June 5, 2012

Drugstore beauty, part 2

A few months back, I did a post about my favorite drugstore beauty products. Since then, I've discovered a few more fantastic gems that don't break the bank.

(From left to right)

  • John Frieda, Hair Foam ($11.99):  In general, the new breed of foam hair color has completely changed my life. I've been coloring my hair for years now (for the record, yes I'm a natural blonde but I'm not THIS blonde!) and while I was decent with the old school bottles, this simplifies things like whoa. And the John Frieda brand (in extra light blonde) is my current favorite -- if only because the post-color conditioner is amazing.
  • UO Nail Polish in Hot Tub ($5 or 2 for $8): Ok fine this isn't from a drugstore but it's $5 at UO and it's seriously the best neon pink. It's a bit matte so I recommend a topcoat to finish it off.
  • NYC 16H Lipstain in Rock on Ruby ($4.49): I love red lipstick but it's challenging to wear during the day when you have a gazillion meetings and lunches. This lipstain makes me looks super cool and I don't have to reapply all day long (though it doesn't actually last a full 16 hours -- more like five or six, which I still think is plenty). 
  • Dove Style + Care Flexible Hold Hairspray ($4.89): Hair spray is my jam. I wear it everyday -- even when I don't really need it. (I may have a slight addiction). This Dove spray gives me fabulous volume without stickiness.
  • Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo ($3.49): If you haven't heard about this rockin' dry shampoo (and its fantastic smell) -- you must be living under a rock. Because it really is the greatest thing ever for refreshing day-old, dreary hair (and oily roots).
  • Maybelline Foam Dream Nude Foundation ($10.99): I've heard mixed reviews about this foam foundation but I'm a huge fan. It offers sheer coverage -- more than a tinted moisturizer but less than a typical foundation -- and blends nicely with my skin tone. 

2 comments:

  1. I stand by Suave dry shampoo. Plus it has the best smell. I love that those in the know can figure out if I haven't washed my hair by the smell.

    No one's figured out how to tell how many days it's been since I've washed my hair though mwahahahaha (except for you because I tell you because you don't think I'm gross).

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  2. OK, first of all, I had no idea you colored your hair! That means you do a great job, so kudos!
    Secondly, thanks for the tip on the Suave dry shampoo - I am SO trying it! I buy the Oscar Blandi powder from Sephora and I like it, but I've been hoping to find a spray version that works well. The Tresemme one SUCKS, in case anyone is wondering. Like, really, really sucks.

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