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Reader Review of the Day: Almay Pure Blends Makeup
Almay Pure Blends Makeup ($12) is part of Almay's recently launched eco-friendly line. I'm usually a little bit cautious about drugstore stuff that says it's "natural," especially when it comes to skin care, because it sometimes means essential oils that irritate my skin, but reader longhornlass04 has had a great experience with this one. She says:
"I actually bought this on clearance, because I think they just updated the packaging.
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Touchpad Blush
Almay Touchpad Blush promises natural-looking color, but reader emalove says it's a little bit too natural:
I had such high hopes for this blush when I tried it a couple of years ago . . .
Battle of the Drugstore Eyeliners: Almay Vs. Revlon's ColorStay
Faced with similar products and similar promises, what's a bargain hunter to do? For the sake of comparing apples to apples (instead of a splurge with a steal), I picked up both the Almay and Revlon long-wear eye liners each promising to last 16 hours. I planned a couple days to test these out but, at the end, I'm still undecided.
Doing Drugstore: Almay Smart Shade Concealer
Color-changing cosmetics seem to be the big fad these days. Smashbox O-Glow, which changes from a clear gel to a pink cheek stain, gets most of the attention, but Almay is making a sizeable push for its own "Smart Shade" foundations, blushes, and concealers. The concept is pretty simple: The formula is white when it comes out of the tube, but it changes color when rubbed on skin.
Beauty Byte: Leslie Bibb Is Almay's Newest Ambassador
Almay has announced model and actress Leslie Bibb as their newest brand ambassador. You may remember this funny lady from Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Iron Man, or even from her brief stint on Entourage.
This time, Leslie will be acting in commercials and appearing in online, in-store, and print ads.
Doing Drugstore: Almay Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover Pads
Recently I ran out of my favorite makeup remover, Lancome Bi-Facil, and thought I'd take a more affordable one for a whirl. I picked up a package of Almay Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover Pads ($4.94), which were reasonably priced considering that you get 80 pads in one container.
Almay makes these pads in oil-free and moisturizing versions, and I hemmed and hawed over which one to choose.
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Intense i-Color Eyeliner in Raisin Quartz
Reader Hottpink received the highest of compliments after wearing Almay Intense i-Color Eyeliner in Raisin Quartz ($7.50). Green eyes paired with a purple-toned eyeliner, shadow, or mascara are an eye-popping combo. Here's what she had to say:
I have been using this eyeliner since it first came out.
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer
If you're a regular Bella reader, then you'll know that I'm all about the multitasking products. Reader Supercoolnat really likes her Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer ($9), which works to mask undereye circles, as well as prime the lids for makeup. Here's what she had to say about it:
While I've successfully used other concealers for other parts of my face, I've never been satisfied with how they work under my eyes.
Reader Review of the Day: Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow
If you've stopped by the drugstore lately, you've probably noticed Almay's newer line of eco-friendly products. Reader Tbrokemyheart16 purchased the Pure Blends Eye Shadow ($7.50) when her Target had two packaged together on special. What did she think?
Doing Drugstore: Almay Clear Gel
While deodorant's perhaps not the most exciting bath and body product out there, it's definitely a necessity. My pal PetSugar was raving about this brand so I pulled up her review to share: I don't care if it says sheer, clear, invisible, or any other synonym, but it seems like nearly every solid deodorant I picked up left a white mark on my brown skin. After trying numerous products, I was fairly happy with Lady Mitchum Clear Gel except that sometimes it leaves subtle flakes on any dark clothing.Top Brands
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