Spotted in Stores! Loreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation

I was in my local Bed, Bath and Beyond yesterday and spotted a bunch of new products, including L'Oreal's Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundations, selling for $10.49.

Packaged in glass bottles with no pump (just pour into your hand), these intrigued me once I looked at the ingredients.  Since I have dry skin, anything that says, "powder" tends to turn me off, but this is a silicone/oil based formula made without water, which makes me think that it could possibly be a dupe for Armani's Maestro foundation!

I'll post a full review in the next day or so with photos and ingredients, but just to give you a little preview, I'll tell you my experience using it today...

The formula is very thin and light, and since there is no pump on the bottle, I just poured a little into my hand.  The label says to use your fingers, rather than a sponge or a brush, so that's what I did.  It also says to shake it well before use.

  So far, I am in love with this stuff!  It melts into the skin in a super-thin, almost undetectable layer (sort of like a light oil would), yet it covers imperfections and makes skin look airbrushed!  It also did not sink into lines and wrinkles at all which was something I was concerned about due to the word "powder" in the name.  It dries to a satin finish- I wouldn't say it's completely matte/flat.  

This is unlike anything I've used before, and I can't wait to keep playing with it!  

I'll keep you guys posted.  Sorry I've been bad about updating lately, but at 9 mos. pregnant, things have been a little crazy. :)

Check it out! BBB Featured by new SnipSnap App

The Budget Beauty Blog was featured on mobile app Snip Snap's Mo Money blog as one of five beauty bloggers to follow!  
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SnipSnap is the first app to scan, save, and redeem printed coupons on your mobile phone! It's such a cool money-saving tool for all us frugal gals- I highly recommend checking them out! This short video explains how it works, and shows a girl shopping at Old Navy pull up a 40% off coupon right in the store to use at the register- so cool!

Scunci Hair Chalk Review and Giveaway

If you've ever wanted to try out some funky streaks in your hair a la Katy Perry, but didn't want the commitment, you'll love Scunci's new Hair Chalk!

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I had the opportunity to try it this week, and it's such a fun product, and super easy to use!  Retailing for $7.99 at Walgreens, Walmart and CVS, these come in packs of 2 shades.  I got to try the pink/turquoise shades.

Here are some product shots, including the instructions:

Basically, you use this just like you would a straightening iron, and it gives you a lot of control.  You can smooth it over skinny pieces of hair, or create thicker stripes on a wide piece of hair.  You can color just the ends of the hair, or do full streaks from root to tip.  I ended up trying full streaks that were medium width.  For a darker color/intensity, you can keep running the chalk over the same spot until you get the desired shade.  The packaging also says that using hairspray on the section of hair beforehand can also make the color more intense.

Then it just rinses out completely in the shower!  

Here's my before and afters.  It came out a little darker pink than it looks in the pictures: 

So who wants to win a free Scunci hair chalk kit?

We're giving one away to one (1) lucky winner who will be selected at random!  Good luck to all! 

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Maybelline Summer 2013 Collection- Bronzers and New Color Tattoo Shades!

The other day, I spotted some new Maybelline products for the Summer 2013 collection.  There are new powder bronzers, as well as liquid bronzer, and six new Color Tattoo shades, which are gorgeous!  They are all pastel and have an iridescence about them.  

So what do you think?  I'm loving the golden shade, mint green and lavender.  What shades are your favorites?

L.A. Colors Eyeshadow Review and Swatches- Jumbo Eye Pencil, Little Black Book, Color Spark Palette, Little Black Book

These days, I'm loving L.A. Colors for their bold, pigmented makeup and super low price points.  Last week, I reviewed some nail polishes from the L.A. Girl line, so this week, I wanted to review some of the eyeshadows from the L.A. Colors line.  

First up is the Jumbo Eye Pencil.  This creamy crayon comes in 24 shades and is a total dupe for NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil, for a fraction of the price.  This one costs $1.75, so it's easy to stock up on a ton of colors without shelling out a lot of money.  

This shade is called Bikini Time and is a really pretty iridescent purple.  This pencil works on its own as a cream eyeshadow, as an eyeliner, or as an eyeshadow base.  To minimize creasing, I recommend using it over a primer, but even without primer, this didn't crease too much on me.  Here's a swatch of Bikini Time:

To purchase the Jumbo Eye Pencil, click here. 

Next up is the Color Spark Palette in Electric.  This palette comes in 3 different color combos- this one has lots of blues and purples. 

At only $3 for 10 shades, this palette is such a steal!  Plus, the complimentary colors can be blended together to create different looks. 

Here are the swatches in the same order as the palette- top row left to right followed by the bottom row left to right:

To purchase the Color Spark palette, click here. 

Next is the Little Black Book Palette in Natural (also available in Glam or Smoky).  This little book is so small, it fits in the palm of your hand- perfect for travel!  It comes with 15 shades and is only $2.  Inside the front cover is instructions on creating a natural eye look. 

The swatches are left to right, top to bottom:

To purchase the Little Black Book, click here.

Last up is the eyeshadow pot, which comes in 24 shades.  At $1.20 

each, these are such a bargain! This pot is a large size, so you're really getting a lot for your money, plus these are just as pigmented as eyeshadows that cost many times this much. 

To purchase the Eyeshadow Pot, click here.

Have you tried L.A. Colors yet?  What are your favorite products?

Body Honee All Natural Hair Removal Wax Kit Review

In the wintertime, it's easy to get lazy about hair removal- I know I am!  But I'm home from work today, since we just got a ton of snow here in Connecticut, (plus the hubby and I are taking our babymoon to Florida next week), so hair removal has jumped to the top of my to-do list.  

It was perfect timing when I received my Body Honee all natural waxing kit in the mail earlier this week!  Body Honee is 100% natural and made from 3 ingredients- sugar, salt and lemon- how awesome is that?  The kit comes complete with a 9oz. jar of wax,   waxing strips, wooden spatulas, and an instruction booklet that gives really detailed instructions on how to use it- everything you need to get started.  

Here are some shots of the box:

Body Honee needs to be used on clean, dry skin.  It's a really simple process- I just popped the jar in the microwave for 30 seconds until the wax was warm, and a bit thinner in consistency (just like honey).  Then I applied it according to the directions, and viola!  My legs were super smooth and hair-free!  They also felt soft and non-irritated.

There are so many great things about this kit:

-Only 3 ingredients, all natural

- Easy to use, with clear directions

- Wax stayed warm the entire time I was using it- I never had to put it back in the microwave. 

-Leftover wax on the skin removes easily with water- no scrubbing necessary. 

-Results last for weeks

I'm really impressed with Body Honee- it's the best waxing kit I've used hands down.  To order the kit for $14.99, please visit BodyHonee.com.

***Disclosure-The products featured in this review included products sent for consideration by a company or PR agency. This in no way influenced my experience with the product- all opinions are my own, and I was not paid to write this review. ***