Editors’ Favorite Drugstore Beauty Finds

Beauty can come at a bargain price. Here are our editors’ top drugstore picks

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Cheap is chic in this economy, so we’re always keeping an eye out for a good deal. Luckily, there are plenty of great, wallet-friendly beauty products lining the aisles of your local drugstore. Here are the ones we can’t do without.

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A great set of hot rollers is an absolute must-have for these retro looks. Try a trusted brand such as Hot Tools , available at online beauty retailers like Image Beauty. To create soft, loose waves with tons of body, large hot rollers are a must. So for a look like Lana Del Ray’s, you would want to use big rollers to create tons of volume. For a tighter curl with lots of bounce, smaller rollers are optimal. And of course, to achieve looser curls a la Marilyn Monroe, you may want to use a medium roller and brush the curls out a bit, securing with hairspray.

To get all of these types of rollers in one set, Hot Tools Nano Ceramic Rollers are a great buy. This convenient set contains 20 different rollers, each velvet-flocked and gentle on your hair. It’s available at Image Beauty right now for 49.99…check it out here! So if you’re interested in creating some of the hottest retro hairstyles, pick your favorite vintage star, grab a set of hot rollers, and get glamorous!

Firstly, like vibrant prints, crinkle fabric should be paired with block colours and plain accessories. Because the crinkle itself is quite exciting, it needs to be balanced out with another piece of clothing or an accessory that is relatively plain. You can have too much of a good thing, so be sure to even out your clothing choices. In summer, you can wear a crinkle dress with a straw hat and a plain waist belt. For colder months, try a cardigan in a block colour and some plain leggings or tights to make sure that you keep warm enough.

Online at Joe Browns you can find a wide range of vintage and hippie inspired clothing, and there are various crinkled clothing items on their site to choose from. Whether you want a top or cami, which can be paired with jeans, shorts or a skirt, or a crinkle dress, there is something to suit any style in the Joe Browns catalogue.

Many of their long crinkle tops can be worn as tunic dresses, and these items will keep you comfortable and looking good for the rest of summer and beyond. You can browse the full range of Joe Browns clothing online at www.joebrowns.co.uk, and their catalogue includes selections for both women and men. Be sure to check out the bargain departments for the latest discounts and sale prices.

Firstly, the costing of monthly use contact lenses is generally a lot cheaper than the use of daily disposable ones, providing that you wear them on a daily basis; this is including any products needed for proper maintenance and cleaning of the lenses. You can find a lot of great deals available on the web for cheap contact lenses at discounted prices for bulk buys. If money is no worry though, then you may like to consider the use of daily disposal lenses, as some people prefer the lack of worry that comes with not having to clean the daily disposable contact lenses after use.

If you have a complicated prescription, or are in need of lenses due to a medical problem such as astigmatism, then monthly use lenses are definitely a more viable option than daily disposable contacts. This is again an economical advantage, as you will require lenses for more than one day, and so using monthly lenses will save you a lot of money in the long run.

Another drawback for using monthly contact lenses is if you wear make-up, or suffer from calcium deposits. This is due to the constant need for cleaning, or the worry that you may contaminate the lens, or place dirt on the inside prior to using them. In this situation, monthly use lenses are worse than daily disposable as you run a greater risk of damaging or irritating your eye.

The important thing to remember is that everybody is different, and there is always going to be a suitable lens type for you. So, discuss your options with your optician, and decide on the ones that fit in with your life the best.

For the first time, Liv Tyler, the fragrance’s muse, reveals her voice and sets her inner energy free in a reinterpretation of the INXS hit Need You Tonight. An electrifying song about desire and abandon, to which Liv brings a modern, elegant, sensual touch. To mark this new episode in the Very Irrésistible Givenchy saga, the brand has concocted a fragrance, at once radiant and rebellious, that is true to Liv’s rock ‘n’ roll spirit: Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose. A new interpretation of the fragrance that tells the story of an unpredictable rose turned utterly magnetic.

Liv’s voice Energy and grace:

First studio, first recording: Liv instantly makes the emblematic INXS song her own. The lyrics, imbued with unabashed desire, control and abandon, become hers, as though they had been written for her. She has perfect command of her surprisingly powerful, unexpectedly deep voice. The magnetic voice of a free, self-accepting woman who warns: I need you tonight… Liv is bewitching. Her voice guides us through the searing guitars, the heavy, chilling percussion. The rhythm is hypnotic, electric, but Liv’s voice is reassuring.

Since 2003, the Very Irrésistible Givenchy line has evolved in step with its muse. Today, with support from Sony, Parfums Givenchy has chosen to reveal Liv’s resolutely rock ‘n’ roll spirit, her irresistible craving for freedom and authenticity. Intense, elegant, moving… three words that describe this fascinatingly beautiful music. Its unique style and vibe resonate in perfect harmony with the Givenchy world.

18 Best and Worst Acne Products

Dealing with acne in your adult years seems like a cruel joke, but you’ll be glad to know you’re not alone. See the 18 acne-fighting products that readers say zapped their zits — and the ones that didn’t

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So you know those girls who’ve never had a breakout in their life? Well, we’re not one of them. If you, too, are still dealing with zits, try one of these best acne fighters that readers say got rid of their stubborn adult acne for good. Just make sure to steer clear of the worst ones on this list.

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THE WORST NO. 10: CLINIQUE ACNE SOLUTIONS POST BLEMISH FORMULA, $14

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8

“I had high hopes for this product, unfortunately it only slightly faded my scars. It was such a rip-off, considering how the tube cost me $20 and lasted 10 days before it ran out.”

THE WORST NO. 9: BARE ESCENTUALS RAREMINERALS BLEMISH THERAPY, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.6

“This product is four shades lighter than my skin tone so it doesn’t blend.”

THE WORST NO. 8: NEUTROGENA OIL-FREE ACNE STRESS CONTROL POWER-FOAM WASH, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

“This product was terrible on my skin! Not only did it make my skin incredibly oily, but it actually made my breakouts worse!”

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