Peek & Ponder

12 Drugstore Beauty Products to Try

2013-05-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

I've got 12 favorite drugstore beauty items to share, ranging from makeup to hair! (And hey, I could write poems).

These are products I think everyone needs to try at least once. The best part is that they're all affordable. Keep reading to discover some of my top drugstore picks.

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Infiniti Pro by Conair Auto-Rotating Curling Iron +Demo

2013-05-08T21:08:00.000-07:00

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Curling hair can be so tedious sometimes. You have to roll your hair on the barrel, hold it, let it loose, and then do it over if it didn't come out right. All that rolling and holding tires my arms! I was able to try the Auto-Rotating Curling Iron from Conair and it made it much easier (and less tiring) to achieve beautiful curls.

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Win Products from Conair!

2013-05-08T20:22:00.001-07:00

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I've been trying out some Conair products lately. Now, I'm giving away two things from Conair that you may just be interested in! Follow the jump for details.

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Monday Manicure: Zoya Darcy

2013-05-06T21:47:00.000-07:00

Purchased by Me

Today's Monday Manicure features a bright yellow shade from Zoya. Keep reading for more info.

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Win $500 from the Beauty Blog Coalition! (International)

2013-05-06T13:06:00.001-07:00

The Beauty Blog Coalition has come together for another huge giveaway! Keep reading to find the details and enter!
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MAC haul and Giveaway!

2013-05-05T23:21:00.003-07:00

Purchased by Me

I have been hoarding my MAC empties for a loooong time. I kept forgetting to take them with me on trips to the mall. This time I planned ahead. I had twelve empty containers that qualified for the MAC recycling program, Back-2-MAC.

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Neon Julie G Polishes

2013-04-30T15:55:00.002-07:00

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I'm loving neon colors right now, especially for nails. Today I'm featuring two bright Julie G polishes I bought a few days ago. Follow the jump to see them on my nails!

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My Favorite Blush & Brush Combo

2013-04-25T15:12:00.002-07:00

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I have a couple of new favorites from IT Cosmetics! Keep reading to learn about them!

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Monday Manicure: Color Block Nails

2013-04-22T23:10:00.001-07:00

Today's manicure features a simple color block design using 3 polishes and tape. Keep reading to discover how I did it.

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Must-have Moisturizing Products from Eucerin

2013-04-17T21:45:00.000-07:00

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Need some recommendations for dry skin? I've been trying some products from Eucerin that are great for moisturizing and creating beautiful skin. Follow the jump to learn about the products and find my five tips for pampering skin.

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Monday Manicure: OPI Koala Bear-y

2013-04-15T23:57:00.001-07:00

Purchased by Me

Today's mani is a gorgeous pink color I have fallen in love with recently. Follow the jump to find out what it is!

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Garnier Oil-Free BB Cream Review

2013-04-12T19:01:00.000-07:00

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Have you ever tried a BB cream? I love them! Read on to find out more about BB creams vs. tinted moisturizers vs. foundations and a review of the Garnier Oil-free BB Cream!

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Blue & Bronze Eye with UD Vice Palette

2013-04-11T21:43:00.002-07:00

When you're getting ready for the day, it's so easy to reach for the nude shadows. They're simple and safe. Using color (especially blue) can be a little scary, but I'm going to show you how I like to incorporate blue into my look every now and then. Follow the jump to see how I created this defining look.

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Rock Your Hair!

2013-04-10T17:36:00.000-07:00

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Rock Your Hair is the latest volumizing hair line from the Big Sexy Hair founder, Michael O'Rourke.
Follow the jump to learn about the products.

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Monday Manicure: Gradient Nails

2013-04-08T19:44:00.002-07:00

For this week's Monday Manicure, I decided to actually do a "design" of sorts. I made these easy gradient nails. Follow the jump to find more info.

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Birchbox Haul: Deborah Lippmann, Benefit, Noir, theBalm

2013-04-05T19:52:00.000-07:00

Purchased by Me

I selected $70 worth of products from the Birchbox shop and I only paid $5.20. Follow the jump to find out how.

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Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge

2013-04-04T16:20:00.003-07:00

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My hair could always use a little more hydration. That's why I was thrilled to take part in the Garnier Hydra Recharge campaign for BzzAgent! Follow the jump to learn more about the products.

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Get Hydrating Lip Color with IT Cosmetics!

2013-04-03T21:56:00.000-07:00

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I always have fun playing around with different lip products. Lately, I've been wearing these awesome new lip butters from IT Cosmetics. Follow the jump to find more info.

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Monday Manicure: Mermaid's Tale

2013-04-01T19:42:00.000-07:00

For today's mani, I chose a gorgeous glittery polish from Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure line - Mermaid's Tale (560).
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When Shopping Causes Frustration

2013-03-27T23:01:00.001-07:00

My mom and I took a little trip to the mall today. Our purpose was to find some clothes for her and I wanted to pick up some new jeans for Mark at American Eagle. We started at Sears since my mom usually finds a good amount of pieces that appeal to her there. She found everything she needed and then some. She also got everything on sale, so that store was a success.

I stopped in American Eagle and picked out two pairs of pants for Mark. AE jeans are his favorite and he never shops for pants, so point is, he desperately needed new ones. I felt great for getting 40% off because we all know how AE jeans aren't super cheap (although less expensive than high-end designer brands).

Then we were getting ready to leave, but remembered my mom needed to buy some t-shirts for my dad. We ran into JC Penney because it was close and the men's section was right there. We found colored t-shirts immediately. They were only $10, but unfortunately, there weren't a whole lot left. We looked around and found some henley shirts, which are similar to t-shirts but have a couple buttons at the top. When I glanced at the tag, it said the price was $12 per top, which is doable. We selected two nice colors and went to check out. After paying, my mom realized she was charged $18 for each henley shirt instead of $12. When we asked about it, the sales associate said the sticker was missing from the tag that had the actual price they were selling it for. So they actually marked up these cheap shirts $6 more with a little sticker! That's a big difference per shirt. I guess this is their new strategy and I don't think it will work well for them. Those henley shirts were actually more expensive than American Eagle ones, which are about $16 and better quality. What?! That doesn't make sense.

To me, JC Penney clothes really aren't great quality, so to be raising the prices so much is plain absurd. Later, we found out that the regular t-shirts were also marked up quite a bit ($5). It feels like a rip off and I think everything else in the store is probably like that too. I'm thinking we won't be shopping there much anymore, which is sad because we've been loyal customers for a long time.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Relaunch

2013-03-26T21:44:00.000-07:00

40 Ways to Get Addicted with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils!

Urban Decay has relaunched their 24/7 Glide-On Pencils with 13 brand new shades and 14 hues that were previously exclusive. There are 40 pencils all together, ranging from smoky shades to bright colors. There are matte, satin, and sparkly textures. Each pencil is creamy, long-lasting, and waterproof.

I use these pencils everyday to line my eyes. The colors are vivid and beautiful. My favorite everyday shade is Perversion, which is a boldest black liner I've ever used. These pencils glide on effortlessly and stay in place all day.

They're available for $19 each at Sephora, Macy's, and Ulta or online at urbandecay.com, beauty.com, sephora.com, macys.com, or ulta.com.

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Monday Manicure: Blue Dots

2013-03-25T22:02:00.000-07:00

I'm starting something new on my blog - Monday Manicures! I love sharing my latest nail color and nail art with you guys and I think sharing them on Mondays help make the start of the week a little more lighthearted! Follow the jump for more pictures and info.

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Essie Haute As Hello Nails

2013-03-20T21:40:00.000-07:00

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I'm currently wearing this gorgeous coral polish on my nails. Follow the jump for more pictures.

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Scunci Hair Chalk + Giveaway!

2013-03-19T22:02:00.002-07:00

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Have you added some bright colors to your hair lately? I'd love to have a random bright color for a couple of days, but then I'd want to go back to my normal color. I was able to try some hair chalk from Scunci, which enabled me to sport a bit of color on my locks for just a day. Keep reading to learn more and enter the giveaway!

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IT Cosmetics Hello Beautiful Kit

2013-03-16T00:15:00.000-07:00

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I was sent the Hello Beautiful kit from IT Cosmetics to review. Check this out now because it will only be available for one day! Keep reading after the jump for my thoughts and pictures of the products.

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