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Welcome to my blog! I'm a huge beauty products person, and I wanted to develop an open forum for those of us who love indulging in makeup and hair items to share the products we love and what we've wasted our money on!

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Why did I start this blog? Well, I just did a tally, and I currently have 10 different shampoo and conditioner sets in my shower. I have four different makeup bags completely filled to the brim. My husband groans anytime he knows I'm heading to Target. Why? Because he knows it's likely that I'm coming home with at least $30 worth of new products that I probably don't need, but I can't live without. Beauty products are my one true indulgence! I've decided to count down my Top 5 all-time favorite makeup products all for $30 or under.

Favorite Makeup Products ($30 or under)
5. The retractable Kabuki makeup brush. $30. "Too faced" is deliciously soft and addicting. It's like a mini-massage for your face every time you use it. As my sister says, this makeup brush is "better than a boyfriend!" Available at Sephora.com.

4. Clinique Strawberry Fudge eyeshadow duo. $17.50 at clinique.com. These colors by far work on just about everyone's skin tone and it has enough shimmer to stand out without looking like an 8th grader. A must-buy especially when the Clinique Bonus Days roll around!

3. Victoria's Secret High Definition Mascara in Blackest Black. $12 at victoriassecret.com. I've tried more than my fair share of mascaras with tons of disappointment, and right now this one is my favorite. You only need one coat to get lashes that look long but without any clumping or irritation. I have very sensitive eyes and this one does not bother me at all.

2. Clinique Up-lighting liquid illuminator in Blush. $22.50 at clinique.com. The Bronze shade is pretty for summer, too, but 'Blush' can be wore year round. It gives you a dewy, rested appearance. I get compliments every time I wear it! Perfect for brides too, it lasts all day long with no touch-ups needed.

And my all-time current favorite makeup product? It's a product that I don't think is used enough.

1. Eye shadow primer! And in particular, MAC's Prep & Prime in Light. $16.50 at maccosmetics.com. This primer creates the perfect base for eye shadow. Forget eye shadow creasing and clumping; this completely prevents it.

That's all for now. Thanks for visiting this site. More beauty fun to come soon!
Beauty addict for life,
-Amanda :)