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Temptalia Asks You - What was your best drugstore beauty find?

What was your best drugstore beauty find? What product did you find in a drugstore that is beyond amazing?

P.S. – What is everyone doing for Valentine’s Day?

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Whitney Avatar

I found it when I was a teenager and I love it. They discontinued it a while back and i searched in vain for an alternative but they just put it back on the market. For about $3 St. Ives Firming Clay Mask is my favorite facial mask. It tightens my skin and has a refreshing mint scent. My face always feels awesome after I wash it off, I’m so happy they decided to put it back on the market.

claudine Avatar

i like the pure zone facial wash from loreal :o)

oh and since im single im going clubbing tonight i know not really a romantic thing to do on valentines day lol
what youre up to?

Chica Avatar

GOSH cosmetics in Superdrug, i love the parrot-like colours of their eyeshadow 🙂
I won’t be doing anything, i’ve just split up with my boyfriend :*(

Annie Avatar

I thought I was the only one… My boyfriend and I split Tuesday after almost 6 years… Yes, I’m devastated. But my family and friends are there for me to lean on, and they’ve been so completely fantastic. Take comfort in the ones that love you. You’ll feel better!

Nora Avatar

Prestige automatic waterproof eye liners, ladies (and gents)!!! Check them out. All-time favorites.

And cheer up to all who have broken up with someone. There’s another fish in the sea! Just swim and net ’em in. With the power of this beauty blog, how could anyone resist you?!

Theresa Avatar

OMG!! My BEST drugstore find was these range of amazing eyeliners that went for 2.50!!! (approx 1.25 USD!!)
The colours were simply awesome and if i remember correctly, the brand was LA Girl.
I happen to own a discount card as a regular customer and with that, its 10% off further! Bought ALL THE COLOURS of the rainbow and went home feeling so SO satisfied! 😉

naomi Avatar

my favorite d/s buy is the palmer’s dark chocolate and peppermint lip glosses for $2….
i can’t even begin to explain how amazing these are, so if you see one, pick it up!!!!!!!!!!

Kristen Avatar

NYX Diamond Sparkle Lip Gloss in Red Sparkle

Today, my parents are coming into town to take me to lunch. Since my boyfriend lives out of town, I’m going out with a bunch of girls tonight, and then spending the weekend with him and our puppy.

Sherri Avatar

Avene Hydrating Serum, it’s amazing! If you have dry skin or fine lines you have to try this! I noticed a big difference within a couple of days of using this product!

For Valentines Day my husband and I exchanged gifts this morning; He gave me a dozen red roses, Lindt chocolates, love CD (From the Heart) and a card. I gave him a ice bucket filled with different international beers and sour candy (his favorite) wrapped up in cellophane with bags of peanuts attached and a card. Tonight we are going to an amazing Italian restaurant for dinner.

Leila Avatar

Alba Lipbalm, Almay oil free eye makeup remover and Loreal Voluminous Mascara… ive used tons of department store brands of mascara but nothing compares to this one!

Critty Avatar

NYX eyeshadows, man I love these little cheapies. Also L’Oreal Color Juice lippies, Annabelle (Canadian brand) waterproof eyeliner in bronzer and I am kinda enjoying the Almay Smart Shade blush. I picked up a bnch of drugstore stuff to do review on my blog, so I am slowly going trhough them. Hubby and I are celebrating Valentines tomorrow night as we have a date with a trainer tonight – which is not romantic at all!

George Avatar

I think my best beauty find at a drugstore has to be the Revlon lipgloss with the built in mirror and flash light. I am definitely a sucker for things that are cute and the flashlight lipgloss idea was very much cute ^_^

For Valentine’s I’m going to be having a highly romantic and lovely stay-at-home-and-avoid-the-massive-crowds date with my fiance. It’s a surprise for him, and hopefully a good one =)

Tonee Avatar

Maybelline Age Rewind Cream Foundation – this is my holy grail at the moment for day wear. It’s such a remarkable foundation – blows away almost every high end brand I have tried, in terms of texture, coverage and finish.

I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day – I’m not a very romantic person!

Davina Avatar

most drugstore products never live up to my expectations, but lately i’ve been loving maybelline full n’ soft mascara (much better than diorshow, ha!) – currently my go-to mascara.
i’ve never been much into v-day, but i’ll probably make a yummy dinner for my lovely & have some wine, i guess that’s somewhat romantic!

Tekoa Avatar

Hmmm…Aveeno facial scrub and foaming wash make the list.

For V-Day I’m going to work on a project that is due tommorow and then see Enchanted April with my drama class. Boyfriend is working late today so, no paired activities. But no matter. He spoils me shamelessly all year long so, every day is V-day for me.

Pquanda Avatar

Loreal HiP creme black eyeliner!!
Fluidline, BB Gel, and Stila can eat their hearts out on this one!! It rocks! Most intense and long-lasting on the market.. Although I haven’t tried indelible.

The only moisturizer with SPF that doesn’t break me out is Olay, so that too!!

I got roses and pearls from my husband, he’s in LA right now so we’re apart. We just spent last weekend together though!

Myra Avatar

Oh I used to love the lipsticks from Wet-N-Wild for 99cents.
And for VDay, I have class tonight and I just became single anyways, my divorce will be finalize soon and I’m super happy!!!

Lindsay Avatar

Cetaphil and Alba shaving creme…makes my legs super smooth! Palmers Coco butter Lotion too.

I am working today, and my boyfriend is away working anyway…and I think since we have been together we have never celebrated Valentines…so I’m not too choked that he isn’t here.

Lilan Avatar

I love my Olay Foaming Face Wash and Refreshing Toner!! What are yours?

Tonight, the BF and I are trying a new restaurant called “Two” in San Francisco. I hope it’s yum! What are your plans?

Jenny Avatar

I love me some Style Styli eyeliners!! Especially the liquid liner pen. It’s the *only* liquid liner that hasn’t smudged on me (I have oily eyelids). I found it when I was browsing through Longs. It was 50% off, so I thought “why not?”.

For valentines day.. I’ll be at the hospital doing clinicals till 7pm. Grr. But after, me and my boyfriend are goin to dinner =)

Robin Avatar

Cutex nail polish remover works the best…Revelon works well too. Almay eye makeup remover pads in the pot- moisturizing kind.
Vday plans, my boyf is makin me dinner 🙂
Funny…noone mentioned Great Lash…

Stacey Avatar

Blistex lip balm. Gets rid of any dryness, and I even use it on my face occasionally if I have any extra dry patches of skin. It makes your lips tingle and smells yum!
For Valentine’s I just spent the night with my boyfriend. We don’t really celebrate it!

emily Avatar

oooh must be carmex lipbalm … and mascara is a great budget buy since ur only supposed to keep dem for like 3 mnths. l’oreal do sum great ones as do maybelinne and bourjois.

K Avatar

Maybelline full’n’soft mascara is definitely my favorite find of late. I haven’t had a better experience with any other mascara, drug store or department store brands. Eucerin is definitely a must for my dry skin, and I’m currently loving some of the Neutrogena acne products.

Went to dinner with the hubby, yum yum.

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