From Consumer Tips Weekly:

“After locating two different companies offering “dentist strength” teeth whitening products online, Cathy took her idea a step further–to save even more money (as if the trials alone weren’t enough). Cathy (with the help of her son, as she quickly admits) was able to obtain TWO different discount coupons that would drop the shipping price for each trial to less than $1.99–meaning she could get her hands on both trials by paying less than $4 total.

“I was amazed… this was a steal, and I just couldn’t be more thankful. I was able to get both of the products, used them one after another, and the difference is astounding. This is better than I would have expected from my dentist.”

Cathy has been able to use the internet to share her secret with thousands through publications such as this one. If you are interested in following her routine, we have provided the coupon codes and links to the trial offers below:

Step 1: Click here for Dazzle White (Use Promo Code: whiteteeth)
Step 2: Click here for Smile Brite (Use Promo Code: smilenow)”

Now this makes a lot more sense than spending hundreds of dollars at the dentist office. Goes to show that even in a recession, you can still find something to smile about, right? I’ve tried these types of products in the past, as well, and they worked wonders on my poor smoke abused teeth. It’s really worth the five bucks, especially if you’ve got a job interview coming up.

Drag queens are too fierce when it comes to cosmetics, and lesbians like me can learn a lesson or two from the divas in this video below:

Shading, contours, colors, and concealer… these ladies can do it all!

Miss Linda makes up
Originally uploaded by wili_hybrid

JoAnne Fowler, best known for her work on The L Word, has founded her own cosmetic firm Sappho Cosmetics. Fowler founded the company at the prompting of L Word actresses Mia Kirshnir and Jennifer Beals. Both Kirshnir and Beals felt that there was a need for safer, chemical free cosmetics. Their fears are well founded. Since the mass production of cosmetics, many chemicals have been used to either soften or tint make up that were highly toxic. Several heavy metals were used in cosmetics for centuries. Today, many less noticeably risky, but just as dangerous chemicals, are used in cosmeitcs.

Sappho Cosmetics specifically does not use Parabens and Pfthalates. Parabens are used to preserve cosmetics, and pfthalates are used to soften and make cosmetics silky. Both have been linked to various forms of cancer. Sappho Cosmetics uses natural materials for their cosmetics and refuses to test their products on animals.

According to their website “Sappho Cosmetics is all about making up fearlessly. It’s about learning how to make up and being as daring as you please but even more importantly it’s about putting products on our faces and bodies that will not harm us.”

They have a wide array of cosmetics for the eyelids, cheeks, lips and face. As with all cosmetics of quality, they are expensive. The website also includes a how to and explanation guide concerning make up application. Many of the product names make mention to L Word actresses, and while not explicitly marketed to the lesbian community, the company is certainly inviting.

Ms Fowler is not the only person working behind the scenes of Hollywood to head on out and make their own line. Bob Mackie, best known for designing clothes for Cher, has his own line of clothing, many of which are designed with the plus sized woman in mind.

Currently Sappho Cosmetics can only be found online. The website is simply laid out and extremely easy to use.

http://sapphocosmetics.com/

Sei is a trans-lesbian who lives in Vermont and has a strong passion for LGBTI rights. She has a BA in History and her hobbies include sci-fi, anime, fantasy, action movies, video games, and more. You can visit her Blogger profile here.