Everything in BEAUTY

Pearl River Triple-Fortune Soap $1.95

The sandalwood-scented, square-shaped soap is made even more exciting housed in its colorful little box. I like giving these little boxes of Heaven as hostess gifts.
at pearlriver.com

The Body Shop Hot Lips Gift Set $4*

I love The Body Shop’s lip balms because they look and taste good, and because they’re chock full of natural ingredients. (If I’m not going to eat healthy, I might as well put healthy on my lips.) Scoop up these holiday flavors, in cranberry shimmer and vanilla spice shimmer, while they last.
*Down from […]

The Body Shop Feet Treat Gift Set $9*

Give the lady who does your pedicures a break by doing some upkeep in between visits. This handy little set has everything you need for the task. I’m not quite sure how I feel about the “decorative foot” embossed tin that the goods arrive in, but I’ll choose to overlook it […]

Pantina Shimmer Face and Body Powder $6

If you don’t have time for any other makeup in the morning, swish this bad boy over your face to look like less of a zombie. It comes in three shades, and each one seems to even out skin tone and add just enough shimmer. The klutz-proof packaging is a huge bonus for […]

E.L.F. Shimmering Facial Whip $1

All the things I’ve already gushed about below, PLUS the fact that it’s multi-purpose for eyes, cheeks, and lips AND it contains vitamins B, C, and E to help brighten skin make this a little treasure. I’m speechless.
at eyeslipsface.com

E.L.F. Hypershine Gloss $1

Um, this costs one dollar. But more importantly, the layman (or anyone who looks at you) could mistake it for the $24 stuff. And I love the philosophy behind the line. . . almost every item is only a buck because they feel that all women should be able to afford […]

Mark Glow Baby Glow Lip Gloss $5

I could go on and on about this brand, but I’ll (try to) spare you. Basically, if you buy any two of the products in the line (called “hook up”) they throw in a free connector. Use that to attach any two products together: lip glosses, eyeshadows, shimmer powders, concealers, mascaras, liquid blushes. […]

Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Hand and Body Lotion $3.19*

This lotion rules. It’s super cheap, comes in a huge 32 fl oz bottle, and smells like the beach. I especially love using it during the winter, when I can close my eyes, think of something tropical, and pretend it’s not one degree in my apartment.
*If you have a Wal-Mart nearby, it’s […]

Smith’s Rosebud Salve $5

I’m always on the lookout for great lip balms, and this one’s a staple. It makes lips look shiny and healthy and leaves a faint pink sheen. Plus, it smells like roses (go figure), comes in a sweet old-fashioned-looking tin (it’s been around since 1892), and it lasts a heck of a long […]

Neutrogena Instant Nail Enhancer $6.99*

My nails have been a hot mess lately. It’s probably the cold weather, or maybe the fact that I’m religious about washing my hands every three seconds during flu season. Either way, this stuff is amazing. It gives nails a healthy, buffed look, dries instantly, and doesn’t stink like nail polish. […]