Whether you are looking to maintain your summer glow or just add a little shimmer to your makeup for an evening out, Estee Lauder Signature Shimmer Powder is a fabulous product. With multiple tones of powder in a single compact, it is very versatile. You can blend the colors together for a sheer veil of radiance, or use the shades individually for more direct color.
This shimmer powder comes in your choice of bronze or pink. It’s a super smooth powder that goes on easily and looks very natural. For a sun-kissed look, apply it to the places that the …read more

Before you know it, the weather will start cooling down and fall will be here. If you want to extend your summer glow well into next season, there are many ways that you can maintain that sun-kissed look. Don’t be tempted to head to the tanning salon. With a little makeup, the right beauty products and some knowhow, you can ease your way into fall.
Pick the Right Bronzer
When your tan begins to fade, start using a little bronzer to help extend that healthy glow. Don’t go too dark — it will just look fake. Instead pick a bronzer that is …read more

Smashbox has put together five of their most popular products in one kit. If you have never tried Smashbox Cosmetics, this is a fabulous opportunity. This set includes travel sizes of each product. They are great to keep in your makeup bag so that you don’t have tote around full size versions.
The Try Me Kit Vol. 2: Smashbox Superstars kit includes:

Bionic Mascara in Jet Black (Travel Size)
Mini Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss
O-Glow Intuitive Cheek Color (Travel Size)
Mini Photo Finish Foundation Primer (Love this stuff!)
Mini Fusion Soft Lights in Baked Starburst

The primer is top-notch and the O-Glow cheek color is a …read more

If you are trying to get a sunkissed look that is very natural, I recommend checking out the Park Avenue Princess shade of Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer. It’s a light yellow-ish gold that is pearly and nice.
You can find this bronzer at Tarte Cosmetics directly, drugstore.com, Sephora and other retailers for $28.
The compact is really cute. It features a bronze faux-croc cover and a little gold chain, making it look like a mini handbag. Inside you will find a smooth bronzer powder that is really silky. But be careful with it. This bronzer is highly pigmented, so it’s easy to …read more

Instead of baking in the sun or at the tanning salon, do your skin a favor and use bronzer. Without the risk of skin cancer, you can get that glowing, sun-kissed look that you desire. There are a lot of bronzing products on the market, so you are sure to find one that you love.
Recently, I discovered Givenchy Prismissime Mat & Glow. This compact features a checkerboard of caramel color, both matte and pearly. You can blend them together or use them separately to get just the right amount and shade of color. You can use the product on cheeks, …read more

If you are looking for a new bronzer as we transition into summer, check out the Hourglass line. Hourglass Supernatural Waterproof Bronzer is amazing. It’s light, sheer and natural. The best thing is that it’s sweatproof and waterproof. So if you are heading to the beach or on a cruise vacation, this product is a must.
In the container, it looks darker than it is. When you put it on, it actually blends extremely well for a light, natural sun-kissed look. It’s an extended wear product. Some women say it lasts 12 hours or more. I honestly only used it for …read more

If you are shopping for new summer shades of makeup, take advantage of this fabulous deal. Right now with any purchase from Estee Lauder, you get the fabulous 7-piece Bronze Goddess Getaway collection ($80 value) for just $21.50. The limited edition set is perfect if you are traveling this summer to the beach or another sunny getaway.
This special-value collection includes:

Bronze Goddess Tinted Self-Tan Gelée for Body
Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer Loose Bronzer
Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Coral
High Gloss in Honey
Travel Comb with Mirror
Beach-Friendly Tote
Companion Makeup Case

If you are trying to figure out what to buy to get this great deal, …read more

This year, you’re going to be good and take care of your skin by not getting too much sun…right? Good. But don’t feel like you’re resigned to a season of pale, washed out skin – there are plenty of ways to get that healthy summer glow without risking a sunburn or long term risks of excessive tanning.
But it can be hard to pick the right bronzer if you don’t have a little guidance and take the time to really know your skin. Mainly this is because unlike when you’re picking foundation, bronzers aren’t supposed to be the same color as …read more

I love “gifts with purchase.” After a trip to Clinique and Estee Lauder counters (among others), I love coming home and opening the little packages of treasure. No matter if it’s a lipstick, skin cream or makeup bag, I adore the “free” bonuses.
Right now at Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com, you can get a free deluxe sample of Extremist Mascara in Noir with any Rock & Republic cosmetic purchase of two or more items. You might know Rock & Republic more so for their jeans, but they also have a terrific line of makeup.
To give you an idea what size a …read more