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Primers are being seen everywhere these days, and why shouldn’t they be? They are the perfect base for your foundation, resulting in a flawless finish! Bare Escentuals‘ new bareVitamins Prime Time is a great primer for both liquid foundations and of course, bareMinerals foundation. Its preservative-free formula is great for all skin types, and will give you the best preparation possible!

Prime Time is designed to combat flaky dryness, rough patches, fine lines, excess oil, enlarged pores, and uneven texture. It is infused with soothing plant extracts, antioxidants, and nourishing vitamins C and E for added age-defying power. Since it is mineral-infused, it won’t make you break out! This primer feels like silk once applied, and will keep away that oily look, making your foundation last longer! All you need is one pump, and you’ll have a beautiful, airbrushed finish!

I purchased this primer a week ago, and I love it! I use bareMinerals Foundation, so I was looking for something that would help it last all day long. Prime Time definitely did the trick! My foundation lasted all day, and I didn’t need to do any touch-ups! I could definitely tell that the primer made a difference, also. It gave me a silky, flawless finish! You can get this primer for $21 here–you won’t be disappointed!

The new, limited edition Bare Escentuals iQuad Eyeshadow Compact Quad is a must for this season. Not only is it from this summer’s hottest brand, but it contains 4 gorgeous shades that will make your eyes pop! These loose shadows are made of 100% pure bareMinerals, meaning they are oil-free. You can mix and match shades to create smokey looks, or wear each one separately! Another thing that I love about Bare Escentuals is how generous they are with their products–they last forever, so you get much more than your money’s worth! The travel-friendly palette contains:

• One .07 oz eyeshadow in Chenille (light ivory)
• One .07 oz eyeshadow in Camp (bronze)
• One .07 oz eyeshadow in Citrus Twist (golden pink)
• One .07 liner shadow in Climbing Ivy (shimmering golden olive)
• A mini Heavenly Eyeshadow Buffing Brush

You can get it all for only $28 here!

Summer is all about looking fresh and natural–but still sexy at the same time! Bare Escentuals‘ new Bare Radiance Face & Lip Kit will definitely do the trick for you–it contains the simple cosmetics you need to have a soft, everyday look! The kit contains:

• A 0.03 oz bareMinerals Bare Radiance All-Over Face Color
• A 0.2 oz Bare Radiance Lip Gloss
• An Angled Face Brush

This set is the key to looking radiant all day long with a dewy finish! I have the Bare Radiance All-Over Face Color, and it’s amazing! The powder is sheer with a hint of shimmer, and even has a slight bronze color to give you a perfect glow! All powders by Bare Escentuals are made of 100% pure bareMinerals, which means they are incredible for your skin! They are oil-free, and so light that you could sleep in it! You can get this set for $40 (a $52 value!) here.

Nordstrom is giving away a Beauty Gift that is every beauty lover’s dream. When you make an online beauty or fragrance purchase of $95 or more, you can receive an adorable summer straw tote filled with 16 deluxe samples from the best beauty brands! Here is what you get in the bag:

• Anastasia Brow Gel
• Bare Escentuals RareMinerals
• Clarins Hydra-Matte Lotion
• Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
• DKNY ‘Be Delicious’ Body Lotion
• Dr. Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum
• Estée Lauder Idealist Skin Refinisher
• GoSMILE B1 Ampoule
• Juicy Couture Body Crème
• Korres Sugar Crystal Cream
• Lâncome ‘Bi-Facil’ Eye Makeup Remover
• Laura Mercier Mini Brown Copper Kohl Eye Pencil
• Lippmann Collection ‘The Stripper’ Nail Polish Remover Towelette
• Miss Boucheron Fragrance
• Prescriptives False Eyelashes Mascara
• Too Faced ‘Lash Injection’ Mascara

The gifts will be added automatically in Checkout and will be shipped to the same destination as your order. Click here to start shopping!

Several months ago, I purchased a set of MAC Pigments, recommended by a friend. Pigments are loose colored powders that can be applied to eyes, lips, and cheeks. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful–but there was one thing that drew me away. After applying with a q-tip, there was glitter all over the place! Nothing is more annoying than having violet glitter fall from my eyelids to my cheeks, and then having the hassle of removing it. I kept the pigments in my makeup box, but haven’t used them in a while because I was too impatient to clean the mess up after every use.

Then it finally came to me–the Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush. This brush is designed to apply loose powders into very small areas, resulting in maximum coverage. I wound up with two of these brushes–one from the Getting Started Kit that I bought a year ago, and one from the Beyond the Basics Kit that I bought last month. Since I had an extra concealer brush, I decided to give it a try on the pigments. I was ecstatic with the result–all of the glitter stuck to my eyelids, leaving no mess at all! I now use that extra concealer brush for loose glitter–it really works wonders! I am now able to use my pigments again mess-free!

If you don’t have this concealer brush, you can purchase one for $20 here. You won’t be disappointed–I promise!

The Kabuki Brush is always an essential when using powders. Its full design is built to help achieve the best, natural coverage possible. It is incredibly soft, and blends your favorite powdered foundation, blush, or bronzer into your skin to maintain a nice, full coverage. If this wonder brush is missing from your makeup box, purchase one as soon as possible–you won’t regret it! Here are some fabulous Kabuki Brushes that you should check out:

Bare Escentuals Full Coverage Kabuki Brush, $28, here.

TheBalm Mini Kabuki Brush, $10, here.

Studio Gear Kabuki Brush #1, $50, here.

There was a period of time where I stopped using concealer because no matter which kind I tried, it always ended up looking so cakey. The ones that didn’t look cakey did nothing whatsoever to cover anything up.

I recently purchased the bareMinerals Beyond the Basics collection–a 7 piece kit that contains 2 brushes (Concealer Brush and Soft Focus Face Brush) and 5 complexion enhancers (Bisque, Summer Bisque, Glee, Faux Tan, and Bare Radiance). I have never tried any of the complexion enhancers before, but the set was a great deal (only $49 for a $110 value!) and I love bareMinerals, so I decided to give it a try. All of the complexion enhancers worked wonders, and one that really caught me by surprise was Bisque, the multipurpose concealer and eyeshadow base!

Bisque is a soft powder that does a wonderful job in covering up dark circles, blemishes, and even helps eyeshadow last longer! Since it is a loose powder, it does not cake on–a little bit goes a long way! I applied it under my eye shadow as well, and it was a great base! The shadow went on smooth and lasted longer! Another thing I love about bareMinerals is how generous they are with their products–they last so long! You can get Bisque for only $18 here!

Bisque is also available in an SPF 20 formula–Summer Bisque! Since summer is coming up, this is a must have! You can get it for $18 here.

Rose McGowan shined with radiance at a book signing for “Grindhouse” in New York City! Her make up was flirty, but neutral enough to give her a natural glow. Here is the look that will do wonders to compliment any skin tone:

1. Sweep Dior Eye Show in Undressed Beige [$30] all over eye, starting from the lid working up to the brow bone to create a natural shimmer.

2. Line eyes along the upper lash line by drawing a thin line starting at the inner corner, and gradually thickening the line as you work your way to the outer corner with MAC Liquid Eye Liner in Boot Black [$15].

3. Apply two coats of Givenchy Eye Fly Lash Extender Mascara in Fly in Black [$23] on upper lash line for naturally long and flirty eye lashes. Apply one coat on lower lashes as well.

4. Sweep i.d. bareMinerals All-Over Face Color - Glee [$20] on apples of cheeks, followed by a light sweep along forehead, nose, and chin for an allover radiant glow.

5. Complete the look with Stila High Shine Lip Color in Louise [$16.50] for gorgeous pink lips with a touch of shine!

If you like bareMinerals, you’ll love MAC’s new Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation! This liquid foundation is SPF 15, and contains vitamins A, C, and E to help condition and care for your skin. It provides a low-to-medium buildable coverage, so it is easy to avoid that “caked on” look. This foundation will give you a nice, healthy and re-energized glow–and not to mention, the softest, silkiest skin that you could imagine! It’s great for all skin types (especially normal to dry). It comes in tons of gorgeous shades, and is definitely worth a try–MAC has never let me down before! You can get it for $26.50 here.

Click here to check out MAC Mineralize Skinfinish powders!

Get ready to shine! A nice glow give your face a fresh and lively look for the spring! Here are some products that will make you look absolutely stunning:

Shimmer: Bare Escentuals Rose Gossamer Beauty Duo

This lightweight powder will add a soft, pink shimmer to your face and make you feel like a star! The great thing about Bare Escentuals is that it is weightless–it will not cake on, and you can even sleep in it! And remember that a little goes a long way! This powder comes with a retractable kabuki brush, which is so soft, and will give you full coverage! You can get this set for $45 (a $68 value!) here.

Luminizer: Smashbox Tokidoki Artificial Light

This limited-edition sheer luminizer works like a charm! Blend it into your foundation or body lotion to add a touch of glow, or use alone to highlight cheeks and brow bones. It has vitamins A,C & E and gingko biloba to keep your skin healthy and soft. You will look like you’re in the spotlight, even when there isn’t a light shining on you! You can get it for $22 here.

Bronze & Highlight: Benefit 10

This two-in-one bronzer and highlighter is called 10 for a reason! In just one sweep (tip: have the highlighter on one half of the brush, the bronzer on the other half, and apply with the pink side up) you can have both sculpted cheekbones and a gorgeous glow! Can you say perfect? You can get it for $26 here.