If you have been reading my blog and watching my videos for a while, you would know that I love to get a good bargain. I HATE paying full price for anything. My friends and family also call me the 'Amazon Queen' because I can find anything on Amazon.com for way less than originally priced. My latest purchase from Amazon were these Faux Beauty Blender sponges. If you aren't too privy with what a Beauty Blender is, a Beauty Blender is a makeup sponge known by makeup users for its ability to give foundation, concealer, and powder a flawless/airbrushed look. It really does work, but $19.95 for one sponge? Not I. So I bought these for $2.99 on amazon, and I mean $2.99 for all 4 sponges! You get 4 different colors (white, pink, blue and lavender) and 2 different shapes (tear drop and hourglass). 

They have a springy (but firm) texture, like most makeup sponges. To use the sponge, you soak it in water and then squeeze the excess out. The sponge is to be damp when using it, stippling (dabbing) it around the face to blend in the foundation or bb cream. The pointed edge is for harder to reach areas on the face like to nose and under eyes. The more rounded edge is best for the rest of the face. 

As I don't own an actual Beauty Blender, I can't fully compare it to these sponges. But I can say that these sponges are a great alternative. They give my bb cream a great finish, that is not attainable with a brush. I give these sponges a definite thumbs up. 

Availability: Amazon.com 

Price: $2.99

For the longest time I have heard so much buzz about La Femme's blushes. I finally caved and purchased a couple. After all the price is unbelievable for what you get. Each blush is only $2.87!! La Femme sells these blushes in a pan, and without a pan. I opted for no pan, that way I can put them in a palette and have them all in one place. Months later and I still have no palette, sigh. But oh well, I can still share my La Femme collection with you and tell you what I think of them. 

Deep Conditioners

Avanti Silicon Mix || My number 1 choice in all the deep conditioning treatments (and I've had my share of them) is the Silicon Mix by Avanti. Produced in the Dominican Republic it is formulated for ethnic hair types. This conditioner adds so much life and moisture to your hair. I used to have visibly heat damaged hair especially my ends. After using this religiously for around 2 years, my hair looks and feels so much stronger. This product is raved about by many people with various hair types and it never disappoints. 

You can find it here - http://amzn.to/NfbVr2

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