Friday, April 1, 2011

Spring Beauty Obsessions!

Well, now that spring is literally right around the corner, it is time to change makeup, and skincare!  After what seemed to be the longest winter of my life...revitalizing your makeup look, and skincare is in order!

Here are a few of my newest beauty obsessions to say farewell to winter, and bring on the sunshine!

Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals Purely Nourishing Cream for Dry Skin
(www.bareescentuals.com, www.sephora.com)  $28


This is one of the first skincare creams that I have found, that is gentle, will not break you out, and is insanely rich and buttery, filled with powerful antioxidants to leave your skin fresh, and bright!  After a long, dry winter - this cream is turning my dry skin around!  Definitely a new favorite, and staple!


Tokidoki Gelato Lip Balm Stain
(http://www.sephora.com/) $9


With the cute, whimsical packaging, I was not expecting the perfect grown up lip stain!  This lip balm stain is not only highly moisturizing, it truly lasts!  Having the stain in a lipstick/balm form makes for easy application minus blending!  Pair a gloss on top, and with this in 3 colors including a clear..you will have the perfect long lasting, just bright enough pout!





Ben Nye Fireworks Wheel
(www.camerareadycosmetics.com) $15.99


I'm sure a lot of you are wondering "What exactly is the Fireworks Wheel?"  This has been a staple in my makeup kit, as well as my personal kit for 10 years!  Think of this "wheel" as a multi-purpose (eyes/lips/face/body) cream makeup palette.  Literally, everybody looks amazing with these colors on!  They are sheer, yet buildable...easy to apply (I use my fingers)...and they leave you looking ridiculously radiant!  I like the lightest shade on my cheekbones and bridge of nose, while using the other shades as eyeshadow, blush, and even on the collarbone!  One of my all-time favorite products, and perfect for spring!


It a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product
(http://www.its-a-ten.com/ http://www.ulta.com/) $19.99


This is a new favorite, and totally worth the money!  This is the perfect, fresh, lightweight, yet extremely moisturizing leave-in conditioner for the hair.  I love this because not only has it transformed my damaged hair, but it is also lightweight and does not irritate the skin.  The scent is fresh and clean, and the feel of your hair will be soft, silky and healthy.  Love this!



MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Cyber
(http://www.maccosmetics.com/ http://www.nordstrom.com/) $14.50


Now for the unexpected spring beauty favorite.  Mac Cosmetics lipstick in Cyber does not scream "spring" when you look at it, and that is exactly why I love it so much!  It is a dark, intense almost blackberry purple shade..so rich, and deep, consider this an accessory.  This shade paired with the soft neutral spring colors, is mesmerizing!  Taking beauty risks is so much fun, and I am happy I did with this lipstick!  Personal favorite!


Now, I hope this inspired you to step into a new spring look! 


Beauty to me is not only what is seen by the eye, but how it makes you feel inside.  Try taking a risk with a new spring shade, stepping out of the norm of the "spring look" and stepping into your own, with your own "you" spring look...


Band of Horses
"No one's gonna love you"

xo