Update - 4/28/12: After recent discoveries - I am no longer a supporter of Glameyez.com Mineral Eye Shadows. I will not be elaborating on this subject in a blog post or video but am taking down my review via YouTube. Since I have already posted to my blog - I will be leaving this up since I no longer use this blog now.
Hey guys... I had the opportunity to try out a new pigment line and I really really like it. :)
Watch the video below and if you are interested in purchasing some of their awesome pigments and even other items - visit www.glameyez.com. Let them know that I sent ya. :)
Showing posts with label affordable makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label affordable makeup. Show all posts
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
An affordable alternative to Makeup Remover Wipes - Same Quality, Better Price Tag
I am all about saving a dime and this simple tip will save you quite a bit when it comes to Makeup Remover Wipes. :)
Makeup Remover Wipes are so convenient when taking off your makeup. Instead of using a cotton ball or cotton pad and makeup remover... this cool invention allows you to have a wipe with makeup remover on it and it covers your entire face when your need to remove your makeup from that day. The downfall is that this darn things can be pricey... and although they are totally worth every penny, being a mommy on a budget - I just couldn't justify paying the cost that they are sold for.
After trying different techniques - I discovered this way was the most affordable and still allowed me to use my favorite makeup remover and I wanted to share this technique with you. It is my own little DIY and is so worth the cost.
I started by purchasing baby wipes in bulk - I first purchased them from Costco and brought the Kirkland Signature brand. That ran me approximately $20.00 for a box of 10 packs of wipes. Each pack had 100 wipes. I do not use this brand any longer because I share the bulk wipes with the twins... and they had a minor reaction to them (you know babies and sensitive skin) so I changed the brand. Plus, I did notice that this particular wipes (though the cloth was awesome) the solution did contribute to my face drying out. I now use Parent's Choice brand wipes (found at my local Walmart) which comes with over 700 wipes (approx. 8 packs) for $11.00 and I can buy them in "Sensitive" and/or "Fragrance Free". Since I have the option of selecting which type of wipe I want (sensitive, fragrance free, scented "which I do not recommend" or soft cotton cloth) I can control my skin reactions and easily change up the brand or the type of wipe without putting a big dent in my pocket book. Then I paired them with one of my favorite makeup removers... Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover and the rest is history.
Watch my video (below) to get all the details and start saving you some moolah so you can spend it on more makeup :) Now - not only do I share the big box of wipes with my kids... I also have a very inexpensive alternative to such an expensive brand name.
When the costs are averaged... here is the break down.
Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover - 5.5 FL.oz = $7.00 - $9.00 at your local CVS, Walgreens, Walmart... pretty much any drugstore has them. You can make approximately 4-5 packs of wipes with each bottle depending on the amount you want to use to saturate the wipes.
Parent's Choice Baby Wipes - 704 wipes total ( 8 packs total ) = $10.00 - $13.00 at your local Walmart.
One wipe packet with makeup remover added... averages out to approximately: $4.00 (that is the high amount)
This is totally worth it and I love that I am saving so much money. So - watch the video below and I will tell you exactly what I do. :) Happy Makeup Removing to all of you.
Makeup Remover Wipes are so convenient when taking off your makeup. Instead of using a cotton ball or cotton pad and makeup remover... this cool invention allows you to have a wipe with makeup remover on it and it covers your entire face when your need to remove your makeup from that day. The downfall is that this darn things can be pricey... and although they are totally worth every penny, being a mommy on a budget - I just couldn't justify paying the cost that they are sold for.
The wipes pictured above from MAC are quite popular in the cosmetic industry
and have been my favorite for years.
The bulk pack which includes 100 wipes costs $26.00.
The regular sized pack with 45 wipes are $18.00
(Photo from maccosmetics.com)
I started by purchasing baby wipes in bulk - I first purchased them from Costco and brought the Kirkland Signature brand. That ran me approximately $20.00 for a box of 10 packs of wipes. Each pack had 100 wipes. I do not use this brand any longer because I share the bulk wipes with the twins... and they had a minor reaction to them (you know babies and sensitive skin) so I changed the brand. Plus, I did notice that this particular wipes (though the cloth was awesome) the solution did contribute to my face drying out. I now use Parent's Choice brand wipes (found at my local Walmart) which comes with over 700 wipes (approx. 8 packs) for $11.00 and I can buy them in "Sensitive" and/or "Fragrance Free". Since I have the option of selecting which type of wipe I want (sensitive, fragrance free, scented "which I do not recommend" or soft cotton cloth) I can control my skin reactions and easily change up the brand or the type of wipe without putting a big dent in my pocket book. Then I paired them with one of my favorite makeup removers... Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover and the rest is history.
Watch my video (below) to get all the details and start saving you some moolah so you can spend it on more makeup :) Now - not only do I share the big box of wipes with my kids... I also have a very inexpensive alternative to such an expensive brand name.
Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover - 5.5 FL.oz = $7.00 - $9.00 at your local CVS, Walgreens, Walmart... pretty much any drugstore has them. You can make approximately 4-5 packs of wipes with each bottle depending on the amount you want to use to saturate the wipes.
Parent's Choice Baby Wipes - 704 wipes total ( 8 packs total ) = $10.00 - $13.00 at your local Walmart.
One wipe packet with makeup remover added... averages out to approximately: $4.00 (that is the high amount)
This is totally worth it and I love that I am saving so much money. So - watch the video below and I will tell you exactly what I do. :) Happy Makeup Removing to all of you.
I am not affiliated or compensated in anyway to mention any of the products listed above.
This is my own opinion and this post and video is for informational purposes only.
I am not liable for any reactions that anyone may have when trying this technique mentioned here.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Cherryculture.com is having a sale on all Milani Items
Do you use Milani Cosmetics? If so - check out cherryculture.com because they are having a sale. Get 15% off on all Milani items from February 15th - February 20th. Use Code M15 to get your discount.
Restrictions may apply - please visit cherryculture.com for all the details.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated or paid to make this post. This post is simply informational to my readers. The photo used above was obtained from the Cherryculture.com site.
Wonder Woman Couture Shirt & Tote by MAC - limited time only!
I know that most of girls know about the Wonder Woman line by MAC Cosmetics and may have gotten an email from MAC about this limited edition couture t-shirt & tote... but, for those that are not makeup junkies like me or don't use MAC (trust me - there are a lot of you out there)... this post is for you.
MAC introduced their Wonder Woman line a few weeks back (more or less) and now have some cute fashions to go along with it. Visit maccosmetics.com to get a better look and don't forget to enter the codes listed below when ordering. :)
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON YOUR NEXT ORDER. Use Code WONDER. See Details on Website.
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with MAC/Makeup Art Cosmetics and/or the Wonder Woman franchise and am not being paid to make this post. This post is simply informational. The photo pictured above was taken from the maccosmetics.com email. Please read all restrictions and notations. I am not liable for any purchases made or discretions.
Monday, February 14, 2011
FOTD (Face of the Day) - Gold, Bronze & Purple using Drugstore Makeup
Here is a quick post on my face of the day. I pictured it in my last blog entry on Valentine's Day Hairstyles... and I wanted to list the products here so you could replicate it if you wanted to. :) It is really simple to achieve and is subtle enough to be used during the day or intensified for a night look by adding a brighter/darker base. I used all drugstore makeup with exception to my primer - which I used my Two Faced Shadow Insurance this time. I was going to use my Loreal Decrease... but it was not readily available for me to quickly grab... so I used what was handy. However, this look would be completely done with drugstore brands if I had my Loreal Decrease available.
Primer: Two Faced Shadow Insurance
Base: NYX Jumbo E/S Pencil in Yellow on the inner third of the lid and NYX Jumbo E/S Pencil in Bronze on the rest of the lid.
Eyeshadow: Covergirl eye enhancers trio in Dazzling Metallics #119 (Bronze, Black & Yellow Gold) and NYX Single Eyeshadow in Purple
Liner: Wet & Wild H2O Waterproof Liquid Liner in Black and Avon Glimmersticks eyeliner in Blackest Night (Waterproof)
Lashes: Rimmel London's Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black to provide length and Covergirl lash blast Mascara in Black over the Rimmel mascara to provide volume.
Brows: Avon's Mocha Latte Quad - I used the darkest brown from that Quad called Espresso
Lips: Loreal Infalliable Never fail lipgloss in Coral Sands
Blush: just a light dusting of NYC Baby Pink mosaic blush to the apples of my cheeks.
No contour or highlight for this look
Foundation: I did not use foundation for this look.
*Hope you liked it. :)
xoxo ~
All products used in these images and tutorial, as well as mentioned - were purchased by me with my own money. The photographs were taken by myself and are copyrighted by Ho'onani Photography. It is unlawful to copy any images from my site without proper approval or authorization from me (Honey) the owner of this blog.
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