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Beauty · May 6, 2014

5 Inexpensive Beauty Products… You Should Be Using

5 Inexpensive Beauty Products You Should Buy | girl about columbus With spring in full force + summer just around the corner, I’ve found myself amping up my beauty product routine quite a bit… I guess you could say I’ve came out of hibernation + really want my skin, hair, and nails to be tip-top! And thanks to Meijer + their Beauty Perks promotion (aka maaajor deals on beauty products until May 17), I’ve been able to stock up on a few new products lately. I’m super picky with what I put on my skin + nails. Sooo, I thought I’d share some inexpensive staples that I’ve been using nearly daily… p.s. I wouldn’t share if I didn’t highly recommend these items, so here ya go:

  • Revlon Photoready BB Cream (in 020 Light Medium): I had read + heard so much about BB Cream, I had to try this stuff. Basically, a BB Cream is short for beauty or blemish cream and it’s now my daily go-to for a quick skin fix, alone or under my makeup. This Revlon cream is a moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, and sunscreen – all in one application. It instantly makes my skin look healthier.
  • Nature’s Bounty Extra Strength Hair, Skin, & Nails (5000 mcg of Biotin): I up my intake of Biotin anytime I want to grow my hair longer… and quickly. I swear by it. Well, that + some serious greens like spinach. Biotin works to improve metabolism, blood sugar, and hair/skin/nails. This vitamin mix is on another level and has 100% or more DV (your Daily Value) of Vitamins A, C, D, and B-6. I’ve only been taking this for 3 weeks and I’ve already noticed my hair is longer + my nails are stronger. Oh, and I’ve had way less breakouts.
  • Pore-fecting Papaya Enzyme Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Facial Mask: After I wash my face, I looove putting this cooling face mask on. I leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse with warm water – my face feels so clean, hydrated, and refreshed. It’s an instant pick-me-up. It is made with papaya and pineapple and smells sooo good.
  • Essie Quick-E Fast Dry Nail Drops: Okay, listen up, ladies: if you do your own nails, this must be in your beauty arsenal! These drops are absolutely amazing. They eliminate the possibility of messing up your nails! Just put 1 or 2 drops on each nail after you’ve polished them and you’re set! I will never do my nails again and not add this step at the end.
  • Roc Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream: I just started using a retinol cream and I have a feeling I will use this for the rest of my life. I picked this particular brand up at the recommendation of Instyle magazine’s Best Beauty Buys 2014. Basically, with continued use of retinol, it is supposed to reverse the effects of aging – aka wrinkles. I’ll letcha know how this goes. So far, so good with this Roc product – I’ve had zero irritation which is super common with retinol.

Yep, I’m totally hooked on these 5 babes. To learn more about how to majorly save via Meijer’s Beauty Perks program, head over to this awesome post by Glamorously Mommy on How to Save Money on Beauty Products. girl_about_columbus_blog 5 Inexpensive Beauty Products You Should Buy | girl about columbus

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Posted In: Beauty · Tagged: alba hawaiian facial mask, best inexpensive beauty products, biotin, essie dry drops, meijer beauty perks, revlon bb cream, roc retinol

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Comments

  1. Colleen says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:46 am

    Oooo I’m very interested in that BB cream! I’ve been wanting to try one. Biotin is great for your skin, unless you are prone to cystic acne…then it just makes your skin worse 🙁

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      May 11, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Oooh! Good to know Colleen! Yes I had been wanting to try a BB Cream for awhile & I’m hooked! So easy, quick, and really does help your skin look instantly moisturized and even.

      Reply
  2. Lindsay Rumple says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I’m always looking for advise on make up! I feel like I get stuck on one product or brand and it’s hard to branch out without recommendations! I use Covergirl BB cream which I LOVE! I may try Revlon’s next. BTW – LOVE your new blog design!! Am I so late in the game to mention this?

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    • girl about columbus says

      May 11, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Lindsay thanks so much!! I’m still getting used to it myself 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ StyleOnHigh.com says

    May 11, 2014 at 12:47 am

    Hmmm… I’ll have to try those vitamins!! I love this post and pretty much want to know the products you use in every area of life haha. Keep em coming! 🙂

    Reply
    • girl about columbus says

      May 11, 2014 at 11:33 am

      Aw thank you Ashley 🙂 I will!

      Reply

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