If you don't wear sunscreen every day on your body because of its sticky or greasy texture, we recommend that you try Ahava Sun Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizing Spray SPF 15. This sunscreen, enriched with Ahava's own blend of Dead Sea minerals that reduce sun damage, feels light and milky smooth when applied, and absorbs without leaving an oily residue. Now you have no excuses for not protecting your skin. $22, ahavaus.com
Question: I love your website, and so thought you might be able to help me with this beauty dilema. I use Stila's Blush Pans ($18, sephora.com) and love them. But I am down to the end of a pan and the circle of powder cracked. So my question is, how can I save and use these last bits? It is too much to want to throw out, but it is now in tiny pieces so very awkward to use.
Answer: It can be frustrating when your compact or pans of makeup break. Thankfully, there is a way to salvage the last of any pressed makeup, icluding blush. Purchase a container for loose powder, like the one pictured (Powder Jar with Sifter, $4, sephora.com) at your local beauty supply. Remove the sifter lid and put the broken bits of blush into the jar. Crush any larger particles so it all becomes a loose powder. Replace the sifter lid, and now you can use your blush in a loose form-- that will still travel well-- until it runs out. Hope this helps!
MAC "Just A Pinch" Gel Blush is a seriously bold red color in its pot, but goes on smooth and sheer when applied to our cheeks and lips. This color looks great on all skintones and can be worn as light or amped up as you like. $18.50, nordstrom.com
Essie Neon Collection
What better way to add color to your look than to add it to your tips and toes? We know that neon can be a bit scary for some, but when worn on the hands and feet, it's a lot less "in your face". Get this mini set, and don't be afraid to try them all. $18, essieshop.com
L'Oreal H.I.P Bright Duos Eyeshadows pack gorgeous, even more rich pigment than the original, into two colors that can be worn together or separately. Highly blendable, these colors go on sheer when applied with a shadow brush. Add more layers to turn up the volume on your desired look. $7, drugstore.com
Bare Escentuals Free To Be Naturally Adventurous Set With gorgeous, vibrant colors, this 100% pure, preservative-free set allows the user to play up her bohemian style; give yourself exotic eyes, sparkling cheeks, and inspiring lips with all of the lively colors. Includes a blush, two eyecolors, one liner shadow and a gloss housed in a teal clutch. $39.50, sephora.com
Sephora Brand Moroccan Sunrise Bag Collection We believe beauty junkies can never have too many cosmetic bags. We know these will never be worn with our favorite ensembles, but these tangerine colored bags look so good in our bathrooms, and really make keeping our ever-growing beauty arsenal well-organized. Available in four sizes. From $9, sephora.com
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Formulated with 100% pure Ojon palm nut oil, Ojon Revitalizing Mist is a unique "shake to activate" formula that is completely alcohol-free and will not weigh the hair down. Use it to refresh and reactivate your look without washing, after working out, going out or sleeping in. The natural ingredients also detangle, help reduce breakage, and will protect hair from damaging heat. A natural multi-tasker-- we love that. For all hair types. $26, beauty.com
If "green is the new black", then green should be sleek, sexy and make anyone who wears it feel fabulous. After all, just because something is good for the environment, or your health, doesn't mean it has to lack in the glamour department, especially in the beauty department. These five gems have stolen our hearts, and if you haven't tried them yourself, what are you waiting for?
Korres Guava Lipstick is free of parbens and sulfates, but full of antioxidant vitamin C & E. With lip-soothing Shea butter, this lipstick goes beyond giving lips rich, beautiful color-- it really gives lips something to smile about. $22, sephora.com
Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain For a natural-looking flush created with natural ingredients, this is one to try. The sheer berry color gives cheeks (of all colors) just a kiss of natural tint by using pigments derived from fruit and pure minerals. Wear it alone or under your favorite powder blush. $28, beauty.com
100% Pure Ultra Lengthening Mascara lengthens, separates, thickens and glosses lashes with fruit and Black tea pigments. This long-lasting, water and smudge-resistant formula uses lash-nourishing ProVitamin B5, Vitamin E, Oat and Wheat proteins to condition for lashes that look and feel healthy. Suitable even if you wear contacts or have sensitive eyes. Available in three shades. $27 for two, qvc.com
Organic Wear Duo Eye Shadow uses all 100% natural ingredients, and gives your pocket book a break. For less than $6 each, these shadows come in shades to suit your eye color, but we use them all- just because we can. OrganiSoy™ evens out skin tone and texture to restore skin smoothness while Eco-Olive™ helps shield skin from harsh environmental aggressors. $5.96, drugstore.com
Josie Maran Concealer doesn't just provide full coverage to hide any skin discolorations or imperfections. This natural beauty must-have treats skin with rejuvenating and antioxidant benefits. Like all of the products in the line, 100% Argan Oil is used to keep skin looking refreshed day after day. $22, amazon.com
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Looking forward to getting "your tan on" now that the weather is warming up? Don't go anywhere without protecting your skin-- the sun can do a number on it if you're not careful. Thankfully, you can get that summer bronze glow with the help of Carol's Daughter Gelee de Soleil Browning Oil With SPF 15. This ultra-moisturing formula is natural and free of anything that could be potentially harmful. We love the island-y coconut and pineapple fragrance-- it makes us dream of vacations on some far-away beach. Exotic palm kernel oil, cocoa, shea, mango, and avocado butters drench skin with moisture and SPF 15 ensures you're protected as you tan. $14, sephora.com
Iman Second To None Semi-Loose Powder is a new product that was just introduced to our beauty arsenal recently, and we are loving it. This mineral-infused powder comes in pressed form (making it ideal for travel), but is used as a loosed powder. This is thanks to a fine shaver that breaks the powder up right in the jar. Blended with corn silk and silk powder to provide an even-toned and shine-free finish, the formula can be worn alone or used for touch-ups throughout the day. $14.99 target.com
Wearing long-wearing makeup or waterproof mascara can be a chore to take off at the end of the day. We want to make sure to get it all off, and we certainly don't want to wake up with raccoon eyes the next morning. Then there are occasions that we are just too tired to go through the steps to remove our makeup at all. But we know better, so we turn to Estee Lauder's Take It Away Cleanser. This amazing water-based, creme-gel wonder removes all of our makeup-- and we mean all of it-- from our face. Our skin gets clean in one step, and is left feeling soft and fresh. We love it so much we find ourselves even using it to remove our regular makeup as well. Suitable for all skin types. $22, dillards.com
Keeping a budget when you're a beauty junkie is no easy feat, however, there are many fabulous products that are wallet-friendly and multi-tasking. We can't help but love the following products for their ability to give us a double dose of beauty goodness, and with nothing over $40, these won't put our bank accounts into the red.
Clinique Quick Blush is our favorite little on-the-go brush. What's even better is the fact that we never have to worry about our pink cheeks fading thanks to its built-in blush shade (it's in the cap). $21.50, nordstrom.com
L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara features a lash primer and mascara in one tube. We love the gorgeous lash effect this mascara gives, its staying power, and not to mention the funny way it's removed. No cleanser necessary-- just use water, and you literally pull the tubes off your lashes. $10.95, drugstore.com
Lippman Collection Rich Girl Hand Cream SPF 25 is an amazing hand and cuticle cream that keeps hands looking and feeling their best. The SPF will ensure they stay that way for a long time. $24, nordstrom.com
philosophy Mimosa Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash is one of many award winning 3-in-1 shampoo, body wash and bubble baths available from the brand. This version, in an invigorating mimosa scent, will make "bath time" grand with a delicious pairing of champagne and citrus. Go ahead, give yourself a reason to celebrate in your shower! 16 oz, $18, nordstrom.com
Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain is formulated to provide skin and lips with antioxidant protection while also leaving them drenched in moisture. Giving a unique look to each individual person's skin, this stain creates a perfect pretty flush every time. $24, sephora.com
philosophy The Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas SPF 15 not only conceals and camouflages, but also provides SPF protection all in one simple step. We love that the formula is talc-free and gives our skin a natural look while covering up imperfections where we need it. Ideal for all skin types. $35, sephora.com
Ahava Purifying Mud Mask allows us to give ourselves a skin-pampering treatment at home without spending a ton of money. The formula for oily skin pulls out skin dulling impurities and excess oil, leaving us looking radiant. It also doubles as a body mask if you want to give yourself an inexpensive body treatment: Slather this on after exfoliating, let it sit and rinse when almost dry (you will need to enlist the help of a friend to apply to your back). Whether you use this on your face or on your body, you'll be thrilled with how your skin looks-- and your wallet will be too. Also available for normal to dry skin. $30, spalook.com
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