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L’ORÉAL PARIS CLEAN ARTISTE WATERPROOF & LONG WEARING EYE MAKEUP REMOVER – Nothing is worse than unsuccessful late night eye makeup removal efforts, and waterproof and long wearing formulas are notoriously stubborn.  Sure, I want my eye makeup to stay put if I’m feeling a little misty, working up a sweat or getting caught in the rain, but when I say ‘it’s time to go’ I need something that does all of the heavy lifting while sparing the delicate skin around my eyes.  L’Oréal Paris has successfully addressed this concern with Clean Artiste Waterproof & Long Wearing Eye Makeup Remover.  I was impressed by its ability to remove waterproof mascara with a gentle swipe of a cotton pad and surprised that a product so effective didn’t leave the oily residue that so many others do.  Better still, Clean Artiste is safe for sensitive eyes.

FINAL VERDICT – BOB (BEAUTY ON A BUDGET) – At $7 for 4 oz., this little bottle is a great value.  My only gripe is the bottle design, which can be a little challenging to open.  The top is meant to prevent accidental leaks, which it surely will, so all is forgiven.  Clean Artiste is my new go-to eye makeup remover.

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SUNDAY RILEY CASHMERE SPF 30 – I felt a little giddy tearing into the beautiful box of this sun block, thinking that if the product is half as nice as the packaging then I would be in for a treat.  Sure enough, the elegant, minimal pump dispensed a dollop of smooth, light lotion devoid of the greasiness and heavy fragrance that ruins too many of its competitors.  Cashmere SPF 30 has everything I want from my sun block.  It is photostable, assuring that its efficacy is never diminished by light exposure.  Mineral sun protection courtesy of Titanium Dioxide delivers sun safety free of chemicals such as oxybenzone, a penetration enhancer which studies have linked to endocrine disruption and low birth weight in infant girls whose mothers are exposed during pregnancy.

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Be sure to check out Parts 1 & 2 of our Beauty Department Store Finds Series: ULTA and NORDSTROM!

Wal-Mart and beauty?  It might not be the most obvious combination, but more and more consumers are heading to the grand poobah of big boxes for their cosmetic needs.  The store has taken note, reworking its web presence and brick and mortar locations, with online specials and tips from beauty experts along with expanded beauty spaces in stores.  Caveat emptor: women don’t shop at Wal-Mart for the ambiance or customer service experience. Forget about flattering lighting and pretty bags from iconic department stores.  Women shop at Wal-Mart because they are watching their bottom line, and with the chain’s new focus on beauty and health, the selection is better than ever with aggressive pricing that’s hard to beat.  The days of mishmosh megabrands are long gone; sure, all of the old standbys from L’Oreal and Maybelline are still there at rock-bottom prices, but there is a greater sense of focus in the beauty department along with quite a few surprises.

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