CURRENT FAVES - BRONZER/BLUSH

I'm so over this drab winter season - and I'm ready for summer. It's weird though because when the summer weather starts, I can't wait for fall. Hmm....

Anyways, I've been loving two products that give me a bronzed look to the skin... perhaps kind of like the J-lo bronzy glowiness?.... (well not really, but I enjoy the look nonetheless).

TOM FORD BLUSH: SAVAGE
www.saksfifthavenue.com

The first product is my recent blush splurge... I think the price of this blush might give some people a heart attack. But if you love makeup and you want to look tanned - then this product is worth the high price tag. I purchased mine from Saks but it's also available at Neiman Marcus and Nordstroms. It is gorgeous. You get 8 grams of product and the color is a red bronze shimmer - absolutely stunning on the cheeks.

DIORSKIN NUDE TAN: 003CINNAMON/CANELLE
www.sephora.com

This second product is my current HG bronzer. Although it some shimmer in it, the shimmer does not really show up on the skin. This comes with 10 grams of product and it does come in different shades (I got mine at Sephora) - so I recommend swatching/testing before you buy. Mine came with a mini kabuki as well. I would consider this a warm/neutral toned bronzer (not too red/not too orange)... just perfect for me.

The two products are what excellent workhorse products. Along with a bit of primer, tinted moisturizer, some brightener/concealer for the eyes, some mascara, some finishing powder and some lipstick/gloss and I'm set for a 13hour work day!!!

What are some of your current holy grail/no fail products?



My thoughts on Dior skin nude spf 10 compact powder

I really don't like taking too much time when applying makeup. Sometimes, the steps are too long and just take forever! I purchased the dior skin natural glow sculpting powder with spf 10 last summer in shade cafe moka (050) because for some reason I feel that even though I have dry skin, I think powder foundations are the lazy woman's way attempt to look some what decent before heading out the door. I was looking for one product that would work as foundation/powder but wouldn't make my skin dull looking. Anyways, I got this in the darkest shade available at the nordstrom counter. I had read some nice reviews on the product. The shade seemed a bit off for me as an overall face powder but I think the combination with the blush and the bronzer works well if I apply it to my cheekbones just as a blusher/bronzer. The texture of the powder seems soft and crumbly. Regardless, I paid around $60 US and in my opinion is not really worthwhile. Also, I don't like that the packaging is not smudgeproof. There is a brush applicator included that is not soft but it does the job (esp. if you carry the compact around for touchups)