Drugstore Beauty Queen: NYC's brow kit
Filed under: Cosmetics, Steals and Deals
Brow compacts are common among high-end cosmetics companies, but the nifty little arch tamers have yet to infiltrate the drugstore beauty aisles. It's really a shame, since the combination of wax and filler powder can perform miracles for your unruly brows. Of course, brow kits don't come cheap -- most kits cost over 20 clams. Drugstore beauty line NYC has finally tapped into the brow kit market. From what I can tell, the results are comparable to those of the expensive brands. The powder and wax hold up for the entire day and wash out easily with your regular nighttime facial cleanser. Considering that the NYC version only costs $3.99, it's hard to imagine why anyone would want to shell out $25 for basically the exact same product.
But isn't that always the rub of the Drugstore Beauty Queen?
I've always admired Physicians Formula cosmetics. I like its approach towards makeup, especially the concealers and skin correctors. Other beauty companies address problematic skin with heavier coverage or thicker formulas, but PF takes the practical approach of color balancing. By this logic, if you have reddish skin, apply green. If you have bluish circles, apply yellow. Sure, it's not rocket science, but has the old color wheel ever failed you before?
I remember using Sea Breeze oh, about 20 years ago. It was back when I actually did not need to do anything to my face, but I did anyway because all my girlfriends were using things like Noxzema cream, Stridex pads, and of course, Sea Breeze. I loved the Sea Breeze astringent, despite warnings about the "alcohol sting."
