Everyone loves when Oprah does her annual "Favorite Things" episode, which is exactly why it has become the talk show queen's most-watched show. The gift-packed hour that airs during the holiday season (with an occasional bonus summer segment) showcases an assortment of things from high-end refrigerators equipped with LCD TVs to expensive beauty products that make great gifts for loved ones -- if you're fortunate enough to have Oprah's paycheck, that is.
The women who just happen to be in the audience for one of these shows are truly the luckiest chicks because the actual reason everyone worships the show is because the big O gives away all of her "favorite things" -- even the big-ticket items. The freak-outs induced by the thousands of dollars worth of super-swag alone make for golden entertainment. The surprise factor (the moment the audience realizes that they are in the coveted seats) causes uproarious reactions of joy -- ones that almost look painful. So what exactly makes the audience go so bananas? The gorgeous beauty products featured, of course, oh, and the notebook computers and crystal watches don't hurt either. But it's the beauty products that get us the most excited, duh.
You most likely haven't been one of the lucky women lavished with Oprah's favorite beauty products, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them anyway. We've compiled seven beauty products that have been on Oprah's "Favorite Things" episodes (just in case you missed them) and we took it a step further. We also dug up budget-friendly beauty product swaps for each. So even if you don't have a big beauty budget, you can still experience the unbound joy of fabulous makeup and skincare products.
O is known for hangin' in the shade when at the pool (which is probably why her skin looks so youthful), but because her beau, Steadman, is a sun-lover, they both invest in good sunscreen to protect their skin from damaging UV rays. That's why Oprah showcased Clarins SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream in a summer version of the famous show, which can be used "all over your body" and is "lightweight, water-resistant and helps protect against premature aging," says Oprah.com
This sunscreen does the same thing as Oprah's fave: protects skin from damaging rays. Plus, it costs a third of the price of Clarins and has a higher SPF of 45. Similarly it is lightweight and can be used all over your body and won't clog pores because it is oil-free.
Rub-a-dub-dub, Oprah loves the tub. "Bathing is an art form and nobody enjoys it more than I do," said Oprah on the show. That's why she choose Kai Body Butter and Buffer to enhance her bathing enjoyment. The butter is luxurious and keeps skin supple and hydrated after using the buffer, a soap infused loofah that cleanses and exfoliates skin at the same time.
No one blames Oprah for loving a loofah that already contains body wash (to keep bathing effortless and relaxing), and a body butter that hydrates skin after exfoliating. But $83 for Kai's duo might turn bath time into break-the-bank-time. Simply Suds understands that bathing beauties, no matter their income bracket, enjoy the luxury of a nice long bath with yummy smelling products. That's why they make a loofah infused with body wash and body butter that smells like a lavender garden -- and sell both for $10.50. They offer the same sudsy good time at a fraction of the price
Everyone loves when Oprah does her annual "Favorite Things" episode, which is exactly why it has become the talk show queen's most-watched show. The gift-packed hour that airs during the holiday season (with an occasional bonus summer segment) showcases an assortment of things from high-end refrigerators equipped with LCD TVs to expensive beauty products that make great gifts for loved ones -- if you're fortunate enough to have Oprah's paycheck, that is.
The women who just happen to be in the audience for one of these shows are truly the luckiest chicks because the actual reason everyone worships the show is because the big O gives away all of her "favorite things" -- even the big-ticket items. The freak-outs induced by the thousands of dollars worth of super-swag alone make for golden entertainment. The surprise factor (the moment the audience realizes that they are in the coveted seats) causes uproarious reactions of joy -- ones that almost look painful. So what exactly makes the audience go so bananas? The gorgeous beauty products featured, of course, oh, and the notebook computers and crystal watches don't hurt either. But it's the beauty products that get us the most excited, duh.
You most likely haven't been one of the lucky women lavished with Oprah's favorite beauty products, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them anyway. We've compiled seven beauty products that have been on Oprah's "Favorite Things" episodes (just in case you missed them) and we took it a step further. We also dug up budget-friendly beauty product swaps for each. So even if you don't have a big beauty budget, you can still experience the unbound joy of fabulous makeup and skincare products.
