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1) Remington curling wand

Since I’ve purchased this, it’s saved me hundreds of dollars from salon visits. Each time I went to salon cost me $25-35 for a blowout with curled ends. This baby only cost $25 and is SO easy to use, even though I never owned a curling iron before. Click here to read my post that includes this in my ombre haircare routine: https://makeupbyneda.com/2013/08/06/hair-products/

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2) Nail Luv gel nail system

This kit is another item that has saved me from trips to the salon. In about 15 minutes, this gives a salon quality gel manicure that lasts about 3 weeks. The system is compatible with any other LED gel polishes, and you can get it for a great deal at Costco! Full review and step-by-step instructions to come in a separate post.

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3) Olay Facial Cloths

This may be the most useful item to me on this list. Between flying somewhere 2-3 times a year and frequently spending the night visiting my parents or inlaws, my overnight bag is NEVER without these. Unlike your conventional makeup removing wipes, these wipes are GENIUS because they are dry but suds up when moistened with water. No more residue left over from makeup wipes and goodbye leaked face wash! For full details on this, read my post here https://makeupbyneda.com/2013/05/31/tgif-tip-20/.

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4) Salon Perfect Demi Wispies

These are my go to lashes for most looks. I love the way these look and that I never have to trim the band. I promise you, these are the most inexpensive (yet high quality) lashes you’ll ever find. At $9 for a 4 pack, they are a steal. My only pet peeve is they are sold only at Walmart in-store and are forever out of stock!

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5) Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive

This is another item I’ve only been able to find at walmart. However this is always in stock! I used to use only duo brand glue for 7 years – until I found this. The wand applicator means there’s no waste compared to squeezing out too much duo and applying with a q-tip. Keep an eye out for the full review to come!

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6) Sephora brush wand

This geniusly designed product consists of full sized brush heads that magnetically stack together. Imagine, a brush set that doesn’t take up much space, with a full sized handle! You can read my post here to see how they stack together! https://makeupbyneda.com/2013/08/16/off-to-la/

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7) Wet n wild MegaLiner (in black)

This drugstore gem is one of my most valuable finds of 2013 since it’s something I use on a daily basis. Personally this wears better on my oily eyelids than any liquid liner I’ve found. In addition to it lasting 14 hour days, you can read up on more details in my full review here: https://makeupbyneda.com/2013/10/03/wet-n-wild-megaliner-review/

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8) Urban Eden primer

I’ve probably been using Urban’s primer potion for 9 years off and on. Previously the Sin color was my favorite, but now this is! Being completely matte, I’ve found this to be the most staying power on my oily eyelids. A full review is to come, and I’ll compare it with the other formulas.

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9) Bobbi Brown peach corrector

This corrector is an amazing product that works with most skin tones. Applied alone it neutralizes dark circles, and used under concealer it makes them completely disappear. Keep an eye out for my full review to come, showing you why this is a staple in my makeup kit.

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10) Milani blush