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Top 10 Self-Tanners.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

There is more than one way to get your glow on for summer. I talk about bronzers a lot. Just in case you missed any of that, here are my favorite drugstores bronzers, my favorite luxe bronzers and my favorite bronzers to fake a tan. Right now I am going to take that "faking a tan" a bit further and tell you about my top 10 favorite self-tanners. Self-tanners are an excellent way to get your glow on.

1. Jergens Natural Glow FACE Daily Moisturizer Sunscreen
I use this every night on my face about an hour before I put on my night time moisturizer. The result is natural and gradual.

2. Beautisol Self-Tanning Mousse
This dark brown tinted self-tanner has no self tanning scent at all. It is very easy to apply and delivers a very even, believable shade of golden brown.

3. Lancome Flash Bronzer
This bronze tinted self-tanning gel is great for when I need my legs darkened up in a flash. Color is developed in about 30 minutes.

4. Fake Bake 60 Minute Tan
This tinted self-tan liquid develops into a beautiful, natural looking tan in just 60 minutes. Accelerators speed up development time so a golden glow is achieved in an hour.

5. Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanner
This very liquid self-tanning lotion applies very easily and dries in a few minutes. When I am in a rush, this is the self-tanner I apply.

6. Hampton Sun Sunless Tanning Gel
This clear self-tanning gel wins for the best scent that never has that self-tanner smell. It is perfect to use before heading to the beach because it has no color, so won't streak, and the color develops gradually.

7. Fake Bake Flawless Self-Tan Liquid
This great smelling tinted liquid applies with a mitt for a gorgeous, even tan. I like this one for my arms and chest.

8. Vani-T Velocity Rapid Self Tan Mist
This tinted liquid is sprayed onto skin and then spread with a mitt. It dries almost instantly and tan is developed very quickly. The longer you leave it on, the deeper the tan.

9. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
This daily lotion develops in to a very light, very natural gradual tan. It is more like a self-tan maintainer. I use it everyday, on my legs, in place of moisturizer.

10. Sun Laboratories Self Tanning Lotion
This creamy very brown tinted lotion applies and spreads easily. I love the cherry-almond scent.

Summer 2013: essie Naughty Nautical Collection.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:12:00 +0000

For me, summer nails are bright. Add in some subtle sparkle, and I am even more drawn to them. That's pretty much why I am loving the super fun colors in essie's new summer Naughty Nautical collection.

"There's nothing more calming than a cruise to paradise, it completely rejuvenated mind, body and soul. This collection is for women in a sunshine sate of mind," says Founder and Creative Director, Essie Weingarten. "Inspired by breezy chiffon cover-ups and cashmere pastel evening looks, these six shades make the perfect wardrobe for any journey."

I am definitely in a sunshine state of mind just looking at the brilliant new shades:

Rock the Boat - Shimmering French Periwinkle Blue
Naughty Nautical - Brilliant Marine Blue-Green Shimmery Teal
The Girls Are Out - Soft Fuchsia Peony Sparkle
Sunday Funday - Bright Tangerine Coral Crush with Soft Shimmer
The More the Merrier - Juicy Lime Green
Full Steam Ahead - Pearlescent Punch of Lilac

I can see myself wearing all of the shades at some point or another this summer. While I've never thought of wearing a lime green on my nails, it could be fun as an accent nail with Sunday Funday (the bright coral) or The Girls Are Out (fuchsia).

Of course, I am still in this orange phase where I am still obsessed with everything orange. Sunday Funday is the first color I just had to try. The sparkle is very subtle and really only shows up out in bright sunlight.

essie's Naughty Nautical collection retails at $8.00 per bottle and is available at essie.com and selected beauty retailers such as Nordstrom.

essie Rock the Boat

essie Naughty Nautical

essie The Girls Are Out

essie Sunday Funday

essie The More the Merrier

essie Full Steam Ahead

bliss Fabulips Glossy Balm.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:03:55 +0000

So, you are leaving work and ready to meet that special someone for a drink. You're worried that your breath still smells like that onion & pepper laced sandwich you had for lunch. You are out of mints, but you are never without your gloss. Well, if your gloss was the new bliss Fabulips Glossy Balm, then you would be in luck. That's because this pretty little pout pleaser doubles as your mint.

Say it isn't so, but it is. The new bliss Fabulips Glossy Balms contain a breath-freshening mint complex to leave you with minty fresh breath. That's in addition to beautiful, glossy soft lips too, becasue the formula uses shea butter, vitamin E and nourishing oils.

All you have to do is pick your flavor. The shades are universal and look great on everyone.

Vanilla Mint - Rose Glossy Balm
Peppermint - Pale Pink Glossy Balm
Citrus Mint - Coral Glossy Balm

bliss Fabulips Glossy Balm sells for $14.00 each. They are available now at bliss spas, blissworld.com, and wherever bliss products are sold such as Nordstrom and Macy's.

Bliss Fabulips Glossy Balm Vanilla Mint

Bliss Fabulips Glossy Balm Peppermint

Bliss Fabulips Glossy Balm Citrus Mint

Summer 2013: RiRi Hearts MAC Summer.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:12:44 +0000

I am not one to get too excited about makeup collaborations, but when I just saw the products for this one, I did! Look how beautiful the makeup in the soon to launch RiRi Hearts MAC Summer collection is. It is perfect for summer!

This is more than summer love. Rihanna and M∙A∙C strike a chord with an online-exclusive colour collection created by the global superstar. Bronze and cool coral combine for a Powder Blush Duo in the unforgettable Hibiscus Kiss, while Retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and the instant classic RiRi Woo make a statement against sheer, shimmering skin highlighted with rose gold Lustre Drops.

Lipstick - $15.00

RiRi Woo - Matte Cool Red
RiRi Boy - Matte Vivid Lavender
Heaux - Matte Berry

Powder Blush Duo - $26.00

Hibiscus Kiss Cool - Coral Blush and Matte Neutral Bronze Duo

Lustre Drops - $20.00

Barbados Girl - Rose Gold Bronze

I am a bit embarrassed to say that I want it all!

RiRi Hearts MAC Summer will be exclusively online at www.maccosmetics.com beginning on Jun 18, 2013 at noon EST in North America.

MAC Lipstick RiRi Woo

MAC Lipstick RiRi Boy

MAC Lipstick Heaux

MAC Powder Blush Hibiscus Kiss Cool

MAC Lustre Drops Barbados Girl

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Summer 2013.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:06:30 +0000

MAKE UP FOR EVER makes some of the very best long-wearing waterproof makeup products. All of the products in their Aqua range are designed to go the distance -- they hold up to heat, sweat and even swimming. For summer, they have created some bold, bright and beautiful smudge-proof hues for both the eyes and lips. If you need your makeup to last through all the elements, look no further.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Summer 2013 Collection

Aqua Rouge - $24.00
This long-wear lip color is perfect for the summer months. You can wear the highly-pigmented liquid lip color alone or top it with the clear gloss. I like to wear it with the gloss, because I am all about a little glossy lip. The look is not only beautiful, the look is smudge-proof, non-transferable and even kiss-proof. This beauty lasts. It comes in five new vibrant shades.

Fuschia #16
Pomegranate Pink #19
Baby Pink #20
Bright Coral #17
Coral #18

Aqua Lip - $19.00
This lip pencil is perfect for prepping your lips and is the perfect complement to Aqua Rouge. Using evaporating silicone emollients that allow the pigment to glide on the skin and set, this creamy matter lip color can be used to fill in the lips as a base, or outline them. IT comes in two new shades.

Pomegranate Pink #19C
Baby Pink #20C

Aqua Cream - $23.00
For intense color that lasts through even the hottest days, Aqua Cream is it. This cream based eye color offers a beautiful crease-free, smudge-proof color. Evaporating oils and a special polymer work together to set the color pigments on the skin and lock moisture out. For summer, there are three new pretty shades.

Pearly Green Lagoon #52
Pearly Pastel Green #53
Pearly Mauve #54

Aqua Eyes - $19.00
If you worry about your eyeliner smudging in the heat, you don't have to any longer if you use this creamy pencil. These eyeliners do not run or smudge. It stays put, yet it glides on for easy application. The formula actually sets on the eyelid and the pigments adhere to the skin for long-lasting color. There are two new must have shades for summer.

Matte Brown #25L
Pearly Green Lagoon #52L

Shop for MAKE UP FOR EVER at Sephora.

Laura Mercier Summer Nudes Lip Glacés.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:21:05 +0000

Laura Mercier went nude this summer with her new Summer Nudes collection. It is a beautiful and refreshing change from many of the seasons brights. As a more natural looking makeup girl myself, this really works for me.

Laura Mercier's Summer Nudes collection pairs chic neutral shades for both the lips and nails. The collection features a variety of nude Lip Glacés and Nail Lacquers on trend for the season, offering high-shine colour with a flawless finish. Of course, I am smitten with the Lip Glacés.

The non-sticky formula of the Lip Lip Glacé provides long-lasting colour and a beautiful glossy shine. It applies evenly without feathering or bleeding. The formula actually nourishes and protects the lips. I love the creamy vanilla flavor. It' subtle, but there and yummy.

The Summer Nudes Lip Lip Glacé shades:

Pout
Pink Diamond
Bare Baby
Bare Blush
Bare Beige
Quartz

I have Bare Beige and Bare Blush (pictured below). Bare Beige actually looks a bit bronze in the tube, but it is really a beige shade on the lips, with just a slight amount of shimmer to it. It is one of those shimmers only seen if the light hits it right. Bare Blush is a perfect nude shade, but on the mauve side of nude. It looks very natural and beautiful on my lips. I plan to pick up Pink Diamond too.

Laura Mercier Summer Nudes Lip Glacés are available now online at lauramercier.com and at Sephora. Each Lip Glacé sells for $24.00.

Caress Tempting Whisper Fine Fragrance Elixir Body Wash.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:12:12 +0000

Mmmm... soft floral scents are perfect for the summer. You know I am not a fan of fragrance, but I do like using fragrant body washes for a slight scent. The Caress Fine Fragrance Elixir Body Washes are actually inspired by fine fragrances and are created with the fragrance house of Givaudan. The newest in the line up of these fine fragranced body washes is called Tempting Whisper.

Tempting Whisper features the sophisticated floral notes of white peony (one of my favorite flowers) enhanced with fruity notes of red plum. Mix in tuberose and ylang, plus a bit on tonga bean and musk, and you get an unexpectedly pretty scent in the shower. It is perfect for summer.

Shop for Tempting Whisper along with the other Caress Elixir Body Washes at your favorite drugstore or mass retailer now. Prices range from $3.50 - $3.99 depending on size.

Introducing DiscoverBeauty.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:04:47 +0000

You know how much I love beauty products and sharing my new finds with you, that’s why I couldn’t wait to tell you about a nice site I discovered called DiscoverBeauty.

DiscoverBeauty.com is a one-stop, online source for all the latest in beauty and cosmetic industry news and tips. The site features current articles by physicians, and you can even purchase high-quality skincare products that you’d typically only find in your doctor’s office – right from the site!

Something that’s totally new – and unique to this site – is DiscoverBeauty’s easy-to-use BeautyCanvas tool. It’s the same facial and full-body photo morphing technology that many doctors use in their offices to simulate desired results during an initial consultation. Upload, tweak and share personal “before and after” photos directly with any number of doctors you select from the Doctor Directory right on the site. You can even do this from the comfort (and privacy) of your own home. And as a next step, you can share your photos with friends and family to get their opinions on your new look. Being able to visualize the end result of a procedure helps you communicate your preferences and achieve the best possible outcome.

For those of you who just don’t know where to find a cosmetic specialist, DiscoverBeauty’s Doctor Directory (with more than 600 physicians) provides a quick and easy way to find board-certified doctors in your area – one you’re both confident in and comfortable with.

While the site and the BeautyCanvas are accessible to anyone, DiscoverBeauty is currently limited to Boston area doctors. There are plans to expand to other regions coming later this year.

This is a sponsored post in which I was compensated for by DiscoverBeauty.

Makeup Wars: Favorite Summer Eye Look.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:47 +0000

Summer is here and I am lightening up when it comes to certain things about my makeup. I switch out foundation for tinted moisturizer and wear mainly lip gloss. But for my eyes, it's all about bonze and golds to go with my favorite bronzed summer look. This year, my favorite summer eye look includes an unexpected twist - green liner.

My look is simple and easy and only requires one palette -- the MAC Bare My Soul palette from this years Temperature Rising Collection.

To create the look, I start by lining my eyes with the shade When In Rio, which is the green color. It turns a bit copper colored as it is blended in, and it has really become a favorite shade of mine this year. I next apply Bare My Soul, the frosted gold shade, on my browbone and the very inner corner of my eye. On my lid, I use Romantico which is a gorgeous taupe color with a hint of bronze to it. I finish off the look with Friendly, the deep chocolate bronze shade, and blend that into my crease.

I blend the look to soften it up, apply mascara and am done.

Be sure to check out the other Makeup Wars bloggers to get inspired by their favorite summer eye looks.

H2O Plus Restore Our Water Planet Shower Gel for World Oceans Day.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:12:45 +0000

I love the ocean. I consider the ocean one of the natural wonders of the world because there is seriously an entire world living beneath the ocean. It is so hard to see the devastation of pollution and what it has done to the ocean and what is living in it. That is where World Oceans Day comes in, and it just happens to be tomorrow June. World Oceans Day is about celebrating and protecting the planet ocean.

Skin care brand H2O Plus has joined with EarthEcho International to empower us to take action and help protect the ocean with the purchase of this refreshing, ocean-inspired shower gel named Restore Our Water Planet Shower Gel. H2O Plus will donate 10% of net sales from this shower gel to EarthEcho International for a better ocean and a better world.

The packaging is beautifully adorned with underwater illustrations. It also includes the important message that reminds you of the cause as well as H2O Plus’ philanthropic mission: to support the active restoration and preservation of our oceans.

H2O Plus Restore Our Water Planet Shower Gel is an oceanside scented ultra-hydrating shower gel. It is very fresh and clean, and reminds me of being at the ocean. It contains antioxidant-rich Watercress Extract and Iceland Moss to keep skin smooth. Provitamin B5, Vitamin E, and Aloe Vera are added to lock soothing moisture and nutrients into the body.

Shop for the Restore Our Water Planet Shower Gel and support World Oceans Day at h20plus.com. The shower gel retails for just $10.00. Also, on June 8th, with every $50 purchase, H2O Plus will give you a filtered, reusable water bottle also featuring the Restore Our Water Planet for free.

Beautiful Bronzers from Physician's Formula.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:03:13 +0000

When it comes to drugstore bronzers, Physician's Formula does it right -- in a big way. In fact, they have 30 different bronzers to choose from. You read that correctly; Physician's Formula has 30 different bronzers in their collection. There is a bronzer to suit every skin type, skin tone or mood.

I have seven different Physician's Formula Bronzers and they are all wear beautifully on the skin. The bronzer you choose is based upon what you are looking for in a bronzer. If you are looking for natural, matte, shimmery, glowy, etc. there is a bronzer for you here.

Take a look at the Physician's Formula bronzers that I have in my collection.

Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Airbrushing Bronzing Veil

This bronzer combines a powder, baked and cream bronzers for a perfect bronze glow. The result is not as nearly as metallic as it looks in the pan. It looks more like is a warm sunny golden glow on my skin.

Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Airbrushing Bronzing Veil

Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer

This baked formula with a gold pearlescent center that adds a nice highlight to the bronze can be used wet or ry depending on the effect you desire. I use it dry with a fluffy brush for a natural glow or wet with a sponge for a more dramatic golden bronze. It is also infused with the Physician's Formula happy boost blend that is made up of special plant extracts that are shown to promote a feeling of happiness. I can sure use that from time to time.

Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Baked Bronzer

How-To-Wear™ Bronzer

This bronzer contains two perfectly coordinated shades to bronze and contour perfectly. In the back of the handy box is a contoured brush along with complete instructions (built right in so you never forget) showing how to apply perfectly. I really like this little box of bronze.

How-To-Wear™ Bronzer

Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Shimmer Veil

This is a golden bronze shimmer powder that you spray on. It is beautiful for creating a soft glow on the tops of cheekbones or for use on the shoulders and décolletage. I'll be spraying it on my daughter and all of her friends for prom tonight. I spray and then blend with a fluffy powder brush. Everyone who uses this glow-boosting powder loves it.

Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Shimmer Veil

Sexy Booster™ Sexy Glow Bronzer

This bronzer contains a blend of both bronze and gold powders to offer up a soft, yet sexy subtle golden bronze. If you are looking to turn it up or turn it on with a bronzer, this is your pick. An unexpected plus is that this bronzer is scented with a warm vanilla fragrance and pheromones that entice the senses. How can you not love the packaging?

Sexy Booster™ Sexy Glow Bronzer

Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Illuminating Bronzing Veil

These little bronzed hearts in shades of bronze and gold give off a customized, pearly glow on my skin. I swirl a medium sized powder brush over the loose hearts and it picks up the right amount of bronzer each and every time. These also contain that happy boost blend to make you feel happy when wearing.

Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Illuminating Bronzing Veil

Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Bronzer SPF 30

I love this bronzer and it is perfect for everyday. It is gentle on the skin and contains sunscreen, which is always a plus. The formula of this bronzer is very soft and silky, and it appears airbrushed on the skin. It even blurs fine lines and wrinkles, which is always a great thing.

Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Bronzer SPF 30

Physician's Formula bronzers range in price from $12.95 - $15.95, so they are definitely reasonable. Look for them in your favorite drugstore or mass retailer.

Exciting New Launch: Kiehl's BB Cream.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:12:25 +0000

Kiehl's may be late to the game with the launch of their BB Cream, but they are late for a good reason. Kiehl's took over two years to formulate the new Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream and they got it right. I am really excited about this one and could not wait to share.

The new Kiehl's Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream is not only the best feeling BB cream I have tried, it is a true BB Cream. As in, this is not just a tinted moisturizer with a BB Cream label slapped onto it like many of the brands seem to do. It is formulated with amino acid-coated natural mineral pigments. It helps to conceal imperfections while working to correct skin discolorations over the long term. It also reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines, which is such a good thing. Not only that, it provides all-day hydration and broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection. That is unprecedented in a BB Cream, especially with one that is so lightweight and easy to wear.

Normally, I am sensitive to a lot of mineral formulas, but I have not had an issue with the Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream at all. I've been wearing it for over a week, and it was love at first swipe. I have been wearing it ever since. I am using the shade Medium, which is the darkest shade and it is darker than what I thought it would be. I am only wearing that shade because of all the self-tanning I have going on right now, but normally I would be Light, and maybe even Fair/Light in the winter. For the palest of skin tones, there is Fair.

Kiehl's Skin Tone Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream sells for $37.00 and is available wherever Kiehl's products are sold including online at kiehls.com.

Top 10 Beauty Products for Summer.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:00:29 +0000

It may not say summer on the calendar just yet, but the weather sure feels like it. Can you believe we just had our first heat wave in Massachusetts? It's crazy. Anyway, I am all about summer and summer beauty, of course. Summertime calls for a different kind of beauty routine and a lot of different products. Here is my list of Top 10 beauty products for summer and the specific products that I am using now.

1. Sunscreen - L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+ Lotion

2. Self-Tanner - Beautisol Self-Tanning Mousse

3. Primer - NARS Light Optimizing Primer

4. Tinted Moisturizer - Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream

5. Bronzer - Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzing Powder

6. Long Wearing Eyeliner - Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil

7. Waterproof Mascara - Anastasia Beverly Hills Lash Genius

8. Brighter Lipstick - MAC Flamingo Lipstick

9. Waterproof Deodorant - Secret Clinical Strength Waterproof Deodorant

10. Summer Scented Body Wash - Dial Coconut Water Ultra Fresh Hydration Body Wash

Be sure to see what some of my blogger friends have on their top 10 products for summer lists. All you have to do is click on the blog names below and be taken directly to their list.

A 5 Minute Summer Makeup Look with Stila.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:07:37 +0000

With summer here, I spend less and less time on makeup. It is just too hot to wear a full face of makeup when heading out to the beach or a friends for a BBQ. Sarah Lucero, Global Executive Director of Creative Artistry for Stila, shares her favorite things to give you a gorgeous summer look in just five minutes or less.

Face

Lighten up and let your skin breathe with the wonderful Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm SPF 30. Skin perfectors and SPF give you everything you need to just swipe on and go. I reviewed Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm last year and was pleased with it, except for the fact that there was no SPF in it. This new updated version contains SPF 30 making it both perfect and easy for summer.

Lips and Cheeks

Convertible Color is perfect for both lips & cheeks. The color peony is creamy, lush and the perfect peachy shade for almost any skin tone. Just dab on lips and cheeks with your fingers; it will sink right in for a natural summer flush. Peach is such a natural pretty shade for summer, both with or without a tan.

Eyes

The secret to fabulous poolside eyes are the products. They need to last and hold up to all the elements. Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black and Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara. This is the perfect combination for defined eyes that won't smudge or budge.

It doesn't get much simpler than this now does it? Leave your summer makeup tips and favorite fast products in the comments.

M·A·C All About Orange Collection.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Fri, 31 May 2013 09:45:20 +0000

Just when I thought orange was so last year, I have found myself, once again, obsessed with it. I plan to rock this color again all summer. I am the one with more than one orange hand bag, countless orange shoes, and way too many accessories. Orange is such a fun color. To go right along with this trend, there is the brand new M·A·C All About Orange collection. It really could not have come at a better time.

Orange. Its vibrant energy and modern edge ignites fashion and beauty big time in Korea, Asia and the world. It’s one of the new global super shades that pops with sizzle and cool sophistication. M·A·C loves a colour with international impact and has translated the trend into a makeup collection for face, lips and nails. From Nail Lacquer in Sweet Pop to sizzling Tangerine Dream Lipstick – it’s an homage to orange.

I am all about orange on my tips and toes, lips and I am going to try it on my cheeks. This collection is orange perfection.

Lipstick - $15.00

Razzledazzler- light cream peach (lustre)
Sweet & Sour - soft peach cream (cremesheen)
Tangerine Dream - warm orange cream (lustre)
Flamingo - light milky bright coral (lustre)
Sushi Kiss - mid-tone coral cream (satin)
Tart & Trendy - bright neutral orange cream (lustre)
Neon Orange - bright clean orange (amplified)

Cremesheen Glass - $20.00

Double Happiness - frosted light nude (cremesheen)
Imperial Light - frosted light peach (cremesheen)
Rising Sun - frosted bright orange (cremesheen)

Rainy Season Eye Shadow X 4 - $40.00

Arctic Grey - frosted mid-tone gray (lustre)
Courtly Grey - matte cool gray (matte)
Typographic - asphalt black (matte)
Rainy Season - light warm gray frost (satin)

Powder Blush - $21.00

Honey Jasmine - soft warm coral (satin)
Royal Sunset - soft cool peach (satin)
Immortal Flower - bright peach (satin)

Nail Lacquer - $16.00

Ke Ai - soft pink frost (frost)
Sweet Pop - peach cream (cream)
Fiestaware - mid-tone orange coral (cream)
Morange - bright cream orange (cream)

MAC Rainy Season Eye Shadow X 4

MAC Powder Blush Honey Jasmine

MAC Lipstick Razzledazzler

MAC Lipstick Sushi Kiss

MAC Lipstick Neon OrangeMAC Sweet Pop Nail Lacquer

I am loving the lipsticks that I have. With the exception of Neon Orange, these are every day wearable. Neon Orange is definitely one to reserve for a bold lippie day.

Honey Jasmine is a gorgeous Powder Blush shade and frankly, I was surprised how pretty it looks on my skin. It a darker orange shade opposed to brighter, but looks beautiful blended on the apples of my cheeks over bronzer. It actually gives off a more natural look that I thought it would.

I was so happy to see that the eye palette didn't contain any orange shades. I cannot wear orange on my eyes without looking sick. This palette is made to complement the orange hues on lips and cheeks. Rainy Season may be gray in name, but on me, three of colors look like beautiful shades of taupe. They are definitely more gray-taupe as opposed to a lot of taupes that take on a pink or lavender hue. It was unexpected, and I am loving the palette. I am using Arctic Grey (the frosted color) on my lid with Rainy Season lightly blended on my brow bone and Courtly Gray in my crease. I finish by lining with Typographic. The look is a beautiful soft smoky eye - with taupes.

M·A·C All About Orange is available online at maccosmetics.com today and will be in stores beginning June 6th.

Sephora Express Self-Tanning Kit.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Thu, 30 May 2013 10:06:53 +0000

In testing different self-tanners this month, this kit from Sephora Express Self-Tanning Kit for Face & Body has proven to be a must. It contains both a self-tanner for the face and the body and it has done a really great job to keep my faux glow looking great.

The two piece kit includes two products; Tinted Self-Tanning Body Mist for the body and Tinted Self-Tanning Face Gel. They are both extremely easy to apply.

The Face Gel is a tinted gel that comes out of the tube into a foundation trype brush. This brush makes it simple to apply, so a streak free tan is possible each and every time. Plus, you never

NARS Light Optimizing Primer.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Wed, 29 May 2013 09:27:35 +0000

One of my very favorite primers is the NARS Pore Refining Primer. Ever since NARS Head Artist Cindy Rodriguez used it on me last summer in a video shoot, it has been my go to. NARS recently launched a new primer that takes the Pore Refining Primer up to the next level as it adds radiance enhancers to it that makes skin look even more beautiful before putting makeup. Meet NARS Light Optimizing Primer.

NARS added special light enhancing and radiance inducing properties to make this primer make skin glow. As I stroke it over my face, the white liquid, which is thicker than their other primers, leaves skin

Makeup Wars: My Favorite Sunscreen.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:00:26 +0000

It is that time of year when sunscreen on the daily is a MUST. While I wear it on my face and neck year round, I will admit I am not so good about using it on my body all day, everyday. I am much better about it in the summer when I do use it everyday. I simply use it in place of daily lotion after I shower in the morning. Easy.

I recently posted about 10 great sunscreens that work really well for me. Out of all of those, I do have a favorite. I used it last summer after I initially received a sample of it, and I just bought two tubes to start of this summer. My favorite sunscreen? L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+ Lotion.

L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun is a great line of sunscreen products for both face and body and L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun SPF 50+ Lotion is perfect for me. It offers a high SPF of 50 that lasts on me all day for everyday use. Of course, if I am at the beach or pool, I do reapply it every few hours. That is not

12 Best Bronzers to Fake a Tan.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:02:09 +0000

Yay for the long weekend coming up. With Memorial Day upon us and it being the unofficial start to summer, it is time to start thinking bronzers for faking that summer glow. Just a little bit of bronzer can do wonders for warming up your face and bringing a bronzed look to it.

Bronzer is really easy to use and the best part is that you can control how much you apply it too. If you want to just look a bit more warm, dust it on your cheeks lightly. If you want to look like the sun kissed your face, apply it with a brush where the sun would hit you - cheekbones, nose, center of forehead and your chin. If you want to look like you have a great tan, dust bronzer on like you would a powder - all over your face.

I have talked about bronzers a lot before. Last summer I even categorized them into my Favorite Drugstore Bronzers and my Favorite Luxury Bronzers. This list of bronzers are either bronzers that I continually use or have just discovered but have already become part of my bronzer rotation. You will notice that some were on my favorites list too. Think of this as my overall favorite bronzer list, updated for 2013.

1. Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Bronzing Powder - $75.00
This luxury bronzer is perfect as it is "tailor made" for skin tones with four shades of bronzer in one palette. You can use each bronzer separately for each season or swirl them together like I do to get

A Different Nail Enamel from Clinique.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:06:01 +0000

Did you know that you can be sensitive to nail polish? I am not talking the paint or fumes, I am talking a very serious skin sensitivity to nail polish, and it is not around or even near the nails. The most common place to be sensitive to nail polish is the eyes. I never even realized this until I read that nail enamel can cause irritation and even contact dermatitis on the the skin around the eyes. If your upper or lower eye lids ever get red or swollen, it is probably due to your nail polish. Yes! I was just as shocked. Knowing that on average we touch our eyes about 200 times a day, it makes total sense.

As an allergy tested and 100% fragrance free cosmetic brand, Clinique scientists challenged themselves to develop a nail enamel formulated to minimize unwanted reactions to the nails, and skin and eyes. It took over six years to develop, bit they created on and it is a first in the nail polish industry. Meet Clinique A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skins.

The formula is not only proven to be safe on women with both sensitive skin and

Summer 2013: Bobbi Brown Nude Beach Collection.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:25 +0000

Just in time for summer, Bobbi Brown introduces the Nude Beach Collection. Inspired by her favorite summertime look, this collection features a range of ultra wearable sun-kissed shades for the face and body. It’s an effortless way to create that bronzy, natural-looking glow you crave all summer long.

The collection includes new products and beautiful new shades in products we already know and love.

Face & Body Bronzing Duo - $42.00
An update on Bobbi’s cult classic Bronzing Powder, the limited edition Bronzing Duo features a larger compact with two new universally flattering shades. Apply them separately, or blend together, and sweep over the face, neck, décolletage and arms for the perfect summer sun-kissed skin.

Nude Beach

Sunless Tanning Gel for Face & Body - $33.00
Skip the sun and achieve a natural-looking tan from head to toe with Bobbi’s Sunless

How to Get Smooth & Sexy Skin for Summer.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:16 +0000

When you think of smooth and sexy skin, what do you think of? I doubt you think of hair. To have truly smooth skin, I need my face, underarms, bikini area and legs to be totally hair free. It is a must.

As I am constantly testing new product, I haves hits and misses in the hair removal department, but I have found a few that are achieving my goal. I am hair free (where I want to be) and my skin is smooth and sexy. The best thing? It is easy with these beauties that work an work well.

Bliss Fuzz Off - $24.00
This facial hair remover in a tube is making removing my upper hair lip super easy to remove. I swipe on the cream with the tip (which is dual sides) and in three minutes my hair is gone. It is chock full of

Summer 2013: MAC Cosmetics Tropical Taboo Collection.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:49 +0000

I know that it is not even Memorial Day yet, but I am looking forward to July 4th. Not only is that the day of my Mom's huge annual 4th of July bash that really gets the summer off to a great start, but it is also the day that MAC Cosmetics is launching their next summer collection called Tropical Taboo.

The images have me dreaming about this collection.

LORAC TANtalizer® To Glow Go Collection.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:22 +0000

Faking a bronze and staying safe in the sun with makeup can be easy, if you have the right makeup. This collection of products from LORAC Cosmetics has everything you need to get a beachy, bronzed look, all in this set.

The LORAC TANtalizer® To Glow Go Collection includes:

TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer
TANtalize Me Baked Bronzer
TANtalizer® Lips With Benefits Lip Gloss in Rico
3 Eye Shadows in Barbados Bronze, Costa Rican Coffee and Tahitian Sand

TANtalize Me Baked Bronzer is a beautiful bronzer that is swirled with multi-shades of bronze for

Top 10 Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:51 +0000

Sunscreen is an essential part of my daily routine. It took me a long time to realize that I needed to use sunscreen on my face everyday, and even longer to realize that I need to use it daily on my body too. I may skip it on my body in the winter, but in the summer, it is a must. While I can get away with an SPF 15 on days when I am not spending much time outdoors, I use much higher SPF rated sunscreen when outside or at the pool or beach. It is the best thing I can do to protect myself from the suns harmful, damaging rays. The sun ages skin more than anything else, not to mention that melanoma rates are extremely high. Sunscreen is vital.

I have been testing a lot of sunscreen for summer, and I am the first to admit that I am picky. Out of all of the sunscreen I have tried, I can strongly recommend any of these 10. Here are my favorite top 10 sunscreen to protect skin this summer.

1. L’Oréal Paris Sublime Sun Advanced Sunscreen SPF 50+ Lotion - $10.99
This is a hydrating, very sheer formula that feels like I am not even wearing it when I am. It offers a high sun protection factor and is water resistant.

2. SkinCeuticals Sport UV Defense SPF 50 - $40.00
This marathon-runner-tested sport sunscreen provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection

Summer 2013: Maybelline New York Sweet Summertime.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03:32 +0000

At the drugstore this month is the Maybelline New York new Sweet Summertime collections. With six hot limited edition collections, now adding an gorgeous bronzed glow with a pop of color to your makeup wardrobe is easy.

Dream Sun Bronzing Collection - $8.99 each
You know a faux glow is the only way to go, but finding the right bronzing tools can be tricky, especially when many makeup companies think one bronzer fits all. Maybelline is different and smart; they have launched four new bronzers to make achieving the perfect bronzed look easy.

Dream Sun Bronzing Powder Four Seasons
This unique, multi-tonal palette creates a customized bronzed look. Choose how light or dark you want to go. Or you combine all the shades all over for a radiant glow, which is my favorite way to wear it. This one is available in light or medium.
Dream Sun Bronzing Face Illuminator
This gel formula reflects light to highlight the skin and create a warm shimmery glow.

FDA Sunscreen Regulations.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Did you know that last year, the FDA implmented a new set of regulations in regards to sunscreen labeling? It is all really confusing, I know. Hopefully some of this information that I got from my friends at behind the scenes at Target will help.

1. Products that do not pass the new ”Broad Spectrum” testing requirements or have a SPF value less than 15 are required to include a warning that states, “Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:02:17 +0000

With longer days of summer fast approaching, my makeup needs to last longer and withstand all the elements. Bobbi Brown took her best selling Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation and turned it into a cream,Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation. It is perfect for those of us who need more coverage and prefer a cream version.

“Finally, a long-lasting foundation that looks like skin.” –Bobbi Brown

Featuring the same advanced film former technology as Bobbi’s award winning Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation creates a finish that lasts 12 hours and

Makeup Wars: My Favorite Waterproof Makeup.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:13 +0000

When it comes to summer makeup, I have three waterproof products that are a must for me: waterproof mascara, waterproof eye liner and waterproof bronzer. I think it is pretty obvious when it comes to waterproof mascara and liner; eye makeup that is sweating or smearing off is just not pretty. But I also HATE it when I have bronzer running down my cheeks, so a waterproof bronzer is also essential.

Here it is, my favorite waterproof makeup.

Waterproof Mascara

I am so picky about mascara that picking a waterproof version has seriously proved difficult for me. I either love them or hate them and just don't have the lashes to waste because so many of the waterproof version are very rough on eyelashes. When I discovered Anastasia Lash Genius, I swear my life

NARS Hearts New York City.

Teri Cosenzi, Editor — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:04:25 +0000

NARS just released this limited edition gift set called NARS Hearts New York City and I want it.

NARS Hearts New York City is based on NYC’s top-selling hues and includes four city fave eyeshadows, Laguna Bronzing Powder and Amour Blush for cheeks – all in one sleek, go-anywhere compact. Also included are a Lip Gloss and Nail Polish, both boasting serious shine, to round out the glamorous collection.

Eye & Cheek Palette includes:

Blush

AMOUR - Peachy pink

Eyeshadow

BIARRITZ - Perfect, neutral