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    So, I read a ton of beauty blogs, but I get frustrated a lot. They always review expensive products, like $60 foundations, $30 shampoos. I'm sorry, but I can't spend that kind of money on makeup!

    I started a beauty blog of my own, that will review products (and give tutorials/tips) that can be found at drugstores and Walmart. I'll go over hair dye, makeup, lotions, etc.

    http://adrugstorediva.blogspot.com/

    My first post is about going blonde with drugstore dye lol

    Is there anything in particular you'd like to see?

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    And now I just posted a review fo a few different foundations, as my favorite was discontinued

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    Acne...freaking acne...

    I swear there is nothing that works except accutane and I don't have the time (have to drive 240 miles to a derm that can prescribe it) nor do I want to deal with the FDA.

    Like your blog!

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    simple dark smokey eye. No matter how much i try I cant seem to get this right.I end up looking like a racoon instead.

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    ^I'll definitely make a blog post for it.

    But more immediately...what kind of tools do you use? Do you have good shadow brushes?

    And JPKneal...what kind of makeup do you use? At the club, there were a few girls who battled acne for ages, used accutane to extreme degrees, etc. But they switched to good mineral makeup, and like magic, their acne cleared up.

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    Im embarrassed to say, but I use some brushes from avon.A liner brush and a shadow brush.I can't afford mac brushes right now, or any high end ones.

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    Don't be embarassed! I could never spend $20+ on each brush. But they don't have to be MAC to be decent. They don't have to be high end at all, they work the same (the high end ones just last longer because the bristles are better). The different shapes are what's important.

    I bought brushes at Target that are terrific, from the Sonia Kashuk collection. They're very good quality, and are very reasonably priced.

    This 6 pc kit is a good start (I have it) It's only $9.99, and when you get the hang of the different tools, you could always upgrade later.

    http://www.target.com/Sonia-Kashuk-E...e=1&rh=&page=1

    If you only want to buy one brush, get an angled eyeshadow brush. It makes smokey eyes sooooo much easier.

    Like this:
    http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...t_adv_XSG10001

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    thanks for the link! You should def. add those brushes onto your blog.

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    I'm looking forward too it! I hope you keep it up. I'm always looking for new ways to update my look, &I can't afford the really expensive stuff.

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    Okay, I'm already obsessed with it. I'm going to buy all of this shit tomorrow LOL.

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    ^hahaha uh oh! And wait until I post my hair stuff. That's where all my money goes lol

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    New post about my favorite cheap hair products!

    I just bought a few new shades of eye shadow, so there will be a smokey eye tutorial tomorrow!

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    Default Re: My beauty blog!

    This is a pretty badass idea. You have been bookmarked and will henceforth be blogstalked.


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    Quote Originally Posted by kandie_kitten View Post
    New post about my favorite cheap hair products!

    I just bought a few new shades of eye shadow, so there will be a smokey eye tutorial tomorrow!

    i can't fricken' wait!!!!

    love your blog!!!!
    KA-KOWWW!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AngelWithHorns View Post
    This is a pretty badass idea. You have been bookmarked and will henceforth be blogstalked.
    YAY! Stalk away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jezebel17 View Post
    simple dark smokey eye. No matter how much i try I cant seem to get this right.I end up looking like a racoon instead.


    .....I still can't do it either.

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    ^Simple dark smoky eye is an art.

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    Slight delay on the smokey eye tutorial.

    I did it, then when I uploaded the pics, they came out all weird. So I need to redo and play with my camera settings.

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    How about a review of the best drugstore mascaras? I am always on the lookout for those! Currently L'Oreal Telescopic is my favorite - but the only downside is it doesn't come in waterproof!
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    Have you tried CoverGirl Fantastic Lash Hydrofuge? It's by far my favorite. Gives amazing lashes and lasts forever. And they have a waterproof version.

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    The smokey eye tutorial is up...but with terrible pictures. But if you follow the steps, that should help!

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    hells yeah...i've been waiting for this!

    everytime i try to do smokey eyes i just end up looking "dirty"...
    KA-KOWWW!

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    ^It may be the colors you're using. From your avatar, it looks like you have a very warm complexion.

    A lot of girls with warm-toned skin have some trouble with smokey eyes, as the grey (especially light or medium greys) makes them look like they forgot to wash their face that day. Or like they slept in heavy mascara.

    You may want to dry doing a smokey eyes using browns and golds rather than black and grey. Or, if you really want the drama of black, mix some browns into the greys and black, so there's more warmth to the color, so it it flatters rather than looks weird.

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    ^ great tips!

    i do have a warm skin tone, so i am gonna try again using browns like you suggested, and even the purple like you mentioned on your blog.

    any tips for picking colors for a warm skin tone? like how to pick the correct shade of purple, green, or brown for a warm skin tone? colors to avoid?

    thanks again! and your blog looks great btw!
    KA-KOWWW!

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    I need serious hair help. I would really like to do some nice big bouncy waves... but alas, I apparently suck at it, or am not doing it right. So, I'm stuck with up, half-up, or flat-ironed and down!!

    As for makeup brushes, I use a trick I learned from my make-up artist pro cousin: art store. You can usually grab a big package of different shapes, sizes, bristles for under $8 at an art store, and they are almost identical in quality to professional makeup brushes! I usually grab this one:

    They are so soft... and I have SUPER sensitive skin. Plus, because of the price, I don't have to worry if I lose any or mess them up somehow (I'm really rough on my brushes!).

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