InStyle Best Beauty Buys: Cheeks

Hey, everyone! It's Friday once again! :D

I may have mentioned before that I am not a makeup expert, but thanks to many of my fellow bloggers, I am now interested in learning more about it. I love reading your comments and opinions about makeup. :)

Here are the best blush products according to InStyle:

*these are 3 out of 6*

1. L'Oreal True Match - gives a hint of color, a soft effect. ($9, target.com)

2. Revlon Color Stay Mineral Finishing Powder - warms complexion with a healthy flush.(about $14)

3. Stila Convertible Color - can be used on both cheeks and lips. *interesting!*

($25, stilacosmetics.com)

I haven't personally tried any of these products.

Have you used these? What brand do you normally use?

Have a great weekend! :)

*images from Google*

InStyle Best Beauty Buys: Foundation & Cover-Ups

The latest issue of InStyle has the 150 best beauty buys. It was such a relief for me to read that many of them are actually very affordable. Most of us probably have subscriptions or buy InStyle monthly, but for those who do not, I am happy to share with you the products on their list that are $25 and under. :D

They broke them down into categories: makeup, skin, body, and hair. I will be featuring the makeup products this week. Maybe I'll make posts about the other three categories too, if some of you are interested. (Please comment and let me know. Thanks! :D)

Here are the best foundation and cover-up products priced $25 and under:

1. I.D. Bare Minerals - ideal for sensitive-skin types. ($25, ulta.com)
2. L'Oreal True Match - has 24 shades to choose from. ($11, l'orealparis.com)

3. Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets - use it to clean up excess oil, blot lipstick or lipgloss. ($5, cvs.com)

4. Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer - air-whipped texture blends seamlessly and won't settle into fine lines. (about $8)

*all images from Google*

Have you used any of these products? What can you say about them?

*Other makeup product posts coming soon!*

InStyle: Hair & Makeup Secrets to Go

I was reading the latest issue of InStyle magazine, and they have a flap next to page15 that features hair and makeup secrets. And so I thought that it'd be nice to make a post about it and share the tips with all of you. :D

*not in same order as in the magazine*

1. Concealers with peachy undertones help hide undereye circles the best. The warm shade neutralizes dark circles.

2. Minimize sun damage and look flawless with a mineral-based foundation. The minerals offer natural SPF, so they increase the efficacy of your regular sunscreen.

3. To numb eyebrows before tweezing, place a bag of frozen peas on your brow bone for two minutes.

4. Dab cream blush on lips instead of lipstick for a hint of color. It deposits pigments without the glossiness for a more natural finish.

5. Lipsticks that are more blue-based (think cherry red) counter teeth's yellow hues.

6. To remove hair products, apply shampoo to roots a few minutes before showering. The undiluted soap starts immediately unlocking the buildup from strands.

Great tips to know, right? Thanks, InStyle!

Have a great week ahead, everyone! :D

*all images from Google*