Stock-Up Alert!

You know I can't resist sets that give you a whole lot of goodies for not a whole lot of cash. They're a great way to stock up on items you might already use, build a well-rounded, versatile cosmetic collection, and get useful accoutrements (like brushes!) on the cheap. Two good ones that I've come across recently:

The Smashbox Beauty Book gives you $181 worth of product for only $60, and includes old favorites like Photo Finish primer (travel tube!) and Brow Tech (this time in a trio), a good cream eyeliner brush, and lots of other loot. The list:

Photo Finish Foundation Primer (clear)

Brow Tech Trio (brunette, taupe, wax)

Cream Eye Liner Duo in Caviar/Midnight Brown (black, dark brown)

Cream Eye Liner Brush #9

Eye Shadow Quad in Juxtapose (chocolate brown, matte pink, golden pink, metallic olive green)

Fusion Soft Lights in Dimension (shimmering soft pink, peach, coral pink, champagne, bronze)

Emulsion Lip Exfoliant

Lip Enhancing Gloss in Pixel (creamy nude)

Bare Escentuals Crown Jewels is a $118 value for $52. I don't often mention Bare Escentuals here, but it's not because I don't like the products; loose powders just aren't that practical for me since I travel so much. But when I'm home, I love the Clear Radiance Allover Face Color (included in this set), and I think the shadows and liners are quite good. Another winner in this set: Buxom Lips gloss. The full rundown: