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When it comes to clothes, I love them. My closet is evidence of that. But when it comes to the world of beauty, I'm kinda intimidated. There are so many products on the market, I get way too overwhelmed and refrain from trying anything new because I don't want to waste my money. Or have you ever bought a cheap beauty product and the quality is just as low as the price?
Well, there are a few beauty items I love that combine affordability and superior quality.
My skin is naturally oily and acne prone, but the one skincare product I use consistently is the Aztec Indian Healing Clay. I was first introduced to it a few years ago by T. Nicole from PintSizedInFluence and I've been hooked ever since.

spa week appointmentsWhen it comes to indulging in facials, massages and any other spa treatment, there's normally a hefty price tag attached for top notch service. But getting pampered doesn't have to set you back a ton. Luckily, all you need is 50 bucks to get the royal treatment you deserve.

Starting October 15, Spa Week returns! Hundreds of salons, spas and fitness centers across the U.S. and Canada have select services for just $50. Some of the treatments would normally cost in the hundreds but for one week only, they're greatly discounted.

Last Spa Week I checked out Skintology's new midtown office for a microdermabrasion. It was my first time getting the procedure and I left happy. And I even continued going back for more treatments {I highly recommend Kristina}.

Kiss Nail Dress versus Sally Hansen Salon EffectsI love a fly design on my nails but I have little to no patience to wait for them to dry. I'm such a busy body that keeping my hands idle is a serious challenge. And if I give myself a mani at night, which I typically do, then I usually wake up in the morning with imprints from my sheets on my nails.
So while at the beauty supply store a few weeks ago, I was anxious to try Kiss Nail Dress stickers. Just like the Sally Hansen Salon Effects, they're stickers that give you a funky design like Minx, but there's no drying time and they last up to 10 days. I tried Salon Effects last year and I really liked them. Kiss was a few bucks cheaper than Sally Hansen so I wanted to see how they compared. I was looking forward to giving myself a $6 manicure that required no drying time.

because beauty has many facesToday's post is courtesy of my fab new intern, Kierra. Keep reading to get the dish on a new {affordable} beauty line and how to get a 20 percent discount.

---------------------Am I the only one who's tired of breaking the bank just for makeup? Burning a hole in your wallet for a tube of lip gloss is finally coming to an end with the launch of a new line that markets their products at less than $15.
LiSi Cosmetics was founded in 2011 by a couple who thought the industry was missing high-end merchandise at an affordable price. The great thing about the line is that it caters to women of every race and complexion. You can relate just from noticing the diversity of their models.
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