Beauty Products I Can't Live Without

Tara Darity
I use a lot of different products in my beauty routine. There are some that I just can't live without. I don't think it is necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on moisturizers and makeup. I have found products that work great for only a couple dollars.

The first product everyone should be using is a great moisturizer. It prepares your face for makeup. I use Clean & Clear Oil Free Dual Action Moisturizer. I love this because it moisturizes and helps treat pimples. I apply it everyday after a shower. I purchase it at Wal-Mart for about $5. I have found a website that sells it cheaper than Wal-Mart. www.zuckermanpharmacy.com It comes in a handy pump bottle and lasts a long time.

The next product is a must have for everyone and I mean everyone. If you don't have an eyelash curler, please go buy one. They make a huge difference. My eyelashes seem to droop and stick straight out. After using an eyelash curler, my eyes look bigger and brighter. My eyelashes look so long and perfectly curled. They all work well. At www.walgreens.com they are only $2.99.

Something I use everyday no matter what is black eyeliner. I use pencil eyeliner most days. They are easy to use and easy to correct if you make a mistake. My favorite pencil is by e.l.f. Target and Kmart sell these for $1.00 each. If you want a more dramatic look then try liquid eyeliner. It will take some practice to get a straight line. And it takes a little longer to apply than the pencil. Liquid eyeliner is great for a winged look. I really like N.Y.C liquid eyeliner. Its only $2 to $3.

Blush is a product that I have not been using that long. I wish I would have tried it sooner. Now I wear it everyday. I like to apply it on top of foundation. Then I apply my loose powder over it. It gives it a softer more natural look. I use a peach shade which looks great on any skin tone. I really like the Bari brand for blush. It's only a few dollars at Wal-Mart. I don't use the brush that comes with it because it is very square. You can get a better brush for a good price at Wal-Mart too.

The product that really pulls together a full face of makeup is lip color. Lip color comes in many forms. There is a huge variety of colors. I prefer shimmery nude colors. Covergirl lipslicks lipglosses are perfect. I love the cutie shade. It is a neutral pink. I also like Wet n Wild lipsticks. They have forty different shades. I use 547B Breeze. This shade is very nude and has lots of shimmer. Both of these products are under $3.

These are some products that I use and recommend. They work great and fit into any budget.

Published by Tara Darity

I am a stay at home mom. I am married and have three kids. I enjoy writing and photography.  View profile

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  • Linda M. McCloud4/9/2010

    Sounds like some great products.

  • Jan Corn3/30/2010

    Great way to save money on beauty products! Welcome to AC !

  • Shane Smith3/1/2010

    I love Clean & Clear. Thanks for the advice!

  • Spy Radio2/23/2010

    Thanks for the tips.

  • Tricia Sabol2/18/2010

    Great suggestions!

  • Faye Fairley2/11/2010

    This is a very nice article. Thank you for sharing the tips.

  • Dominique Williams2/8/2010

    Great guide you have here! Good job!

  • R.C. Johnson2/6/2010

    Congrats on a fine first article. Welcome to AC!

  • Katie Sharp2/4/2010

    I used to love Wet N Wild! I don't wear makeup now though.

  • salamaat2/4/2010

    Thank you for sharing your must-haves. Great tips!

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