If you’re still wondering if Tweezerman tweezers are as great as people say (and they are!), then here is the perfect starter kit:

• Tweezerman round tip tweezers
• Super Curl no-pinch eyelash curler
• Facial blotting papers in a portable dispenser
• Power Nail® clipper
• FileMate™nail file in a travel case

And you get it all — a $41 value! — for just a little more than the regular price for a pair of Tweezerman tweezers!

Price: $25 ($41 Value!)

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This starfish-shaped pumice stone from Kingsley would make a useful and decorative addition to any beauty-themed gift basket. And don’t forget to get some for yourself if you could use some sole renewal!

Price: $2.99

One lucky Bargain Queen reader will win a Christmas stocking worth over $500 as a gift from us to you.

One more reader will receive a runner-up prize of a goodie bag worth $250.

To enter, leave a comment to tell us what you most wish for in your stocking this year by midnight EST on December 20th.

Chilled cucumber slices are often recommended as a home remedy for under-eye puffiness and dark circles, but there’s something you should know before who rush out to the grocery store. The main reason why they work is because they’re so cool when they come out of the fridge. And it just happens that cuke slices are conveniently eye size.

So, save yourself some slicing and go with a reusable alternative like these cucumber gel eye pads.…

I love cute shoes. Unfortunately, all those sock-less styles do a number on my feet. Over the years I had tried just about everything on my dry, cracked heels: lotions, files, stones and even my husband’s Dremel tool — and I had been thoroughly unimpressed by them all. So, despite all the great reviews of the Ped Egg, I was reluctant to spend more money on yet another ‘miracle’ product. However, I recently got a…

When the Clarisonic skin care brush system came out, it was a huge hit, despite being $195.

Then came the Neutrogena Wave power cleanser for under $20. Despite having good luck with Neutrogena products in the past, I was a bit sceptical. It’s getting stellar reviews though. It may not be the Clarisonic brush system, but it’s a great product for the price.

It gets better, though!

It’s now just $11.99 — and eligible for Amazon’s free Super Saver shipping!

The…

Winter white has a new meaning come shorts season. There’s nothing wrong with being a bit pale, but if you’re scared of looking like the ghost of Christmas past, then it’s time to add some color.

Save money and your skin by skipping the tanning beds. Instead, get your tan from a bottle of Prescriptives Sunsheen allover self-tanner. It’s on sale for $13.75, down from $25. Plus, it ships worldwide!

I love Prescriptives’ self-tanners, especially compared to…

One of my major expenses last year was building a collection of beauty products like makeup, makeup brushes, and skincare. I don’t regret it; I love the makeup I have and my skin now looks a lot better naked, but I really can’t afford to spend as much this year.

Therefore, I’ve been thinking about how to cut down on beauty-related expenses with these simple ideas.

Here’s one of our favorite posts from the Bargain Queen archives for your enjoyment over the holidays.

If you use makeup wipes to clean makeup from your skin each night, here’s something you need to know: baby wipes are basically the same thing, and cost a lot less money.

I started wondering about them when I noticed that the baby wipes my sister-in-law uses on her adorable sons’ bottoms look and feel almost identical to the makeup wipes…

Here’s one of our favorite posts from the Bargain Queen archives for your enjoyment over the holidays.

I’ve been asked many times whether I think it’s worth spending money on expensive skincare products.

It’s not easy to answer that because it depends on your individual priorities: for some people, skin care is a higher priority than it is for other people.

I can answer the underlying question though: do expensive skincare products do the things they promise?

Read on: Is…