Budget
High vs. Low: Tinted Moisturizer
This summer, we’re looking for a multi-use moisturizer. Layering moisturizer and foundation and sunscreen that will just melt off in the sun isn’t our idea of a relaxing day strolling a boardwalk or playing soccer in the backyard. A moisturizer that moonlights as light foundation and sun protection sounds perfect—a high SPF, a tint of color and the ability to cover up blemishes adequately are requirements. Here are two options—choose the one that fits your budget.
Stila Sheer Color Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30, $36.00
This oil-free moisturizer protects skin from the sun and evens skin tone while absorbing oil and providing medium coverage. Plus, the moisturizer smooths skin with amino acids. This moisturizer comes in six shades.
jane Nearly Foundation Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 30, $4.99
This oil-free moisturizer, 31 dollars less than Stila’s, triples as a light foundation, moisturizer and protection from the sun. Our fellow consumers at Walgreen’s reviewed it, giving it three and a half out of five stars. This moisturizer comes in three shades: fair, medium and deep.
Photos from stila.com and walgreens.com
Bluefly.com Daily Deal
The Deal: If you haven’t shopped from Bluefly yet, you’re missing out. Perhaps I can encourage you. Bluefly is offering a sale to new customers—enter AFF30 at checkout to take off $30 off purchases $150 or more.
The Lowdown: Bluefly is a great site to go when you want to purchase designer items. If you’re like us, you find something you absolutely want, but you go to every length to find it at the lowest possible cost. Their merchandise is already discounted from the retail price. Bluefly is good to check out when you want a bag that your favorite celebrity has—maybe they have it at a lower price. Alright, maybe their naked-woman ad campaign is a touch unrealistic, but check out their bargains.
Pictured at the top: The retail value of these Nanette Lepore sandals was $435. Now, they’re less than 200 bucks.
Shop it: www.bluefly.com
‘Budget Living’ is Dead
Despite a successful launch, a slew of awards (including the ASME’s 2004 National Magazine Award for General Excellence), and a recent redesign, Budget Living Magazine is reportedly calling it quits. According to gossip sites like Gawker, rumors have been circulating about the (sometimes) budget focused magazine closing its “discount-loving doors.” The gossip blog might be right—the magazine’s site hasn’t been updated since Thanksgiving.
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