13 Affordable Beauty Product Breakthroughs

Looking forward to trying GOT 2B POWDER'FUL VOLUMIZING STYLING POWDER and Loreal's mousse haircolor. I wonder if those really work as well as promised :)

by venenumletalis Monday, March 25, 2013 at 06:40AM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful array of innovative, helpful products. Crest's 3D "Whitening Strips" have been a life-saver for me. My mom took an antibiotic when she was pregnant with me, and I don't have enamel on my teeth, only the layer underneath (dentin). In order not to resemble an alien, I have to work hard at keep the dentin as white as possible, and these make my job a lot easier.

by GigiSD Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:34PM Report as inappropriate

great article. a tip: i buy my sally hansen nail strips at grocery outlet for three bucks instead of ten. yeah, i don't get quite as much of a selection, but for a third of the price i can't complain.

by hanana Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

awesome stuff

by Mommy_of_Ethan Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate

Nice products

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 08:27AM Report as inappropriate

Might try the Pro-X from this article.

by SensitiveRoszel Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 09:22PM Report as inappropriate

The Sally Hansen nail polish strips are the WORST. Don't waste your money on them!

by michellefuentes Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 06:31PM Report as inappropriate

Favorite deodorant!

by nancytdang Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 09:03PM Report as inappropriate

I am going to try those Hansen nails if they look like they will fit my fingers. I want something I don't have to mess with that won't chip.

by alictasia Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 10:09AM Report as inappropriate

I've been considering the more expensive brand, but you gave me all the information I need to buy the Pro-X cleansing system.

by jeanie_windsor Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 07:45AM Report as inappropriate

I would love to see how to use this. My hair is very fine and its difficult to do a cute updo.

by flirtygirl214 Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate

Ive been told these are really great. My friend tells me that they are long lasting. Ive been waiting to try them on my toes once my peri wears off!

by flirtygirl214 Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate

@anythingbutinteresting --I couldn't get mine to really last ten days. They were on pretty well for a week, but then the peeling got too bad. Also, I love that volumizing styling powder! The salon I went to used something like it, but I wasn't ready to splurge on it... I was really excited to see an inexpensive version.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 11:25PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the volumizing powder. Sounds like it would work like dry shampoo does to add volume, but I always end up with white residue from dry shampoo.

by VV001 Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 10:46PM Report as inappropriate

Good info

by kfloyd01 Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 08:34PM Report as inappropriate

very cool!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the hair powder!

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 07:35AM Report as inappropriate

i really want to try the volumizing powder

by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 03:52PM Report as inappropriate

only found out about zeno. didn't know that was out there. will defenitely try it out!

by princessmarta1 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 07:34PM Report as inappropriate

I am running out to the store in the morning to buy. Thanks

by gfchaos Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 07:20PM Report as inappropriate

Goody spin pins are awesome. The hold my hair back in a loose easy style. I have been meaning to try the sally hansen polish strips.

by beautybody Monday, March 19, 2012 at 02:03PM Report as inappropriate

That mascara isn't great.

by eatinglipstick Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 01:38PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE the sally hansen strips - last 10 days for me no chipping. Definitely going to try some of these other products

by glamgirlseven Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 11:19PM Report as inappropriate

niceee

by Nicole2814 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:30PM Report as inappropriate

Has anyone actually managed to make the Sally Hansen strips last 10 days? Mine top out at 3.

by KayArrEff Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 06:56AM Report as inappropriate

Secret Is still #1 in my book...

by jillian_mott Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 02:29PM Report as inappropriate

Some great new things to try...I love it!

by powerwoman033 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 12:11AM Report as inappropriate

I like the Goody spin pins and the Crest white strips. I want to try the Olay cleansing system.

by poisonberry Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 09:50PM Report as inappropriate

All sound like great products, a couple of them I have already tried and a few of them I am wanting to try.

by meldanielle Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

Works perfectly on my fine hair!

by Klaehnkm Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 04:30PM Report as inappropriate

What's a girl to do? I had my eye on the Olay Pro-X for a while. After seeing it in this article, I'll finally give it try!

by beauty_goddess Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

So much new stuff to try!

by Mysterylady Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate

I really liked this article

by denise_pierce Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 07:01PM Report as inappropriate

Love affordable makeup! They are the best!

by MissXu Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10:49PM Report as inappropriate

These sound great!

by Jewelrydesigner Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

Looking forward to trying a few of these-especially the hair volumizer but will read some reviews first.

by skinpro Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 02:15PM Report as inappropriate

I really want that Zeno gaget

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

awesome stuff!!!! Very pleased with the whole line of Nexus ProMend.

by HeideC Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 03:11PM Report as inappropriate

Love, love, love all rimmell mascara!!!!!!!!!

by HeideC Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

Goody Spin Pins, where have you been all my life?!??!? I LOVE these Pins!!!!!

by HeideC Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

I love my Olay Pro Advanced Cleansing Brush. I can't wait to try the Rimmel London. I love a good mascara.

by tiffany_gallehugh Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 01:09PM Report as inappropriate

I adore the Sally Hansen salon effects! I can't wait to try the Rimmel London mascara and the Degree deoderant too. Will definitely have to give a look at a lot of this list. great ideas!

by bitemeinks Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 08:14PM Report as inappropriate

sally hansen products are soo great but really expensive

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

I think the nails for $10 is pretty expensive!

by MissXu Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 10:51AM Report as inappropriate

I want to see more drugstore reviews! I love that mascara.

by eatinglipstick Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 05:40PM Report as inappropriate

I love that they did a drugstore version of beauty breakthroughs and I really want to try the Sally Hansen salon effects!

by vfalkow Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 05:03PM Report as inappropriate

I did not like the motion sense degree

by junebug91176 Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 04:26PM Report as inappropriate

everyone is raving abut those nail stickers being magic.

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 09:25AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks, lots of things to try here!

by Agrimony Friday, September 9, 2011 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

can't wait to try these

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 08:02PM Report as inappropriate

i think i want to try the loreal micro vibration.. :)

by shadsha Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 08:16AM Report as inappropriate

Very good list especially because I can afford some of these. I am interested in learning about the foam hair colors, though I do not yet color my hair. I passed along another brand coupon to a friend and now her mother is going to try it.

by evet Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 06:06AM Report as inappropriate

I have the Clarisonic Mia, which is very similar to the Olay, and I must say it works wonders for my acne-prone skin.

by Shaysha Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 04:08PM Report as inappropriate

AWESOME TIPS! I really want to get the color mousse it will be the first time I'm coloring my hair so I want to use something simple and quick.

by crazygirl21 Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10:52AM Report as inappropriate

I have this product.... And as an esthetician I can do my facial prior to doing anyone elses! But the Clarisonic was a little too confusing. This by Olay is simple no beeping...A+ from me!

by kelly_ahrman Friday, August 26, 2011 at 12:42PM Report as inappropriate

Ok for the massaging eye Loreal product I must try... I have heard so much about how this helps puffiness!!! I am so excited...

by kelly_ahrman Friday, August 26, 2011 at 12:35PM Report as inappropriate

Nice! More things to add to my shopping list.

by taryn.romero Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate

great tips! :)

by queenofthegreen Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 09:15AM Report as inappropriate

cool will have to try these out.

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

I'm interested in trying that nexxus pro mend product!

by LittleBunny Monday, August 1, 2011 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate

Awesome! Olay-Pro X! Whoo! I'd like to try the white strips & the volumizing powder..

by lanigaga Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 01:02PM Report as inappropriate

good tips

by aguifra14 Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 04:59PM Report as inappropriate

i totally disagree with the Sally Hansen nail polish strips. they are not worth spending $10 and they don't even last 5 days considering that its like a sticker that keeps peeling off all the time while leaving a fake coat

by marlene30665 Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 12:13PM Report as inappropriate

I want to use those Crest 2-hr whitening. I hope they work! We will see because I'm going to grab them this weekend!

by Only1KimmieD Friday, July 15, 2011 at 09:00AM Report as inappropriate

Love the sally hanson nail strips :)

by Lacindap15 Monday, July 11, 2011 at 05:58PM Report as inappropriate

Crest 3-D 2 hr whitening strips - love the product, Hate the price!!! If you watch your Walgreens circulars though they run a $10 off coupon every couple of weeks or so :)

by HeideC Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:17AM Report as inappropriate

Rimmel London mascaras are the best in my book anyway. This one is SO easy to use and produces beautiful lashes. Also the Rimmel London Lash Accelerator is a great product that Works and is not getting the attention it deserves! And for the prices you can't beat any Rimmel London Mascara!!

by HeideC Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:10AM Report as inappropriate

Yea for Goody!!!! These spin pins are the absolute Bomb! Easy to use, hold very well and just plain cool! I use them every day!!!

by HeideC Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:02AM Report as inappropriate

i really want to try the nexxus split end mender binder, it looks promising.

by vanillasummer Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:55AM Report as inappropriate

i want to try the volumizing powder, is it any good?

by vanillasummer Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:33AM Report as inappropriate

the goody pins are ok, they keep your hair in place, but nothing amazing

by andra_stefania Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 04:21AM Report as inappropriate

I wonder how the goody simple styles spin pin works... it's not rated too highly.

by MissXu Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 06:36PM Report as inappropriate

I've never even heard of spin pins - sounds interesting, I may have to pick some up. The original though, I have thick hair! I think the mousse hair color also sounds interesting, I dye my own hair (slowly growing the dye out now though, actually) and while I've never missed a spot, making sure everything is covered takes FOREVER!

by dark_beauty Monday, June 13, 2011 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

If this mousse hair color had been released 3 years ago I would have tried it,now I am not coloring my hair anymore and I am quite satisfied with my decision! My hair never looked better before, but I have to say that this approach in hair coloring is intriguing:)

by selma Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 01:43AM Report as inappropriate

i NEED some of that hair powder!

by breereinke Friday, June 10, 2011 at 08:34PM Report as inappropriate

Cool stuff, and I'm glad to see people love the nail strips so much.

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 08:18AM Report as inappropriate

I want to go out and try the nail strips and the 2hour whitening.

by gaej19 Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

Do not waste your money on the nexxus pro-mend. It does not work! It made my dry frizzy hair sticky and more dry. What a let down. I am still tring to find a miracle..

by jubemma Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11:17PM Report as inappropriate

Yay! I'm so happy they came out with a mini spin pin. I love the originals but my hair is kinda thin for them. And i can't wait to try the sally hansen nail strips!

by luxylexi Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 08:24PM Report as inappropriate

Im glad I bought the PRO-X. I want to try that mousse for the hair. That would be nice.

by modinosaur Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:24PM Report as inappropriate

love the nail strips by sally hansen

by lov4hula Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 10:40PM Report as inappropriate

I absolutely LOVe the sally Hansen Nail Strips!!!! They are SO GOOD!!! I actually have them on now :) They last in their original condition for a week, and they slowly chip off after that. It's been almost 2 weeks and some of the polish is still on! I also love the fun patterns and colors!

by sarahsuperstar Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 03:02PM Report as inappropriate

I guess we all have our own definition of affordable...

by keatonkat Friday, May 6, 2011 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

I'm so gonna go out and buy the Got 2B volumizing powder. My hair is really fat and I tried so many products that doesn't work.

by Aymee Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

i would love to get the sally hansen strips but i think they are till kind of pricey

by azngrl25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 03:58PM Report as inappropriate

I will have to try these bargains also.

by tiffany_gallehugh Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:00PM Report as inappropriate

I'll have to give some of these bargains a try

by LittleBunny Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate

I don't know about the Sally brand ones but I've tried other press on nail polish and it didn't even last a shower.

by shimmeringfae Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 12:04AM Report as inappropriate

Ive ordered my "Olay Pro x Advanced Cleansing System" online,& after seeing all the great reviews, I can't wait til it gets here to try it!!! Another thing i'd like to try is that"Zeno Line Rewind"- I think imma start looking for that next!!! Ive never seen it before here & definitly looks to be interesting to try. Thanks for the suggestion!!

by Moni92370 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate

A lot of things I want to get - has anyone tried the Zeno yet?

by Agrimony Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 12:59PM Report as inappropriate

Whitestrips are definitely worth the money, they're AWESOME. I use them regularly.

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, April 8, 2011 at 08:59PM Report as inappropriate

My game changer? Broadway press on nails. I have no patience to sit through a manicure. The nails look professional, save me about an hour at a salon and $75 on gels. For these other products, choose wisely. I'm checking your reviews first.

by BlackFleur145 Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 07:31PM Report as inappropriate

Some of the products are good for the price while others..well you should just keep your money. Results do vary!

by darkcocoa Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 09:25AM Report as inappropriate

Being that the CLARINSONIC System is more than I want to pay for such an item. Especially, NOW that there is the OLAY PRO-X Cleansing System for a much better price. I WILL choose to purchase that! As "bhfreebh" commented-it will be "$ well spent!"

by cherie_lynne_marie Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 02:37AM Report as inappropriate

eye brow marker!

by doana_marcellus Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

These all look so neat. I want to try them all ;-;

by mkgx7 Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 02:29PM Report as inappropriate

I've been dying to try the Sally Hansen stick on nails!

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 01:10PM Report as inappropriate

Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System, $29.50 Finally tried this (but near the Clarisonic, out of my price range for that type of appliance) and I have to agreed - my skin does feel better after just one weeks of use. It seems firmer as well less dull. Money well spent!

by bhfreebh Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:29AM Report as inappropriate

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, $9.99 Love these for both myself and my cute & punky daughter who is wearing leopard alternated with pink today - perfect for her - easy for me. Seems spendy at first but look at the price plus tip for a manicure on your own real nails and you can do these easily while lounging around in the evening or even at your desk at work without the polish stink. WINNER!!

by bhfreebh Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

now i wish i had waited a year to get the olay pro-x. but i do love my clarisonic!

by rachel_bo Friday, April 1, 2011 at 09:38PM Report as inappropriate

I've seen several ads and articles promoting the crest whitening strips, but I must say that I didn't have the results promised in the ads. I had better results with the system from a dentist (it was 4X the price though).

by alictasia Friday, April 1, 2011 at 05:33PM Report as inappropriate

I have never seen spin pins. I must keep my eyes pealed for them.

by Aphrosie Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11:56AM Report as inappropriate

Fabulous! I only knew about a few of these great products and am really looking forward to trying some of the others.

by Jewelrydesigner Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate

Love my spin pins. Can't wait to try the Olay Pro-X!

by CliniqueLover Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate

i love the spin pin!! it is so easy to do a french twist or bun now! also, i am definitely digging the olay pro-x cleansing system. it is definitely worth the money. this is a great list.

by mlenaei Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate

RE: Salon Effects....nice idea in theory but not so much in practice. If you have any ridges in your nails or any perfections at all, you can totally see through that in the nail strip. It's like putting wallpaper over a bumpy wall. And the colors are way too bright. I picked a light shade of pick and it was like flourescent on my nails. So disappointed.

by toni_15012 Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 10:48AM Report as inappropriate

That's a lot of new products I can't wait to try!

by Kirtastrophe Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11:43AM Report as inappropriate

Only thing one that list I would purchase is the 3D whitestrips.

by ChrisanneSkye Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 08:33AM Report as inappropriate

wow i never knew of those nail strips. gotta try em out

by brendag20127 Monday, March 21, 2011 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

These are some very cool products and I appreciate the feedback from other readers who've tried them. The best part is that they're affordable, unlike so much of what is coming out lately.

by jenn8779 Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 09:32AM Report as inappropriate

Been wanting to try the color mousse

by LittleBunny Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 08:59AM Report as inappropriate

I wish Sally Hansen made these nail polish strips in more muted colors. I'm older and don't want leopard, zebra or houndstooth nails, but still like my hands and nails to look nice.

by jateast Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 08:46AM Report as inappropriate

as a dental hygienist i strongly recommend avoiding the crest strips 2 hr whitening. First off if you have never tried the regular strips or any whitening products you may be in for a sensitivity shock! Ive had patients end up with a lot of pain after using an intense formula like this. I would recommend the 14 to 28 day formula instead. Less intense and in combination with a sensitivity toothpaste one can achieve a minimal or sensitivity free brighter smile. Just a tip of professional advice....

by tinarox1146 Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate

Love most of these products already!

by kayla_d_moore Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 05:53AM Report as inappropriate

I meant to say that they weren't so effortless to put on.

by rozbie Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 05:27PM Report as inappropriate

I am interested in trying these products. Thanks!!

by muellsrus Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 04:43PM Report as inappropriate

I tried Salon Effects also. For me they were impossible to get on. to the point that i gave up :/

by JennaGuru Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate