I’ve been broke forever, and haven’t been able to buy any new skincare products.  Usually I am sent more than enough products to keep my skin in tip-top shape, but I haven’t seen any in some time!  So I had to break down and go to Sephora and look for an inexpensive face wash.  I looked through the major brands, and they were all out of my price range.  I headed over to L’Occitane to get a sample of the hand lotion (something I do everytime I go to Sephora) and I noticed they had a foaming cleanser for only $18.00!  I grabbed it up, and headed over to face lotions (will review that one next).

What I love about this cleanser is how little you need for each wash.  It takes only one pump of cleanser to get enough foam to wash your whole face.  It foams up beautifully, and washes away any makeup.  I love it. I’ll probably use this again next time.  Being soap-free, it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin, and it has made my skin very happy.

Rice Foaming Cleanser by L’Occitane is a soap-free cleanser enriched with rice.

L’Occitane Rice Foaming Rice Cleanser transforms into an ultra-light foam on contact with water and eliminates makeup, impurities, and excess oil. Skin is left perfectly clean, incredibly soft, clear, and pure.

The soap-free cleanser is enriched with rebalancing zinc and red rice extract from France, as well as astringent red rice vinegar.

$18.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 7% [?]

I love Elizabeth Arden’s new Pure Finish Mineral powder makeup! I have tried a lot of mineral powder makeups and they all ended up settling in my pores and it’s simply not pretty. I was skeptical to try another mineral makeup but I was intrigued by the grinder.

I was surprised how great the grinder is, it lets you grind out the perfect amount and keeps your compact from becoming a powdery mess.  Even better it never settled in my pores I was able to build the perfect shade on my skin with the puff and it left a flawless finish.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20

New Mineral Makeup from Elizabeth Arden comes in a portable grinder compact. It releases a fresh layer of microlight makeup for each application, allowing you to achieve a look of pure perfection that’s skin brightening, non-drying, and comfortable to wear every time. No waste. No mess. No kidding.

* New fresh ground technology delivers a microlight powder, virtually weightless, that blends perfectly on the skin.
* Takes the mess out of loose powder mineral makeup to control just the amount you need. No more powder everywhere.
* Non-drying. It’s skin brightening and comfortable to wear.
* Smooths imperfections. It doesn’t cake or settle into fine lines.
* Infused with minerals rich with antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E and natural skin smoothers.
* Enriched with sea water complex which contains elements such as calcium and magnesium known to strengthen skin and support natural mineral equilibrium.
* Buildable formula, it’s easy to create your own customized look from light to full coverage, without a made up look.
* Pure, luminous natural finish.
* SPF 20 sun protection. UVA and UVB protection.
* For all skin types. Sensitive skin tested.
* Clinically, dermatologist and allergy tested. Talc free. Fragrance free.

9 shades to choose from

$37.50  Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20

Popularity: 3% [?]

Every teen dreams of being a star at Prom, and now CLEAN & CLEAR is offering teens the opportunity of a lifetime – to be a star on the CW’s hit show, “90210” and appear on the West Beverly Prom episode! How to score this incredible opportunity? It’s simple, just visit CWTV.COM/COUNTDOWN and upload a brief video that explains why you and your best friend deserve this once-in-a-lifetime experience to appear on the hottest teen show and win the following:

· Appearance on the CW’s “90210” West Beverly Prom episode

· A 4 day, 3 night trip to Los Angeles, California to film the episode

· On-set VIP treatment including hair, make-up, and wardrobe styling

· 1 year supply of CLEAN & CLEAR®

Visit CWTV.COM/COUNTDOWN to enter and catch Annie’s blog. Listen to her candid confessionals to her friend’s back home on what’s really going on with her, and the scoop on all things West Beverly High. Annie will even share her personal countdown to Prom, dishing on beauty tips that will get her primped to perfection for Prom night.

One of my favorite Clean & Clear products is their Oil-absorbing sheets and I always carry a pack in my purse. Perfect for removing that mid-day shine.

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets – 50 Sheets

Instantly blot away excess oil and say goodbye to the shine! Oil-Absorbing Sheets soak up excess oil and remove shine from your face, without smudging makeup or leaving behind a residue. Softer than paper, these silky smooth sheets can be used easily around your nose and other areas of your face. Use them anytime, anywhere to remove oil and shine throughout the day. It´s beauty on the go.

$5.49 Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets

Popularity: 5% [?]

Another beautiful collection from Bobbi Brown with the perfect shades to bring your makeup collection into spring. It is a bit of a splurge at $70 but with all the colors it is definitely a great value.

Bobbi Brights Eye Palette

Inspired by Bobbi at Fashion Week. This collector’s edition palette is designed for the woman who wants to play and experiment with bright color. Features 35 soft matte shadows in a colorful shade range that includes everything from pinks and greens to blues and purples. All the shades are new and exclusive to this palette, which features a unique, fold-out design and full size mirror. Available for a limited time.

$70.00 Bobbi Brown Bright Eyes Palette

Popularity: 3% [?]

This looks like a fun product, I’m just not sure I’d pay for it.  Maybe if I were about 15 years younger I would try it.  What do you think?

Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip Gloss by Too Faced is an emotionally activated lip gloss that ranges from Smurf-blue shimmer to beautiful berry.

Too Faced Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip Gloss allows you to wear your emotions on your lips. Depending on your body heat level, the gloss blooms into countless shades of Smurf-berry pink. You never know what shade you’ll get, but Smurfette thinks that’s part of the fun!

$18.50 – BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 7% [?]

Goody® & “The City”

Are you a burgeoning fashionista? Aren’t we all! Take a tip from stars of MTV’s latest reality hit, “The City,” to snag their stress-free and chic hairstyle!

To get the look: Start with got2b smooth operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion (SRP $7.99) Get Whitney’s luscious bohemian-inspired locks with this decadent styling lotion. The lotion shapes, smoothes, controls flyaways and imparts an amazing weightless lustre and softness without weighing hair down. Apply to damp hair, let it air dry, and end up on the cover of Page Six!

Then twist about one inch of hair on either side of your part and secure at the crown of your head with Goody’s Colour Collection™ Mini Claw Clips (SRP $2.99)! These adorable accessories available in Blonde, Brunette, Black, and Red are functional, fashion forward, and ideal for perfecting your new celeb style. These discreet little claw clips are sure to keep your ’do in place from work to play- just like the starlets of “The City”!

Pick up got2b and Goody’s Colour collection mini claw clips at your local drugstore or click here to see where to buy them in your hometown.

Popularity: 6% [?]

I just received the most amazing email from my favorite nail polish, Zoya.

TRADE-IN ANY OLD NAIL POLISH (any brand) AND GET NEW ZOYA NAIL POLISH FOR FREE!!

Do you have old bottles of nail polish (any brand) , used or unused, laying arround, collecting dust and tying up your valuable money? If you do, and we know you do, then this is the perfect program for you.

The Zoya Great Nail Polish Exchange lets you get fresh new Zoya Nail Polish Bottles in exchange for old bottles (used or unused- empty or full) of any brand of nail polish other than Zoya. All you have to do is pay for the shipping and processsing. It’s that simple!

To take advantage of this offer, simply fill out the form HERE and press submit. You will receive an email with detailed instructions for this program and an exchange form (with your personal exchange authorization number) which you will need to include with your exchange.

GO HERE TO TRADE IN YOUR OLD NAIL POLISHES FOR NEW ZOYA POLISH!

**UPDATE: So after filling out the form myself, and trying this exchange, I’ve now seen why it’s too good to be true.  You are required to send a minimum of 6 polishes, and you must pay $3 per bottle (they claim it’s for shipping & handling).  While $3 isn’t terrible for new polish, it is a pain in the ass to send in your old polish.  If you’re going to buy polish, it’s easier to just go to the drugstore and pick up one for the same price.

Sorry guys!  They don’t tell you any of this upfront, it’s only after you fill out the form that you find out.

If you don’t mind paying $3 for each bottle, Zoya is still a great polish.  I would pay $3 per bottle…

Popularity: 6% [?]