La Mer

La Mer moisturizer is pretty expensive for most people and so I’m expecting that many of you are going to be looking forward to this review.

Go to any department store, and when you ask for a top-of-the-line moisturizer, they’ll try to sell you on La Mer. There is just so much hype about this product. Jennifer Lopez uses it by the boatload and if it’s good enough for her, well…

The great thing about the original Creme de la Mer is that it’s good for every skin type. Even a combination-skinned gal like me can use it, and I know that people with very dry skin love it as well. It makes a great base for makeup and does moisturize all day. It’s a great barrier for you skin and helps protect it against the elements.

I think that a jar of Creme de la Mer would make a great Mother’s Day gift if you can afford it. It might be something your mother wants to try anyway, and it’s a luxurious product both in feel and in touch.

I will also say that I couldn’t get this to emulsify between my fingers, and like to apply it by dipping my makeup brush into the jar and then rubbing it on to my face. I know, I know, the people at La Mer would disapprove, but it works for me!

Naturactor Powder Foundation

For me Naturactor Powder Foundation is the most obsessing foundation. I read about this product while I was researching about foundations and was instantly curious about it. Naturactor Powder Foundation stays suspended over fine lines and wrinkles, unlike the leading anti-aging foundation that can gather in wrinkles and make skin look older. Clinically shown to provide significant improvement in skin condition in just four weeks.

Packaging:
It comes in a shallow glass white jar packaging.

Texture and Finish:
The texture of this product is soft and smooth. It's coverage is the best out of the foundation I've tried so far. I also love its matte-finish, it is perfect for those who have an oily skin type.

Shades:

• #230 Lightest shade for the naturactor powder foundation. Its suitable for pale or dull skin, once applied it will create a rosy effect on skin.
• #240 Second lightest shade but slightly deeper color than the 230, suitable for light skin tone (maputing filipina with a yellow undertone skin)
• #243 suitable for fair to medium skin tone. Provides a natural effect on the skin.
• #250 medium to dark coverage. Suitable for morena / kayumanggi skin.
• #252 Darkest coverage

All in all, this still is a pretty good product. If you can find a color match, I would recommend it. My advise is to try at least 2 shades on your skin, to ensure that you'll find a match.
If you are looking for a foundation that last long even with oily skin, I guess this product is perfect for you. Less retouch. Less expenses because it is a 2 in 1 product. Whenever you use this product, you don't have to apply any concealer at all.

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Sephora Scents

If you haven’t tried products from Sephora’s bath and body line, you really should. They are just scented enough and really good quality.

The two new scents offered this summer are Lime Blossom and Peach Blossom. The Lime Blossom smells more floral and the Peach Blossom smells just like fresh peaches. Peach especially is the scent of the season so if you’re having a hard time deciding, I’d go with that one.

Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster

Oh my goodness, even more than other Dermalogica products, I love the Skin Hydrating Booster. It is by far my fav Dermalogica product.

This is basically a serum and the great thing about it is that it actually moisturizes but it’s totally weightless! You can layer it with other products you’re using, and I use it before I put sunscreen on and it’s perfect because you can moisturize without putting too much stuff on your face.

If you happen into a place selling Dermalogica, definitely check out the Skin Hydrating Booster.

Victoria Secret Very Sexy Now

Today I cover a new summer scent.

This one is super-accessible and one that you will be able to find easily – it’s from Victoria Secret and it’s called Very Sexy Now.

I have the scent in a shimmering body oil, and though it’s super-fruity, I like it a lot. Top notes of green apple keep it super fresh instead of sickeningly sweet and that’s a must for the summer scent.

Clinique Long Last Glosswear

I alluded to a few new Clinique launches a while ago, and as promised individual reviews of products from the summer collection are what you can expect now.

Clinique now introduces Long Last Glosswear with spf 15. It’s a little sticky, it’s semi-sheer, and yes, it’s ultra long-lasting.

Even if you don’t normally frequent the Clinique counter, you have got to check out this gloss in Knockout Nude. It’s the perfect nude colour for the summer and will go with any makeup that you have. Of course, I loved mine so much that I lost it somewhere, but I’ve since replaced it for another and wear it all the time. It’s also very long lasting and is SPF 15 which is great for the summer!

Seriously, could we heart Benefit any more?

Here, we talk about Benefit a lot. As a matter of fact, they’re one of the top three brands we talk about most! But one can understand our reasoning; they consistently release fabulous products. Why, like these 3 right here…

Scene Queen ($38) is the most ingenious palette I’ve seen cross my vanity in some time! It’s one of two new palettes released by Benefit’s new makeup trend artists; Maggie and Annie, the twin founder’s daughters/nieces. (Side note, how lucky are these ladies? Can you imagine if your Mom invented Benefit?!)

Scene Queen is from The Annie Collection and is the warmer of the two palettes (cool toned gals, check out Sunday Funday, from the Maggie collection). How much do I love this palette? Let me count the ways…

1. Would you look at that mirror? It’s giant (3.25 x 4.75 inches). It props up so you can see into it a good angle. And best of all, it’s a great mirror. There’s nothing I hate more than a good palette with a cheap, fun house mirror. (Take a peek at the adorable packaging by London-based illustrator Nikki Farquharson too!)

2. It has a whopping eight items! Plus two double ended high-quality brushes and the cutest blush brush I’ve ever seen. Smokin’ Liner eyeliner, High Beam highlighter and Coralista blush are all pretty tiny. But the four shadows and the exclusive Juicy Coral lip gloss are nicely sized.

3. About those eye shadows, talk about perfect! The number of combos you can come up with is huge; smoky blue, smoky charcoal, a wash of champagne beige with a cat eye, a pop of bright blue in the corners of your eyes with a mess navy lid, to name just a few. There’s not a throwaway color included. I’m pretty sure if this palette were scientifically tested, it would be deemed the most perfectly chosen eye shadow combination ever!

So, have I convinced you yet? You need Scene Queen.

(a Picasso-esque look at a smoky blue eye, a neutral day look and that fabulous Juicy Coral lip gloss)

The POREfessional ($28) tackles one of skin’s biggest issues, pores! It’s a lightweight, translucent balm said to make them near invisible and leave you with baby smooth skin. Can be used under or over makeup. Love that this is oil-free! Pore challenged tester Sherri will be along in the comments to fill you in on the rest.

Tweezerman for Benefit tweezers ($30) are as cute as they are useful. If you don’t already own Tweezerman tweezers, you must not pluck your eyebrows. Or stray chin hairs. Or have ever had a splinter. Because these are the best tweezers on the planet, period. So, if you don’t own them, I suggest scooping these adorable ones up. These are the pointed slant tips (really good for the pesky hairs that are just breaking the surface, that you can feel and almost not even see.) They also offer a non pointed slant tip. Tyna will be echoing my statements in her comment, I’d bet on it!