[The Energizer]

From today's Washington Times:

Laura and lipstick

"One of the first personal details most Americans learned about Laura Bush was that she wore Cover Girl makeup. Surely, with all that old Bush money, she could afford to buy up the entire contents of the Neiman Marcus cosmetics department. But in a show of solidarity with less fiscally robust voters, she proved that she knew a good deal, by golly, when she saw one.

"But not everyone is as secure as Mrs. Bush. 'Most celebrities don't like to see cheap makeup in a pro's kit,' admits New York makeup artist Gucci Westman. 'People think the more money they spend, the more beautiful they'll be.' Indeed, before a recent public appearance, one famously high-maintenance actress balked at the sight of the classic pink-and-green tube of mascara in her makeup artist's hand. 'She asked if I had a more expensive mascara, so I used Shu Uemura,' says the pro, who requested anonymity. 'But I still think Great Lash is the best.'

"While it's true that a high price tag may reflect rare and costly ingredients, a low price tag doesn't imply the product was made by convicts with materials found in a Dumpster. While the First Lady will pay dearly for a camera-ready haircut and a hand-beaded inaugural gown, she still knows how to balance the budget."

—Christine Shea in "Dollars and Sense" in the June issue of Allure

[Aggie Mama]

I use Great Lash too. Since I stay at home with the kids, I have to watch every dollar. That being said, when I buy cosmetics, I look for something that will be a good value, as well as look good on me.

My mom started me off on Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, and Este Lauder, and I basically stayed with those brands until ds came along. I tried the grocery store brands in an attempt to save money, but I found that 80% of the stuff I purchased was thrown out b/c I couldn't try it on and it looked terrible on me after I got it home.

I went back to Clinique b/c they have a nice assortment of "the basics" for a good price. Then I saw the BE infomercials, and with all of the recommendations here, I knew I had to try it.

The neat thing that I've noticed about the BE is that this stuff is going to last FOREVER! It takes very little of the product to give you the color that you want, and there's nothing in it that can go bad and spoil after a year or two.

[SevenofNine]

Actually I kinda know Laura Bush makeup secret

LADIES hear this it is Covergirl that right Ole Laura goes to local Walgreens pick up her makeup

Unlike Hill Beast who goes to expensive cosemtric place all Laura to do is go to Walgreen pick up perhaps some toothpaste, shaving cream for Dubya

I forgot what moisutierzer she used

[LibertyGirl77]

If you're as naturally pretty as Mrs. Bush, you don't need to spend lots of money on expensive makeup to improve things. If you're anything like me . . . well, you spend the bucks. :)