Drugstore Vs. Designer Beauty

Knowing when to splurge and when to save on beauty products can make a big difference in your budget -- and your look!

By Tracy Perez for TheBlush.com

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5. Save: Nail Polish
Recent innovations in the nail care industry, from DIY gel manicures to polishes that create special effects, mean women are experimenting with nail color now more than ever. (Seriously, when was the last time you used up a bottle?). Going the budget route makes sense for something you're just taking for a test drive. Plus, many drugstore brands, including Maybelline New ... more
Photo by: Courtesy of the Manufacturer / The Blush
5. Save: Nail Polish
Recent innovations in the nail care industry, from DIY gel manicures to polishes that create special effects, mean women are experimenting with nail color now more than ever. (Seriously, when was the last time you used up a bottle?). Going the budget route makes sense for something you're just taking for a test drive. Plus, many drugstore brands, including Maybelline New York and Wet n Wild, are finally eliminating controversial chemicals (DBP, toluene and formaldehyde) from their formulas. So you're not sacrificing safety for savings.
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