Hard Candy Super Shine Gloss

Yum

I have this in Flirt and it's a perfect pink with gold shimmer. Despite the name it's not really super-shiny, more lustrous. I love the brush applicator and the scent- smells just like cake batter! The gloss is somewhat sticky and has good staying power, and I also feel like it moisturizes my lips well.

January 19, 2008

Nars Highlighting Blush

Nars blush

There's a reason "Orgasm" is the blush every other blush gets compared to. It's a great color that looks good on almost everyone. If you like the color of Orgasm but not the shimmer, try Deep Throat or Amour. If you want a different color, Nars has that too- they have a whole range of fantastic blush shades, as well as a great highlighter, Albatross. The only drawback is that it is a bit on the pricey side, but you do get a good amount of product in the compact. And while Nars doesn't do animal testing, its parent company, Shiseido, does. So that might be something to take into consideration as well.

January 13, 2008

Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation

Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation

I wear a different foundation (Smashbox Healthy FX) for everyday, but this is the one I reach for when I'm dressing up. It has a bit more coverage than the Smashbox but is still fairly sheer. The finish is soft and glowy. The illuminating effect is nice- if you blend with your fingers you will see the tiny sparkles on your fingers but you don't really see them on your face, it's very subtle. It might show up in sunlight though so this might not be the best for "everyday" foundation.

December 31, 2007

Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15

LOVE IT

I am totally in love with this foundation. The L1 shade matches my skin perfectly (or L2 in the summer, when I get a little more color!). The coverage is perfect- just enough to even out my skin tone, but sheer enough to look natural. The finish is dewy without looking greasy, and lasts ALL DAY. Seriously- it looks as good at night when I'm about to wash it off as it did when I fist put it on! Plus it has antioxidants and stuff so it's actually good for your skin. Perfect everyday foundation!

December 31, 2007

Smashbox Soft Lights

Blush for people who don't like blush!

I know a lot of women who don't like blush- probably because they had a bad experience with it when they were younger and decided they didn't "need" blush- but IMO nearly everyone can benefit from a little color on their cheeks. Smashbox Soft Lights is the perfect solution- it's not really a blush, exactly- it goes on super sheer and adds just a hint of color and/or shimmer without being too obvious.

December 31, 2007