Is there really a difference between drugstore makeup and department store finds? Well, yes... and no. It all depends on the product. Some of the best mascaras, like CoverGirl Lash Blast, cost less than ten bucks. And some luxury splurges, like Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick, are truly worth every cent. But can you tell what someone's wearing just by looking at her? To find out, I applied high-end Read more

Everybody loves a good bargain, even celebrities. Take Leighton Meester, for instance, who recently counted CoverGirl's Lipstains as among her favorites. But she's not the only star who knows a good deal when she sees one. Find out what some of your favorite celebrities are stocking up on at the drugstore when you read more. Read more

Sally Hansen recently launched Nail Effects, precut, stick-on nails in varying colors and patterns. But these aren't your ordinary hard and plasticy fake nails. Nope, these adhesives are thin and stretchy, molding to the shape of your natural nail. And after admiring the eye-catching Misbehaved pattern ($9) on a DailyCandy writer, I knew I had to give them a try. At around $9 a pop, depending Read more

I'm always on the lookout for a lightweight foundation that also gives good coverage — and if it happens to be reasonably priced, that's even better. Enter Maybelline's recently launched Fit Me line. The 18-shade foundation and powder collection (with six coordinating concealers) marks the brand's largest color range to date, spanning fair to dark skin tones. These oil-free formulas are Read more

If you're looking for statement-making Valentine's Day lipstick that's still wearable (unlike these looks), may I suggest Milani Lip Flash Shimmer Gloss Pencil in Hot Flash ($7)? It's a primary red that should work on most skin tones, and because of its texture, it looks like you used several products when you actually just swiped on one. There's more to say about it, so to see a picture of the Read more

While I find brow gels and pencils to be OK in a pinch, they tend to be a tad heavy and unnatural looking. That's why I really cannot go without a lighter-textured brow powder. Recently, when my beloved Anastasia Brow Powder Duo took an accidental tumble, resulting in about a billion little taupe-colored powdery pieces all over the floor, I really didn't want to fork over the $22 to get a Read more

I'm a sucker for a great multitasker, so when I heard about ShaveMate's Diva 6-Blade All-in-One Razor ($8) with shaving cream contained within the handle, I knew I had to try it. While not completely faultless, this disposable razor screams perfect-for-travel. I also like the fact that this product's moisturizing "glide strip" isn't excessively gooey or gummy. While this razor has a slightly Read more

It seems like Taylor Swift, the spokeswoman for CoverGirl's new Natureluxe line, has been everywhere these days. And her skin does look pretty amazing in those ads, no? While Taylor is a young 21-year-old, and she has the help of makeup artists and special lighting to give her flawless looking skin, I couldn't help but wonder just how great that new Natureluxe Silk Foundation ($12) really is. To Read more

The problem with many lip stains is that they tend to feel or look dry on the lips, but with Revlon's new double-ended Lip Stain + Balm ($8 each) — not to be confused with the brand's Just Bitten Lip Stain from a few years back — these types of problems are less of an issue. With 10 shades in the collection, ranging from a rich dusty rose to an intense red, the stains are a lot darker and Read more