BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector.

If you have a problem controlling oil on your face, listen up. BECCA has just launched this Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector and it will be the answer you have been looking for. This priming perfector provides 8 hours of shine free coverage.

Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector is a silicone-free primer that creates an invisible veil to perfect the face as it minimizes pores and adds a matte look to even the most oily skins. The lightweight formula is made with EverMat™, which reduces oil production in the first place. It does this by attracting and capturing oil in the skin so the result is long-lasting matte skin. And it pretty much makes pores look invisible, which is usually a problem for those with oily skin.

You can use this primer alone, before or after applying makeup. How about that? If you are just oily in the t-zone, apply this over your foundation to absorb the oil and give that area a matte finish. You'll be amazed at how your skin will stay shine free all day.

BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector is available at Sephora now. It retails for $36.00.

Best Bronzer: BECCA Mineral Bronzing/Highlighter Duo.

I love to bronze - that is a fact.  When going out or for an extra special look, I love to add in a bit of a radiant glow too, and for that I reach for this, BECCA Mineral Bronzing/Highlighter Duo.

In one compact you get both a beautiful matte light bronze to wash cheeks in a beautiful bronze wash, while on the other side there is a highlighter that gives off a soft, radiant glow. Not only do I apply the highlighter on the tops of my cheekbones, I also apply a bit under my brows and a gentle touch of it on my chin and nose to just glow, all over.  It is soft, as in not a hard highlighter that can sometimes accent fine lines.  This one actually softens my look while making my lines look less visible, sort of out-of-focus, if you will.

This bronzer is very luxe in formula and in packaging.  It sells for $43.00 online at beccacosmetics.com, as well as others such as b-glowing.com, glow.com and dermstore.com.

5 Pretty Palettes for the Holidays.

Holiday parties are here. Whether you celebrate with that special someone or your whole office, go from day to night simply with the perfect palette. Plus, these palettes are perfect for travel, as they feature your must-haves that will help you travel a bit lighter. These are my five favorite pretty palettes.

Estee Lauder Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette - $32.50
This palette is just for the eyes, but the colors are so pretty and universal that I consider them  must-haves in my book.The shades included: Sugar Cube, Roseberry Duo Light & Deep, Mocha Cup, Cinnamon and Mink.

BECCA Cosmetics Showgirl Palette - $65.00
A scintillating confection of glamorous shades for eye, lips, and cheeks, the convenient mirrored palette offers everything needed to get gorgeous on the go.The classic colors come complete with a feminine pink lip gloss, a sultry flushed cheek and lip cream, and a lid, crease and liner combo of shadows to give your eyes a classy showgirl look.

NARS Everlasting Love 15th Anniversary Bold Makeup Palette - $75.00
This very limited edition anniversary palette from NARS featured the perfect dark, dramatic shades for the ultimate smoky eye, paired with a neutral cheek and never naughty nude lip. The eye shades: Edie, Underworld, Underworld, Night Breed. For the cheeks: Orgasm Blush, South Beach Multiple. For lips: Belle du Jour, Chelsea Girls, Promiscuous and Dolce Vita lipsticks.

CHANEL Multi-Use Makeup Palette - $85.00
The perfectly fitted classic palette from no other than CHANEL would do. This palette features must-have colors only found ih this limited edition.For the first time in their palette, there are two cream concealers and one cream blush. The exclusive colour collection, named 'Paris-New York,' also includes two shades of lipgloss, one cream lip colour, three powder eyeshadows, and applicator brushes.

Laura Mercier Colour Wardrobe - $98.00
The ultimate all-in-one palette, this features essentials you need and want - plus more.  The two-tiered compact holds 6 Eye Colours, 3 Cheek Colours, 6 Lip Stains and 2 finishing Lip Glazes, along with expert tools for infinite colour combinations that take you from day to night.