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The Best, Cheapest Eyemakeup Remover I've Ever Used

I use Vaseline to take off my eye make-up.  Seriously.  I started using it maybe 4 years ago and have never gone back.  I don't remember how I first ended up trying this, but I just spread a tiny bit on my eye area and then wipe it off with a tissue.  It always comes off easily and slightly moisturizes the area.  Now, I'm pretty sure you are not supposed to get petroleum jelly in your eyes and I haven't but I feel like I should caution anyone who tries this about that.  Anyway, I have a tiny tupe of vaseline that has lasted me about 3 years, and I use it every day and have had no problems and talk about cheap!  It really works to get any type of makeup off.  In fact, a couple years ago, I found my soon-to-be sister-in-law desperately trying to rub eyeliner off her chin (she had been drawing on a mustache...leave her alone, she was just a kid) and was about to reach for concealer to try to cover it up when I showed her the marvel of vaseline. Low and behold, the eyeliner came right off. Later she told her mom that she liked me.  See?  Works every time.

Helpful Tips and Tricks

I just found a great webpage that has lots of handy beauty tips and tricks.  I particularly enjoyed the "Beauty Myths Debunked" section.  That's right, shaving doesn't make your hair grow back darker and coarser!  I knew that didn't make sense!  Anyway, there's lots of great stuff here, so enjoy!

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/package/0,21861,1218593,00.html

Pretty Please Favorites of 2007

Ever heard of Best of Sephora?  This is the Pretty Please Beauty Favorites of 2007 - products that I discovered this year that changed my beauty routine (and that I may have blogged about before...) and that I can't imagine how I lived without. 

1. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo

Seriously, it works and it's easier and my ten dollar bottle of it has lasted me six months so just go buy it.  Here's to no more greasy bangs!

2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

No more smearing eyeshadow or eyeliner duplicates on your lids.  This stuff does exactly what it's supposed to - creates the perfect canvas for eyeshadow and liner and then stays put.  I love it.

3.  Spanx Hide and Sleek Mid Thigh Smoother

I love to wear dresses but I hate to feel self-conscious about whatever little butt cellulite might try to show off (let's just be honest here).  I love thi s "smoother" (such a better word than "girdle") because it's seamless and keeps everything where it's supposed to be.  No jiggle here.