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As I’ve posted previously self-tanner never seems to work out for me. Over the years I’ve tried gels, lotions, sprays I always ended up streaky and orange. Yesterday while in target I saw that Sonia Kashuk had self tanning towelettes. I’d never tried the towelettes but at $9.99 for a six pack I thought it’s worth a shot. I’d been wanting to try the the tanning wipes for a while. I had heard that they were a goof proof solution to a gorgeous bronze glow.

Well people those beauty editors were right. These wipes were meant for the face but I also used it on my neck and collarbone area, as well as my arms. The glow is a soft subtle bronze. There are no steaks, no fake orangey color just a beautiful healthy glow. They have a light citrus scent that makes them pleasant to use as well. You can use more than one to get a deeper tan. They’re so easy to use and mess free. I’m going to be trying it on my legs and I’ll let you know how it works out. I can’t speak for other brands towelettes but I imagine they work just as well.

Definitely worth a try. You can order them online at Target.com. They come in two formulations golden for medium to fair skin (which is what I used) and bronze for medium to dark skin. They also make a 4 pack for $9.99 for the body in both options.

If you decide to try it let me know how it works out.

Enjoy that sun kissed glow.

Arielle Aka Bargain Jewess

Looking for ways to cut costs and save money on basic things around the house? look no further than here at Bargain Jewess; the following tips are useful recession or not.

Makeup cleansing wipes are a great quick way to remove dirt and makeup but even generic brands can become pricey. Try using baby wipes instead. They cleanse just the same and 80-120 will set set you back 3-4 dollars for the store brand.

Have blackheads and want an inexpensive way get rid of them? Try plain old Elmers glue or any non toxic glue. Slather a little on your nose let it dry and pull off and voila a cheap, effective, way to rid your nose of blackheads.

Out of coffee filters? a paper towel can subsitutue. just rip off one sheet fold into the filter area and add your coffee. Works like a charm I never use filters anymore. The best are the half sheet paper towels.

A good way to get full, shiny, hair? Rinse it beer, just make sure to rinse it out well to rid the hair of beer smell.

Want glowing skin? Try this Indian at home recipe. 1 tbsp gram flour otherwise known as chickpea flour, 1/2 a cucumber peeled and crushed and 1 egg or 1 tbsp vegannaise. Slather on face for ten minutes and wipe off for tighter, smoother, more radiant skin.

Vinegar and lemon are fantastic amazing products of nature. Both can be used to clean the house and get rid of stinky odors. Lemon is great at ridding your hands of smells like fish, or garlic and onions. Vinegar is fantastic for cleaning mirrors and counter tops and can be a great substitute for Windex. Also Vinegar keeps your drains from clogging. Pour it down once a week to keep clogs at bay.

I love hearing new tips and tricks that save money so please leave comments with any tips you’d like to share.

I’ve struggled on and off with problem skin since my teenage years. Although my occasional pimples have never been severe, no amount of dermatologists, injections, antibiotics, or even the so called miracle proactive worked for me. What has worked for me is a daily consistent regimen, and it can work for you too if you stick to it no matter how tired you are.

Since my skin is combination, oily-dry I exfoliate with a microdermabrasion scrub made by Rite Aid it’s the generic version of a ponds scrub. I wash my face once a day in the evening to remove dirt, and my makeup with Cetaphil. Dermatologists highly recommend this gentle moisturizing cleanser that works on all skin types. I use a Stridex alcohol free salicylic acid pad that exfoliates the skin as well as removes excess sebum and dirt that gets lodged in the pores. The alcohol free formulation prevents any over-drying of the skin, I do this twice a day. Then I put on a moisturizing salicylic acid cream made by Dermworx called Acneworx, although this has been disappearing from drugstore shelves, if any can find it let me know where you’re getting it because it’s fantastic.

I use All About Eyes by Clinique to treat and prevent dark circles, puffiness and lines. I use Superdefense anti-aging moisturizer by Clinique with SPF 25. This is oil free and makes putting on foundation smmoth and streak free. There is no place more important to protect than the skin of the face. A youthful face is a youthful appearance. Plus no one wants skin cancer.

This regimen will work for oily skin as well. The best regimen for those with dry skin is to use a cleanser like Cetaphil, without water. Rub it on your face to remove makeup and dirt than wipe off with a tissue or soft towel. Use a non-comedegenic thick moisturizer both Clinique and Christian Dior make excellent formulations. Use this daily

For those with normal skin lucky you. Wash your face once to twice a day and use a lightweight moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher and an eye cream to prevent darkness, lines, and wrinkles both AM and PM.

Here’s to clear, glowing skin.

XoXo

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Lately it seems all the at home hair coloring kits are coming out with a ten minute version.Having to sit with goop on your head for a half hour or more is now being thrown out and replaced by a product that works in ten minutes.

Since my roots had really grown in I thought it was time to get my hair to one color. I wanted a nice really dark brown with some red in it. I found a dark brown offered by Perfect 10, a Clairol brand.

One of the nicest things about this dye is that it comes with a comb attachment to put on the bottle so you get an even application of color. The color really did take just ten minutes. Although it is nice it was a little darker than I would have wanted. I would go a shade lighter than you intend. If it comes out too light  you can always go up a shade, but in my opinion better safe than sorry.

The great thing about this product is that it works quickly and makes dying your own hair an easy, painless, process.A few tips though for dying your own hair. Spread newspaper on the floor of the bathroom to prevent staining the floor. Wear old clothes and use old towels that you don’t care if they get dirty. I’ve ruined a lot of clothing and towels disregarding that one. Spread Vaseline around your hairline, back of neck, and ears to prevent the hair dye from staining because it will get on you.

Enjoy your new hue and don’t forget to adjust your makeup accordingly. The worst mistake people make when dying they’re hair is not realizing that their makeup may no longer flatter them.

For more Info Visit  http://www.clairol.com/niceneasy/perfect_10/index.jsp

So as you all know I always try to find ways to do things on the cheap. I’ve been doing my own nails now for awhile but I always end up smudging them, plus they are always breaking. I figured I’d buy nailtiques a really great nail strengthener that works. Thing is the Rite Aid I stopped at on my way home didn’t have it. I decided to try fake glue on nails. I was thinking they’ll always be perfect and they’ll last awhile. What I didn’t realize was that the glue bonds and bonds fast. In the best of times I’m not the neatest of people and this time was no exception. I glued on pinky, ring and middle finger successfully. I had some glue around the edges but nothing that couldn’t be fixed. When it came time for pointer it just wouldn’t stay as I tried to hold it down with my thumb and right pointer my fingers bonded from the glue on them and before I knew it left pointer and right thumb were glued together.

Lucky for me I knew a quick remedy. I called my husband who was washing dishes in the kitchen, because as you can imagine I couldn’t do so much with my hands. He poured nail polish remover in a dish for me and I soaked my fingers till they came apart. I still have gray glue remnants on my fingers but at least they’re not stuck together. Although I usually always recommend a DIY in this case spend the money and get a manicure it isn’t worth the headache. Although my nails do like nice….

On another note I tried a new product last night and it’s really fantastic. Loreal came out with a new line of shampoos and conditioners for color treated hair. It’s called Everpure and is vegan, not tested on animals, and free of sulfates and salts which dry the hair. I bought it for my wig, but used it on my hair and it’s really great. It gets the bargainjewess stamp of approval.

Facials are expensive but they can really give a lift to your skin. A facial is relatively simple to achieve at home, but leave extractions to the professionals.

First start out with some boiling water. Add some essential oils like Clary sage, Eucalyptus,- good for Acne and blackheads-Lavender, lemon oil, sandalwood, patchouli, you can also use chamomile teabags if you don’t have essential oil or cant find any, which can be bought at any local supermarket. Steep the teabags in the boiling water or drop in a few drops of oil and swish around. Place your face ten inches above the steam and a towel over your head and sit like that for 5 or ten minutes.

When you are done opening the pores and your face feels moist rub on a mask targeted to your skin, oily dry, blemishes, combination etc. this will either draw out impurities or ad moisture or basically accomplish whatever it is your ski needs. Masks can be bought at drugstores, beauty supply stores, department stores and upscale chains like sephora. Leave on for the specified amount of time and rinse with warm water.

You want to consistently use warm water because warm water opens the pores. If you’re skin is rough or scaly, smooth on use an at home micro-dermabrasion scrub (Garnier makes a great one!)  For those with blemishes use an at home peel either pads or a leave on solution. Rinse off after time specified with warm water. For those just looking to deep clean the skin skip this step.

Rinse your face again this time with cold water to close the pores.

After you have rinsed your face with the cold water pat dry leaving the face damp. Apply a mosturizer for your skin type and eye cream. Putting moisturizer on when the skin is damp allows the mosturizer to really sink in.

Regular facials should keep your skin clearer, smoother, and more radiant.

Here’s looking at you Gorgeous!

For those of you who have been reading my blog you know that I have had my fair share of at home hair dying experiences. For those of you who don’t I refer you to some of my earlier posts. I have tried many brands of hair dye and have dyed my hair many colors. Recently I went back from being blond to a reddish-brown I used loreal preference and it was a great experience. The dye was extremely easy to use, just mix the color and developer together and voila masage it into your head and you are done.There are many hair dyes out there some are better quality that others. I have found that loreal makes a great product as does clairol. If you’ve never done this before you’ll need a few tricks:

• Put some face cream, or vaseline around your hairline and the nape of your neck to prevent any staining of the skin.
• Wear ratty clothes that you could care less about and have a ratty towel or two.
• Make sure to use a timer and start it as soon as you are done applying the hair color. This is extremely important because without you may over or underestimate your time and end up with bad results because of it. Kitchen timers work great for this.
• I have a white bathroom and at the corner of my doorway is a brown stain. If your bathroom is white find another place to do it, or cover surfaces with newspaper, because hair dye always splatters.
• A way to really have the color set is to pat a plastic shower cap on your head. The heat helps the color sink in.
• Most importantly monitor the color, each type of hair is unique some take the color faster some take it slower. Don’t be afraid to leave it on for an extra few minutes.
• When dealing with bleach don’t freak out if some pieces get really light, thats ok they’ll blend. Don’t wash the bleach off before you’ve bleached the whole head properly.
• Make sure to use color safe shampoo and conditioner. Blondes and redheads especially should use color depositing shampoos between colorings as well to keep color vibrant.

Last but not least if you end up with something you are not happy with, remember hair color fades give a few days you might love it. If not wait a few days and try it again. If anyone has tried perfect 10 by Revlon let me know I hear it’s really great.

Here’s to being a blond, brunette or redhead by choice. You don’t have to be born with it to work it.

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