But there’s still a little bit of hope for diehards! The brand wants to ensure that you, yes YOU, are able to secure your favorites for as long as they’re available, so they’ve launched a Twitter channel.

By following Prescriptives on Twitter, you’ll receive quick answers to product-related questions. You’ll also get the inside scoop on their Lustre Holiday color collection (think luxurious, shimmering color and gorgeous glimmering golds!) and as well as the latest news on Jillian Veran’s (Prescriptives Director of Artistry) upcoming QVC appearances.

Click here to follow Prescriptives: http://www.twitter.com/Prescriptives – and be sure to ask them your product-related questions .

If you’re not down with Twitter, you can also reach Prescriptives via their toll-free number, 1-877-819-2968.

What Prescriptives products will you be stocking up on?

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As I packed my bag that morning (at the very last minute, of course), I found myself being very selective about the makeup I was taking – I wanted to bring only the bare essentials.  I also thought long and hard about makeup that could be applied with my fingers, as opposed to tools (hence the cream blush!)

Here’s what I was able to pare down to for three days away:

Packed into my Paul & Joe makeup bag was:

Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector in Rose Shimmer (applied under tinted moisturizer, this brightens and evens skin tone to the naked eye)

Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisture SPF 15

Prescriptives Groom Stick for Brows 

Tweezerman Animal Print Tweezers

Revlon Brow Scissors

MAC Technakohl Liner in Brownborder

Prescriptives False Eyelashes Mascara (GWP size shown)

Estee Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow in Petal

Le Metier de Beaute True Color Eye Shadow in Mulberry (a taupe-ish purple)

Vox Angled Crease Brush

Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Maximum Coverage Concealer in Light

La Prairie Cellular Radiance Cream Blush in Rose Glow

MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder

MAC 169 Brush (no longer available)

MAC See Thru Lip Color in Secret Crush (no longer available)

Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil Free Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths

So, that’s me! Now that it’s all typed out, it actually FEELS like a lot though when I shared the picture above on Twitter, everyone said I was a makeup minimalist!

I’m curious. What makeup do you travel with?  Leave a comment and share!

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Prescriptives Director of Color Artistry Jillian Veran says of the collection, “We all love a good lip gloss, but there is something incredibly feminine about the bold statement of a lipstick…in this collection the look of a creamy nude lipstick is accentuated by a strong eye liner…create a sharp straight line or a smudgy, sexy look, but either way you will want to line the inside rim for extra drama.”

The collection includes:

Well-Suited Eye Color Compact
Available in Warm, Neutral and Cool
$40.00 U.S. / $48.00 Canada

Well-Suited Finishing Powder
$28.00 U.S. / $35.00 Canada

Longwear Kohl Liner
Available in Black Kohl, Slate Kohl, Brown Kohl, Blue Kohl
$17.50 U.S. / $21.00 Canada

Colorscope Lipcolor
Available in Posh Nude, Posh Pink, Posh Honey, Posh Ginger
$17.50 U.S. / $26.00 Canada

Now, I haven’t  had a chance to test the collection, so if you snag any of Well Suited at your Prescriptives counter, be sure to leave a comment and share your thoughts!

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This handy, dandy SUPERSLIM pencil is a dual ended threat, housing a spoolie brush to keep brows tidy (I like to coat it with a teeny tiny bit of Aquaphor for some gloss and hold) and a non-smudgy, easy-gliding brow pencil on the other side.

The best way to use the brow pencil is to use short, feathery strokes on any area of your brows that might need a little filling it.  The Groom Stick delivers a nice, natural looking finish as long as you can find a match in the four colors available. It’s also waterproof and virtually sweat proof (important as July approaches!)

To shop Prescriptives, visit www.prescriptives.com.

Image via Prescriptives.com.

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• Never apply a powder or cream bronzer to an un-prepped skin. Bronzer is rich in color and will grab onto dry or un-exfoliated skin creating a choppy and dirty look to the skin.

• Powder bronzer will adhere smoother to a skin that has a slight base, if you want to go sans foundation, wait for your moisturizer to dry, very lightly dust a sheer translucent powder over entire face using an oversized powder brush. Follow with powder bronzer, using a bronzer brush over entire face

• If you wear a liquid foundation in the summer, mix a drop of liquid or cream bronzer with it to create a sheer glow on the skin with out being too dark.

• Bronzer should always look like its coming from your own skin not a bottle. Go for a bronzer with a satin or matte finish during the day, keeping luminosity very sheer. However using a bronzer with shimmer at night will add depth and glow to the skin – try Prescriptives Mineral Bronzer (available in Warm or Cool.)

• If your skin is tan naturally, avoid a flat look by adding a liquid or powder low level shimmer in gold for warm and rose for cool, this will brighten the skin and enhance your natural tan.

Image courtesy of Prescriptives

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While I haven’t had the chance to test this one out yet, the patented vibrating brush is said to volumize, lift and curl – all without clumping or smudging.

Motor Eyes is relatively expensive for a mascara – $32/tube, so hopefully, it’ll be worth the splurge!

It debuts on April 15 at www.prescriptives.com and counters nationwide.

What do you think of the vibrating mascara trend?  Are you tempted to go high-tech for gorgeous lashes? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Image courtesy of Prescriptives.

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Image courtesy of Giella

While it’s pretty simple to get a custom-blend lipgloss or foundation via brands like Prescriptives or Three Custom Color, Giella is the FIRST line to offer custom eye, lip and brow pencils ($25 each). A unique molding machine the size of a pocket camera is used to fill empty pencil barrels with all-natural ingredients including mineral pigments and a vegetable based emollient.

Beyond color, you can customize your pencils with shimmer in silver, gold, copper or bronze and skin conditioners.

If you’re tempted, be sure to check out Giella at Henri Bendel in New York City or at www.giella.com. For $10 off your first order, enter code GM1007 at checkout.  Happy Blending!

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Image: Prescriptives

I must say, I am a mighty picky chick when it comes to foundations, and I’m willing to bet many of your are too, no? And that once you find a great product, you’ll stick with it forever and ever, right? Well, as a die hard fan of tinted moisturizer paired up with a pressed powder, I am now singing the praises of this Prescriptives makeup and am even willing to go so far as to chuck my old stand-bys in the garbage. Seriously.

First off, the compact is absolutely gorgeous, which I’ll admit, is a huge selling feature to me. When something that makes me look beautiful looks beautiful on its own, that’s a great start.

Second, the makeup itself goes on beautifully, provides fabulous coverage, lasts for ages and does not clog my easily-clogged pores. I was very, very afraid that now that I have my skin under control and looking great, trying a new makeup would make it rebel, but I’m happy to say that after a week of use, I see no signs of breakouts at all. Hallelujah!

Here are a few selling points:

• Suitable for all skin types
• Natural looking in all types of light
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Minimizes the appearance of pores
• Oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-acnegenic

This is a cream-to-powder makeup with light-reflecting properties. It’s available in 12 different shades, so you’re sure to find the right one for you. It’s a fabulous product any way you look at it.

Interested? You can snatch this up for about $35 by vising Prescriptives.com or by stopping by any Prescriptives counter nationwide.

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Here’s what’s on tap:

* Maybelline Stiletto Mascara

* Products by Prescriptives, including a Face Primer, Blush, Eye Cream and more

* DEX loose mineral pigments

* The newest formula of Crest Whitestips

Exciting stuff, huh? I can hardly wait to dig into all this stuff and share my impressions with you.

Have you tried any of these products? Care to give us a sneak peek of what I can expect? If so, let us know. If not, stay tuned for the whole scoop.

Have a great weekend!

Image: Drugstore.com

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* One problem many face during the winter is dry skin so remember to keep your skin moisturized during these harsh months. I recommend Prescriptives All You Need Moisturizers. They provide continuous moisturization for 24 hours to refuel skin throughout the day for softer, more healthy-looking skin. I also recommend Prescriptives All You Need + For Eyes to help keep the eye area hydrated, smooth and radiant during the cold winter season.

* To keep your skin extra fresh, try Prescriptives Instant Gratification Skin Renewal Peel. This luxurious self-heating treatment exfoliates while resurfacing beads sweep away dry patches and dead skin cells for smooth, beautiful skin.

* In addition to keeping your skin hydrated, I also recommend adding some color to your look to help beat the winter blues and jump start into spring. Try a beautiful pink lip like Prescriptives Limited Edition LipShine in Tulip or Zinnia – both are the perfect pop shades for spring!

* And don’t forget to pay special attention to cheeks this spring! I love Prescriptives Limited Edition In Bloom Cheek Color Duo in Warm or Cool. These cheek duos are the perfect combination of color and radiance and provide a natural, flushed glow.

*Photo Credit: Prescriptives

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