We’ve been put on notice tonight — theNotice, that is. The delightful Rae of theNotice blog shares one of her favorite drugstore beauty products, the EcoTools Cleansing Sponge.

 
When Karen asked if I would do a guest post for Makeup and Beauty Blog, I didn’t know where to start (I rarely do). I asked her for direction, and she suggested drugstore beauty.
 
“Hm!” I thought. “I’ll have so much to talk about!”
 
But I thought. And I thought. And I blew the house down.
 
Well, no, not really. But I did come to realize that less of my makeup stash comes from drugstores than I previously thought.
 
But this is actually great news for you (no, really, it is). It basically means that if I’ve kept a drugstore item, it’s a darned good one.

Take these EcoTools Cleansing Sponges ($9 for a pack of 12), for instance. They’re one of my drugstore holy grails.

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Ah, the joys of being easily amused…

I’ve been scarfing down candy and singing a Halloween version of Joan Jett’s I Love Rock ‘n Roll while I do some chores around the house, but in my version the song goes, “I love candy corn!”

I love candy corn;
Put another dime in the jukebox, baby.
I love candy corn;
So come and take your time and dance with me!

Philosophy’s I Love Candy Corn Shower and Bath Gel put the idea in my head.

It smells exactly like (yup, you guessed it) candy corn.

If you’re a fan of this tri-colored confection, enter this weekend’s Halloween giveaway.

The prize

One lucky lady will receive a big ol’ bottle of Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Bath and Shower Gel (a $16 value).

How to enter…

Entering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me the name of your favorite Halloween candy.

I’m a Snickers kinda girl, but I loves me some Blow Pops too.

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

RT @karenmbb: RT to Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Shower and Bath Gel http://bit.ly/3OiSOW

Recap…

1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
2. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
   
   RT @karenmbb: RT to Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Shower and Bath Gel http://bit.ly/3OiSOW

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, November 1.

Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Happy Halloween, ghouls! Are you stoked about tonight?

I know it’s mostly for the kids, but I feel like a kid on Halloween (which works out well) — and not just because of the candy (Mmm… Snickers) or the spooky-yet-harmless sense of danger, either. I support any day in which it’s socially acceptable to wear sequins, feathers, a tail and/or a headdress to the grocery store.

I’m still not sure about my plans tonight (Tabs was invited to a costume party), but I got some Halloween candy for trick or treaters just in case.

Right now I’m surfing the interwebz and just chillin’ here at my desk with my morning coffee. The fog must have rolled in last night because it’s very Sleepy Hollow outside…

• 15 spooktacular last-minute Halloween makeup ideas — Bella Sugar
• Does your cat need stylin’ kitty neckwear? — Modern Cat
• Diggin’ this DIY multi-strand necklace… — Love Maegan
• Sign me up for a pair of these Hello Kitty rain boots! — Sicka Than Average
• How many crackers would I need to polish off one of these cheese sculptures? — Woman’s Day
• Just in time for Halloween! Black and orange interiors — Belle Maison
• A list of fantastic photography tips from an accomplished wedding photographer — I am Style-ish
• So you live on a fault line? Welcome to California! Here’s how to make your apartment earthquake-safe — Apartment Therapy
• 3 things you can do *today* to communicate better — Too Pretty For This
• A beginner’s guide to minimalist travel — Zen Habits
• How to effectively respond to design criticism (I think the lessons also apply to everyday life) — Smashing Magazine

I can’t remember the last time I carved a pumpkin…

Whatever you do tonight, I hope you have fun (and be safe!).

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen