Recent Purchase: Favorite Eye Highlighter: Review L'oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner

I recently found a favorite eye highlighter (for the inner corner of eye)! In fact, before this, any self-sharpening white eyeliner would do, but now I actually have a preference! And, it is.... L'oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner in Silver Lightning!

Actually, the entire line is very luxurious, goes on buttery and smoothly and rich in color!

I've actually got the gold charge, violet volt, green flash, in addition to the silver lightning. All of these self sharpening liners go on smoothly and very easily, have rich pigmentation and considerable staying power. In my opinion, violet volt and green flash are not very chrome like but still very nice liners.

I marked my arm with each of my four colors. The silver wore off the first (after a day), but it is still my favorite.

The reason is it brightens my eyes in a way that other liners just never have. The chrome color near the tear ducts makes eyes look so fresh!

The liner is very high quality. Doesn't require any tugging at all. Because it is so spreadable and buttery, this item will last many uses as well!

Tip: I get all my makeup for FREE

I get all my makeup and then some for free. Wonder how I do it?

Well, I transfer my prescription every month to a different pharmacy. It goes from CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, Target, Kmart, etc. Each time I transfer, I take a prescription transfer coupon that gives me a (usually $25) giftcard. So each time I get my prescription each month, I also get a $10-$25 giftcard. With this, I purchase any makeup, shampoo, brushes, etc I may want to try.

Now, sometimes, it's difficult to find these coupons. Below is a tip:

1. Goto Bing.com 2. Search for: w-content/images/pharmacy/ site:riteaid.com

It will list coupons posted by riteaid all the way to 2008, just look through the search results, the latest one is usually on the 3rd page.

Best of all, CVS takes competitors prescription transfer coupons. So, you could just switch from RiteAid<--->CVS repeatedly.

The $25 giftcards rack up pretty fast. In fact, I still have over $100 in giftcards for drugstores in my wallet!

Great Find: Excellent priced Orange Lipstick

Milani Orange Gina on the left, Milani Mandarina on the right!

I don't know how long I've been looking for a lipstick that is very orange but costs less than $10. Either way, last week, I FOUND IT!

The problem is that most makeup companies just don't produce a color like orange. It's usually a muted coral, or a pinkish coral, or it's really sheer. And, the few companies that do: Like MAC Neon Orange or Bobbi Brown Orange are expensive.

Milani Orange gina is a true orange color, not sheer and has lasting power. Milani Mandarina is a BRIGHT orange color, not sheer either and also has lasting power. I got each of these for under $5.
Color applied matches the color that you see from out of the tube.

I love orange lipsticks. It somehow gives me a very healthy bright glow.

I believe Mandarina is being phased out; I cannot find it at all online. But, I was able to buy it from CVS just last week.

Favorite Purchase: Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System

Last Christmas, my in-laws gave us a set of Sonicare electric toothbrushes. They work FAR better than traditional manual toothbrushes. My teeth feel as if I had gone to the dentist afterwards. I was so impressed that it convinced me to purchase the highly rated Clarisonic Mia.

If you follow any beauty blogs, I'm sure you've already heard about this brush. You should feel a difference from the very first use, eliminate any need for toner after washing your face, allows more effective absorption of all your skincare products, create a glowing effect, and the list goes on and on. In other words, get ready to have the best skin you've ever had since your toddler years! I even read from one woman that she loves her Clarisonic brush more than her dishwasher!

The first time you use it, you will realize that you have never truly washed your face... UNTIL NOW. The brush will be a light BROWN. eewww...
Just use this with your regular face wash and results should be apparent after just a few uses!

There are several different models. Mia, Classic, Pro, and Plus. Mia is a single speed. Classic is two speed but most owners only use one speed (the same speed offered on the Mia). Pro and Plus can not only be used on the face but also the body. But considering how lazy I am (probably will not have the time to use it on my body), I chose the Mia! Also, if you purchase a pink brush, a portion of your proceeds benefits breast cancer research. This is the one I picked because of this reason, and I'm hoping that the pink will deter my husband from ever trying my face brush. Get your own!!!

In the past, I've purchased the Pretika SonicDermabrasion. This brush feels very different than the Clarisonic Mia, and somehow my skin does not feel as clean using this. But, it is a cheap alternative and does do a good job exfoliating the face. The brush is quite a bit harder/rougher than the Clarisonic and the movement is more "bumpy", if that makes sense.



If you can lay down the dough ($135 and upwards), I'd highly recommend getting the Clarisonic brush over any other electric face brush. I've realized over time that some things really are worth their HIGH prices. I'm very frugal with my money, and I don't buy things without heavy research. I even research my $5 lipstick purchases! I figure things take up room and cost money; better to buy things carefully!

I bought mine from Dermstore as it was the best price. They will give you an automatic 10% off for setting an account with them and adding the item you want into your favorites before you purchase! Shipping is free and no tax on the Clarisonic facial brushes from Dermstore. OH! And, for a limited time, you get a free one year subscription to Vogue with any order.



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Rating for Clarisonic Mia Facial Brush:

bare minerals really bare...

I'm planning for my cruise, and I know it will be HOT... and everyone has heard (or at least should have by now) that Bare Minerals foundation holds up in extreme weather... Last night I went to Ulta... spent 60 dollars for a starter kit...

But, here's the deal... I put it on this morning... and I swear... I don't see a difference from my true naked skin... Could it be possible that I have flawless skin that matches the medium foundation down to the T??? I highly doubt it... the blusher did show up though...

Well, it certainly is light... I can't feel it or see a difference... I'll try throwing on some moisturizer
beforehand tomorrow...

arg...