Anywhere Compact – comparable to the coverage you get with MAC Studio Fix without the risk of breakouts. Also can be used dry or with a wet foundation brush for a dewy finish.

Photochrome Foundation – I actually have used this as a concealer for daytime, it masks redness like nothing else without the cakiness.

Moonbeam Reflective Lipgloss – also comparable to MAC lipglass, but I always liked the sampler pack of colors around the holidays.

Longwear Kohl Liner in Slate – anyone who makes a nice looking deep grey liner is a winner in my book

Foundation Brush – I have GOTTA get another one of these before they are gone. Cooper managed to knaw the entire end of my handle and I have been ‘making do’ since the brush still works.

Powder Brush – I have had this same powder brush since the sixth grade and despite a little evil dog, it has held up almost like new with regular washings. Another must purchase for me. The best thing about these brushes is their durability and prior to going out of business they were guaranteed for life. I actually had two different brushes replaced by the company because some of the bristles started falling out.

All You Need Moisturizer – If I had the money I would buy every bottle of this moisturizer I could get my hands on. It is that amazing. I have used it off and on since middle school and have never found anything better for my oily skin. The only deterrent for me was the price once I started buying my own beauty products in college.

It is a sad, sad day in my beauty world. Anyone else love Prescriptives like I do (did)?

PS. Mom, you need some early Christmas ideas? There ya go

For as long as I can remember my skin has been producing enough oil to install an oil rig. For years I have tried unsuccessfully to find a foundation or product to control the oil without causing breakouts or feeling heavy on my face. Even those popular blotting papers never seemed to help because I would just end up layering on powder afterwards. Well, I have FINALLY found the solution! SmashBox PhotoFinish Primer Light is a miracle worker on oily skin. Not only does it absorb the oil underneath your foundation, it also fills in lines and reduces the look of large pores (which I happen to be ‘blessed’ with).

I usually layer on my SPF lightweight face lotion, then add a coat of SmashBox primer (with a foundation brush) to seal in the moisture and absorb the oil, then layer on my choice of foundation. Now that I have discovered this miracle worker I actually have a choice of which foundation to use. Liquid foundations used to exacerbate the oiliness and powders never provided enough coverage alone. I can’t quite remember how I stumbled upon this fabulous product, but I have been faithfully using it for over 3 years now and will never go back to anything else.

For those with not so oily skin, SmashBox also offers a multitude of similar primers for other issues such as wrinkles, redness, sunspots, and ruddiness. PhotoFinish retails for $36 and I can assure you it is worth every penny…and lasts me upwards of six months using it every day. Pick yours up from Sephora today and get free shipping with orders over $50, a free sample of Korres Eye Cream with offer code KORRES and a free sample of Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash mascara with offer code BUXOM. Bare Escentuals has also recently launched a mattifying foundation which I am dying to try with my SmashBox for the ultimate ‘no-shine’ face.

For more great offers from Sephora, check out their freebies page, follow them on Twitter, and join the Sephora Insiders program!

The kit comes complete with everything you need (in a smaller size) to see if bareMinerals is for you. Included are two foundation colors, one warmth (bronzer), three brushes (which are worth the cost of the kit!), and the mineral veil. After using my kit for about a week, I must say I was unimpressed. I felt like the color was all wrong and I wasn’t getting enough coverage. So I trekked to my local Ulta to test out some other products in the line. I decided on a foundation color one shade lighter (Fairly Light)  than was included in the kit and some multi-tasking concealer (Bisque). MUCH better and now I am in product love! I love the coverage I get from combining the multi-tasking concealer and foundation and the color matches my skin tone perfectly. Best of all, my complexion has improved and my makeup doesn’t run off my face by the middle of the day. I also purchased the blush in Giddy Pink and just a little goes a long way.

My only complaints about the bareMinerals product line is that the foundation seems to get used up very quickly compared to my old MAC cosmetics and the powder gets EVERYWHERE. After I swirl and tap away, there is so much powder all over the bathroom counter and sink. Perhaps I am just messy? I must say I give the bareMinerals products 4/5 PinQue stars and would suggest you try it out today if you are looking for a great new product!

Looks like Stila Cosmetics might be under bankruptcy. Better stock up on your faves! Check out stores like Sephora and Ulta before they run out.

http://www.stilacosmetics.com/

http://www.shoppingblog.com/cgi-bin/sblog.pl?sblog=404099

http://fashionista.com/2009/04/stila_goes_bankrupt.php

I will take one of each please!

BBW Odor Neutralizing Wallflower - On Sale 2 for $20

PinQue Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

These are some of the best Wallflowers I have had in several years. Not only do they smell great, but they also work to neutralize odors in kitchens, bathrooms, or in my case the room with the cat litter box. I bought the Brilliant Citrus fragrance (which both Hubby and I thought smelled great), but these Wallflowers also come in Clean Mist. My only complaint is that BBW needs to come out with more frangrances, or better yet, make all Wallflowers in the Odor Neutralizing formula! Has anyone else tried these yet? Get yours today… all wallflowers and refills are on sale 2 for $20 at bbw.com, but I was in the store yesterday and they were on sale for $6. Too bad I have two bags full of overstock

Upcoming Product Reviews

I got several new products over the weekend that I can’t wait to try out and give a review on! Hopefully they are all great…anyone tried any of these yet?

Cover Girl Liquid Liner

John Frieda Hair Products

Sally Hensen No Chip Nail Color

And the best of all….

FOOT PETALS~

Lip Service

I just love lip glosses and these are a few of my favorites:

1. Clinique Long Last Glosswear in Air Kiss – This is probably one of the first lipglosses my mom ever bought me when I started wearing makeup, and I still think it is one of the best. It used to come in a little lip pot, but now they have a advanced to a tube which makes it even better. The Air Kiss color is very light and looks great on everyone, but doesn’t make your lips feel sticky or greasy. It also looks great layered over lipstick or a lip pencil. Get 3 mini lipsticks with a $40 purchase with offer code LIP.

2. C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip - I have been addicted to this stuff since a friend let me borrow hers several years ago. Not only does it look great, it has a peppermint flavor that helps freshen your breath! I have a couple of tubes of this so that I am never without it, one for the car, the house, several purses, etc And for less than $10, you can’t beat the value. Only problem is that as far as I know, the only place to get it is Bath and Body Works and I can never leave the store with just the lipgloss! By the way, they are on sale at http://www.bathanbodyworks.com right now!

3. MAC Lipglass – I discovered this and all of my other favorite MAC products when I got my wedding makeup there three years ago. I don’t really like this for everyday wear, but it is great for a night out or special event. I am not a big fan of regular lipstick, so I find that this layered over a lip pencil looks great and adds a lot of depth to your makeup. It also comes in a million colors, so there is one out there suitable for everyone and also a clear lipglass for gals who would rather go au naturale. Try it today and get FREE SHIPPING with any purchase with offer code LIGHTFULS.

4. Burt’s Bees – If you are active or outdoors a lot, this is the lipstuff for you! It is the perfect cure for chapped lips and helps protect the sensitive skin on your lips from sun and wind. I love this when I am lying in the sun, boating, skiing, running or just to cure my wind chapped lips. Also great for guys, so hubby and I have stocked up for our ski trip this week.

What are your faves?

I always get so annoyed after spending an hour doing my nails and two days later the polish is chipping off. OPI came to my rescue! I finally found a base coat that keeps my polish on for a whole week, WAHOO! Seriously, I painted my nails last Sunday, and they just started chipping Friday, even after washing lots of dishes and cooking.

Nicole by OPI - Base Coat Plus

Get yours today at your local drug store, nail salon, or the OPI website!