Fusion Beauty GlowFusion Micro-Nutrient Protein Tan

My absolute fave-with a disclaimers!

I am very sensitive to fragrances so when I saw the add for this (no smell!) I ordered it right away. I love it and think it works fabulous, and only someone with my overactive olfactory would notice the very slight "self-tanner" odor that is temporarily left behind. The only drawback is that it is not at all moisturizing, so you have to remember to moisturize after you apply it (most self-tanning creams contain moisturizers already). Also, the second bottle I ordered had a faulty sprayer, which caused it to spray in unpredictable directions and caused some serious self tanning disasters (leapord spotted feet and heels, etc.)

July 7, 2008

BareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15

Best variety of shades!

I am fair skinned, and also have blue-pink undertones. Since most foundations have a yellow base, it is VERY hard for me to find one that works for me. On their website, they actually tell you the "base color" of each of their shades. In the winter, I use thier Fair, and in summer when I use self tanners and bronzers, I use Medium. I can blend the two in the lid if I need to get something in-between. The only drawback is it tends to settle in my smile lines and eye crinkles. Moisturizing and exfoliating is crucial before using this product.

July 7, 2008

Ulta Contour Lip Liner

Love the Rose

I'm very fair skinned, so finding the "perfect" shade of a nudish pink has been hard. I've been using the Rose shade for years. I can blend it with sheer gloss, or use it w/ lipstick and it always seems to work. Ulta almost always has a "buy 2, get one free" deal with their brand products, so it's a great deal for me to stock up. Not too expensive to have one for the purse, one for my desk drawer, and one for home! The texture is a bit dry, like most lip pencils, but that makes it more long-lasting.

July 7, 2008