I was just strolling along the internet, minding my own business as usual, when I came across a really big beauty deal going on at Beauty Crunch on all of their Stila Cosmetics stuff.

I just about freaked out when I saw the deals.  I mean, $9.50 for a contouring trio?  And free shipping on orders over $50 with a coupon code (BEAUTY)?  Awesome!

And then I just about cried, because I can’t even afford that. Times are tough over in the Makeup Files household, ladies.

That doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage, though.  Let me live vicariously through you, in all of your makeup-buying splendor.

The website says that the big sale is from ‘now until Monday, Dec. 22nd.’  So, you better hurry up.

That’s all I’m saying.

Some quick product suggestions:

• stila perfecting foundation stick, $7.50
• stila fall eye and cheek palette: perfectly plum, $7.50
• stila mandarin mist eau de parfum, $9.00

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Times are tough.  Economically, anyway.  And that means that the holidays are going to be low-budget for a lot of people this year.

That doesn’t mean that you have to avoid buying presents for people, though.  There are all sorts of makeup and beauty items that are inexpensive and still great.

Here are the top 5 beauty presents you can find, all for under $15.

1. Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb by Lush, $3.95
   Got a friend that just needs to relax?  Get her the Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb.  This fizzing bath treat in the shape of a snowman smells of rich vanilla.  As it fizzes away, balls of cocoa butter soften up the bath water, smoothing out her skin.
2. Shimmer Pots by Sephora, $8.00
   Nothing beats a little shimmer on your lids.  These Sephora Shimmer Pots come in three different colors: copper (pictured), white and black.  They also have an eye primer pot for the same price.  Your friend can dust this over her regular eye shadow to bring her look from day to night.
3. The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara by Maybelline, ~$5.99
   Honestly, nothing beats The Colossal.  It’s the best mascara I’ve tried and your beauty pal will surely love it.  This mascara comes in two shades of black: Glam Black and Classic Black.  Now she’s ready for a night on the town!



4. Play ‘Til Midnight Nail Polish by OPI, ~$8.50
   
   Dark nail polish has been the trend for years, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up.  Play ‘Til Midnight is a great shimmery dark blue nail color.  With OPI, you know you’re giving high quality polish for the holidays.
5. I Taste Like Sugar Mini Lip Gloss Set by Sugar Cosmetics, ~$14.00
   Nice glossy finish?  Check.  Yummy sugar cookie flavoring?  Check.  Loads of options?  Check.  The I Taste Like Sugar gloss set comes with 12 different glosses in many different colors.  Sets like these make great gifts because your friend is bound to like at least one of the glosses.

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Want to find a good eyeliner, but don’t have the money to get too hog-wild?  Total Beauty has a list of the best eyeliners for the lowest price:

Best Eyeliners Under $10

If MAC, Clinique and Lancome are too pricey, you’ll be glad you “settled” for these drugstore gems

TotalBeauty.com members share convincing reviews that yes, you can get a reliable eyeliner for less. See which brand won the most praise. See picks

No. 18: CoverGirl Outlast Smoothwear All-Day Eyeliner, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.2*

Why it’s great: “This is my No. 1 favorite eyeliner. It’s not too dark but it’s dark enough to make my eyes look sexy. [Espresso is] a rich brown [that's] good for fair-skinned girls. It stays on all day so you don’t have to worry.” – loveb4ever320, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 17: Rimmel London Professional Liquid Eye Liner, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.3*

Why it’s great: “First the price: dirt cheap, relatively speaking. I like the super-slim application brush; it gives me more control, and I like the consistency, which also makes application easier. After MUCH practice, I’ve gotten pretty adept at applying this.” – persimmon, TotalBeauty.com member

No. 16: Almay Intense I-Color Play Up Liquid Eyeliner, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*

Why it’s great: “I’ve tried the amethyst and the topaz. Both are easy and apply a beautifully precise line if you keep a few simple steps in mind: Line in short strokes, and wait a minute or so before blending or applying mascara. [It's] a nice addition to an eye wardrobe!” – alykitt, TotalBeauty.com member

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