Guiltless Goodies: Bargain Buys for beauty products

Hi all!

People Style Watch's November issue featured the 50 Best Beauty Bargains - I have cut through the list and narrowed it down so that the title can now read 50 Best Cruelty-Free Beauty Bargains - so buy without guilt!

You don't have to be cruel to be kind,

GiGi

Make-up Must-Haves

Lipstick - Revlon Mauve It Over Matte Lipstick, $7.99, available at drugstores
"A great nude. It's the rare true matte that doesn't feel dry!" - Jeanine Lobell

Blush - Almay SmartShade Blush in Pink, $8.99, available at drugstores

"The juicy, universally flattering shades mimic a natural flush." - Brett Freedman

Bronzer - BonneBell Gel Bronze in Golden Tan, $3.95, available at bonnebell.com

"So sheer - it creates a pretty, lit-from-within glow. I like to mix it with foundation." - Brett Freedman

Tinted Lip Balm - Burt's Bees item removed - owned by Clorox who test on animals

Foundation - Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse Makeup in 060, $13.99, available at drugstores

"Great buildable coverage, and there's a shade for almost everyone." - Matthew VanLeeuwen

Hair Essentials

Shampoo - Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, $6.99, available at drugstores

"This really hydrates hair, making it simpler to style. Plus the tropical scent is delectable!" - Lona Vigi

Conditioning Treatment - Queen Helene Cholesterol Hot Oil Treatment, $3.19 for 3 tubes, available at drugstores

"So rich and moisturizing. It's ideal for thick, curly hair!" - Oribe

Paddle Brush - Sonia Kashuk Kashuk Tools Hair Brush, $14.99, available at target.com

Smoothing Cream - TRESemme Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Creme, $4.49, available at drugstores

"It keeps blowouts super-smooth and free of flyaways without weighting hair down." - Tippi Shorter

Face Savers

Anti-aging cream - Eucerin item removed as company owned by Beiersdorf, which tests on animals

Body Basics

Cuticle Oil - Sally Hansen item removed as company is owned by Coty, Inc. which tests on animals

Moisturizing Salve - Vermont's Original Bag Balm Protective Ointment, $8.29, available at drugstore.com

"This balm - originally made to moisturize cow's udders! - is excellent at treating dry elbows, knees, heels and lips." - Dr. Heidi A. Waldorf