Basic Beauty on a Budget

I am a product junkie.  I try out A LOT of all types and price ranges from Chanel to Jergens.  I know there are a lot of others out there with the same product obsession so I thought I would share what is next to my bathroom vanity with you all.  These are the basics I have been using and happy with lately.  And, I was on a budget kick so there are no really high dollar items included.

HERE THEY ARE:

Mary Kay Time Wise 3-in-1 cleanser - This is the perfect balance of creamy with  micro beads for a bit of exfoliation.

Johnson's Baby Powder - I have been taking the tips of other fashion bloggers and using this to refresh hair on days you choose not to wash.  It sounded weird but it works.  Also a good fix if you went overboard on products one day and look a little greasy.

Procellix Anti-Cellulite Gel - Bathing suit season is upon us and I was not blessed with an external smooth rear view (curses to those of you who are!) I researched these a bit and this came on top of reviews.  It's not a miracle but I see noticeable difference.  Plus, it is non-greasy and easy to apply. No, I won't be wearing booty shorts anytime soon but I didn't throw it out the window.

Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer - With just a hint of self-tanner.  The scent is pretty mild for a self-tanner and it is very moisturizing for an all over body lotion.  Wish it came in a bigger bottle.  I plow through body lotion.  Is that because I am 5'11"?

Mary Kay Time Wise firming eye cream - Rich and non-greasy.  I have tried 3 million eye creams and like this one.  And the price!  Eye creams can be costly.

Benefit POREfessional - I love  this stuff for minimizing pores and giving your skin a silky finish.  Use with or without foundation. I posted about it here.

Matrix Sleek.look Sealing Serum - Step 4 of the products I posted about here.  Great for keeping hair sleek, smooth, and non-oily.

Almay Oil-free Makeup Remover Pads - I actually give these a B but I am very picky about eye makeup removers and these are the 2nd best I have found.  The best are MAC Wipes (hands down) I just haven't gotten to the MAC counter lately.

Olay Regenerist Regenerating Lotion with UV Protection (hidden behind the sleek look/orange bottle) - I am picky about moisturizers.  Anything too heavy and my skin retaliates.  Anything too light and my skin is dry.  This is great and you can get it at your drugstore.  I used to use Lancome and Chanel but have since switched.

Benefit Cosmetics Triple Performing Facial Emulsion SPF 15 - Light with a fresh scent.  I got a small sample and am liking it so far.  With SPF 15.

Mary Kay Night Solution - A light gel like solution that is not heavy and does not irritate my skin.  Just the perfect amount of night moisture if you have normal or combo skin. Mine even gets a little dry but this is still perfect for me.

BVLGARI Eau Parfumee au the blanc - This perfume smells so fresh and yummy I could bathe in it.

** You will notice quite a few Mary Kay products.  My sister sells Mary Kay so has had me try quite a few products.  And, many of them are fantastic.  I am promoting them here because I really like these products, not because my sister sells it.  If you want to give them a try and don't know an MK consultant, you can visit my sister's site and support my sis. She's a stay at home Mom who sells a lil beauty on the side. Thanks!

I also have a few Benefit products and I just love Benefit for some reason.  Probably because I get my brows waxed there and they have me try all their new products while I am there regularly.  I am a sucker.  I always walk away with tic tacs. an US magazine, and Wet Ones travel packs when I check out at Vons too.

But, I truly love the Benefit products and the witty names and cute packaging doesn't hurt.