Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The Budget Fashionista: My Top Pics For Make Up + Skin Care



Make Up

NYX | Why I Love It: NYX makeup goes on smooth and ultra pigmented. NYX has a wide range of colors suitable for most skin colors, and at around $1.99-3.99 a pop, it is the perfect go-to eyeshadow for the fashionista on a budget. Some NYX colors are also comparable in color payoff and quality to MAC eyeshadows; here are a few that I have tried and hold up well to their MAC counterparts:
MAC Coco - NYX Beanie
MAC Coppering - NYX Copper
MAC Cranberry - NYX Rust 
MAC Electric Eel - NYX Irises
MAC Amber Lights - NYX Golden
Where To Buy It: 
NYX Website
Ulta [In store only]
Some Asian owned beauty supply stores

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation $12.99 | Why I Love It: This gives me a flawless even finish which reminds me of the Studio Fix by MAC, without the "cake-y" look. This is the only drugstore brand foundation that gives me buildable coverage without the "ashy" look.

Where To Buy It:
Walgreens
CVS
Rite Aid

Milani | Why I Love It: Just like NYX, Milani's eye-shadow's go on on ultra smooth and pigmented. I love the "Runway Eyes" collection, the colors are all in the same family [so you can play with layering], and you get SIX colors for $8.99. Milani also makes colors that are comparable in quality and color payoff to MAC; and here are a few that I have tried:
MAC Banshee - Milani Spice
MAC Brulee - Milani Almondine
MAC Humid - Milani Clover
MAC Noctournelle - Milani Shock
MAC Nylon - Milani Classic Beige
Where To Buy It:
Walgreens
CVS
Rite Aid

Skin Care 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil | How I Use It:
Using to cleanse face via the Oil Cleansing Method
Rubbing a dab of Olive Oil mixed with a drop of Vitamin E helps to moisturize cuticles
Monoi De Tahiti Oil | How I Use It: 
As an after bath skin moisturizer; I apply this after applying my lotion to seal in the moisture
I use it in lieu of shaving cream for my legs [it makes for a closer shave, and leaves your skin silky-smooth]
Where to buy it:
From Nature With Love
Trader Joe's [Monoi De Tahiti Oil]
Grapeseed Oil | How I Use It:
All the glory goes to my mother for this little beauty secret! I use Grapeseed Oil on my feet before bedtime, and they are the smoothest they have been since I was a child! Seriously. Massage some Grapeseed Oil on your feet, and cover with socks at bedtime; try this religiously, and you should notice a difference within a week. 
Grapeseed Oil can also act as a makeup remover as well!
Witch-hazel | How I Use It: 
Witch Hazel can be used as a toner/cleanser or astringent, and helps treat moderate forms of acne. I simply add a bit to a cotton ball, and lightly rub my face with it after cleansing.
Witch Hazel can be found in stores like: [I normally find it in the First Aid isle]:
Target
Walmart
CVS
Walgreens
Rite Aid

21 comments:

  1. Hi, can you please put up a post where you outline your complete skin regimine? thanks :)

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  2. I need to try the grapeseed oil. Thanks for posting these tips.

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  3. I've been using witch hazel for years as an astringent. Recently I've started using tea trea oil to dry up pesky pimples and it works amazingly.
    For beauty, I swear by Milani's eyeshadows. They're cheap and the colors are gorgeous.

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  4. Love your advice Nik...you are just amazing!

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  5. YAS!!! I'm gonna try that Witch Hazel this evening. My bro uses it to sooth his razor bumps after a shave.

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  6. I make my own entire skin care products from ingredients commonly found in the pantry. I also use Witch Hazel mixed with a few drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil as my daily toner.

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  7. I cosign the Milani eyeshadows runway collection. The pigments show up great on women of color.

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  8. sea salt scrub is a wonderful exfoliant

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  9. I've never tried Milani eyeshadow. I've used their lipgloss before. I love how vibrant MAC's eyeshadows look, but hate the $11 price for ONE color. Now that I have no hair, I may need to look into eye makeup.

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  10. Can't wait to try these suggestions out!!!.Quick question on the usage of castor oil...I heard that it can assist in thicking and hair growth. I've also heard that when applied to the scalp it causes itching.Is this true?

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  11. trying witch hazel!!! i never knew it could be used as an astringent!

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  12. This is great. on your last budget fashionista post you mentioned the apple cider vinegar rinse. I tried it and have been hooked since.

    Witch hazel is great I love it. I get dickinson's from walmart. i also got aubrey's organics toner I did a review on my blog.

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  13. nyx is such a cheap cool product

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  14. @ Anonymous about Castor Oil - I use Castor & I LOOOVE IT!! I started using it to thicken my already thick hair (lol) & to aid in my dandruff. Since I've started using it, I haven't had anymore dandruff but my scalp does itch all the time :-( Guess you gotta pick your poison?

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  15. I love this post!!! Im rushing out to get those oils. lol Great job!!

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  16. @summer..thanks for the insite...itchy for thickness.. i guess its a good trade off..lol

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  17. Shea butter is an essential for me now! I was experiencing really dry skin around the chest area...continued use of shea butter has left me with supple, soft skin! Don't be afraid to use it on your face too. It has vitamin A and D which are great agents to fight off the sun, aids with dark spots and gives a you a healthy glow! You will now regret it. Try whipping it to make it easier for use...

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  18. Thanx for the tips, I think I will try the tahitian oil.

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  19. Thanks for the tips. Also I've been using bakingsoda as a gentle exfoliant after oil cleanse rinsing. It works great and is nonabrasive.

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  20. Off topic- but just want to say that I am so jealous that you're interviewing Bilal. (Hope that's not a spoiler). He's such a talented little cutie;)

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  21. The olive oil method is a great one, I've used it over steam it really rejuvenates the skin I love it. Great post.

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