If you know me, then you also know how much I love my luxe lines of makeup and splurgeworthy skincare.  What you may not know though is how much I also adore some of the incredible finds that are quietly sitting on the shelf at my local drugstore.  These are the items my wallet and I both love and cannot be without...

Skin treats are big on my list and something my face loves me for, haha.  Exfoliation and hydration are two of the  things it craves most.  This Glow Tonic by Pixi is soooo effective at loosening the dead skin cells that like to hang on in winter and leaves my face baby soft and smooth without making it at all red or irritated. If you need a little bit more sloughing and smoothing, I recommend this one.  I first discovered The Ordinary a few years ago and have been hooked ever since.  Their products and ingredients are so nicely formulated and give me high end results at affordable drugstore prices.

As for hydration, I need a good mask in my life that will push in and plump up the moisture all winter long.  This one does that with such little effort and leaves behind pillowy, cushioned skincare afterwards.  I later like to lock the results in with a super hydrator.  This jar from Neutrogena is filled with hyaluronic acid which is perfect for that.

Some of my most favorite makeup products are tried and true affordable classics.  After trying everything out there, this little black liner is one I can never be without.  No smudges, no smears and zero irritation if you like to tightline.  This mascara makes for the prettiest accompaniment to that.  Soft, feathery lashes with no clumping and length for miles.

This lip color duo is what I turn to for a perfect pout.  One gives color that lasts all day and the other keeps my lips so soft and hydrated all winter long.

I also love keeping my hair hydrated and this weightless hydrating coconut oil mist is amazing for that.  One light spritz is all you need for healthy shine.  Coconut oil is so good on so many levels but that would be an entire other post!

What about you? Which drugstore favorites do you love the most?

xoxo,

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TOP 10 DRUGSTORE FAVORITES

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If you know me, then you also know how much I love my luxe lines of makeup and splurgeworthy skincare.  What you may not know though is how much I also adore some of the incredible finds that are quietly sitting on the shelf at my local drugstore.  These are the items my wallet and I both love and cannot be without...

Skin treats are big on my list and something my face loves me for, haha.  Exfoliation and hydration are two of the  things it craves most.  This Glow Tonic by Pixi is soooo effective at loosening the dead skin cells that like to hang on in winter and leaves my face baby soft and smooth without making it at all red or irritated. If you need a little bit more sloughing and smoothing, I recommend this one.  I first discovered The Ordinary a few years ago and have been hooked ever since.  Their products and ingredients are so nicely formulated and give me high end results at affordable drugstore prices.

As for hydration, I need a good mask in my life that will push in and plump up the moisture all winter long.  This one does that with such little effort and leaves behind pillowy, cushioned skincare afterwards.  I later like to lock the results in with a super hydrator.  This jar from Neutrogena is filled with hyaluronic acid which is perfect for that.

Some of my most favorite makeup products are tried and true affordable classics.  After trying everything out there, this little black liner is one I can never be without.  No smudges, no smears and zero irritation if you like to tightline.  This mascara makes for the prettiest accompaniment to that.  Soft, feathery lashes with no clumping and length for miles.

This lip color duo is what I turn to for a perfect pout.  One gives color that lasts all day and the other keeps my lips so soft and hydrated all winter long.

I also love keeping my hair hydrated and this weightless hydrating coconut oil mist is amazing for that.  One light spritz is all you need for healthy shine.  Coconut oil is so good on so many levels but that would be an entire other post!

What about you? Which drugstore favorites do you love the most?

xoxo,

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Hello beauties!  How many times have you gone shopping for a specific beauty product only to leave feeling like everything is just way too expensive to build an effective regime?  Well, never fear because today's post is all about the best ways to save all while looking and feeling like you indulged in a total splurge.  Let me first say that there are certain skincare and makeup items that are one-hundred percent worth every single penny.  What they do for you and your skin is sometimes immeasurable and not to be overlooked.  These three items (here, here and here) are a few I would never be without.  Still so many other times, you can most definitely save tons of money while still providing your skin with just as many beautiful benefits (or sometimes even more!).  So, let's dive in and take a look at these top Save vs. Splurge items I'm loving right now.

This hair oil mist has done soooo much for my hair in relatively no time at all.  That says a lot coming from a girl who swore by this oil for nearly $100 a pop.  Since I've been using this one, my hair is super silky, easy to style and oh so shiny.  I also notice that while I've been using it, my hair seems to be growing like a weed!

Long lashes are a girl's best friend and so is a great primer.  I used to only swear by this one but once I came across L'oreal's version, I've never looked back.  It coats and conditions your lashes every time you use it, leading to healthy long lashes that never fall out or break.  

This lipstain is the one I've been using for probably a decade, haha.  And in all that time, it has never let me down.  From the time I put it on to the end of my work day, it stays put.  No peeling, no cracking and no dry, uncomfortable lips.  Just a glossy, colorful smile which is exactly how I like it.

Skincare is so very important from your teens until forever and not an area where you want to skimp. This line knows that and has created several products that are highly effective and beyond affordable. Once opened, they do have a quick shelf life but if you use them routinely, that is not a problem.  

The rest of the products shown here are available in the links below.  I know that if you love a well-performing product and enjoy saving money then you're going to wonder how you ever lived without these.  Happy savings!

xx,

~K

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BEAUTY SAVE VS. BEAUTY SPLURGE

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Hello beauties!  How many times have you gone shopping for a specific beauty product only to leave feeling like everything is just way too expensive to build an effective regime?  Well, never fear because today's post is all about the best ways to save all while looking and feeling like you indulged in a total splurge.  Let me first say that there are certain skincare and makeup items that are one-hundred percent worth every single penny.  What they do for you and your skin is sometimes immeasurable and not to be overlooked.  These three items (here, here and here) are a few I would never be without.  Still so many other times, you can most definitely save tons of money while still providing your skin with just as many beautiful benefits (or sometimes even more!).  So, let's dive in and take a look at these top Save vs. Splurge items I'm loving right now.

This hair oil mist has done soooo much for my hair in relatively no time at all.  That says a lot coming from a girl who swore by this oil for nearly $100 a pop.  Since I've been using this one, my hair is super silky, easy to style and oh so shiny.  I also notice that while I've been using it, my hair seems to be growing like a weed!

Long lashes are a girl's best friend and so is a great primer.  I used to only swear by this one but once I came across L'oreal's version, I've never looked back.  It coats and conditions your lashes every time you use it, leading to healthy long lashes that never fall out or break.  

This lipstain is the one I've been using for probably a decade, haha.  And in all that time, it has never let me down.  From the time I put it on to the end of my work day, it stays put.  No peeling, no cracking and no dry, uncomfortable lips.  Just a glossy, colorful smile which is exactly how I like it.

Skincare is so very important from your teens until forever and not an area where you want to skimp. This line knows that and has created several products that are highly effective and beyond affordable. Once opened, they do have a quick shelf life but if you use them routinely, that is not a problem.  

The rest of the products shown here are available in the links below.  I know that if you love a well-performing product and enjoy saving money then you're going to wonder how you ever lived without these.  Happy savings!

xx,

~K

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