theBalm Blushes in Down Boy, Hot Mama and Frat Boy. These are so pigmented and the packaging is to die for! I totally recommend them :) 

Hi just found this blog, and absolutely love all your advice/opinions i am a huge fan of bronzers, and shimmers, what would you say has the best color/glow to it? what is your favorite bronzer? also do you have any favorite gradual tanning lotions or self tanners?
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Hello, thank you!

If you like a shimmery bronzer, then baked bronzers are definitely the way to go.  They have a gorgeous sheen that is finely milled and not chunky or glittery - they look natural, but still glow.  

Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Heatwave - $8

Milani TanTastic Baked Bronzer in Sun Glow - $8

Lorac Tantalizer Baked Bronzer - $32

I also really like these shimmery, but not “baked” options:

The Balm Betty Lou-Manizer - $24

Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips Bronzer - $8

I have a bronzer addiction too, and I don’t think I could pick just one bronzer as my favorite!!

As for a gradual self tanner, I think that my favorite easily-accessed one is Jergen’s Natural Glow.  It gives the best color without streaking terribly, and it also provides moisture.  I just hate the smell of it.. mostly because it’s a memory triggering scent for me haha.  

I also love Banana Boat Summer Color - I can’t find it year round, but that might just be because I live in NY and the demand isn’t there in the winter.

But my favorite tanning lotion that I’ve used is Color Couture!  I was sent their products a few months ago and I fell in love.  St. Tropez is also very good, if a little bit pricey!  :)

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Hey, theBalm is on sale on HauteLook and I was wondering what the best products to buy would be for someone with really light cool toned skin?
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I absolutely LOVE The Balm - their packaging, their colors, and the quality of course.

All of the eyeshadow palettes would work for you - since they’re mostly neutral colors, anyone can pull them off.  I love all of the ones that are on there right now… the Nude’Tude palette is one of my special favorites, and the new Meet Matt(e) Nude palette looks really great (I have the original one).  The Shady Lady palettes are also exceptional… I couldn’t pick one ;)

The Balm Shady Lady Vol. 1 palette - originally $39.50, on sale for $19.50

The Balm Nude’Tude Palette - originally $36, on sale for $18

Their glosses are very nice - sheerly tinted and very hydrating.  Their lipsticks aren’t my favorite because of the scent, but otherwise they’re very beautiful as well.

I love their cheek products most, I think - particularly the blushes (Down Boy is a gorgeous pink,  Frat Boy a poppin’ coral!) and the Mary Lou-Manizer Highlighter… it’s my FAVORITE ALL TIME love love love

The Balm Balm Shelter Tinted Gloss - originally $19, on sale for $9.50

The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer - originally $24, on sale for $12

Happy shopping!  ;)

OMFG THAT'S YOU?! You are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! How are you human? Not even lying, I wish I looked like you! Watch that pic have 100+ notes in no time! And can you please do a post on your makeup in that all matte post since u said everything was under 10 bucks? :)
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Hahaha omg thank you :D  

Here’s a close up of the picture which I posted on my Instagram account (http://instagram.com/drugstoreprincess)  but it has a different filter.

Foundation used:  Maybelline Superstay Liquid Foundation

Powder used:  L’Oreal True Match (with beauty blender) and Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent pressed powder

Bronzer used:  Wet n Wild Color Icon bronzer

Blush used:  Jordana blush in Sandalwood

Highlight used:  (Only thing not matte, I can’t go a day without highlighting)  The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer (over $10)

Lipstick used:  Revlon Matte in Smoked Peach

Eyeshadow used: 88 Matte palette (not drugstore, but I got it for $9)

Eyeliner used:  NYC Liquid Liner in black

Mascara used:  L’Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition

And thanks again :D

Hey Hilary! I have a question, what bronzers would you recommend? I have Hoola from Benefit which is amazing, but I'm getting bored with it haha. I love your appreciation for makeup btw!
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Oh my goodness, you used my real name!  Haha <3

I have a lot of bronzers I love.  A lot.  Here are a few…

Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer - $4

TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer - $20

LORAC Tantalizer Baked Bronzer - $28

Physician’s Formula Bronze Booster - $11

ELF Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzer - $3

Where can I find Balm products seen them on your posts
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I adore products from The Balm… they’re fantastic quality, and the packaging is very cute.  The Balm is probably one of my favorite brands!

Their website, where you can find all of their products, is TheBalm.com (witty, I know)

You can also find them at Sephora.com and in some stores.

I get most of my products from Hautelook.. they feature The Balm quite often, and you can get sale items for 50-75% off!

(Picture is of some of my own products from The Balm!)

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TheBalm is back on Hautelook!

There are lots of new items that haven’t been on the site before, and everything is 50-75% off!

Everything I’ve ever tried from TheBalm has been excellent, and they’re one of my favorite brands of makeup.  I highly recommend you try something while they’re available for such low prices!!

Click here for an invitation to Hautelook so you can start shopping ♥

TheBalm is back on Hautelook!

There are lots of new items that haven’t been on the site before, and everything is 50-75% off!

Everything I’ve ever tried from TheBalm has been excellent, and they’re one of my favorite brands of makeup.  I highly recommend you try something while they’re available for such low prices!!

Click here for an invitation to Hautelook so you can start shopping ♥

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can you name your top five blushes? :)
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Sure :)

TheBalm Frat Boy Blush - $21

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Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush in Heather Silk - $3

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ELF Studio Blush in Pink Passion - $3

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NYX Powder Blush in Peach - $6

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Milani Baked Blush in Corallina - $8

DrugstorePrincess is pleased to host another giveaway for the fabulous people who follow the blog!  This time I’ll be giving one of you TheBalm’s Nude’Tude Eyeshadow Palette, worth approximately $36!  It’s one of my favorite palettes, and I hope that it will soon be yours as well.

This cute and versatile palette boasts 12 incredibly pigmented eyeshadows that will suit any eye color and skin tone.  The packaging is sinfully cute and convenient, and I guarantee you’ll be reaching for this palette often when it comes to creating any eye look.  The palette I am giving away is completely unopened and unused!

Click here to read DSP’s full and honest review, including swatches and detailed photos!

*This palette was purchased by DSP for the purpose of a giveaway*

GUIDELINES:

• To enter, you must legally be over 18 years of age.
• This giveaway is open only to followers of DrugstorePrincess.com on Tumblr, or followers of TheDrugstorePrincess.blogspot.com with Google Friend Connect.  
• Sorry, but this contest is only open to people who live in the United States!

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Super huge haul from The Balm!

See something I reviewed a couple weeks ago? There’s a surprise coming up for you!

TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer - Swatch :)

TheBalm Bahama Mama Bronzer