Wednesday, May 28, 2008

favorite beauty products

I find in the summer, in the sweltering, southern humidity, the key to looking hot (not sweaty & gross) is wearing less makeup!
Favorite Bronzer: Physician's Formula - this one even has SPF 20 in it, if you aren't already slathering up before you apply your makeup (tisk, tisk).
Favorite Tinted Lip Balm: Neutrogena Moisture Shine® Tinted Lip Balm in "Glow". It gives a hint of color with SPF 20 and a great, light weight moisture. Favorite Eyeliner: Almay Intense I-liner® in Raisin Quartz. It's great for green eyes, with a contrasting purple that goes on soft.
Favorite Self Tanner: Coppertone Gradual Tan Continuous Spray® Sunless Tanner. Provides a small amount of color each time you apply and the scent isn't offensive like alot of self tanners can be.Favorite Nail Color (of the week): OPI - Kangarooby. I change my nail color often, and this color is a great, summer-y ruby red.
Favorite Hair Care Product (for color treated hair): Pureology ColourMax®. This protects hair from UVA/UVB damage, as well as detangles and protects from thermal damage! I love it - it's ultra light and helps my color stay beautiful longer!

For lipsticks, I find that I'm very picky, and like only a subtle variation, so I picked up a tiny pill sorter from the local drugstore and mixed a few of my lipsticks together. For about $1.99 for the container, I've got my own travel lipstick pallett!

I haven't found a great mascara, so let me know if you have any suggestions on ones you love - I like a waterproof, not too volumonous mascara that's safe for contact lense wearers... My current one tends to flake...