"Don't Go To The Cosmetic Counter Without Me 8th Edition"

I just received this book for my birthday from my friend Rozi.  It was written by Paula Begoun who also refers to herself as The Cosmetics Cop.  This book is a wealth of knowledge for beauty products.  I call it the beauty Bible.  It compares products and gives you each products strengths and weaknesses.  This book has an A-Z index of almost any product you can think of... well almost every product.  The book is as up to date as it can be adding and removing products that are new or no longer relevant.   I highly recommend this book to everyone.  You will be surprised at what you will find out.  I didn't realize how many of the big companies are connected to each other.  This will definitely open your eyes about buying certain name brands when you see what companies are actually affiliated.  This book also educates you on how to read ingredients and not get sucked into misleading labels.  I haven't read the entire book yet... as it is the size of a bible...BUT I am so far impressed with its detailed descriptions and reviews.

Divas 2 Cents:  Some parts of the book are biased so you should take some of what you read with a grain of salt.  Afterall, not everyone has the same skin or reaction to a product, so for some of the reviews you should use your own judgement.

***The picture I posted is of a different edition.  I own the 8th Edition which I believe is the most recent one.

Daiso... the store that dreams are made of!

I just went to Daiso in Richmond for the very first time.... I feel like Madonna... Like a virgin... no joke!!!  It is like a dollar store on steroids!  I swear you can get anything in there for $2.00.  There are some items that cost $2.75 or $4.00... but for the most part 2 bucks is what you will pay!  I bought really nice fishnet stockings with a flower design for $2.75!!  They have over 70,000 items to choose from.  Items that are low in cost but good in quality.

They have everything from school supplies to toys... kitchen ware to beauty...FOOD!!... you name it... they have it!  There is so much nifty stuff to choose from.  The reason for my visit was a field trip.  I am taking an esthetics program and was able to find a gold mine of nail decals to use for 3D nail art that I will soon be learning.  When you have to supply some of your own tools, a place like this is goooolden!!  I am a bad sucker for packaging and everything in there is delightfully packaged in cute colorful packaging! Oh Yeah!! For all you eye lash vixens, they have an awesome selection of false lashes to choose from.  I picked up 4 pairs of lashes for $4.00... a buck a pair!  I had to hold myself back alot because of their wide selection.

It is located a hop jump and a skip away from The Aberdeen Skytrain station.  I suggest this store to anyone because there is a wealth of nice items for a good price in there.

Divas 2 cents:  If you are tired of the same old dollar store then give Daiso a try.  It is 10 times better then a dollar store I guarantee it!  They have so much to choose from and the items are not what you would expect to pay for a $2.00 item.  You have to see to believe... check it out!