feel of this stuff is amazing. It's easy to apply due to its creamy consistency and blends well. If you're looking for a foundation to cover discoloration or just give your skin a little lift, this little jar of magic is well worth the eight bucks...and yeah, it goes on so naturally that people will be asking, was she born with it? **Not recommended for acne suffers. You'll need fairly good skin for this foundation girls- or you'll be left with a cakey mess around your breakouts***


Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Mineral Powder Foundation
$10

If you're looking for an alternative to the expensive Bare Minerals foundation, you should try Neutrogena's version. Good coverage, especially for those of us who want to cover up those ugly bags under our eyes. It gives you a wonderful fresh look to your skin, and doesn't appear cakey at all. The only thing I'd recommend changing would be the packaging. The brush is poor quality, and the powder distributes itself in a very uneven way, forcing you to spend more time and effort on your makeup. Your best bet is to pop off the brush and use your own to apply the powder, which will allow you not only a quicker makeup routine, but give you better coverage. Again, not recommended for people looking for tons of coverage or with acne.

Cover Girl Smoothers SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer
$8

No, it's not a foundation- but once on your face, you'll be amazed. Avoid that cakey melt right off your-face mess this summer by using a tinted moisturizer instead of a heavy foundation. It won't cover up blemishes, but it will even out your tone, cover tiny imperfections, and give you a nice healthy glow. It also doubles as sunscreen, what more could you ask for?

Clinique Almost Makeup SPF 15
$19

A very sheer coverage that is not only waterproof for summer time, but it's also oil free so it won't clog your pores. Healthier pores=beautiful skin. It covers very well, goes on smoothly, and of course, doubles as a sunscreen. Perfect for summer!

Sephora Brand Balancing Liquid Foundation SPF 15
$6

I love Sephora products, my neighbors are use to seeing my UPS man drive up and deliver my beloved Sephora boxes. Here's the thing with liquid foundations, if you have oily skin, it's going to not only clog your pores further, but it will melt right off your face. If you have normal or dry skin, liquid foundations are great to use, and Sephora's brand is no different. It feels light and will even out your skin tone, give you good coverage, and protect you from the sun with it's SPF 15.


Loreal True Match- Super Blendable Liquid Makeup
$10

Extremely pure, contains no pore clogging oils or harsh fragrances. It's packed with vitamins B and E that help nourish your skin. Blends very well and offers medium coverage. Recommended for all skin types.




***Note to my readers who suffer from acne, I will be posting a blog dedicated to makeup for your skin type specifically.***