Comments on: Beauty By Ivy: 5 best beauty bargains

By: (((((HUGS))))) sandi

(((((HUGS))))) sandi — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:53:45 +0000

The Burt’s Bees new tinted lip balms. OOOOHHH they feel and smell great and add color at the same time! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

By: knitaddict

knitaddict — Sat, 19 May 2007 13:21:15 +0000

Just thought that I’d put this little nugget out there. I have VERY sensitive skin and can ONLY use certain face creams, cleansers, masks, etc. The BEST BUY I’ve found for these EXPENSIVE items is TJMaxx, Ross’s, and Marshalls. They carry Elizabeth Arden!!! I just bought a Hydrating Mask the other day for $5!!! It’s wonderful!

By: Dayngr

Dayngr — Sat, 19 May 2007 05:37:26 +0000

I am SO loving this blog!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 19 May 2007 03:19:45 +0000

I just ordered my mineral samples. I’ll let you know how I feel they compare to bare essentials that I use now. the shipping on the free samples was just $3.97 for me. Thanks.

By: JRae

JRae — Fri, 18 May 2007 17:39:16 +0000

In NYC the best place to shop for beauty stuff is Ricky’s. http://www.rickys-nyc.com/ There’s a couple locations throughout the city.

What exactly does clear mascara do for one? Just make your lashes shiny? Just wondering… I have super long lashes and if I wear mascara that extends them they scrape at my glasses, so I’m always looking for volumizing or other solutions…

By: starryfish

starryfish — Fri, 18 May 2007 17:25:02 +0000

When I went to NY on a trip, I stopped into a dollar store and was delighted to find a whole wall of e.l.f. cosmetics. I picked up an eyelash curler (yup, they also sell “tools”) for a buck, and it’s been the best “beauty” purchase I’ve made in a while!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:36:21 +0000

I second the E.L.F. reccomendation. With the exception of their eyeshadow, which is difficult to use and creasy, everything else I have used by them is fabulous, especially their lip-glosses. And ONE DOLLAR. THAT IS ALL!

By: Tuesday

Tuesday — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:18:55 +0000

I love your ideas! I also loooove MAC cosmetics it is addicting.

By: Margo

Margo — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:13:14 +0000

OK, I just took a look, and it’s apparently free of the wierd ingredients. I’m going to try it.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:10:23 +0000

Equate baby wash from Wal-mart removes eye makeup quickly and doesn’t hurt your eyes. It’s gentle enough to use everyday to cleanse your face. Last time I bought it was 1.28 for a full size bottle.

Covergirl has these lipsticks that are guaranteed to look good with 97% of all skin tones. I paid nearly $5 last time, but the color is perfect.

LA Looks is made by the same company that makes Giovanni haircare. Try the gel for a 1.50 and see if it works for you. Works great for my naturally curly hair.

And my biggest find: Chandrika Soaps. They retail for 1.00 a bar, are completely vegan, and smell like sandalwood and patchouli. I get mine at the Indian market, but you could probably find them at a healthfood store (though not as cheaply)