1) Black Radiance Velvet & Glow (Color & Shimmer for the Face).

This versatile makeup is available at your local drugstore, and can be used to add color to your lips, cheeks, and eyes.  What a life saver.

2) Mariah Carey “M” and “Luscious Pink” perfumes.  These long lasting, feminine and floral scents will keep you smelling ladylike all day long.  

“M” is a deeper fragrance with hints of marshmallow, patchouli, gardenia, and Moroccan incense.  Carey describes her new fragrance, the lighter “Luscious Pink,” as “feminine, flirtatious and fun, and truly reflects where I am in my life now, after an incredible year.” 

3) Dermalogica products have been part of my skin care routine for more than a decade.  I’ve used the Anti-Bac face wash and Dermal Clay cleanser on and off to help combat adult acne.

Lately I’ve been using the Age Smart line to reduce the appearance of fine lines.  I love the Skin Resurfacing Cleanser, the Antioxidant Hydramist toner, and the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque.  For more info go to www.dermalogica.com.

4) Karen’s Body Beautiful hair products make my hair feel cleaner than it’s ever felt, and they smell great.  

I’m fond of the Chamomile Sage Conditioning Shampoo for dryer or damaged hair, the Egyptian Musk Deep Conditioner, the daily moisturizing Hair Milk, and the Luscious Locks mask for super deep conditioning once a month.  For more info go to www.karensbodybeautiful.com.  

5) Mary-Kate and Ashley Shimmer Plus color stick came in one of the goodie bags I’m super thankful for receiving this year.  Who knew that these tiny twins know what works when it comes to makeup? 

The silver color crayon can be used as a sparkly eyeliner or eye shadow (or perhaps as a space age-y lipstick).  I’m not sure where MK and Ashley cosmetics are sold exclusively, but I’ve seen the Shimmer Plus for sale on Ebay.

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A few of my go-to brands for quality foundation and press powder are Black Radiance and Black Opal, found in your local drugstore, and Clinique and Christian Dior, found in your local department store.

And when it comes to eye shadow and blush, I can always count on Wet n Wild and Black Radiance.  For lipstick and lip gloss, I’m fond of Boots No. 7, MAC, and Revlon in sheer and warm, rich shades. 

But when you have adult acne and dark spots, applying makeup can get even trickier.  For professional tips on concealing acne and dark spots on darker skin tones, I found this helpful video on TotalBeauty.com.  

So watch and learn. 

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As a biracial woman, I have always had a hard time finding a foundation that would match my skin properly – they were always too dark or too light.  Revlon’s new Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup could mean the end of my troubles.  If you believe the claims made in the commercial (see below), the foundation goes on white but then self-adjusts to match your exact skin tone!  That’s incredible!  You still have to choose the shade closest to your own skin but that’s it!  This product also provides protection from harmful UV rays (SPF 15).

Even if it does work, it’s important to know how it feels.  Some of the reviews I have seen refer to it as feeling weightless and sheer which is a good thing, usually, but some people think it is so light that it should be referred to as a tinted moisturizer and not a foundation.  I guess it boils down to personal preference.

Need to see it to understand how it works?  Watch this commercial featuring Latina actress, Jessica Alba.

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FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society highlights a worthy Breast Cancer Awareness event: Shoes That Inspire, where you can buy a $10.00 raffle for silk Peter Fox shoes, hand-painted by Tracey Asai.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher counts down the best 10 fall 2008 makeup collections.

Steeping Beauty has a low cost fine mist spray by Evian.

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