Warm weather can put even our favorite beauty products to the test – smudging our mascara, melting our foundation and even creasing our shadows. Fret not – the industry’s favorite beauty brands come to the rescue with products that resist the temptation to let us down…

Laura Geller Barely There Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Water Resistant – A new foundation, sunscreen and antioxidant moisturizer in one! Light diffusing mineral pigments diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in an oil-free formula, fragrance free and hypoallergenic formula that’s highly portable (a tube with pump top for metered, travel-friendly use.) Available in Fair, Light, Medium and Dark shades. $30.00 – HERE!

BORBA Advanced Aging Flawless Hand Crème SPF 25 Water Resistant – a water resistant hand treatment that repairs, renews and hydrates with Acai and Argan Oil to penetrate deeply. Kojic Acid helps brighten and tone as UVA, UVB and UVC protectors keep hands safe from the sun…without having to constantly re-apply. Non greasy, dry touch formula retails for $45 on Borba.com, QVC and QVC.com.

Too Faced LOCK DOWN Creaseless Cream Shadows – a creaseless, water resistant dose of creamy, rich color. Whether it’s a nice neutral or a bangin’ bold shade, LOCK DOWN has ultimate lasting power. Four sultry shades retailing for $18.50 each at Sephora and Too Faced.com.

Sue Devitt Beauty Lash Line Enhancer – a rich black, revolutionary formula thickens and volumizes lashes at the root when applied along the lash line. Applicator provides precise control and instant color impact while the formula is infused with Orchid Extract, a natural moisturizer plus hydrating marine properties and soothing aloe nurture delicate eye area. It offers a unique hold with extremely black pigments that won’t fade in a water resistant and smudge proof formulation. Retails for $20 at Barney’s, Barney’s.com, Beauty.com.

IT Cosmetics Get Wet Waterproof Highlighter and Bronzer – offers a truly waterproof formula that gives a head to toe glow that will last through a mid-afternoon swim or all out beach fest. Get Wet, which consists of one bronzer shade and two highlighter shades, is a fantastic all in one product for face, body, eyes and even lips. It can be used to sculpt your face and body for super-sexy definition. When applied strategically, it can sculpt cheek bones, minimize the appearance of a double chin, enhance cleavage and abs and even make legs appear more toned. The Vitamin E enriched Get Wet powders won’t cling to fine lines and wrinkles and is perfect for ALL skin tones. $32 at itcosmetics.com

Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel – is a three-in-one moisturizer, color and glimmer gel that features a lightweight, mousse-like texture for even application. Enriched with Shea Butter, Ceramids, Isododecene, an emollient and skin conditioner that helps maintain hydration, and Hyaluronic Microspheres that re-hydrate, firm, tone and improve elasticity, Body Perfection Gel leaves skin looking flawless! Skin not only looks and feels better, but long-term hydration is increased to help prevent the appearance of aging. Fragrance-free and sweat, water and transfer-resistant, Per-fect Body Perfection Gel instantly softens the appearance bruises, scars and cellulite, resulting in skin that is even-toned and radiant! Retails for $48 at Sephora, HSN, Takashimaya and Fred Segal.

Popularity: 12% [?]

Neutrogena Cosmetic Science Expert, Matin, created Neutrogena brand ambassador Emma Roberts’ look for the premiere of her new film, LymeLife, at the Gen Art Film Festival – now Matin shares how you can achieve Emma’s gorgeous look at home:

Face:

“For Emma’s glowing skin I began with Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup in Classic Ivory followed by Neutrogena Mineral Sheers® Concealer Kit SPF 20 in Fair.”

Eyes:

“To make Emma’s eyes ‘pop’ I started with the Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Duo in Fairy Dust. I swept the lighter base shade all over the lid and applied the deeper accent shade along the base of Emma’s upper lashes, blending it upward toward the crease of her eyelid. Next I lined the inside rim of her eye with Neutrogena Nourishing Eyeliner in Cosmic Black. I continued the line around both the top and bottom lashes for definition.”

“I finished Emma’s eyes with a few coats of Neutrogena Healthy Volume Waterproof Mascara in Carbon Black for a bolder look.”

Lips:

“I complimented Emma’s bold eyes with a natural lip. The Neutrogena MoistureShine Lipstick SPF 20 in Angel’s Blush has a sheer texture that delivered just the right amount of color.”

Makeup Removal:

“Knowing it was going to be a late night for Emma I sent her home with Neutrogena Deep Clean Relaxing Nightly Cleanser and Neutrogena Night Calming Makeup Removing Cleansing Towelettes so she could take her makeup off in a flash. Scented with chamomile and lavender I knew they would help ease Emma to sleep.”

Nuetrogena’s Website!

Popularity: 9% [?]

Cosmetique loves to pamper you with extrodinary products – like this Energie Vitale Skin-Care Collection!   This incredible skin-care system will reveal newer, brighter, more vibrant-looking skin – easily and effectively.  It has everything you need to give yourself an exhilarating spa experience right at home.  With Energie Vitale, your beauty regimen will be more than just routine…it will be a pleasure to give your skin what it needs to look younger and more beautiful.  As you cleanse, nourish, hydrate and protect your skin, it will have renewed softness, smoothness and elasticity.

I had the immense pleasure of trying these products myself, and I absolutely loved them.  After using them for only a week, I could see an improvement in the look, feel and overall health of my skin.  I would reccommend these products to anyone looking to try an new beauty line! I had never heard of Cosmetique before, but now I’m wanting everyone to know about them!

Introducing….Creme Luminesse

Crème Luminesse helps brighten and even out skin tone as it restores essential moisture to your skin. With White Tea Extract, it helps build resistance against environmental stresses that can cause premature aging of the skin. Crème Luminesse has an extra-gentle, Beta Hydroxy Acid that exfoliates and works to improve overall skin texture, visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote smoother, softer skin and a more youthfully radiant complexion.
1.25 oz. (35g)

$45.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Masque Hydratant Peau Radiance

This “Aromatherapy Miracle” mask uses the finest essential oils to hydrate and heal your skin. Made with oils of Eucalyptus, Avocado and Lavender, it works to penetrate pores with soothing moisture — and its wonderful aroma smells so good, it’s like a mini spa in a tube! Uplift your senses as you tone your skin and uncover simply radiant skin.

$22.50 – BUY IT HERE!

Suisse Gelée Purifiante

Suisse Gelée Purifiante – Swiss Cleansing Gel is formulated for normal to oily skin to remove makeup and impurities, and deep clean pores without drying your skin. With an exhilarating fresh scent, this unique, oil-free formula soothes your skin with Chamomile and Lime Blossom. Use morning and night for a vibrantly fresh and flawless complexion.
2 fl oz. (59ml)

$12.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Crème Anti-Âge Pour Les Yeux

Crème Anti-Âge Pour Les Yeux – Anti-Age Eye Serum is a fast-absorbing, hydrating gel that targets fine lines and wrinkles, helps to diminish dark circles, and lessen puffiness around your eyes. Apply a small amount under the lower lashes and across your brow bones morning and night to keep the delicate tissue around the eyes healthy and radiant.
0.5 fl oz. (15ml)

$27.50 – BUY IT HERE!

Lèvres Soyeux Hydratante (Saved the best for last, this product is my favorite!! It’s truly amazing!)

The moment you apply this wand of silkening moisture to your lips, you will see that this product is no ordinary lip conditioning treatment. Lèvres Soyeux Hydratante – Silkening Lip Moisturizer is loaded with moisturizers and healing essential oils. It delivers immediate hydration and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
0.05 oz. (1.4g)

$18.50 – BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 5% [?]

CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Foundation!

The ultra-fine powder formula of TRUblend Microminerals Foundation easily builds coverage from sheer to full, while always looking natural. The powder is also 5x finer and preferred nearly 2-to-1 for providing a natural look versus the leading mineral foundation.

• Give the skin the freedom to breathe! The mineral-based powder provides lightweight coverage that doesn’t clog pores and builds without caking.
• The ultra-fine formula easily builds from sheer to full coverage, while always looking natural.
• 25% longer brush bristles (vs. leading mass mineral foundation) deliver more application control.
• Contains high amounts of naturally-derived ingredients and minerals.

CoverGirl TruBlend Microminerals Bronzer!

Mineral-enriched bronzer gives a natural, sun-kissed glow for a luminous look. Wear TRUblend Microminerals Bronzer alone or layered over TRUblend Microminerals Foundation for a naturally flawless look.

• Gives your skin a natural, sun kissed glow.
• Specially designed to work with TruBlend MicroMineral foundation and blush, it’s another beautiful option for creating a radiant, luminous look!

Retail price: $10.99!

Popularity: 7% [?]

I was recently sent Estee Lauder’s new Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup to try out, and I absolutely ADORE it.  I’ve never been a foundation person.  My skin is so sensitive, that I always skip it. I’ve never found anything that works well with my skin type.  When I was sent this product to test, I had to give it a try, just hoping that it would work for me!

And it did!! My skin looks amazing when I’m wearing this. It evens out my skin tone, makes my skin look fresh and beautiful all day long! I’m beyond excited that I’ve actually found a foundation that works for me! If you have sensitive skin, you really owe it to yourself to try this out.  It may be just what you’re looking for!

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Skin-loving mineral makeup.
• Powered by pomegranate.
• For an energized look that is healthy, natural, radiant.

HEALTHY RADIANCE
The only mineral makeup perfected by Estée Lauder skincare. The nutrient-rich formula includes:

• Minerals to help protect and fortify the skin to build up its natural defenses
• Vitamins C and E to help improve skin’s overall condition and maintain its healthy radiance
• Pomegranate extract-known as a super-potent antioxidant-to help protect against daily free-radical assaults

LOOKS GOOD. FEELS GOOD. IS GOOD.

• Nutritious creates a healthy, radiant look.
• Erases signs of fatigue.
• Enhances the beauty of your skin with a natural, vibrant finish.
• Oil-free.
• Controls and absorbs oil, without drying skin.
• Is gentle enough for sensitive skin.

FORMULA FACTS

• Oil-free
• Dermatologist-tested
• Ophthalmologist-tested
• Fragrance-free
• Non-acnegenic
• Photo-friendly

$33.50 – BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 11% [?]

A Perfect Whirled – Natural Cheek Stain is a limited-edition, t5™-infused swirled cheek stain.

Tarte A Perfect Whirled – Natural Cheek Stain is swirled with coral-pink and seashell-pink to create a perfectly natural flush. It only uses natural colorants and fragrances and is infused with a t5™ complex.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Mineral Oils
- Phthalates
- Sulfates
- Propylene Glycols
- Butylene glycols

What else you need to know:
The tarte t5 super fruit complex™ is a proprietary blend of the five most active superfruits: goji, acai, maracuja, acerola, and pomegranate. The first blend of its kind, the t5 super fruit complex™ is loaded with naturally occurring, antioxidant rich nutrients and vitamins that have been known to deliver refining, antiaging and skin-restorative benefits with each application.

$28.00- BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 9% [?]

On this same trip to Sephora, I also needed to pick up a new face lotion.  I hate trying to find a good face lotion.  I think my face is a snob, because the only ones that seem to work for me, cost $30 or more.  When I ran out of my absolute favorite face lotion, N.V. Perricone’s Firming Moisturizer ($280!) I had to turn to other options.  I would never spend $280 on face lotion, by the way. It was sent to me back in April, and I’ve been slowly using it…trying to save every last drop.  But alas – I got to the bottom, and it’s gone.  May it rest in peace.

Moment of silence.

Anyway, so the only other face lotion I had at home was Aveda’s Hydrating Lotion.  It’s supposed to be quick-absorbing…but it’s not.  (At least not on my skin).  Within a week, I had a mini break-out, and that hasn’t happened to me in ages.  I had to quit using it – and I banished it back to under the sink (until I run out of my next face lotion).

While trying to find the perfect face lotion – I found myself standing in front of Murad’s products.   I was trying to hurry – because I brought my boys with me, and they were running around Sephora screaming “Ew! You can see her boob!” (Don’t know if you’ve ever noticed, but they have pictures of half-naked women all over the place.  I had never noticed before, but leave it to my 8 and 6 year old boys to point it out to me.)  Anyway, back to my point.  I’m quickly trying to pick a face lotion (by now the boys are running around sticking their fingers into all the samples), and I grab Murad’s Skin Perfecting Lotion.  I ask the Sephora saleswoman if it’s a good lotion, she says yes, and I immediately pay for it – and head home.

I love this lotion for two reasons.  First – because you only need a teeeeenie tiny amount to cover your face.  Should last me quite some time.  Second of all – and most important, it dries completely – leaving my skin feeling hydrated and not the slightest bit greasy.  It absorbs completely leaving my skin soft as a baby’s butt.

Every type of skin needs hydration, even blemish-prone and oily skin. This ultra light, oil-free moisturizer leaves skin perfectly hydrated every day without any residue. Skin is soothed, softened, renewed, and protected with algae extract, panthenol, retinol, and our exclusive AHA/BHA complex with powerful antioxidants.

$33.00 – and worth every penny!  BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 8% [?]