Friday beauty gift explosion!
In a depleted economy such as ours, embracing quality drugstore products can go a long way toward stretching that dollar.
In fact, many products that cost a few dollars at a clip are as good as the high-end brands, and are ideal if you want to experiment with new shades and looks. Some great such lines to get acquainted with are Tropez Beauty and Black Radiance.
Three readers will win a fabulous gift basket of these two brands that includes: Tropez Creme To Powder Foundation, Tropez Flirty Eyelashes, Tropez Irresistable Illuminator, Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color, Black Radiance Fine Line Liquid Eyeliner, and Eyeshadow Quartet (Learn more details about these items at either of the links ab0ve.) This is a great one-stop collection for looking your most beautiful at all your holiday parties!
EDIT: To enter, please share your best-ever discount beauty find. Three winners will be chosen at random from entries. Deadline to enter is November 26. Good luck!
Photo credit: Tropez Beauty and Black Radiance
Tags: budget shopping, contest, drug store makeup, economy, gift set, giveaway
192 opinions for Friday beauty gift explosion!
faith24
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:35 am
i read some good reviews about St Tropez- would love to try it
Deanna
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:37 am
I would so love to win!
Rochelle K.
Nov 21, 2008 at 10:10 am
I would definitely love to win this! Are you automatically entered as a subscriber?
Stargirl Heuser
Nov 21, 2008 at 11:45 am
Awesome awesome awesome, so excited. I think the best beauty deal I ever got was when I had a coupon for some Revlon lipsticks and I found them ON CLEARANCE in Walgreens, so I got them for about .48 cents a piece!!!! I picked up four!
Deanna
Nov 21, 2008 at 12:11 pm
My best ever discount beauty find would have to be the cover clean make-up I got at like one of those dollar stores like 10 years ago. It works great as a concealer and I still use the same line today, it’s my favorite :)
Raha
Nov 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm
My best beauty bargain is Wet ‘n’ Wild Creme Lipliner Pencil, Brandywine 666. It is a perfect match for my lipcolor.
Sito
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:13 pm
When a local store changed hands, the new owners found Burt’s Bees stock still in shipping boxes. They had no use for it in their bead store, so they just made them into multi-product boxes and slapped $10 price tag on them. I told them they were nuts — after I bought a couple of boxes.
Linda White
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:19 pm
used to get free nail polish at Sally’s beauty a few years ago!
Jen
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:21 pm
I once for a huge liz claiborne gift basket at a discount store, my mom uses those products and i believe I purchased it for about 90% off! LOL!
Lucy
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I use Black Radiance brand eyeshadow in black as an eyeliner. I can’t even read the exact shade because it’s so old! I’ve had the shadow for years. It was so cheap when I bought it. I think it was a dollar. The color is a nice deep black and stays on really good.
Shauna Owens
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Something they dont make anymore but ultra foundation/moisterizer when it was being discontinued! I paid 10 dollars for a 60 dollar bottle.
Brittany
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Oh my gosh - I’d die if I won this.
Anyway, I go to TJ Maxx all the time for discount cosmetics. I’ve scored two different Stila palettes there for $5.99. Plus their rouge pots and pots of lip gloss there are only $2.99. It’s so crazy.
They also have great deals on Lancome usually. Juicy Tubes for like $7.99 and eye shadow quads for about the same price!
Stacey S.
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:05 pm
My best beauty find is not even make-up but it really helps keep your look fresh all day long without touch ups it is the Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets they are wonderful for anyone ho has light to very oily skin blot them on your problem areas and takes the oil off your face without smudging your make-up you get about 5o sheets in a pck and they are very cheap like 2.00 a pack one pack lasts about a month and a half or more depending on your level of oily skin. I would love to win this and try out these products to fall inlove with thak you for the contest it is WONDERFUL!!
getpalmd
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I’ve bought some _really_ cheap market mascaras and honestly can’t figure out how they are different from the 5x more expensive Dior mascaras. So I personally only buy cheap mascaras from now on!
Shannon Baas
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Getting moisturizer on sale.
Ronni Fox
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:28 pm
good old fashioned witch hazel with rose water…great as an astringent, as a make up remover, and a skin refresher/toner.
pamr
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I know it’s been around for a long time, but Great Lash mascara by Maybelline is steal cheap and works great!
Kate
Nov 21, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I was looking for a moisturizer that would work as well as Hope In A Jar without the cost. I’d just about given up, when a jar literally fell into my basket at Sally Beauty (Okay, so I accidentally knocked it in while picking up the item next to it.) Lo and behold! It’s proven to be the best moisturizer I’ve ever tried, and it’s about 1/3 the cost of HiaJ!
Audrey
Nov 21, 2008 at 3:14 pm
The best beauty deal I’ve ever gotten were these super cool nail polishes. They were new to the drugstore at an introductory price plus a regular sale on top of that, I think it was around 75 cents each.
Alicia Webster
Nov 21, 2008 at 3:17 pm
It was at a grocery store, which, as everyone knows, is usually the LAST place to buy inexpensive cosmetics. But this particular day, they had decided to stop selling an entire line of cosmetics (to free up room for something else?), and so I got tons of Cover Girl stuff for 75% off of the regular price.
Alicia Webster
5webs@comcast.net
sandy
Nov 21, 2008 at 3:35 pm
several years ago target had the dove bonus wraps marked down to 3.88 originally like 12 dollars- there were 3 dollar off coupons on the package so for 88 cents well plus tax I got everyone that had in stock- there were almost 400 prefacial loaded wipes in each pack and a free dove body wash 10 oz sample- so boom- I have one box left- and I believe it was 4 years ago- but the clothes do not go bad- love it- keep a baggie with me to use when I go out- wash myself up or the kids- just get it wet and have dove soapy washclothes..
I do not buy old makeup going on clearance- I had a friend end up with severe problems years ago from the bacteria that had grown in the foundation- even though the foundation was never opened- they do go bad
S. Carter
Nov 21, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I really like Ulta cosmetic stores black eyeliner. They often have buy 1 get 1 free or 2 for $5 specials on their makeup.
Mel
Nov 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm
My best discount beauty find is….the nail polish by wet’n'wild. It is about $1, and you get some GREAT colors!
mjf926 at gmail dot com
Joy
Nov 21, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I use clinique, which tends to be a bit pricy, so I wait until they have a “giveaway”, which usually includes travel size samples of all the products I love like lotion, mascara, lip gloss, eye cream, and eye shadow. It then makes it much more affordable, when you consider all the stuff you get with one purchase!
Mindy Fathel
Nov 21, 2008 at 4:39 pm
For Beauty Discounts:
I wait until my brand goes on sale (BOGO) at the local cvs/riteaid and then buy one product and get one free or at half price. It saves money. I also check circulars for coupons
Carol
Nov 21, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I wait till there is a big sale and go early on the first day of the sale. Try to find a coupon to take for an even bigger bargain. Two for one specials really help these days.
Kelly F
Nov 21, 2008 at 5:20 pm
At walgreens I once found Revlon Mascara on sale for only 1.50. Then I realized that they also had a coupon for a rebate of $5. So, in the end, I was actually paid to buy some awesome mascara! It was awesome!
Jennifer B.
Nov 21, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I always check out the clearance or discountinued products. Often they are the same products, but they have just changed the packaging on the new ones.
janeh
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Marshall’s has fabulous prices on perfume — singly and in gift sets. I have purchased $75.00 items for as low as $9.99.
Cassandra Konsdorf
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:33 pm
when i have coupons and i find them on sale i love it when that happens
patZ
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:50 pm
My best beauty find is Almay Truly Lasting Color because it has color on one side and a clear gloss on the other side and it lasts all day!
susan varney
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:57 pm
i’ve got mascara on sale
Jenifer M.
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:23 pm
My best budget beauty find is the cheap CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder–it really gets rid of the grease, and is great for toning down your morning makeup routine. I always carry it with me in my bag and do little touch-ups during the day.
Best part is it only costs around $5!
Karen Gonyea
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I love shopping clearance :)
adrienne Gordon
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:41 pm
the constant walmart clearnace section
Anne Taylor
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Well I usually use Lancome Definicil mascara but in the stores here it costs me almost $30….so I take myself off to ebay and get a new one shipped for less than 15!! (that includes shipping) I know its still expensive, but its great mascara.
I’d love to win.
Thanks
Dawn Satterfield
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:55 pm
My best beauty discount was getting makeup on clearance when in dire need….
Rita Sheppard
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:13 pm
My best discount beauty secret is Vaseline. It works great as a moisturizer, chap stick, and makeup remover.
Julie
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:35 pm
I found a $40 flat iron for $5. Although, it doesn’t work very well, but I sure was excited! :-)
Scooper
Nov 21, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I found spray on panty hose for 90 % off at CVS a couple months ago. I really like it too. It washes off with soap and water and only runs if you don’t rub it in. :)
Elaine R
Nov 21, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Check the box stores and drugstores for sales and discounted prices-always good deals!
Janet F
Nov 21, 2008 at 9:45 pm
My best ever discount beauty find was the assorted types of makeup that I bought real cheap from a store that had a fire and thus a fire sale.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Carol Harrity
Nov 21, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Whekn my Avon Lady decided to retire, she invited me to her house. She gave me a shoppingf bag and told me to fill it for a fantastic price of $10. I will always be grateful for that oportunity to try new items at next to no cost.
Vickie
Nov 21, 2008 at 10:58 pm
What a great giveaway!
Hil'Lesha
Nov 22, 2008 at 12:09 am
I bought the Essence Beauty Lip Butter at CVS for 15 cents. Not only it was at a good price, but it is the best lip gloss I’ve ever tried!
Erin
Nov 22, 2008 at 12:44 am
My best drugstore bargin find has to be Sinful Colors nail polishes! They are only $1.99 and are often on sale as well! They come in so many shades, and have a very professional looking bottle that rivals OPI. I love the variety and the price! Use a good top coat and your nails will be looking FAB! (Sinful Colors are avail. at Walgreens!) Thank you for the opportunity to win this contest! <3
Autumn H.
Nov 22, 2008 at 2:06 am
Our local grocery store changes its cosmetics quite often and puts what they are trying to move out out in a basket for $1 - $2, I got a ton of mascara there the other day.
autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
Amber G
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:31 am
Maybelline Mascara :) It is cheap, but just as good as the name brands!
David Bertolo
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:41 am
4 Revlon lipsticks for $1.00 at the Park n Swap
Christina
Nov 22, 2008 at 8:11 am
I used to get Maybelline mascara really cheap when it went on sale at Kmart and I had a double coupon!
Cynthia C
Nov 22, 2008 at 8:35 am
I foun some Almay foundation on clearance at my local discount store and the store also had a $2.00 store coupon in their flier. I got a real bargain.
Deborah Wellenstein
Nov 22, 2008 at 8:56 am
I don’t find a lot of discount cosmetics (I guess I’m not looking!), but I do take advantage of BOGOs with coupons. Thank you!
Kimberly B
Nov 22, 2008 at 9:57 am
My fake bake face powder at JCPenney clearance for $3.00. Now that’s a bargain.
Thanx for the contest.
Karen Gonyea
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:28 am
I usually buy quality products because I have very sensitive skin, so I don’t find many on sale.
sally wess
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:28 am
My best beauty bargain is Wet ‘n’ Wild creme eyeliner pencils
joe gersch
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:31 am
.50 for blush and foundation at CVS when it was BOGO and I had 2 coupons
Heather S
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:33 am
If you go to the end caps at Walgreens you can find clearance beauty items. I found nailpolish for $.30.
Trish
Nov 22, 2008 at 11:29 am
Harmon’s discount bin, got some Opi nail polish for $1 a piece.
Angela J
Nov 22, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Murad anti aging
Catherine KingChuparkoff
Nov 22, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Vaseline Intensive care moisturizer is inexpensive and works like a charm winter or summer.
Rebecca Peters
Nov 22, 2008 at 1:41 pm
i go to clearance sections..I got revlon 3 pk nail polish for a buck!
veronica sandberg
Nov 22, 2008 at 1:42 pm
with coupons and rebates I get FREE makeup at Walgreens.
Patti Sherman
Nov 22, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I went to a garage sale where they had $10 coconut organic shampoo for $1…great stuff
carolyn
Nov 22, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I always find good deals on Revlon Mascara and nail polish at Walgreens
Jennifer Reda
Nov 22, 2008 at 4:38 pm
eyeslipsface.com has the best deals!
Katherine D.
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:26 pm
My best ever discount beauty find happened when a local beauty store went out of business and I got a gorgeous flat iron for $3 (originally: $99!!). It works great and I love it - for $3 it can’t be beat.
tracy davis
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:32 pm
My best beauty bargain is Wet ‘n’ Wild lipsticks
danielle
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Had a super coupon for Loreal hair color. Got it for less than a dollar.
Damla Kayihan
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:47 pm
The best discount was on my moisturizer.
rebecca
Nov 22, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Long ago there was a lotion called Raintree. My husband and I both loved it. After a few years it was being discontinued, but I happened to be in K-Mart when they had a basket full marked down to 33 cents. I bought enough to last another three years.
Jamie Z
Nov 22, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I remember seeing a sale for B1G1 on makeup, and I also had coupons which I used on both products. I ended up paying $1 for 2 lipsticks!
jennifer bowen
Nov 22, 2008 at 8:03 pm
wow what grate colors and well i realy could use some make up for a whole new look thanks
Angelique S
Nov 22, 2008 at 9:52 pm
A bottle of vitamin E oil is the best mosturizer ever @ 2.39
Aimee
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:05 pm
My best ever beauty find(s) have always resulted from my super-savvy eBay skills. Nothing compares to finding brand new Smashbox, Stilla, Too Faced, and Bare Minerals products for like $5 with free shipping on eBay! :)
pammyb
Nov 22, 2008 at 10:21 pm
When Walgreens puts my favorite lipstick on 2 for 1 - I use a coupon also and get 2 lipsticks for almost nothing. Thanks
elizabeth p
Nov 22, 2008 at 11:11 pm
My best find has been the ELF website, the brushes are great!
Kacy
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:03 am
Sinful Expressions nail polish. works great and is under 2 bucks at walgreens.
Colleen S
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:35 am
Vitamin E oil is the best turbo moisturizer ever.
jackie
Nov 23, 2008 at 1:10 am
I think my best deal was when I bought the remel eye makeup from walmart. It lasts all day and looks great.
veedee
Nov 23, 2008 at 2:49 am
I have saved up to $60+ buying brand new high end skincare cosmetics that I use from reliable ebay sellers!
Judith
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:04 am
Don’t buy imported perfumes. Local perfumes are always much less expensive.
Julie Terry
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:41 am
My best beauty find (Deal) was finding discounted Revlon products at CVS, I had coupons in my pocket, and walked away with 2 bags full of foundation, eyeshadows, lipsticks, mascara, and more. For less than $20!!
Vanessa C.
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:51 am
My best beauty find was when our local grocery store was remodeling - they had Revlon HIP lipgloss for a dollar! I bought 5!
Karen Gonyea
Nov 23, 2008 at 10:19 am
I wish I could find better beauty deals :(
dn6511
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:25 pm
The best deals are at Walgreen’s Use the monthly rebate forms and manufacturers coupons and get beauty products for free
Linda F
Nov 23, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I just bought a Loreal moisturizer and made $2 in the process.
Lauren
Nov 23, 2008 at 7:20 pm
I love cheap nail polish- it always works just as well as the pricier brands!
Steve Scott
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:04 pm
There will be 5 teenage nieces at our house for Christmas. I am looking for stocking stuffers.
Amy Parsons
Nov 23, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Consumer reports rated moisturizers a couple of years ago. I was using one of the more expensive choices and they indicated the Oil of Olay is the same and much less expensive. I have been using it ever since.
Emily
Nov 23, 2008 at 11:59 pm
My best find was some CoverGirl foundation in the clearance pile for a $1!
Cher
Nov 24, 2008 at 1:27 am
I went to a store much like Lush that sold beauty products, and they were having a going out of business sale. There was a Neutrogena basket FILLED with lotions, body washes, face lotions, make up remover. everything. It probably had about 20 things in it, all for $8. I was so excited. :)
Claudia M
Nov 24, 2008 at 9:50 am
i found a Bath & Body Product (10 items) for $6 … they were all full size :)
thanks,would love to win :)
Karen Gonyea
Nov 24, 2008 at 10:04 am
I would love to win; I don’t ever seem to find any good beauty deals.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Susan Smith
Nov 24, 2008 at 10:27 am
My best beauty bargain is Wet ‘n’ Wild lipsticks
valerie mabrey
Nov 24, 2008 at 11:11 am
The best deal I have had is free samples at walmart, so you can see I need to win!
Brandlyn
Nov 24, 2008 at 11:26 am
My best makeup discount find would have to be the moisturizing makeup I found at the dollar store last year. It wasnt name brand but it was great for my skin tone.
Holly
Nov 24, 2008 at 11:58 am
Can’t do without good ole’ Maybelline Mascara.
sarah
Nov 24, 2008 at 1:18 pm
every time i go to target i find amazing makeup deals with the clearance items!
TiffanyO
Nov 24, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Wet ‘n Wild lipgloss looks like the expensive stuff, but costs less than $2…I always get compliments on it.
Rochelle K.
Nov 24, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I was in CVS one day a month or two ago and saw that you could get L’Oreal Skin Genesis Micro-Smoothing Wet Cleansing Towelettes basically for free…you paid for them and then got the same amount in CVS Extra Bucks…so virtually free!
Kathy Conley
Nov 24, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Mary Kay when my sales lady went out of business and offered everything at half price!
tanya wilson
Nov 24, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I found a lot of acylic nail sets at a garage sale, brand new!
Abby
Nov 24, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Yes. For cosmetics! In my area, they now have a drugstore component without prescriptions. Their general prices are dollars lower than the surrounding drugstore chains. AND THEY NOW ACCEPT THE BED, BATH, AND BEYOND 20 PERCENT OFF COUPONS THAT COME IN THE MAIL! That’s discount on discount for Revlon, L’Oreal, all the drugstore cosmetics.
hazel hunt
Nov 24, 2008 at 4:46 pm
used to get Maybelline mascara really cheap when it went on sale at Kmart and I had a double coupon!
Sharon Seneker
Nov 24, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I use castor oil at less than $3 a bottle to fade my age / sun spots. This works better than any expensive fade creme I have ever bought and my spots have faded so much that they are barely noticeable.
Teresa
Nov 24, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I found a Ebay seller that had Physicians Formula make for 1.50 each…I scored!! They were not out dated or anything. :)
:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)
aimee gulvin
Nov 24, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I found Aveda hairspray refills at a dollar store in CO. Total cost $3 + tax for three liter bottles! Way cool!
Kobi Hendrix
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:47 am
I shop at Walmart for cosmetics and always find a good bargin
Martha P
Nov 25, 2008 at 1:50 am
I check out ebay for specials on makeup, but I recently got a coupon for a free Covergirl product. Please count me in and thanks for the contest!
codisweepstakes at gmail dot com
Lisa
Nov 25, 2008 at 3:52 am
I found a great quality makeup line called E.L.F. which sells most of their products for only $1.00! I also was able to get a coupon to buy 1, get 1 50% off. I also got free shipping! Thanks for the giveaway!
chastidy vernengo
Nov 25, 2008 at 3:54 am
Walgreen always has great finds like foundation for 24 cents.
Cassandra Shuff
Nov 25, 2008 at 8:04 am
kroger clearence
Terra H
Nov 25, 2008 at 9:05 am
I bought 5 coupons on Ebay for .99 and the coupons were for a FREE foundation product. Yep 5 foundations for .99!!
Lizzy
Nov 25, 2008 at 10:57 am
I love e.l.f. Cosmetics… most of their items are only a dollar!
Susan Smith
Nov 25, 2008 at 11:10 am
My best beauty bargain is Wet ‘n’ Wild Creme Lipliner Pencil
Silvia Betancourt
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Wanna win!!
Marion B
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I need some new make-up badly and would love to try this stuff out!
Mary Hodnett
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I would to win this.
Paula Harmon
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:49 pm
My mom lives in NC and we go to the flea market every weekend when I visit. Someone there had a table with piles of cosmetics, name brand, not old or expired, for dirt cheap. It was fun digging through that stuff.
Beverly Wilson
Nov 25, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Maybelline mineral concealer at Walmart
Michelle Simons
Nov 25, 2008 at 2:54 pm
My Badgal eyeliner pencil i bought off ebay. it was new. love it and got a great deal.
Cheryl VanBrunt
Nov 25, 2008 at 3:01 pm
$1 nail polish at the discount store! works great!
Jennifer M
Nov 25, 2008 at 4:03 pm
ELF cosmetics are a steal, and the shadows aren’t bad!
Sherry B.
Nov 25, 2008 at 4:22 pm
My favorite budget beauty tip is using milk of magnesia (yes, the LAXATIVE!) as a mattifier for my extremely oily skin! Sounds crazy, I know, but it works far better than all the expensive mattifiers that I wasted money on before I found it!
Huguette E.
Nov 25, 2008 at 4:23 pm
My favorite bargains are at ELF. It’s my favorite lip gloss and nail polish.
brittany danford
Nov 25, 2008 at 4:31 pm
i’ll try most make ups if they are on sale but if not i usually go for covergirl
Samantha Miller
Nov 25, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I found a pair of Candie’s shoes in Kohls for $5. They were so cute and only had my size left!
stickit
Nov 25, 2008 at 6:33 pm
vaseline for lips
Adrienne Tomasi
Nov 25, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Ebay is the best place to get great deals on beauty products.
Vicky Boackle
Nov 25, 2008 at 8:16 pm
wet n wild lipliner for a dollar.
Joanna Smith
Nov 25, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I just love Olay Foaming Face Wash! It is only about $4.99 (or less if you find it on sale) and it deep cleans your skin and removes all of your makeup quickly and easily. I have sensitive skin and it doesn’t dry out my skin or irritate it in any way, and it works for all skin types. I have tried so many different cleansers before and have spent over $20.00 for just one cleanser and I can easily say that $20.00 cleanser did not work half as well as the Olay does. So that is my best-ever discount beauty find and I highly recommend it to all of you. I believe first in quality of the product, and then the price. But if I can purchase a quality product that works the exact same way as a more expensive product of the same type, you can be darn sure I am going to opt for the lesser priced product! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter this wonderful Tropez and Black Radiance Giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving!
Regina B
Nov 25, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I would love this…
DL Stephens
Nov 25, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Best beauty find is Baby Oil, use as makeup remover and as a moisturizer after your shower.
Kirsten
Nov 25, 2008 at 9:27 pm
My best beauty find EVER is surprisingly, baby powder. I use it as setting powder, for keeping the shine off of my nose, for deodorizing, and for dusting on my hair when I don’t have enough time to shower.
Carolyn D
Nov 25, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I worked at a discount fashion retailer and we once got in Urban Decay nail polishes in a set of six. They were so inexpensive to begin with and then with my discount…wow!
Terri L
Nov 25, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Neutrogena oil free makeup remover. It is almost the same as the more expensive remover I was buying from Mary Kay. Love it!
Casey
Nov 25, 2008 at 11:35 pm
My best discount beauty find is wet n’ wild eyeliner. It’s only 99 cents and works as well as the high end make-up brands.
Dominique W
Nov 25, 2008 at 11:45 pm
My best discount beauty find was at a yard sale. I got a shoebox full of bon bons nail polish for $1.
Andrea Evans
Nov 25, 2008 at 11:51 pm
My best discount beauty find was a small box of brand new Clinique make up at a yard sale for $2.
Elizabeth M.
Nov 25, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I have never found what I would consider to be a terrific beauty find. I think that’s why I’m at your site. I need your help!
Catharine M
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:04 am
At a church bazarr, I found boxes filled with Mary Kay products, most things were priced at
$1.00 or under but I didn’t really need anything so I passed on them, untill the last hour when anything you could fit into a shopping bag was a dollar, after I filled the bag with the few things I
had picked up, I ended up with all the Mary Kay
stuff, cause no one else had taken it, it fit down
the sides of the bag, it was all good, and years
later I am still using them.
sharon martinez
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:05 am
I shop RIGHT after Christmas for all those great beauty bundles that are 50 to 75% off. Works out well because my birthday is Jan 3 so that is what I get myself every year.I am addicted to makeup kits LOL
I am a 56 yr old , Mom of 4 , grandmother of 8 makeup addict. Happy holidays
Dolores Olsen
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:26 am
About 10 years ago, my doctor informed me that the ony lotion I needed for my face was Vaseline Intensive care. I have used it ever since. I do buy something occasionally because I want the girly stuff. And I love messing with makeup and lotions.
Lisa G.
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:36 am
I really like elf products. They have great colors and and only $1 each you can afford to try several different colors.
Auriette
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:49 am
A few years ago, I was going through a paint-my-nails phase and I found some great colors on clearance at ten cents a bottle! I could really use some new make-up. I don’t wear make-up often and the stuff I have now is really old.
Tina hartley
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:51 am
please let me win
Kelly H.
Nov 26, 2008 at 1:42 am
Two things that are little beauty tricks I use. One is using dryer sheets to manage fly away hair or take the static out of your hair brush. Two is that if you are in crunch and do not have powder for an oily face you can use toilet seat covers found in public restrooms to act as blotters to soak up the oil.
Kristi Gilleland
Nov 26, 2008 at 2:14 am
I found a brand new, huge, still in shrink wrap bottle of Chanel #5 Eau De Toilette at a yardsale for 25 cents. I nearly fainted.
Mary F.
Nov 26, 2008 at 2:59 am
One time there was a huge cosmetics sale at the grocery store. There were hundreds of items marked down to 99 cents. I bought 12 lipsticks that day in different colors and brands. It was fun to discover which brands and colors looked the best without spending much money.
Erin
Nov 26, 2008 at 2:59 am
Wow. SUCH a great gift idea. a whole set for timeless perfection for hot dates to everyday looks. Simple Classic and chic-This set has got it all!
Chantal
Nov 26, 2008 at 3:24 am
L’Oreal’s H.I.P. line is a real find. It’s cheap and better than M.A.C. in my opinion. Blasphemy I know! Also anything by Max Factor for the same reason.
Kathleen Lewis
Nov 26, 2008 at 3:38 am
I found some tan in a can on the clearance shelf at Walgreens today! Great price and a name brand.
Samantha Pruitt
Nov 26, 2008 at 3:44 am
i got like $200 worth of make-up for free!
R Hicks
Nov 26, 2008 at 4:30 am
Find lots of deals at walgreens in their clearance section.
Jannet Tseng
Nov 26, 2008 at 4:37 am
My best beauty discount is to buy from Target, Walmart or even Kmart end of the year cosmetics clearance sale or even buy discount beauty by buying it in Store Brand or flea market.
Tracey Byram
Nov 26, 2008 at 7:55 am
I once found the Max Factor foundation that I use at a Big Lots for $2.50. It normally sells for about $9.00. I bought all 14 bottles they had in stock of my shade. It lasted me 2 years.
Amanda
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:29 am
My best-ever discount beauty find would definately be a coupon for a free foundation I received from the weekly paper sometime last year.
Thanks for great contest!
Ruthann Rhodes
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:30 am
best beauty deal of late was sally hansen nail polishes for 29 cents each after coupon and sale price. Yes, I stocked up! Thanks
Marilyn R.
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:51 am
I found Oil of Olay Regenerist at Big Lots for 5.00, it is usually 17.00 - 20. i brought 5 and went back for more but they were out.
Jessica McGhee
Nov 26, 2008 at 10:16 am
I could really use this. I’ve been looking for some new products.
Veronica Garrett
Nov 26, 2008 at 10:37 am
$1 nail polish at the DollarTree. It works as well as any.
Susan Smith
Nov 26, 2008 at 10:42 am
I have been able to find some good beauty buys at Deals Dollar store
joan olson
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:16 am
Our Albertson’s grocery store was closing and all make-up was 75% off and I had coupons and bought a whole new kit for a few dollars.
Dan Smith
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:33 am
I found some good beauty finds like nail polish at Big Lots
Sylvia Belle
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:46 am
Good brand and exciting prize
dani
Nov 26, 2008 at 12:02 pm
I make my own tendskin. It is so much cheaper. I found the recipe online.
Julie
Nov 26, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I love it when you head into Rite Aid or Walgreens and they have make up sales B.O.G.O.F or buy one get one half price. That’s the time I stock up on y favorites!
Kayce C
Nov 26, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I got a case of Max Factor foundation for $10 on clearance at Walgreen’s.
Pamela White
Nov 26, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I like to buy make up at the end of the season because the price is reduced so the new colors have room.
Timothy Sternberg
Nov 26, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I read some good reviews about St Tropez.
tanya
Nov 26, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Walgreens super saver beauty items.
Betty C
Nov 26, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I found a great name brand perfume mismarked at a local drug store. The manager let me have it at the marked price which was about 75% off. It made a great gift for my best friend.
Debra Cook
Nov 26, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Applying a lighter shade of lip gloss over my darker on my bottom lip creates a poughty look
Laura
Nov 26, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Maybelline Great Lash was a great find.
Tia Carter
Nov 26, 2008 at 6:30 pm
i hope i win
Angela J
Nov 26, 2008 at 8:09 pm
The “free after rebate” from a local drug store for some anti aging cream was certainly a best “buy.”
DL Stephens
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Great sales at Walmart!
kathy pease
Nov 26, 2008 at 9:18 pm
i really cant recall but i did win a nice beauty set once with soaps,lotions and many other things :)
Heather C
Nov 26, 2008 at 10:58 pm
When I was on college break, I worked at a discount store that had just received a huge shipment of goods from a store that had a fire. The only thing wrong with everything is that it had the scent of smoke on it…and maybe some soot. There were so many name brand beauty items for sale, I don’t think I saved any money for the next semester.
Chrisat
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Vaseline is the cheapest make up remover.
Nicole L
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:19 pm
There is brand of make up called wet and wild. There stuff is just a couple dollors and they have everything from lipstick, to eye liner to nail polish. And their stuff is not bad!
Renee We
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Brushes, I have discovered make-up brushes. I apply bronzer sparingly.
Gianna
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I found nail polish on sale for $2 at walmart that I had $2 off coupons for :)
Tammy Greer
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:46 pm
When I go to Rite Aid and they have Maybelline mascara for BOGO. I use a $1 off coupon as well and it’s a steal.
Helen
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:46 pm
I once had a handful of coupons for $5 off Revlon lipstick and they were on sale as buy one get one free for $6.49 so I ended up paying $.75 per lipstick!
Donna K
Nov 26, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I found some clearance makeup at walgreens.
alice t
Nov 27, 2008 at 12:01 am
My best deal was on Neutrogena foundation. It was on sale for 7.99, I had $5.00 coupon, and I used the CVS extra care bucks, so I basically got it for free!
Lia Casson
Nov 27, 2008 at 12:05 am
My Best find was a beauty set reduced after Christmas one yr at Rite-Aid. rangrace(at)hotmail.com
Connie
Nov 27, 2008 at 12:41 am
A couple of years back I found my fav Cover Girl simply foundation in my shade at a store that carries overstock and damaged merchandise. The only thing wrong with them is that the tops of the cardboard packaging had been creased. They were marked only $1 each!
Charlene Kuser
Nov 27, 2008 at 12:46 am
I save money by using monistat anti-chafing
gel as a primer under my foundation,Make up
lasts longer plus it fills in any scars.
vanessa hunter
Nov 27, 2008 at 12:54 am
There are many discount beauty finds located on Ebay. Search for the product you’re interested in and find the best price!
Lily Kwan
Nov 27, 2008 at 1:53 am
My best-ever discount beauty find was getting free samples of Estee Lauder makeup.
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