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Summer Favorites From Jouer Cosmetics

Oh how I’ve had a love affair with Jouer. Way back in the early days of the blog – almost two and a half years ago – I sung the praises of Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint thanks to an intro by Birchbox. I was hooked and quickly added The Weekender Collection and the Mini Tinted Lip Enhancers Kit to my collection. I’m so glad to have this classic and modern cosmetics line back on the blog today with some of my favorites from their summer collection.

First up, Jouer Mattifying Powder Bronzer, is the perfect matte bronze for contouring. The formula leaves a smooth and blended matte finish while never looking cakey or dry. The formula contains Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract and Aloe Vera to help improve skin’s texture while you wear it.

My summer lip of choice these days is a lipstick/balm blend: Jouer Lip Sheers. I love that the formula contains SPF 15 to keep me protected. And this balm has an unusually high level of hydration. My lips get just the touch of color I crave in the summer, not to mention are adequately moisturized without looking flaky. My favorite shades are Antigua (Sheer Honey Peach with very little rosiness) and Maui (a pinkier nude).

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bareMinerals The Power Neutrals

I’m going to apologize in advance for my enthusiasm and euphoria because this new collection from bareMinerals has me quite excited. I’m a huge fan of neutrals – it is how I wear my makeup every day. And this five piece collection captured neutrals in the most perfect and modern way.

I’ve long been a fan of the bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow formula packed with minerals, cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine, and cucumber to improve the look of your eye area while you wear color – genius! But it is with this eight shade palette that I’ve really fallen. The balance between matte and shimmer is just about perfect. The matte green, Moneymaker, is a surprising new favorite with lots of pigment. And the peachy shimmer top left, Boss Lady, is the perfect brow bone highlighter. I’ve been blending and mixing it up with all shades and have found so much variety in looks!

The READY Color Boost The Adrenaline Rush is also packed with nourishing ingredients to make for a flawless wear. I’ve been swirling all three colors together for a subtle flush. You can use a smaller brush if you’d like to use the shades for contouring, but I prefer the natural blending of a brush swirl. Lara had another fabulous idea – use this palette on your eyes!

I’ve been wearing Marvelous Moxie Lipstick In Take Charge kind of like a lip balm – it is that easy to wear and amazing nourishing. The Nude Rose color gives just enough color while still finishing with that creamy satin. A moisture-loaded complex is keeping my “always dry lips” looking better with every wear. And vitamin A, C and E provide that oh so important in the summer antioxidant defense.

While I love Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Game Changer for my on air segments, Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Super Power is the one I am turning to for every day. The soft peachy nude has just enough shine with a super smooth finish and minty fragrance. Naturally-derived Shea, Avocado and Murumuru butters help to deeply hydrate. PS – it looks amazing over Marvelous Moxie Lipstick In Take Charge.

I keep grabbing for my Lash Domination 10-In-1 Volumizing Mascara. While I have lots of voluminizing mascaras in my arsenal, I love the way this wand has unique spiraled bristles that curve around the wand, covering each lash at all angles with color. It is easy to use and doesn’t take a lot of maneuvering to get great and even coverage. I’ve been locking in the mascara with Locked & Coated Waterproof Lash Topcoat, making it slightly harder to remove. But I’ll take it with its super powered lasting ability even during long days at the pool. What a brilliant idea! Mascara topcoat!

Honestly, all five items in this collection are on my list of winners for the season. If I had to pick one, I’d go for the eyeshadow. While it looks similar to Urban Decay NAKED2, I like the slightly more adventurous shades. Plus, the size is a little more nimble for me. If you are a nude lip fan, don’t miss this Marvelous Moxie duo.

Available at bareMinerals.com, Sephora, and Nordstrom

Summer Lip MVP’s on FOX’s Great Day Green Country

I’m back on Great Day Green Country this morning to chat about the hottest lip products for the summer. These three gems are the ones I keep reaching for, no matter what look I am going for. Make sure to pick up one of these Summer MVPs!

bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick: This buttery formula is ultra-rich and super pigmented. You get great color payoff while still hydrating your pout. Not to mention, this lipstick comes in such vibrant and great shades, perfect for the warmer months.
mark Glossworks: The newest from mark comes in eight shades pigmented and long lasting shades. The formula is hydrating and glossy. And there is an ever so slight sweet scent. Major bonus: contains SPF 15 to protect lips during the day.
supergoop SPF 30+ AcaiFusion Lip Balm: This balm is the ultimate in sun protection for while you are at the lake or the pool. The rich formula has such a great scent and the sheer pink tint keeps you looking polished. It also soothes dehydrated lips while Acai works as an antioxidant.

Marvelous Moxie From bareMinerals

I’m not really a lipstick girl. My lips are usually so dehydrated that the thicker formulas look flaky, so I opt for a nourishing gloss. But when one of my favorites, bareMinerals, came out with a lipstick that promised to be like “butter”, I was keen to give it a whirl.

Marvelous Moxie Lipstick is part of a collection of lip gloss, lipstick and lip liners – expanded from last summer’s lip gloss collection. The lipstick promises to provide more coverage and pigment, but still is packed with those minerals for a healthy lips. Abyssinian Oil and Omega Fatty Acids add hydration while vitamin A, C and E complex act as antioxidants.

I might be a convert! The Marvelous Moxie Lipstick has great color, lasts a couple hours on me and hydrates my dry pout. While I think I will stick to the gloss on a daily basis, I love having these as an option to change things up. As part of a little contest, I’ve been Instagraming some of my favorite shades. Here are my top three – would love to know what you think!

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Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner

The love affair with Net-a-Porter’s new beauty department continues. They have continued to add brands that are unique and luxe, curating a collection that is distinctive and irresistible. While I have heard of many of the brands – By Terry, Josie Maran and Tata Harper – some are new to me. I dove into Ilia by checking out their lip conditioners – and I’m smitten.

Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner is that hybrid lip product that is oh-so-hot right now. The buttery texture and just a little tint make it easy to use and healing for your lips. I’ve been wearing Nobody’s Baby which is a very sheer nude. But if you want a little more pigment: Blossom Lady (softer pink), Bang Bang (hot pink), or Desert Angel (a darker mauve). And for those who want zero color: Balmy Days.

The formula gets its nourishing properties from Cocoa Butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. Jasmine and Orange oils give it a pleasant, spa-like scent. While you are hydrating, Pomegranate Seed Extract works as an anti-aging anti-oxidant. Better looking lips over the short and long term!

Folklore Collection From Laura Mercier

The Spring/Summer collection from Laura Mercier just hit counters. And this collection, inspired by cultures of South and Central America, have definitely been warming me up. Did I mention it was in the 40s here this week? Where are you, Spring? The rich, earthy colors are easy to wear and suit a summer glow perfectly. Or manage to fake one until the sun reappears.

First up is the product that seems to me the one that is getting the most buzz. Laura Mercier Limited Edition Baked Blush Bronzer in Ritual

is one of Laura’s classic formulas but with five shades that blend together. Each tile of bronzer is hand-mixed. When I first applied Ritual, I had a WHOA reaction. It was pretty darn dark. But for my light to medium skin and with a lighter hand, it proved a great option for a more dramatic warming. The natural color stays beautifully. And will transition well into the summer months.

I’m a long time fan of Laura’s Crème Eye Liner and the new Espresso shade offers a softer version of black that works so well in the summer. If you are on the hunt for a long-wear eyeliner, give this waterproof formula a whirl. Could it just be perfect for the beach? I think yes.

And I’ve saved the best for last. These creamy lipsticks hitting counters lately have me swooning. Laura Mercier Limited Edition Lip Crayon in Folklore has that hydrating feeling but great long-wear. And the shocking pink translates to a punch of spring color on the lips. Bonus points for the packaging, allowing great precision application.

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