Considering all the "issues" I've had with my skin lately (dryness plus major breakouts), I've decided to give it a bit of a break and bring you more color cosmetic reviews over the next few issues. First on my list is our first $10 Challenge of 1998. I can't believe the last one was in December '97! For all our new readers, the $10 Challenge is the ultimate drugstore scavenger hunt. Here's how it works: take $10 into a drug or discount store and see what cool products you can find. Simple! For our 6th installment, a trip to my local drugstore got me the following:

Coty "24" Hour Creme Lipstick ($5.79) in "plumwine"
Even though I think naming this lipstick "24 hour" is a little ambitious, it does last pretty well through eating, drinking, etc. without coming off completely. It feels a little dry at first, but as it settles into your lips, it turns slightly creamy without feeling greasy or sliding around. I also like the old fashioned bullet shape (makes for easier application) and snazzy gold case. Many thanks to reader Lydia Ash for the review suggestion!

Bonne Bell Lip Lix lipgloss ($1.99) in "gotta date?"
For a quick and easy, no frills gloss, the Lip Lix collection is cool and cheap. Every gloss is a different color and a different "flavor", which I suppose appeals to someone who likes to taste their lipgloss! Personally, I like the color I got, but the "flavor" is nasty! I have no idea what it's supposed to be. What I do like is that the color is sheer and goof-proof, so I can throw it in my purse and never be without at least a little lipcolor.

Lord & Berry Dramateyes Waterproof Mascara ($4.99)
I wouldn't call this mascara "dramatic", but it does a nice job of defining and slightly lengthening lashes for a natural, everyday look. The brush doesn't get clumpy or goopy, so neither do your lashes. One of the coolest things about shopping for a Lord & Berry mascara is that the tester display has examples of the brushes attached to the unit so you can see and feel what they're like. Handy!

The Makeup Diva is in! Tired of scrubbing at makeup that just won't budge? This week's Ask The Makeup Diva column reveals the top choices in all- purpose makeup removers.

For those of you with oily skin, you're going to love this month's new Feature, Makeup for Oily Skin. Our hard working Panelist, Alissa, test- drove a wide range of foundations and powders to bring you this list of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Don't miss it!