Happy April All

I hope everyone has been enjoying Spring.  Although I have found the weather here in Vancouver to be quite cooler than it normally is at this time of year.  The good side is so far not as much rain, well other than when we had the storm here.  I found a very interesting article in Real Beauty that has the Top Products for under $10.00.  Given we are all here for good deals I thought this would be a good idea to show some products that are available at good prices.  I have not tried any of these products so I cannot vouch for them but they are on the top 10 List for Under $10 so I am sure there would be something of interest to some of you here.  I did find that some of these products are sold in Drugstores, Walmart, etc and some you would have to purchase online.  I generally stick to the products I am used to but every now and then something will catch my eye or a friend or PN member will mention a product that they like so I sometimes then try the product.  I know the Avon Mineral Powder Foundation I really want to try given my last blog it seems to be a hit with a lot people. 

I would like to try the Covergirl LashBlast Mascara and NYC Cream Blush but some creams tend to pull at the skin so I am not of this one.  The Milani Bronzer looks delightful and I really would like try this too.  St. Ives I always find to be a good product so I would think the scrub would be good.

I am also running a contest on which product you might try or if you have tried one of these products what your opinion is?  Any details would be great also if you have ever purchased from one of these online sites would be good to know.

Contest Details

Contest runs from April 15th to April 22nd.  Winner will receive 100 PN Points and Second Winner Will Receive 50 PN Points.

You must leave a comment to be eligilble.

Hope you all enjoy something here in the products and Good Luck All

CONTEST ENTRIES

Postanon    
TheHandler
ShaynaJaymie
Sugerless20
Courtreporter
Snagglepink
Freya1970

Here are the results for the contest.  First Place Winner is Courtreporter and Second Place Winner is Handler.  Congrats and thanks all for participating.

There were 7 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

1. Courtreporter
2. TheHandler
3. Postanon
4. Sugerless20
5. Freya1970
6. ShaynaJaymie
7. Snagglepink

Timestamp: 2010-04-23 22:26:31 UTC

                      


CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara
The extra-long brush delivers a flexible coat of mascara that gives you sky-high lashes but won't weigh them down. It's also a winner in Ultimate Mascara Challenge.
$7.99 At Most Drugstores




NYC Blushable Creme Stick
Does your cheek color disappear early in the day? Opt for a cream blush and dust a translucent powder on top to set. This sheer formula has a satin finish and can be layered for as much or as little color as you want.
$3.99 At Most Drugstores



Nature's Gate Deodorant
Did you know that the aluminum in antiperspirants causes stubborn yellow armpit stains? Switch out your current deodorant for this paraben- and aluminum-free one to keep your underarms smelling fresh and your shirts spotless.
$5.99 Natures-gate.com



Freeman Beauty Mint & Lemon Clay Mask
If an oily T-zone has you going through blotting papers like Britney Spears goes through Frappachinos, add a clay-based mask to your skin regimen. This zesty formula helps control oil production and detoxifies skin, leaving your face calm and balanced.
$3.99 Freemanbeauty.com



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Milani Body Bronzer
This shimmery bronzer mousse is great for dabbing onto bare shoulders or wherever you need a sun-kissed glow. Use it on its own or add a blob to your body and face moisturizer and work into skin for subtle, natural radiance.
$3.99 Milanicomestics.com



Essence Blush Brush
Time to toss the awkward square applicator that comes with your bronzer and blush — this dome-shaped one will give you more control when applying color.
$2.99 Ultra.com



Maybelline Lasting Drama 24-hr Gel Eyeliner
The last thing you want is your eyeliner smudging and giving you raccoon eyes before the day's end. Stick to a long-wearing gel formula that will keep up with you from dusk till dawn.
$9.99 Ultra.com



St. Ives Green Tea Scrub
Use this gentle exfoliating scrub with salicylic acid to help clear breakouts and prevent new ones. The green tea reduces blemish redness and calms skin.
$5.69 Ultra.com



Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In Conditioner
A leave-in conditioner will keep your hair silky-soft post-shower, but you can also use it to tame bangs and other small pieces without the crunchy feeling of a hairspray.
$4.29 Walgreens.com





Organix Acai Berry Avacado Shampoo & Conditioner
This delicious, fruit-scented duo has avocado proteins to nourish your strands and Moroccan argan oil to help fight frizz caused by April showers.
$6.99 Cvs.com

Good contest idea, so thanks casperinbc. I'll watch for everyone's comments.
Nature's Gate Deodorant
Did you know that the aluminum in antiperspirants causes stubborn yellow armpit stains? Switch out your current deodorant for this paraben- and aluminum-free one to keep your underarms smelling fresh and your shirts spotless.
$5.99 Natures-gate.com

I have always been frustrated by aluminum in antiperspirants - so I might just give this one a try -- but, if anyone has any other suggestions, let me know. Is 5.99 a reasonable price for a non-aluminum deodorant....I usually just stick to "my usual"

Your very welcome Postanon. I did not realize there is aluminum in deodorant and now hearing this I would like to try the natural one. I think $5.99 is a bit pricey but I always buy my deodorant on sale. As for the prices of natural deodorants hopefully other members might know what the average price is.

Great blog topic/contest, Liz

There is aluminum in anti-perspirant but not in deodorant (at least that's what I've been told).

I haven't tried the Organix Acai Berry Avocado shampoo but I have tried their Coconut shampoo....it is very nice....made my hair soft, gave it some volume and smelled great. Hubby kept commenting on how much the scent made him think of Florida every time he smelled my hair, lol. I bought it 'cause it came with a MIR, so I figured I couldn't lose. I would actually buy it again.

As for the St. Ives Green Tea Scrub, I'd like to try it. Any of the St. Ives' products I've tried in the past have always been good in my opinion.

Thank you Handler and thank you for commenting. Oh the Coconut Shampoo sounds awesome hun, I love the smell of coconut. St.Ives is a great product so I would like to try that one too

I found this in the Walmart web site. There are very good ratings on the new Covergirl FlashBlast Mascara

http://www.smartbeautybuys.ca/#/12/

I haven't specifically tried Maybelline Lasting Drama 24-hr Gel Eyeliner but I have used other gel and creme eyeliners and I by far prefer this type of eyeliner to a pencil or liquid eyeliner. The precision you get applying eyeliner with a brush can't be beat. Just make sure you invest in a high quality angled eyeliner brush! It's so much easier to get the look you want with gel/creme eyeliner - soft and natural or bold and dramatic.

Very interesting info Shayna as I only use a pencil. You really have me interested in the Avon Mineral Powder and gel eyeliner now Thanks for commenting

Hmm there is a bunch that are interesting. Aussie Conditioner, Milani bronzer (love the container), St. Ives scrub (already use), the shampoo if it doesn't have parabens. Definitely want to try the eyeliner.

I saw reviews of the eyeliner on YT & almost all of it is positive. Especially the price because most cost double. I haven't used gel but want to try it. I hear it is easier & has more staying power. I didn't know you could do a soft line with gel...how do you do that? How do you use gel? I still need practice with liquid.

I think Joe Fresh make up should be added to the list.

This past year my Mom and I cleared out all my bathroom cupboards. I was embarrassed about how many open and unopened bottles of shampoo, conditioner, cosmetics, body lotion etc, etc there were! I threw out all the open bottles, and anything I didn't recognise as "recent". So, perhaps from me to all of you a reminder to throw out old cosmetics, lotions, and "stuff"....any of you get stuck in the trap I do - buy it, use it once or twice, and forget it?
But now that I've cleared out.... I think I'll try the St Ives scrub, Sugerless20 - you use it - do you use the Green tea one, or something else? I'm with you Handler, all the other St Ives products I've tried I've liked.

I just won a bunch of Maybelline cosmetics and the Maybelline Lasting Drama 24-hr Gel Eyeliner and a brush was part of the package. I looked at it and thought, OMG, how the heck am I going to put this on. I thought it would be horrible.

But not at all, this stuff is fantastic. I love it. And it doesnt seem to run. I will not go back to using a pencil ever again as long as this stuff is around.

A lot of these products look great. I'm interested in trying the Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara (but won't buy it right away - I expect to get a free mascara from Sephora soon). I already use a gel eyeliner and love it - but will definitely try the Maybelline one since the price is so good. The St. Ives scrub is also on my list - I just got coupons in the mail so it's an extra good deal!

Wow great post!! I love the CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara though that company is sadly not on PETA's "good" list. I wish they were because apart from Bare Escentuals BUXOM Lash, this is my FAVOURITE mascara. Let's put it this way, my partner once said to me "OMG what did you do to your lashes? They are so long!" And I was wearing that mascara.

I have an Organix conditioner but it's the Tea Tree one, I don't find that it conditions my hair the way I want it to but I admit that I am really picky with hair products. I have coloured fine hair so i suppose it would depend on yours.

I use Kiss my Face deodorant (also free of alum). It doesn't work as well as others but that's the price you pay for having an alum free deodorant. I do have Nature's Gate conditioner and quite like that one.

St-Yves and Freeman have nice products. Haven't tried what you posted but I have tried their other stuff. The green tea scrub looks great, I might try that one to replace my expensive Kiehl's one (which I have been hesitant to replace because it's so good)

GREAT POST! THANKS!

Oh, if you guys want a nice bronzer that is "cruelty free", I use the Bonne Bell one for my face and can be used for the body. It's about $6 and really nice.

Eyeliner? I use Urban Decay's 24/7 liner. Sephora.com has a kit on sale right now for $20 with 4 mini liners and a glitter liner which is amazing. All cruelty free, no animal testing .

My FAVOURITE face mask by far is the Kiehl's Algae one. My face has never ever felt so smooth and even my partner said it to me once he felt my skin. It's expensive but I use it once every 10 days-2weeks and i've had it since October. You don't need much. I also hear that PurMinerals makes the best mask. People claim that it vaccums the skin. LOL

quote by sugerless20: Hmm there is a bunch that are interesting. Aussie Conditioner, Milani bronzer (love the container), St. Ives scrub (already use), the shampoo if it doesn't have parabens. Definitely want to try the eyeliner. I saw reviews of the eyeliner on YT & almost all of it is positive. Especially the price because most cost double. I haven't used gel but want to try it. I hear it is easier & has more staying power. I didn't know you could do a soft line with gel...how do you do that? How do you use gel? I still need practice with liquid. I think Joe Fresh make up should be added to the list.

There seems to be lots of good comments about the eyeliner, I really want to try this one.  Thanks for commenint Sugerless20

quote by postanon: This past year my Mom and I cleared out all my bathroom cupboards. I was embarrassed about how many open and unopened bottles of shampoo, conditioner, cosmetics, body lotion etc, etc there were! I threw out all the open bottles, and anything I didn't recognise as "recent". So, perhaps from me to all of you a reminder to throw out old cosmetics, lotions, and "stuff"....any of you get stuck in the trap I do - buy it, use it once or twice, and forget it? But now that I've cleared out.... I think I'll try the St Ives scrub, Sugerless20 - you use it - do you use the Green tea one, or something else? I'm with you Handler, all the other St Ives products I've tried I've liked.

Awesome Spring Cleaning Postanon!!!