Ideal vs. Great Deal: Bright-Eyed Beauty Buys

By Colleen Sullivan
June 28, 2011
Credit: Ted Morrison
Health's Beauty Director Colleen Sullivan shopped high and low for the best wake-up makeup.
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Score makeup at every price

Credit: Ted Morrison

Health

's Beauty Director Colleen Sullivan shopped high and low for the best wake-up makeup.

Ideal: Complexion revivers

Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer With Mangosteen

"When I rub this

lotion ($35, origins.com) in, it develops a sheer tint that evens out my complexion. Plus, botanicals like ginseng leave my skin looking—and feeling!—refreshed."

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Great Deal: Complexion revivers

Credit: Ted Morrison

Almay Smart Shade Makeup

"I use this

foundation ($14, drugstores) when my mornings are rushed. It self-adjusts to match my skin and covers dark circles—but it doesn't feel like makeup makeup."

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Ideal: Pink lip crayons

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Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain in Lively

"Makeup artists say bright-pink lips wake up your entire face, and this sort-of-sheer fuchsia

pencil ($24, sephora.com) manages to do it without looking garish."

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Great Deal: Pink lip crayons

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Sonia Kashuk Velvety Shine Lip Crayon in Hot Pink

"I swiped on this creamy

lip crayon ($8, target.com) one morning, and two co-workers commented on how well-rested I looked. Who knew a pop of pink had such transformative powers?"

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Ideal: Rosy blushes

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Estée Lauder Signature 5-Tone Shimmer Powder for Eyes, Cheeks, Face

"Five face-awakening shades on one

compact ($36, esteelauder.com)! I apply the peach to my lids, the light pink below my brows, swirl the two medium pinks on my cheeks, and rub the darkest pink over my lips."

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Great Deal: Rosy blushes

Credit: Ted Morrison

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Blendable Powder Blush

"It's easy to build color with this

blush-and-highlighter trio ($5, mass retailers). Apply each shade separately—depending on how much glow you need—or mix all three together for a natural-looking flush."

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