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Consumr: The App That Will Save Your Wallet (and have you addicted in 2 minutes flat)

This is the Age of the Smart Phone - we have endless archives of information at our fingertips at any given time, and our opinions are as powerful as advertisements (which is, like, really really powerful).  Consumr uses all of these factors in the most beneficial and convenient method possible for consumers (get it?) and has created a one-stop-shop App and website for endless product reviews and recommendations.

Have you ever been in a store and come across an item that looks really cool, but you have no idea whether it’s really worth your money or not?  Chances are if you have been in that position, you’ve either had to put the item back because you’re unsure, or purchased it on a whim only to be disappointed once you got it home!  But with the Consumr App, you won’t have to worry about the unknown anymore.  As long as you’ve got your phone, with a quick *snap* of the product’s bar code you can instantly read tons of different reviews on it!  Not only reviews, but also similar products, other places nearby to find the item, and ratings as well.

When you first open up Consumr, you are given the option to browse products in each category (from baby to pet care, grocery to toys, home and garden to health) and from there your sub categories.  You will find the Scan option at the lower lefthand corner.  Just click this and hover over any product’s barcode to find that item instantaneously!

Once you’ve scanned the item, you can read other Consumers’ reviews and ratings, as well as add your own opinions to that product’s thread!

It’s that easy!  Consumr also remembers every product you scan, so that you can go back and re-read the information or add your thoughts later. Every time you review or scan a product, you get points added to your profile, which add up to make your profile more recognized, help you get more Consumr friends, and eventually could even get you sent free stuff!  The other day I came home to a package full of delicious snacks… who could say no to that?!

So what are you waiting for?  This is an App that really has it all, and I would readily pay $5+ for it.. but I forgot to tell you the best part.  It’s free!  

So head over to the App store and download it straight to your iPhone.. or if you’re an Android person, or anti-smartphone completely, you can just visit http://Consumr.com on your computer and get the experience there as well!

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Hi there I'm new to your blog but taking notes and planning a haul! I have 2 questions for you, first where can I find Elf brand in the US and second can you recommend a brush starter kit? Thank you and keep up the good work! Shaunalee24
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Hello Shauna!  Thanks, I’m really glad you’re enjoying my site and are finding cool products!!  That’s what it’s all about :)

For your first question - you can find ELF products (mostly the Studio line) at Kmart and Target stores.  You can also find some products at certain Walmarts or Dollar Trees!  A lot of it is hit or miss, sometimes I discover a couple ELF items at random stores.  The best place to get ELF is online however - they will often have huge sales, like free shipping or 50% off.  Right now they are offering a huge makeup set for only $2.50 additionally to any $25 order!  The ELF site is here.

Your second question - makeup brush kits for beginners!  When you’re just starting out, you should get an even mix of both eye and face brushes.  Generally my recommended kit would contain:

• Powder brush
• Blush/bronzer brush
• Foundation brush (flat, stippling, buffing, whichever you like)
• Flat eyeshadow shader brush
• Fluffy eyeshadow blending brush
• Small eyeshadow pencil brush
• Angled eyeliner brush

(For information about brushes.. what they look like and how they work.. click here!)

ELF is a great starter brand for brushes, as they carry brushes from $1-$6ish, and the $3 Studio line is really great.  You can get individual brushes or a whole beginner’s set online!

ELF 11pc Studio Set - $20

Other great brands/sets:

Real Techniques (Core Collection shown) - found at Ulta & Walmart

BH Cosmetics 12pc Brush Set - Pink & Purple sets on sale for $15 right now!

EcoTools sets - found at most drugstores and grocery stores

More good brands include NYX, Revlon, Coastal Scents, Sedona Lace, Sigma, Crown Brush, and the Forever 21 brand.  When starting out you don’t need to make the investment in “designer” brushes, like those from MAC, and chances are once you do start splurging on brushes you’ll still find yourself reaching for your old cheapies!

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Can you please recommend some coral lipglosses ? <3 thanx
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Hello!  Definitely.  Coral is my favorite color for summer!

NYX MegaShine in Nude Peach - $5

Revlon SuperLustrous in Coral Reef - $6

Revlon ColorBurst in Sunset Peach - $6

ELF Hypershine in Flirt - $1

ELF Glossy Gloss in Tangy Tangerine - $3

Maybelline ColorSensational High Shine gloss in Captivating Coral - $6

Other good ones:

• NYC Liquid Lip Shine in Peach Melba - $2
• NYX Butter Gloss in Peaches and Cream - $5
• Wet n Wild Megaslicks in Berry Burst - $2

Hope that helps you!  :D

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Thank you so much for the codes!!! :D
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haha you’re so welcome!!  I hope you put them to good use! :D  I wouldn’t feel right keeping them all to myself.

Hautelook’s Spring Beauty Bag Look-Through & DISCOUNT CODES!!

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the Spring Beauty Bag being available on one of my favorite shopping sites, Hautelook.com.  This entire bag cost only $25 and contained all these goodies!  Although it is no longer available, I wanted to share it’s contents and some of the great deals that came with it!

Contents (from Left to Right):

• Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil (travel size) in Demolition
• Suki Skincare Exfoliate Cleanser (full size)
• LA Fresh Beauty Wipes in assorted scents (full size)
• Stila All-Over-Shimmer Liquid Luminizers (sample size) in Pink Shimmer, Rose Gold Shimer, and Bronze Shimmer
• Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten (travel size) in Berry
• Crown Brush Pro Blending Fluff blending brush (full size)
• NYX Round Lipstick (full size) in Shiva
• Lorac Eyeshadow (full size) in Celebutante
• Lorac 3D Lashes mascara (full size)
• Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom fragrance sampler

These items total well over $100 all together - so this bag was a HUGE steal!

Discount Codes (I’m sharing because I love you all):

• $50 off Smile Sciences Rx Strength Whitening Pen with code “hautelook”  - www.smilesciences.com (no exp. date)
• 20% off NYX Round Lipsticks with code “LIPCRUSH”  -  www.nyxcosmetics.com (exp. 6/1/13)
• 15% off purchase from Laura Geller with code “HLBBAPR13”  -  www.laurageller.com  (exp. 4/1/14)
• 10% off purchase from Lorac with code “LOVELORAC”  -  www.loraccosmetics.com  (exp. 6/30/13)

Enjoy!  And remember that the next time I recommend an awesome deal like this, you should jump on it!!! ;)  Also, sign up for Hautelook here for killer sales on everything beauty and fashion.

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Urban Decay Naked & Naked 2 Palettes… DUPED!

One of the most frequently asked questions I get on DrugstorePrincess is “What is a good dupe of the Naked palette/Naked 2 palette?”  Urban Decay’s Naked line is one of the most versatile and coveted in the cosmetic world.  They are each 12-pan palettes of neutral colors - mostly shimmers, with a few matte shades thrown in - and they are popular because you can effortlessly throw together any of the shades and they will all look good with one another!  Basically, they are fool-proof palettes, and it doesn’t hurt that the eyeshadows are good quality as well.

But each of the Nakeds cost $50 each… granted, they do come with either a brush or pencil eyeliner and a lipgloss or mini eyeshadow primer, but any way you look at it, these palettes could easily break the bank.  So finally I’ll make a post about my favorite “dupe” of these palettes…

The NYX Nude on Nude Palette!

This palette contains 20 eyeshadow colors AND 10 lip colors… all in one!  Like the Nakeds, the Nude on Nude palette is filled with gorgeous neutral eyeshadows that are a mix of shimmer and matte finishes.  You can pair any one color with any other color and they will match, plus all of these colors compliment every eye color, skin color, hair color, and occasion.  The lip colors included slide out from underneath the eyeshadows, and are a perfect mix of bright and muted colors.  They have glossy finishes and provide lots of color, and the best part is that they all match the eyeshadows!  Each pan of product in the NYX palette is larger than those that come in the Urban Decay palettes… so you get more product for less money.  Some of these eyeshadows are a little powdery compared to UD’s, but they are all nicely pigmented and very blendable, making them easy to work with.

The best part?  You get twice the product for only $25… that’s half the cost of ONE of the Naked palettes, and you get colors that are dupes from BOTH.

I highly recommend picking up this versatile and quality palette.  You can find the Nude on Nude palette in Ulta stores, or online at Ulta.com or NYXcosmetics.com!

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Hi! Just wanted to ask if you could give me any advice on an inexpensive drugstore eye primer! thanks:)
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Hello!  Certainly, I have a whole list of my favorite eye primers right here  :)

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