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Get Ready For Summer, Part 2

My beauty routine changes so much during the Summer months. My light skin gets a little darker (I fake it), and I favor bronzey and bright colors and island scents. Here are some more great products that I love and might be perfect for your Summer look.

Jergen’s Natural Glow and Protect Daily Moisturizer ($7.99 USD) The healthy alternative to toxic tanning beds and spray-on tans, Jergens® Natural Glow & Protect Daily Moisturizer is the easy, nourishing way for you to achieve a soft, radiant glow without subjecting your skin to sun damage. It creates natural-looking color in just one week, no soaking up the sun (and its harmful rays) required. The lightweight, protective formula also defends the skin from harmful UV rays without the heavy texture of a traditional sunscreen.

Infused with Vitamin E, this multi-tasking moisturizer offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, so your skin stays supple, hydrated and well-protected. Available in two shades, for fair to medium and medium to tan skin, Jergens® Natural Glow & Protect Daily Moisturizer was awarded The Skin Cancer Foundation “Daily Use” Seal for its superior performance.

I think this is such a fab product because it moisturizes and gradually tans the skin at the same time. Love it! Purchase at a mass market retailer near you!

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Body Butter ($35.00 USD, 6oz) When creating this scent, Laura wanted to recreate a tropical island ambiance by mixing almond with the coconut’s milk and pulp to create a suave scent that is sensuous and sweet but not too sugary.

This amazing scent is available in body butter, which I have tried, plus body wash, honey bath, body crème, hand crème, scrub and eau de toilette.

Learn more at www.lauramercier.com and Sephora stores.

A couple of great new Physician’s Formula powders are perfect for the Summer. They are:

Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 ($13.99 USD) is an ultra-fine mineral powder that delivers impeccable coverage for a flawless airbrushed finish. Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and sun damage. Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Paraben free. Non-Comedogenic. Dermatologist approved.

Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Correcting Bronzer ($13.99 USD) is a 3-In-1 corrector + brightener + bronzer that blends together to bring warmth to the complexion, brighten dullness and deliver a smoothing finish. All colors blend together to create the perfect glow: pink highlights, orange brightens, yellow adds warmth. Gently absorbs oil without drying skin and helps minimize the appearance of fine lines. Hypoallergenic. Fragrance free. Paraben free. Non-Comedogenic. Dermatologist approved.

Pur Mineral’s Lip Gloss Sticks ($15.00 USD) — Is it a gloss, is it a pencil, or is it something better? Pür’s megawatt Lip Gloss Sticks give you the jaw-dropping bold lip look you expect from a gloss with application ease of a jumbo pencil. Bursting with rich emollients and vitamin E, these buttery smooth sticks condition lips as they colour. Now that’s something to smile about. Paraben free. Gluten free. Twist bottom of barrel to expose colour. Apply as a crayon directly to lips.

Cream Shadows Long Wear Eye Color ($16.00 USD) — Rain or shine, put your lids on lockdown with Pür Minerals’ stay-all-day cream eye shadows. Armed with SepiLift—a unique ingredient that tightens and “lifts” the skin’s appearance—these silky smooth shades won’t bat an eye at high humidity, springtime showers or the occasional tearjerker. Each cream color can also be blended and layered with mineral shadows for an endless array of long-wear looks. Paraben-free.

Learn more and purchase at www.purminerals.com.

tarte gifts from the lipstick tree Achiote color collection ($42 USD) — Get a healthy dose of color with this cheek and lip trio infused with pigments and ingredients derived from the Amazon. Our most recent finding from our Rainforest travels is achiote, a secret amongst Brazil’s beautiful women, Achiote is known for the honeysuckle shade produced from the seeds of the fruit it bears.

With natural pigments derived from this “lipstick tree,” the warm, shimmering golden pink shade is universally flattering, so this limited-edition set is sure to complement your skin tone and deliver a glowing radiance.

Set includes:

full-size LipSurgence™ lip luster in achiote (shimmering golden pink)
full-size Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in achiote (shimmering golden pink)
full size maracuja divine shine lip gloss in achiote (shimmering golden pink)

Purchase at www.tartecosmetics.com and www.qvc.com

The TouchBack Marker is perfect for quick Summer hair color touch-ups. The TouchBack Marker is the only temporary root touch up on the market that uses real hair color. TouchBack bonds to the hair, blending seamlessly with permanent hair color to create a totally natural look, in between salon visits! It is easy to apply and dries in under a minute. Color stays true until shampooed out.

Check them out atwww.touchbackgray.com/

Enjoy these great Summer products!

Get Ready For Summer!

Happy Memorial Day! This is the unofficial start of Summer. I am writing this at 5 pm in Kansas City and it is 91 degrees. My family and I went to a lake this morning to splash in the water and then my girls went swimming again this afternoon — so it is certainly time to get the hot weather beauty products out! Here are some of my faves:

Lavanila Healthy SPF Collection: Get the complete coverage you need with Lavanila’s Healthy SPF Collection. These 100% natural products are made with a new generation of mineral sunscreens for superior UVA/UVB protection. Free of harsh chemicals, synthetic sunscreens and nano-particles, all formulas are fragrance-fee and infused with a superior complex of skin-saving vitamins, minerals and amino acids. The collection includes The Healthy Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Cream, The Healthy Sunscreen SPF 40 Face Cream and The Healthy Lip Screen SPF 30. Price: $16 to $38 at www.lavanila.com.

Gillette Venus Embrace — $9.99 — $11.99 USD for the refillable razor, two cartridges, and a shower pod to hold the razor in the shower and $13.49 – $14.99 USD for a four-pack cartridge refills. This razor now comes with a new purple and turquoise handle and has five, yes FIVE, blades for an perfectly smooth and close shave. I love this razor! The head swivels and hugs every curve. This would be perfect for the summer when we wear way less clothes!

tarte Amazon bronze Amazonian clay & annatto body bronzer ($37 USD) — Achieve a faux glow, naturally, with the new Amazonian clay and annatto-infused body bronzer in universally flattering Amazon bronze. This is a lovely light bronzer, but it is a bit sparkly, so I suggest to use it on legs and arms — especially at night! . Directions: Using the included body puff, blend bronzer into skin making sure to pay special attention around knees, ankles and elbows. Add one coat for a subtle bronze, or 2-3 coats for deeper color. Occasionally rinse body puff with a mild antibacterial soap and let dry overnight.

Purchase at www.tartecosmetics.com and Sephora stores.

Burt’s Bees Refreshing Lip Balm with Pink Grapefruit ($3 USD) Give your lips a kiss. This juicy lip balm is made with nutritious, tropical Pink Grapefruit Seed Oil, bursting with powerful vitamins. Refresh your lips with a sweet hint of citrus.

• Nourishes with Vitamin C and E from Pink Grapefruit Seed Oil • Delicious citrus flavor • Softens and conditions lips

Available at www.burtbees.com and at mass market retailers near you.

Skinnygirl Mommy Cool Your Feet Spray ($7.89 USD) — Cool your achingly tired feet by misting them with soothing essential ingredients such as cucumber, aloe and peppermint for a revitalizing burst of freshness. Feet feel instantly refreshed and pampered!

Key Ingredients:

Aloe – Used to moisturize and soften skin
Peppermint Oil – Energizes and cools while helping to sooth common foot irritants
Cucumber Extract – Used to sooth and relieve puffiness

Available at www.skinnygirlfaceandbodystore.com

Pantene Split End Repair Keratin Protection

Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Solutions Keratin Protection Crème ($6.29 USD) is formulated to help keep hair strong to protect hair’s natural keratin structure from damage. The result is strong, healthy hair with fewer split ends.

I can tell that this works. After a few uses, my hair has looked shinier and it does appear that I have less split ends. My teenage daughter uses this on her hair that has been damaged from straighteners and blue hair dye — and it really does make her hair look healthier.

You can purchase this at mass market retailers near you.

Enjoy!

Tarte Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to… Debra! She has won my tarte giveaway that includes an Amazonian clay 12-hour shimmering blush, an Amazonian clay waterproof cream eyeshadow, a maracuja divine shine lip gloss, and a Maracuja Blush & Glow. She will have fun playing with the fun Spring colors!

I will be announcing another Spring makeup giveaway in a day or too…so good luck!

Spring Giveaway Time Part 1 — tarte Cosmetics!

Happy first day of Spring! In celebration of Winter being over — thank goodness — I have put together 2 giveaways of fab Spring makeup. If you win Giveaway #1, you get a Tarte package of:

tarte amazonian clay waterproof cream shadow in moss — an olive-green cream eye shadow

tarte maracuja divine shine lip gloss in blissful — a creamy peach gloss

tarte maracuja blush & glow in sunlight — a bronzey-peach cream stick blush and liquid highlighter.

tarte amazonian clay 12-hour shimmering blush in frisky — a shimmery coral blush

The colors are warm, bright and perfect for Spring and Summer! I have tried all of these products and have to say that I love them! The fact that tarte has natural, good for you cosmetics doesn’t negate the fact that their products are long-lasting and gorgeous!

The powder blush is shimmery, but not in a too-young way. I think it is subtle enough for forty-somethings (and above) like myself to rock! The duo of cream blush and liquid highlighter is perfect for face and body (shimmery shoulders, anyone?). The lip gloss is my new favorite. It might look bright in the tube, but it is subtly shiny on. And the cream eye shadow in the lovely green moss would be pretty on all eye colors.

To win, please leave a comment on my blog. I will choose a winner soon — on Friday March 30th — then I will announce a new giveaway! If warm colors are not for you, the next group of Spring cosmetics will have some cooler tones in it.

This giveaway is open for residents of the United States and Canada only. Good Luck!

Brighten Up Your Spring With Blushes By Tarte, Laura Mercier and BY TERRY.

I am always afraid that I will mistakenly apply too much blush on my pale skin, so I use choose light colors, usually a pink or a light coral, for my cheeks.

But, the Spring 2012 trend is bright colors like fuchsias and peachy–corals, so I have been testing some pretty loud (at least in the pans) blushes. And you know what — applied properly, the blushes below impart a fresh, lively look to my complexion!

BYTERRY Blush Veloute ($45.50 USD) — A powder-cream blush designed to highlight the apples of the cheeks with a healthy satin glow.

The features of this blush are:

A part-cream part-powder melting blush that enhances the skin’s radiance.
A healthy glow effect with subtly colored cheeks.
A radiant, matte-satin long-lasting finish.
Gives transparent coverage.
A high-tech formula that combines skincare with color, correction-perfection.

Applied with fingertips, the texture is soft and malleable and blends in leaving a subtle veil of color. The shade I have, Apple, looks almost red in the pot, but on my cheeks, it give a natural flush. This is also available in Peach Nude and Ginger Glaze, both warmer shades.

Suitable for all skin types. www.spacenk.com

This next blush does not look intensely bright in the compact, but really wakes up my fair skin with a shimmery flush!

Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Shimmering Blush ($25 USD) is a follow-up to tarte’s best-selling Amazonian clay 12-hour blushes. tarte introduces the same award-winning formula in four, brand-new shimmering shades. Spiked with tiny, finely-milled specks of gold and silver, one swipe will add the perfect amount of sheen to your cheeks.

I have this in Glisten, a shimmering peach-pink and love it. It really give a lovely glow — no highlighter needed. It is easy to apply and to blend. It is also available in Adored, shimmering light pink, Buff, shimmering nude and Frisky, shimmering bright coral.

Available at www.tartecosmetics.com, www.qvc.com, and www.sephora.com.

Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour ($22.00 USD) is a long-lasting, natural cheek colour formulated to provide translucent, buildable coverage for a soft, velvety finish.

I love cream blushes, they are probably my favorite right now. I usually don’t wear peach blushes, but this color looked so fresh, I had to try it! It blends very smoothly so it is easy to make it look natural. Such a beautiful formula! And the peach is very wearable — not too orange!

Innocent Peach is part of the new, limited edition Lingerie Collection. You can also purchase this in Blaze a soft warm rose, Canyon a peachy-brown, Oleander a cool bright-pink, and Praline a neutral brown.

You can purchase these at www.lauramercier.com Enjoy your new flush!

My New Favorite Lip Gloss — Tarte’s Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss

If you are looking for a new lip gloss that is conditioning, non-sticky, and very shiny — I know the perfect gloss for you. I have just tried Tarte’s just released Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss. LOVE.

These glosses are infused with maracuja oil. Only one crop of this rare Brazilian fruit grows every year with the harvest occurring in late August. Women of the Amazonian cooperative collect maracuja by hand and cold press the seeded pulp of the fruit, extracting the concentrated pure oil, to preserve the loss of any nutrient-rich essential fatty acids (EFAs) or vitamins.

This skinintuitive™ and skin smart ingredient that Amazon locals call “puro milagro” or “the pure miracle” delivers a healthy dose of vitamin C and EFAs necessary for maintaining radiant skin. EFA deficiency can result in the breakdown of essential cells causing skin to appear dry and aged. Pure maracuja oil helps to bring dull skin back to life!

The 10 shades are:

Adored — cotton candy pink

Dollface — pink grapefruit

Charmed — pale pink

Amused — hot pink

Blissful — warm peach

Glisten — peachy nude

Tipsy — coral

Blushing Bride — plummy-rose

Flush — berry

Natural Beauty — cherry red

All of the colors are gorgeous — but I have been using Adored and Blushing Bride. Adored appealed to me because it is a light peachy-pink. I think this would look gorgeous on all skin tones. It is very light, but is sheer and shiny.

Blushing Bride is more opaque. It is a rosy-plum with brown undertones. I thought it would be overpowering and dark, but it’s not. It is a really pretty shade that brightens up my pale skin. I bet it will look great with darker skin as well.

This is available at www.tartecosmetics.com, www.sephora.com and Sephora stores.

Stay tuned for a tarte giveaway…

Tarte Puttin’ on The Glitz Limited-Edition Color Collection and Clutch

This New Year’s Eve shine like a screen siren with tarte’s puttin’ on the glitz limited-edition color collection & clutch ($48 USD). Inspired by the iconic glamour of Old Hollywood and this season’s most sought-after accessory, this silver carry-all is truly something to marvel at. Featuring a slim row of gold-tone links and stunning metallic python leather (faux, of course), this clutch is bound to turn heads this season and sure to inspire a chain reaction of ooohs and ahhs. Even better: this perfectly portable gift collection has three interchangeable palettes and a universally flattering, maracuja-infused lipgloss inside so it can easily transition throughout the day making it the ideal versatile option for your accessory wardrobe.

Each set includes:

• 3 interchangeable palettes for a total of 18 eyeshadows, 1 Amazonian clay 12-hour blush, 1 Amazonian clay shimmering powder and 1 park ave princess Amazonian clay bronzer

• maracuja-infused lipgloss • reusable purse that features 4 credit card slots and a removable mirror

• detailed “get-the-look” instruction card

Purchase at www.tartecosmetics.com. Enjoy!

Holiday Makeup Gifts Guide — Sets That Can Be Split Between Friends!

The gift of beauty is so appreciated — I know, because that is what I give all of the women in my family as well as my friends for holidays. sometimes, even just a little lip gloss or eye liner or even nail polish can make someone’s day. In this economy, a large gift may not be feasible to give to all of your friends. My advice? Purchase one of these sets and split it up between a group of your co-workers, your teenage daughter’s besties, or your child’s favorite teachers at the middle school or high school. I guarantee that they will love your thoughtfulness as well as the amazing gift they receive!

tarte Eye Candy Waterproof 6-pc Amazonian Clay Shadow Wand Set ($29.50 USD, $59 value) — Feast your eyes on this. Infused with Amazonian clay, these shadow wands put an exotic twist on your makeup routine. The versatile set offers silky-smooth application and extended waterproof wear, in shades that pop from day to night. From tarte. Includes:

0.05-oz emphasEYES Clay Shadow Stick in Charcoal
0.05-oz emphasEYES Clay Shadow Stick in Champagne
0.05-oz emphasEYES Clay Shadow Stick in Bronze
0.05-oz emphasEYES Clay Shadow Stick in Moss
0.05-oz emphasEYES Clay Shadow Stick in Taupe
0.05-oz emphasEYES Clay Shadow Stick in Plum

These go on like a dream and stay on ALL DAY! You can purchase this beautiful set at www.qvc.com.

Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen Taster Trio ($12 USD) — These waterproof pencils give the intense effect of a liquid liner. The unique formula is super long-wear, non-transfer and ultra-pigmented. They glide on like seamless silk, and in a single application create a solid colour line that stays on and on. This limited edition trio includes our bestselling shades in a classic black, a suit-all deep brown, and an ultra-flattering deep lilac. Kit containing exclusive mini sizes of the bestselling Endless Silky Eye Pens in No.1 BlackNoir (intense black), No.3 BlackTulip (deep lilac), and No.4 BlackCocoa (deep brown). Perfect for lovers of very dark eyeliner and aer available at Target stores and www.pixibeauty.com.

Pur Minerals Liquid Metal Eye Shadow 4pc Stick Kit ($22 USD) — Turn up the heat with Pür’s long-wear Liquid Metal Eye Shadow Sticks. Available in four molten metallic hues with iridescent shimmer, our smudge-proof shadow sticks capture the light from all angles to create a megawatt, multidimensional effect. Effortlessly apply as an eye crayon or liner and feel the creamy, water-resistant formula cool the skin as it colors. Shades:

True Cobalt
Iced Bronze
Steel Envy
Midnight Chrome

These metallic liners are available at www.purminerals.com.

Laura Mercier Limited Edition Mini Lip Glacé Set ($48 USD) — Laura Mercier Lip Glacé is a high-shine, perfectly pigmented lip gloss with rich, long-lasting colour and brilliant shine that creates the appearance of fuller lips. With the unique blend of moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-oxidant and plumping ingredients provided by the Laura Mercier Lip Complex, the non-sticky gloss formula applies smoothly without feathering or bleeding. Available in a variety of coverage’s and finishes. The Limited Mini Lip Glace Set includes Rose, Blush, After Hours, Sparkling and Quartz. I love these luxurious glosses and you can purchase at www.lauramercier.com

LORAC Bejeweled Lip Gloss Collection ($25 USD, $132 Value) — Live the diamond life with LORAC’s Bejeweled Lip Gloss Collection! These glamorous glosses are infused with antioxidants to help nourish and protect, while the natural emollients soothe and moisturize your lips. The bejeweled diamond wand, with its sparkly finish and custom pro-brush, hugs the curves of your lips for gorgeous, ultra-rich color and super high shine. These are full-sized and the shades are:
• Rich Garnet (Dark Cherry) • Hot Pink Sapphire (Bright Pink) • Pink Diamond (Opalescent Lt. Pink) • Rose Tourmaline (Medium Pink) • Peach Moonstone (Peach) • Red Ruby (Red). These are very sparkly and perfect for teens and pre-teens as well as women who want to be noticed! Available at www.loraccosmetics.com.

Nails Inc. Glitterati Collection ($25 USD ,$29 Value) Bring the party to your nails with this sensational set of sparkling colors. The full coverage trio includes a sheer blue base with purple glitter, scene-stealing gold glitter, and a clear paint with silver and holographic glitter—all ideal options for fun, glistening style everywhere you play.
This set contains: – 3 x 0.33 oz Glitter Nail Polish in Hatton Garden (clear with silver microglitter and holographic glitter), London Bridge (sheer blue with purple glitter), Chelsea Embankment (gold microglitter). Available at Sephora and www.sephora.com. Enjoy

Fab New Products From LORAC, Tarte and CoverGirl? Eye, Eye!

Dramatic eyes are my favorite makeup statement this fall. I love shimmery shadows and intense eyeliner. I always feel like I can get away with more makeup once the days start getting shorter — and making my eyes stand out is a step that I don’t like to skip.

LORAC Ooh La Lace Baked Shimmer & Matte Eye Shadow Palette ($36.00 USD — $114 Value ) Seduce with sexy, sultry, smoky eyes created with Baked Shimmer and Matte Eye Shadows in six smoldering colors. From the red carpet to between the sheets, this palette will give you big, beautiful bedroom eyes for all of your intimate moments.

This set contains:
– 6 x Eye Shadows in Lust (cream with shimmer), Smolder (matte gray), Risqué (matte black), Stunner (light bronze with shimmer), Knockout (bronze with shimmer), Racy (matte brown).

What I think: This versatility of this neutral kit is amazing. You can do a soft, daytime eye with the Stunner and Knockout, or do a smoky eye with the Smolder and Risque. I like to use the Lust all over my lid and line my eyes with Risque or Racy, then I can do a darker lip. Drama! Visit www.loraccosmetics.com, Sephora stores, www.sephora.com, Ulta stores, http://www.ulta.com.

CoverGirl Intense ShadowBlast Eyeshadow ($7.99 USD) — Our innovative formula of rich eyeshadow with built-in primer gives you intense crease-proof color that last for hours. Intense Shadowblast is rich color that stays! Built-in Primer + Rich Shadow. Water-proof. Precision applicator tip.

What I think: Beautiful colors, lasts a long time and so affordable. There are 6 Shades available: Beige Blaze, Platinum Pop, Forever Pink, Extreme Green, Brown Bling and Blue Bomb. I love the Extreme Green, which is crazy because I go for neutrals or purple shades, but this green has a gold cast to it that is so wearable. You can purchase these at drugstores and mass market stores. Learn more at www.covergirl.com.

tarte smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof eye liner ($25.00 USD) –This waterproof liner creates smoldering, sexy eyes that won’t budge, letting you go from simple to sultry in an instant. Create a crisp liner look by gliding along the upper and lower lash line or use the built-in smudger to soften. For a sultry, smoky eye, use the liner as a shadow by applying a thicker line along upper lashes and blending toward the crease. No matter how you wear this versatile liner, Amazonian clay works to nourish lids, reduce surface oil, and improve overall texture for easy application and better wear. Once you apply, this liner will lock down to a completely waterproof finish for guaranteed longer wear. The rich, pure pigments are boosted by Amazonian clay for truer, bolder color with each application.

What I think: This is one of the most versatile eye pencils I own. The liner is thin enough for a great day look — or smoke it out with the spongy end or use it all over the eyelid for an evening out look. Colors available are Bronze, Brown, Charcoal, Fig, Golden Black, Navy, Olive and Plum. Available at Sephora, www.sephora.com, Ulta, www.ulta.com, QVC, and www.tarte.com.

tarte MultiplEYE™ Lash Enhancing Liquid Liner ($22.00 USD) — This bold liquid liner helps you achieve defined eyes and enhanced lashes with a precision application tip. Deeply pigmented, this formula glides on smooth to frame eyes while delivering tarte’s lash-nourishing HydroPlant™ peptide. The results speak for themselves: 80% of subjects agree their eyes appear more defined instantly after using multiplEYE™ lash enhancing liquid liner. Its flow-through applicator allows for expert control to create a thick or thin line without dragging, tugging, or skipping.

What I think: This very black liner is glamour in pen! It’s easy to use and to make a great cat’s eye or rim the whole eye. Perfect for ladies who like drama! Available at Sephora, www.sephora.com, Ulta, www.ulta.com, QVC, and www.tarte.com.

My Fave Products For a Flawless Summer Face

The makeup look that I go for in the summer is flawless, but natural. I don’t want to look like I have tons of stuff on. The products below help me achieve this quickly!

Sorme Fresh Start Under Foundation Makeup Enhancer ($19.00 USD) — This light, fast-drying formula instantly evens out skin discolorations, smoothes skin texture, and fills in fine lines and wrinkles so that makeup goes on evenly and lasts far longer without touch ups. A powerful blotting ingredient holds up to 10 times its weight in oils for a shine-free, poreless finish. Super antioxidants of Green Tea, Grape Seed Extract, and Pomegranate help repair free radical damage. Hyaluronic Acid keeps skin hydrated without oils.

To Use: After cleansing and moisturizing skin, apply a small amount evenly over entire face. Allow to dry. Apply powder or liquid foundation over.

Why I love it: Even in the summer, I never skin primer. I have tried tons of different types, from matte, to bronze to the classic silicon-based primers. This primer is extremely light, which makes it perfect for the summer. The texture is like a serum, but it produces an almost matte finish. It removes the oiliness so that my skin looks fresh instead of greasy. Visit www.sorme.com to find a retailer near you.

One part brightening primer, one part sunscreen, FusionBeauty’s PrimeResults Tinted Moisturizer + SPF 15 Sunscreen ($40.00 USD) delivers a lightweight veil of hydrated coverage. Available in four shades, the built-in primer instantly perfects skin’s texture while helping to minimize the appearance of wrinkles, pores and discoloration while SPF 15 sun protection helps prevent premature skin aging. Toss this in your summer travel bag to maintain fresh and healthy-looking skin all season long.

Why I love it: This has a primer built in, so if you do not want to use a separate primer its perfect. I usually don’t use foundation all over my face during summer, but you definitely can with this tinted moisturizer. I apply it with a sponge on the parts that need help including under eyes and on blemishes and discolorations. It blends in beautifully and feels natural on. You can purchase at Sephora stores or www.sephora.com.

smooth operator™ Amazonian clay finishing powder in bronze ($28.00 USD) — Like the original, this micronized clay finishing powder mattifies skin, minimizes the appearance of pores and replenishes all skin types, now while adding a natural touch of bronze to your complexion. This silky smooth finishing powder glides on evenly and imparts a healthy,
natural warmth while the intuitive and skin smart Amazonian clay, nature’s most perfect ingredient, acts as a total skin balancer by reducing dryness and flakiness, improving clarity and texture, and removing surface oil to mattify skin for a soft and flawless lit-from-within finish; all while replenishing and rehydrating skin.

Why I love it: Two words — Matte Bronzer! I LOVE bronzer that is not glittery or shimmery because when you think about it, the sun doesn’t add sparkle when you get a tan. Some matte bronzers can make the face look muddy or dirty if you put too much on, but not this one. It is buildable, so start with a little and add more if you need it. I put it on the parts of my face where the sun would touch it, like nose, cheekbones, forehead and chin to start. I then usually add it all over my face, neck and decollotage, because it enhances the fake tan I’m rocking and looks so natural. Great bronzer! Retail availability: Sephora/Sephora.com, Ulta/Ulta.com, beauty.com, tarte.com at the $28; retail price: $42 w/brush at QVC/QVC.com.