mark Totally Balmed SPF 15 Tinted Lip Balm and Glowdacious Illuminating Powder

it's summer, beauties-- time to get your glow on! right now i'm loving mark Glowdacious Illuminating Powder-- it highlights and adds a pretty sheen to my skin. in addition, i have been pampering my lips with mark Totally Balmed SPF 15 Tinted Lip Balm in Totally Bare. the hint of color is perfect under any sheer gloss.

other than my face, i like to add Glowdacious (pictured above in Shimmied Up) to my decollete and shoulders for day, and have been known to add it to my legs at night (makes me feel like a celeb to some degree, LOL!). i love that the finish isn't uber glittery, but looks just right when it catches the light. i apply it using Eco Tools Bronzing Brush-- the perfect, big brush (and so soft!) for applying the powder to my body.



Tinted Lip Balm is a bit stiff in the tube, but manages to glide on smoothly. the color isn't the least bit intense, so there's no worry about feeling like you're too made up when you're just at the beach or spending time lounging by the pool.

find each at meetmark.com

xo
samples featured were sent to me by the brand for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

Bobbi Brown Heart Truth Bronze Shimmer Set

some exciting news beauties! for the fifth year in a row, Bobbi Brown is sponsoring the The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2010 Fashion Show. as you may already know, this show brings together some of Hollywood's leading ladies on one runway and will be taking place during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

for this fabulous event, Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Bronze Shimmer Brick Set in partnership with The Heart Truth campaign and its annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show to raise awareness about women and heart disease.

included in this set is Bobbi's iconic Shimmer Brick in Bronze and a Mini Face Blender Brush. if you are a Bobbi makeup fan, you'll want to act fast-- only 500 of these sets will be available at bobbibrown.com while supplies last.

p.s. -- enjoy free standard shipping with any order that includes this set. enter offer code: HEART1 at checkout.*

xo
*offer code required. valid only on bobbibrown.com through 2/28/10 (midnight eastern time or while supplies last).

Introducing St. Tropez Cosmetics

St. Tropez, who just happen to be the leader when it comes to luxury self-tanning products, is now offering a range of cosmetic innovations that are the perfect solution for enhancing glowing skin.

the new collection includes the following:




Bronzing Rocks, to provide the perfect finish to any St. Tropez tan. simply dust over face and decolletage area for a hint of color.




Radiance Mousse, an easy to apply, light-weight mousse will help to enhance and highlight a tan. apply with fingertips to face and decolletage area to provide a subtle sheen.




Bronzing Powder, a luxurious bronzing powder contains a subtle shimmer designed to enhance and brighten a St. Tropez glow. apply with a brush to give color to the face and decolletage area.


Melanie Mills, Emmy-award winning make-up artist for Dancing with the Stars and the brand's celebrity tanning expert, adds:

"the St. Tropez cosmetics range are the perfect tools to subtly highlight and enhance skin, adding an extra dimension to your make-up bag. i love to use the new cosmetics on my clients to lift features that can sometimes be flattened after i've applying a subtle tan. with just three key products, i can create a range of finishes, including a barely-there sweep of color or a hint of definition, to achieve a naturally radiant and healthy glow."

find St. Tropez Bronzing Rocks, Radiance Mousse and Bronzing Powder at sttropeztan.com and select retailers and luxury spas.


tell me: do you like to stay bronzed year round??

xo

review: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer

when it comes to self-tanners from the drugstore, i think L'Oreal has done a fabulous job of creating some of the best. their newest concoction, Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer, is a gradual tanner that leaves skin looking luminous thanks to it's micro-pearls.

i think this is perfect product to keep your summer glow going, but in a more subtle way. the formula dries quickly, leaves skin feeling soft, and allows you to decide the level of bronze you want to go. as far a s shimmer goes, it isn't too glittery, but you can tell that it's there, especially in the sun. the overall result looks golden brown without a hint of orange.

pick this up at your local drug store or mass retailer and visit lorealparis.com for more info

xo
pic taken by me :)

beauty on a budget: CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Bronzer

did you know bronzer isn't just a summer essential anymore? it's ok to get your glow on year-round! CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Bronzer gives just enough of a sun-kissed glow to warm up any makeup look without making it look like you're trying too hard. i love that it comes with its own brush, and it adds a gorgeous radiance (think shimmer not glitter) when worn alone or swept over my favorite matte blush.

find CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Bronzer at any drugstore and online at covergirl.com

xo

Beauty Girl TV: Erno Laszlo Bronzer & Blusher

hello beauties! this edition of Beauty Girl TV features my review of Erno Lazslo's Blusher and Bronzer. i have to say, these are both fast becoming my favorite cheek products! i love their multi-colored design, and worn alone or together, each wears beautifully.

watch the video for my review...



visit ernolaszlo.com to take advantage of getting both the blusher and bronzer at a huge discount-- sold separately, each retails for $38. with this web exclusive offer, you can get both for $54! can you say huge discount?

xo