This product really took me by surprise!  I get a lot of samples sent to me, and rarely do I find a product that really amazes me.  Like – how could I not have known about this before – products.  I have seen this product before, but I never actually made the jump to buy it.  But when it was sent to me, I thought – now I can try it out, and see if I like it! Let me just say – that had I known how great this product was earlier, it would have saved me so many foundation mistakes.  This is a miracle product, I’m not even joking.

It’s colored like a foundation – but it doesn’t go on like a foundation. It goes on like a moisturizer that turns into a smooth powder once it sets! My skin felt amazing! Soft, and glowing! All of my redness was gone! My sun spots were covered! My favorite part? It makes your pores disappear! I mean honestly! It’s like someone painted my face with fairy dust! Okay, getting out of control here…but really, it is amazing!! I wish I had some to give away, I really think every woman should try it!

• Skin tones are improved and softened to reveal an even and smooth complexion.
• Skin imperfections like enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles are disguised.
• Vitamins A & E repair and protect skin from future damage.
• Redness is reduced.
• Alpha Lipoic Acids fight aging.
• Skin hydration is maintained by locking in moisture.

Skin Perfection Gel by Perfekt Beauty is a multitasking all-in-one vitamin enriched, sweat-resistant and water-resistant skin perfector.

Glides on effortlessly to instantly improve skin tone, reduce redness, and help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines. Enriched with powerful antioxidants including the universal antioxidant alpha lipoic acid, and vitamins A and E to help repair, protect, and fight future environmental skin damage, this lightweight gel helps maintain hydration leaving the skin with a healthy, even glow by locking in moisture and absorbing excess skin oils. And the best part? You can take this handy size with you anywhere. Oil Free. Fragrance-free. Paraben-free.

$57.00 – BUY IT HERE!

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I have tried a couple Caudalie products in the past, and I’ve really liked them! One of my favorites, was always staring at me at the Sephora counter – and I finally broke down and bought it. That was Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir. I loved that product so much, I blew through it in a flash! (Read my review on that product here)

I recently had the absolute PLEASURE of trying two more Caudalie products, and I have to say – they’re slowing becoming a must-have brand for me! They just don’t make a bad product!

Instant Foaming Cleanser

This gentle cleanser transforms into an airy mousse for delightful soap-free cleansing. Skin is left fresh and clear, but never stripped.

I love this cleanser! It’s just so light and perfect! It leaves my skin so healthy – clean – and radiant! Try it!

• Who is it for?

For all skin types, even the most sensitive.

• Ingredients

extracts of grape
sage
camomile…

• When? How?

Apply to damp skin in the morning and evening. Massage in with circular movements, then rinse with warm water. For dry skin, mix with Gentle Cleanser.

• Tips from your Vinotherapist

Mix Instant Foaming Cleanser Fleur de Vigne with the Gentle Buffing Cream for an extremely gentle exfoliation with an exceptionally rich texture.

$26.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Gentle Buffing Cream

This rich scrub eliminates impurities, dead skin cells and excess oil while stimulating cellular renewal. Your complexion’s radiance is gently restored and your skin is soft and clean.

This product is awesome! I use it about once a week, usually after a long week of work.  I love how it makes my skin feel, and I can really see a huge difference in the surface of my skin.  It’s a great product to have on hand to help give your skin a much-needed jump start!

• Who is it for?

All skin types, even the most sensitive.

• Ingredients

grape-seed oil
jojoba microbeads
honey
plant cellulose
liquorice, essential oils of sweet lime and sandal wood
extracts of coriander, limette, lemon, guaiac wood, sweet orange, vetiver, sandal wood and lavandin…

• When? How?

On cleansed face, neck and décolleté once or twice a week using gentle circular movements. Rinse with warm water.

• Tips from your Vinotherapist

For easy cleansing and exfoliation in one, mix with your cleanser; Instant Foaming Cleanser for normal to combination skin, Gentle Cleanser for normal to dry skin.

$35.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Planet Beauty is a retail chain of beauty boutiques throughout California providing a unique selection of skincare and hair care products as well as salon services to meet every beauty need, while ensuring excellent customer service through product knowledge and hands on training for all its dedicated employees. Since the first store opened in 1992, Planet Beauty boutiques have drawn a cult following of gorgeously groomed shoppers as well as numerous celebrities including Hilary Duff, Megan Fox, Mena Suvari, Miley Cyrus, Steve Carell and more.” Make Her Up LOVES Planet Beauty, and loves shopping on their website. If you haven’t checked them out yet, now’s the time!

Popularity: 6% [?]

Guerlain Russian Doll Blush

A few pumps of this liquid formula elicit a glow so natural it’s hard to believe it came from a bottle.

$42; saksfifthavenue.com

Estee Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss Eau de Parfum Spray

Personally created by Aerin Lauder, this luscious, summery fragrance contains notes of jasmine and white moss.

$80; at esteelauder.com

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Avon Pro 3-in-1 Lip Wand

Celeb makeup artist Jillian Dempsey designed this clever wand that delivers a lip liner, creamy lipstick and shiny lip gloss in one convenient package.

$10, avon.com

Chanel Luminous Cream Quadra Eye Shadow

A gloss for your eyelids, this luminous gel-cream formula adds shine and depth and can be layered for more intense pigment.

$65; at chanel.com

Yves Saint Laurent Luxurious False Lash Effect Mascara

Try this va-va-voom mascara in the sexy-yet-subtle gunmetal hue.

$29; yslbeautyus.com

Popularity: 14% [?]

SPACE FACE
I’m hooked on the ethereal, soft-focus finish of La Mer Treatment Powder Foundation, $90. Fittingly, its base ingredient is Airgel, a literally weightless material used by NASA.

GOLDEN GIRLS
To soften the edgiest makeup looks, Lancome’s Aaron De May cleverly borrows a stroke from Renaissance painters, highlighting faces with gold—on cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, Cupid’s bow, or center of eyelids (my personal fave). Best gilty pleasures: Lancôme Poudre Liberté Highlighting Powder, $40, Sensai The Lipstick by Kanebo, $55, and Avon Anew Ultimate Age Repair Gold Emulsion, $36.

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DOUBLE HEADER
Ouidad Double Detangler, $24, is designed to gently unfurl ringlets. But I found it also effortlessly rakes deep conditioner through my long straight hair, pre-swim, making it my new beach-bag staple.

RED EYE
Runway Dorothy-worthy ruby eyeshadow, sparkling up models’ lids at Prada.
Reality Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Red Iron mascara, $28, and palette, $58, serving up vibrant yet flattering crimson shades that most of us can pull off (seriously). The exception: pale blondes (you’ll want to avoid the albino bunny look).

THE BIG APPLES
My beauty crutch: heaps of blush. But fall’s high-drama eyes and shockingly bold lips demand a lighter touch. For a featherweight fix, Sonia Kashuk Super Sheer Liquid Tint, $9.99, serves up just the right dewy dose.

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Popularity: 9% [?]

Get the Look

Hayden Panettiere on the Cover of Seventeen

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Makeup Artist Amy Oresman created Hayden’s look for the August issue, get her gorgeous look at home:

Face:

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends Blush in Pure

Eyes:

Neutrogena Nourishing Eyeliner in Cosmic Black

Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof Mascara in Carbon Black

Lips:

Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother in Sparkle

Popularity: 9% [?]

From COVERGIRL’S Celebrity Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern:

“It always seems that inspiration ends up coming from the dress. Last night Amy wore a gorgeous full length Carolina Herrera gown with a charcoal and white pattern speckled with gold beading. So I borrowed from that exquisite color palette.”

“We went for a steel and copper smoky lid, gorgeous full lashes, a peachy cheek and a golden amber lip.”

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Face
I first started by prepping her skin with a refreshing spray of Jurlique rose water balancing mist. And then moisturized her skin with La Mer’s moisturizing lotion

Next I based her skin sparingly with the new Cle de peau cream foundation. Then I warmed up her cheeks with the gorgeous new COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Plush Peach.

Eyes
For her eye, I based the lid with a combination of Shu Uemura’s cream eye shadow in P taupe, and Vincent Longo’s silky orange liquid eyeshadow

Over that I blended the new NARS shadows in Brumes.

Under her eye I smudged COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Eyeliner in Radiant Sapphire in the outer corner and on the inner corner I dabbed a smidge of Shu Uemura pressed eye shadow in NME gold 350.

On her lashes I coated them with COVERGIRL Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Sapphire.

Lips
To finish off the look I tinted her lips with COVERGIRL Outlast Lipstain in Cinnamon Smile with a dab of YSL golden gloss over top.

Popularity: 9% [?]

Coppery Lips

“A glimmering bronze lip looks young and fresh, but still elegant,” Quinn says. Paired with tousled hair like Kate Hudson’s, it’s “unfussy and perfectly thrown together.”

Coppery Lips: Get the Look
1. Victoria’s Secret Perfect Lipstick in Gold, $6; buy online now at victoriassecret.com.

2. Cargo Lip Gloss Quad in South Beach, $24; buy online now at sephora.com.

3. Global Goddess Lip Veil in Mirage, $16; buy online now at globalgoddessbeauty.com.

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Golden Cheeks

Strategically placed bronzer enhances Eva Longoria Parker’s delicate cheekbones while focusing light on her almond-shaped eyes. “When used like blush, bronzer adds structure,” says celebrity makeup artist Rachel Goodwin. “Neutral shades on eyes and mouth create a modern, monochromatic finish.”

Golden Cheeks: Get the Look

1. Lorac Oil-Free Luminizer in Gold, $28; buy online now at sephora.com.

2. Chanel Soleil Tan 4 Facettes Bronzing Powder, $65; buy online now at nordstrom.com.

3. Nars The Multiple in Palm Beach, $37; buy online now at narscosmetics.com.

Popularity: 7% [?]