1/10/13

Gas Buddy is an app for your smartphone that helps you locate the lowest price for gas in your neighborhood. You can win free gas cards simply by earning points, which you do by submitting real-time gas prices whenever you fill up. Once you earn 1,000 points, you're eligible to win a $250 gift card toward free gas.

1/9/13

Three skin care certification programs that have real standards and are vetted by independent agencies are EcoCert, the Natural Products Association NPA mark and the USDA's organic certification. Any other certifications you see on products should be taken with a grain of salt -- many of those credentials are made up by the manufacturers, with little or no third-party vetting.

1/8/13

Here's a simple way to rescue your cosmetic products in a jiffy: If your pressed powder crumbles because you’ve dropped it, don't throw it away. Instead, carefully add a few drops of rubbing alcohol, stir until the crumbles melt into a smooth consistency and spread the mixture in the compact with a small butter knife. Allow the alcohol to evaporate, and the powder will be as good as new.