For those of you who have been Cosmetic Report subscribers since the beginning, I'm sure you'll remember our $10 Challenge series. The goal of the $10 Challenge is to see just how far $10 can go toward cool makeup products at a local drugstore. For our fifth $10 Challenge, here's what I found:
Almay Extra Moisturizing Under Eye Cover Cream ($3.49)
If you have oily skin, you might not select this concealer with a name like "extra moisturizing", but you'd be missing out on something that might give you the stay-put coverage you're looking for. With a consistency that is actually more powdery than moisturizing, Almay Extra Moisturizing is really better suited to oily skin than dry any day. If you have fines lines or dry skin, I'd sooner recommend Revlon
New Complexion, Stila, Bobbi Brown, which are more creamy.
Wet & Wild Mega Colors lipstick "toasted coconut" ($0.89)
I must admit, in the 10+ years that I have been a "cosmetic
enthusiast", this was my first time trying Wet 'n Wild! Thankfully, I overcame my skepticism and found out how great their lipsticks are! Stick with matte neutrals or classic shades and you'll find Wet 'n Wild is actually better than some department store brands. What a great find!
M Professional mascara "black" ($2.99)
This mascara easily joins the ranks of other drugstore mascaras that I love (Jane, L'Oreeal, Max Factor). It has a full, densely packed brush that delivers clump-free lash building and lengthening color in just a few strokes. Perfect!
Revlon Velvet Touch lipstick "sherry seduction" ($3.29)
Another huge hit of this $10 Challenge, this lipstick from Revlon re-defines "velvet". If you like full, rich color with great staying power, this lipstick is it. With beautiful colors and an incredible silky feel, you just can't beat it, especially at this price.