Treat Your Tips

Not sure what you are going to wear? No problem! With Sula’s revolutionary Paint & Peel Polishes you can paint, enjoy and peel off without harsh remover. This way you can change your nail color, everytime you change your outfit! What’s more – these polishes are water-based, eco-friendly and are conveniently sized to throw in your purse or beach bag.

$14 at www.sulabeauty.com

Tend To Your Tresses

For hair that’s grown lackluster after a long day on the beach or a dip in the pool, its time to take a moment to pamper! Surya Brasil Single Application Intensive Treatment with rice protein, buriti oil and cupuaçu butter breathes life into washed-out strands by closing cuticles and restoring shine. Add a single drop to hair after washing or mix with your conditioner for an instant fix!

$3.99 at www.suryabrasilproducts.com

Splash on Color

Does your complexion need a little extra pop? Don’t bother with messy glosses, lipsticks or blushes—go for BECCA Cosmetics water-resistant, non-greasy and non-melting Beach Tints. Perfect for your purse or beach bag, these Vitamin E-infused and paraben-free lip and cheek stains come in five colors (Grapefruit, Strawberry, Peach, Watermelon and Raspberry) that are as delicious smelling as they sound.

Becca - Sheer Tint Lip Colour - $24.00 by Becca at Beauty Habit

Freshen Up—Fast

Let’s face it: sweat isn’t pretty! Stay shine-free without disturbing your makeup with Boscia Blotting Linens in Peppermint. Finely woven with natural Abaca Tree Leaf Fiber and infused with the invigorating essence of peppermint, these portable linens will freshen your complexion instantly—where ever you are this holiday weekend!

Boscia Peppermint Blotting Linens $10.00 by Boscia at drugstore.com

Get Your Glow On

If you can’t get out in the sun or just prefer to keep your skin safe from UVA/UVB rays but still want that summer glow, try Mineral Fusion Simply Sunkissed Kit. With a dual-sided bronzer, luscious pink gloss and a trio of eye shadows, that perfect glow is only moments away. Mineral Fusion products also contain antioxidants such as white tea, red tea and pomegranate that protect skin while beautifying your look.

$20 (valued at $80) at Whole Foods Markets nationwide

Lancome Flash Bronzer Body Gel $33.00 by Lancome at Lord & Taylor

Tinted Self-Tanning Body Gel with Pure Vitamin E. Look irresistible! Discover the self-tanning results you dream of: Instant gorgeous, Healthy glow. Enriched with natural caramel extract and light-reflecting micro-pearls for an immediate, beautiful, healthy glow. Exquisitely beautiful tan. The perfect balance of self-tanning ingredients helps to achieve an ideal color, providing an even, natural-looking, golden tan. Color development within 30 minutes, lasting up to 5 days. Transfer-resistant formula. Does not rub off onto clothing and is easy to apply. Hydrating & smoothing action. Leaves the skin immediately soft, smooth and hydrated for 24 hours. Pure Vitamin E delivers antioxidant protection, helping to reduce signs of premature aging. Indulgent experience. Delightfully scented with hints of jasmine and honey in a non-greasy, non-comedogenic formula. Directions: For best results, exfoliate skin first. Apply product evenly – blend well using circular motions. Start on larger surface areas, and then lightly blend any product remaining on your hand onto areas like elbows, knees and ankles that tend to be dry and absorb more color. Avoid contact with eyes, hair and clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after use. To maintain color, reapply 2-3 times a week. Does not protect from UV light.

In catching up with stacks of reading, Makeup Addict just finished a glowing endorsement for Lancome Flash Bronzer Tinted Self Tanning Body Gel in Lucky Magazine. This was not a standard endorsement -- this was raving on and on about Lancome Flash Bronzer Tinted Self Tanning Body Gel. One of the beauty editors says she has been using this for the past 10 years and has been totally satisfied with it.   For the past several years it was  intended for the legs - but she has been using it on her face with fabulous results.   Well, now - in order to qualify as a New Product Alert- they have come out with the Body Gel. After testing the Body Gel, she claims it is as good as the For Legs and actually better, inasmuch as there is no shimmer to this. This Body Gel definitely sounds like a terrific product to investigate.   I am betting that  we might very  will be satisfied!

Chantecaille Bengali Bronzer $85.00 by Chantecaille at Barneys New York

Gleaming tones of copper, gold and bronze with platinum accents impart a lovely sun-kissed glow. The bronze compact includes a puff for easy application.

Chantecaille will donate 5% of profits from the sale of this product to TRAFFIC.

A Color of all skintone's Choice

Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick Compact $38.00 by Bobbi Brown at Nordstrom

This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a deep, bronzy glow. Sweep on cheeks, after Blush, using the Face Blender Brush. Works well with neutral and deep blush shades.

this is one of my all time favorite bronzer, I love the rose shimmer brick, just enough for my paile skin, not to pink either..

The Original Bronzer Staple

Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder (In Style Award Winner) $50.00 by Guerlain at Bergdorf Goodman

Get a sun-kissed glow with these new bronzing powders for the face. Multiple bronze hues mix to create the perfect healthy glow. Available in two harmonies to compliment any skin tone.

Always Avante-Gard Choice



Illamasqua Bronzing Duo $27.00 at Sephora

A bronzing duo. What it does: Exude after-dark glamour with Illamasqua Bronzing Duo. Each sunkissed shade contains crushed pearl powder for a smooth, even finish that gives the face and body a glorious golden glow. Be radiant, be noticed, be a bronzed goddess of the night! Size: 0.14 oz

Organic Choice



Organic Wear Natural Bronzer Healthy Glow $13.95 at drugstore.com

• 100% Free of Harsh Chemicals
• 100% Free of Synthetic Preservatives
• 100% Free of Parabens
• 100% Free of GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms)
• 100% Free of Synthetic Colors
• 100% Free of Synthetic Fragrances
• 100% Cruelty Free How Green is Your Makeup™

How Green is Your Makeup™

• 100% of the Total Ingredients are of a Natural Origin
• 15% of the Total Ingredients are Produced from Organic Farming
• 100% Natural Healthy-Looking Complexion

Great Drugstore Choice



Rimmel Natural Bronzer,Sun Bronze $5.49 by Rimmel at Walgreens

• Get a warm glow all over.
• This light, natural looking bronzing powder gives you the perfect sunless tan you want...any time of the year.

 

Laura Mercier Radient Crème Colour $35.00 by Laura Mercier at Bloomingdale's

Laura Mercier Radiant Crème Colour accentuates the high points of the face with touches of soft, radiant opalescence and adds warmth to the cheeks with the blendable crème color. The multi-shade compact allows for buildable, customized intensity to create a natural flush on a range of skin tones.

Smashbox WISH For The Stars $20.00 by Smashbox at Sephora

What it is: A limited-edition set of superstar products in convenient travel sizes—perfect for your holiday clutch or carry-on tote. What it does: This limited-edition set contains Smashbox's most beloved products in travel sizes. Now you can easily port your beauty essentials this holiday season. This set contains:

• 0.20 oz Lash DNA Mascara in Jet Black
• 0.14 oz Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume
• 0.13 oz Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk *Discover the beauty of giving and getting with this dream-come-true array of vibrant shadows, creamy liners and bold lip colors that inspire optimism and hope. With every WISH purchase, $1 will be donated to Children's Miracle Network*, a non-profit that grants the wish of life to millions of sick or injured kids by providing care and investing in life-saving research. Help Smashbox make miracles happen this holiday. (Donation up to $25,000)

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