I’ve been using Kleenex Eye Makeup Removers Pads ($4.99/60 pads) to remove my eye makeup since last week. These are a new oil-free pad that’s infused with a pro-vitamin complex that removes mascara, eyeshadow, etc…easily.

Did I ever tell you I’m the frugal gourmet when it comes to eye makeup remover? I love Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover but I cringe at spending $30 for it. “Oh! New $50 Guerlain Lipstick, give me all the shades!” “$30 eye makeup remover? STHU! No way!” I have no idea where my twisted logic comes from. I guess because at least the lipstick will last me a while but I have to replace eye makeup remover quite often and at $30 bucks a bottle that can add up!

So, I’m always looking for cheap eye makeup remover but the universe is out to get me because when I find one I like such as Clean & Clear Eye Makeup Remover and Milani Instant Eye Makeup Remover, it gets discontinued.

Needless to say I’m terribly happy about Kleenex Eye Makeup Removers! Totally cheap, budget friendly, and remove eye makeup pretty easily.

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The Stila Fall 2016 Collection got a soft launch today with new there new Stay All Day Matte’ificent Lipsticks as well as new lip liners and Waterproof Brow Color. But before I delve into the collection I thought I’d discuss soft makeup collection launches with you briefly. Or rather I’ll talk and you listen to me rant…!

Ha!

I notice that more and more brands have early soft seasonal launches lately before doing something major big as the season approaches. For example, Urban Decay tends to like teasing us with new items and proceeds to follow up with some mega palette release later on. Don’t get me wrong, they didn’t slack for Fall 2016 and already introduced the Moondust Eyeshadow Palette as well as their amazing All Nighter Liquid Foundation. But don’t be too surprised to see something new again come September! It’s an interesting and effective marketing technique!

Stila tends to like to soft launch their seasonal collections as well. At the moment they are only promoting their Stay All Day Matte’ificent Lipsticks for Fall 2016 and I don’t doubt we’ll see some sort of great palette upcoming in their Fall future!

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I was terribly excited to get my hands on the new Equate Wipe the Day Away Cleansing Balm which is currently being compared to Clinique Take the Day Off. Equate Beauty’s Wipe the Day Away Cleansing Balm is the same size but a lot cheaper at $12.79 compared to $29 dollars for Clinique’s. I love a great deal so, when I was at the evil empire recently (Walmart) I picked up a jar.

Technically, I was about to pick up two jars but some hidden force told me not too. Thank god, I didn’t because this stuff is a hot mess.

Cleansing Balms are becoming increasingly popular here in the US and if you’re not interested in splurging on Clinique’s formula that’s quite alright as there are a few alternatives that are cheaper such as the new E.L.F. Hydrating Melt Cleanser as well as Yes to Coconuts Ultra Hydrating Melting Cleanser. Believe me, those two are far superior budget options compared to the Equate formula.

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