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it stays on for about 6 hours before you have to reapply, and the peppermint scent is so refreshing. I also use this gloss as an overcoat, smearing on lipstick that is too dark to stand on its own and putting the gloss over to create a classy lip. The only thing I would recommend about Victoria's Secret's line of gloss is to watch out for the foul-smelling tubes; some are labeled with appetizing names such as Sugar High and Mochaboom, but their scent reminds you of a gym locker room.

5) Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer, $5.71 at drugstore.com

In a world where women are walking the streets with an odd orange hue who are victims of bad fake-bake products, this moisturizer/self-tanner stands out. As a fair-skinned girl who gets a nice color in the summer but who is white as a ghost in the wintertime, this product helps me maintain a healthy glow all year round. Although many self-tanners aren't safe for use on the face, this one is. I rub a small quarter-sized amount onto my fingertips and massage evenly into my face for a fresh and newly I-just-spent-hours-on-the-beac h look. This lotion is peppered with gold shine beads that give off an aura of golden girl to passerby. This self-tanner can be used in layers; slather on a little on Monday, and some more on Tuesday to slowly achieve a perfect glow.

I've shared my top 5 beauty products with you; what are yours? You don't have to spend major dough to find the products that make you look beautiful, because high-quality makeup is available everywhere from CVS to Saks Fifth Avenue. Don't splurge on any makeup unless you know that it is well worth the price. Share what you've learned with others stuck in a beauty rut; we don't need more women improperly applying makeup in this country! Happy shopping!

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