Love primer but have a hard time finding the right one?  The new  Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector somehow has the great texture and performance of a silicone primer but without any silicone! Not sure the science behind how that works something about bottling rainbows and unicorn tears, its amazing!

If you love the look of a primer but find most of them too heavy, this is the primer for you!

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Week 1 Update:

I am on the last day of my first week and I have to say it has not been easy road. I started my plan last Wednesday, saying good bye to  coffee, sugar, dairy and alcohol for the next 28 days.

Phase 1, as I started to plan I loved that I could have sprouted grain toast, smoothies and lots of fruit it was a yummy phase. But the lack of caffeine and abrupt change in my eating left me pretty exhausted. And even with all the fruit and grains I really missed dairy and healthy fats.

Phase 2, is two days of Protein and Veggies no fats, grains or fruits. If you have a sweet tooth and love carbs like myself this is a very tough two days. Struggling to get over the exhaustion from no caffeine and missing a lot of foods. My picky appetite doesn’t account for many choices on this phase so it was just about surviving. This was definitely the phase I wanted to just quit, at the end of the first day on

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benefit World Famous Neutrals – Most Glamorous Nudes Ever

What it is:
An eyeshadow kit featuring the most glamorous nudes ever!

What it does:
These rich, illuminating eyeshadows in award-winning creaseless creams and new longwear powder-shadows make going glam easy! The universally flattering shades layer beautifully—and the tips and tricks show you how to create looks for daytime and playtime.

This set contains:
- 4 x 0.04 oz longwear powder shadows in Call My Buff (pale shell); Gilt-y Pleasure (golden sand); It’s Complicated (golden peach); Kiss Me, I’m Tipsy (spiced brown)
- 2 x 0.11 oz creaseless cream shadows in Birthday Suit (brushed chrome), My Two Cents (polished copper)

I will be following The Fast Metabolism Diet for the next 28 days as part of a review with SheSpeaks.  So far I have really enjoyed the book, Hailey takes the time to explain how the foods we do or don’t eat effect our bodies functions and more importantly our metabolism. I am wary of diet books that make big claims or want you to restrict lots of food groups.  What I like about Haylie Pomroy’s book is how she focuses on real food that is easy and affordable. 

The 28 days is not a huge chunk of time and I am excited to see how well the program works. Today is my first day on it and so far the food options are great but giving up coffee has been a bear. I want to really follow the plan to the letter so I can give you my honest take on  how well it works. So no dairy, alcohol or caffeine for this girl for 28 days. I am interested to see how my body feels once I am well under way. I will keep you up to date on my journey, here’s to getting healthy and burning some fat before summer!

THE FAST METABOLISM DIET
HAYLIE POMROY

Celebrity nutritionist and wellness consultant HAYLIE POMROY, whose celebrity clients range from Grammy- and Academy-Award winners to Super Bowl champs and Olympic athletes, and include Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cher, Raquel Welch, and Robert Downey Jr., has been nicknamed “the metabolism whisperer” for her ability to help clients lose weight, meet their personal goals, and enhance their health while eating delicious foods. Pomroy reminds us that food is not the enemy, it’s medicine needed to rev up sluggish, broken-down metabolisms and turn bodies into fat-burning machines! In THE FAST METABOLISM DIET (Harmony Books, On Sale Date April 9, 2013, $26.00), Haylie shares her revolutionary program that lets you eat more food and lose more weight by choosing foods that keep your metabolism guessing and getting it to work faster. THE FAST METABOLISM DIET is the silver bullet for anyone who wants to naturally and safely eat their way to a skinnier, healthier self.

THE FAST METABOLISM DIET incorporates four weeks of fat-burning meal plans with more than fifty recipes—including vegetarian, organic, and gluten-free options. In just four weeks, you’ll see weight fall off. With Pomroy’s plan, you won’t count a single calorie or fat gram. Instead, you’re going to rotate what you’re eating to induce precise physiological changes that set your metabolism on fire. With over seventeen years experience helping people lose weight, improve fertility, overcome health challenges, and reach optimal health while still enjoying real food and not going hungry, Pomroy is highly regarded in Hollywood and the medical community for her ability to effect rapid, healthy weight loss.

Pomroy’s fat-busting 28-day plan is simple:
• Phase 1 (Monday–Tuesday): Lots of carbs and fruits
• Phase 2 (Wednesday–Thursday): Lots of proteins and veggies
• Phase 3 (Friday–Sunday) All of the above, plus healthy fats and oils

On THE FAST METABOLISM DIET, not only will you lose weight and feel better, you may also see your cholesterol drop, your blood sugar stabilize, your sleep improve, and your stress level dramatically decrease—all thanks to the miraculous power of real, delicious, satisfying food. Pomroy’s knowledge and guidance has worked for thousands of people—and now it’s going to work for you! With Pomroy as your guide, you will boost your metabolism with the fat-burning power of food!

About the Author: HAYLIE POMROY is a celebrity nutritionist well known in Hollywood and in the medical community. With integrative healthcare clinics in Beverly Hills, Burbank, Irvine, and Fort Collins, her impressive client list includes celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cher, Raquel Welch and Robert Downey Jr. Haylie is a nutritional counselor, registered wellness consultant, and holistic counselor.

Kiehl’s has partnered with Zachary Quinto and Alanis Morissette for a Limited Edition Label Art Series for Earth Day to benefit Recycle Across America. Alanis and Zachary have each designed a Limited Edition label for the 4.2 oz. Ultra Facial Cream, which is available starting April 20 in Kiehl’s stores. 100% of the proceeds from the products designed for this series will benefit Recycle Across America and Kiehl’s will be donating $50,000 to the non-profit organization.

The skin care brand also has an in-store recycling program available nationwide, where customers can return their empty Kiehl’s jars, bottles, and tubes for recycling, in exchange for a complimentary product. Since 2009, Kiehl’s has recycled over 900,000 bottles! This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to stock up on the brand’s celebrated products because you can support recycling with the Limited Edition collection and recycle your empty containers.

So far, Kiehl’s has raised over $500,000 for non-profit environmental organizations. Past Earth Day participants include Adrian Grenier, Julianne Moore, Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams, Chloe Sevigny, Rosario Dawson, Florence Welch, Spike Lee, and Mark Ruffalo.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
Step up to 24-Hour moisture.

•24-hour, light-textured daily hydrator leaves skin comfortable and visibly well-balanced, particularly in harsh weather conditions.
•Unique combination of ingredients helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air.
•With continuous moisture replenishment throughout the day, skin is smooth and healthy-looking.

Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eye Shadow
Lilac - light shimmering purple |

What it is:
A featherweight eye shadow formula that instantly lights up eyes with a combination of shimmering pearls and fine glitter.

What it does:
This creamy-soft powder shadow glides on smoothly for crease-free, long-lasting wear.

What else you need to know:
This eye shadow is part of Bobbi’s Uber Basics, an edited collection of mix-and-match shades sure to flatter every skintone. Wear it alone or layer it for your prettiest day and night looks—it’s all based on the intensity and texture that you choose.

Dior Colorvision Vernis Nail Lacquer – Lilac 398

What it is:
A soft lilac shade in a long-lasting, glossy formula.

What it does:
Created exclusively for Sephora, this feminine hue of Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer adds a flawless and fabulous touch to fingertips and toes. The long-wearing, glossy formula goes on silky smooth for chip-resistant nails.

bareMinerals READY™ Eyeshadow 4.0
The Dream Sequence – airy pink/ iridescent lilac/ electric amethyst/ violet sheen

What it is:
A quad of pure, intense eye shadows with antiaging benefits.

What it does:
BareMinerals READY? Eyeshadow provides exceptionally vivid, long-wearing complementary colors in an ultra-smooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability. Powered by bareMinerals’ proprietary SeaNutritive Mineral™ Complex along with powerful antioxidants, cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine and cucumber, these ingredients are known to deliver antiaging benefits including depuffing and antioxidant protection for a softer, smoother, revitalized eye area. It looks like a powder, but feels like a cream and delivers a beautifully vivid color.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Yves Saint Laurent VOLUPTÉ SHEER CANDY – Glossy Balm Crystal Color
08 Iced Plum – sheer lilac pink with shimmer

What it is:
A glossy lip balm.

What it does:
This balm dresses your lips in a sheer veil of brilliant color boosted with vitamin- and antioxidant-rich fruit extract. Its ultra-light, sensual texture leaves lips feeling soft and hydrated for up to eight hours and is ideal for year-round use.

Make Up For Ever – Aqua Cream
18 Purple – light lilac shimmer

What it is:
An ultra-pigmented, long-lasting waterproof cream.

What it does:
Aqua Cream combines the highest-quality pigments with mother of pearl particles to give immediate rich color payoff with a luminous finish in just one application. It’s long-lasting formulation will not crease or smudge under the most extreme conditions and its creamy and elastic texture allows for easy blending.

What else you need to know:
Available in shades ranging from soft neutrals to pure bright tones, you can find the perfect color for any purpose.
Shades #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 are formulated for the Lips & Cheeks.

Gwyneth Paltrow launched a successful collaboration with British nail brand Butter London last year, and now her Goop team is doing it again!

For this collection, you’ll get three different polish colors to choose from. Starkers, The Stones and Candy Coated. There’s also a nail care set featuring the brand’s Hardwear topcoat and “BB cream for your nails,” otherwise known as Nail Foundation basecoat.

Prices range from $28 to $40, and the sets are all available now on Goop.

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