LIERAC Diopti Dermaq Gentle Eye Makeup Remover.

I am very particular about eye makeup removers as of late. I am not a huge fan of the oil/cleanser based formulas as I feel they bother my contact lens wearing eyes more than they used to. Whether it is the newer formulations or just my intolerance as I age, I am not sure. Anyway, I just found a gentle eye makeup remover that is not oil based and I am loving it. It comes from Parisian brand LIERAC and it is officially called Diopti Demaq or Gentle Eye Makeup Remover.

This eye makeup remover is a clear gel that instantly and effectively removes every trace of eye makeup in a cinch. I apply a pea sized amount to my makeup remover square and gently rub it over my eyes, turn the pad over to make sure I got it all, and the job is complete.

Diopti Dermaq is formulated with floral water of rose, cornflower and mallow extract, Vitamin B5 and keratin derivatives that help prevent the loss of lashes and restore their strength, suppleness and thickness. Yes, all while removing even the most stubborn eye makeup.

LIERAC has a sure-fire winner with this one. The tube retails for $24.00 and is available at all Duane Reade locations in the US, as well as online at Lierac-USA.com, and other specialized retailers.

Philosophy Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer.

Philosophy just introduced a multi-tasking tinted moisturizer that infuses advanced moisture and tinted coverage with its fabulous "hope" formula. This new moisturizer is appropriately called Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer.

This new tinted moisturizer is a savior for me. You see, I love using tinted moisturizers in the summer and often on the weekends, when I am taking a break from a full face of makeup. I have tried my share and realize that I need a bit more coverage than many of these tinted moisturizers have to offer. I also hate that many of them still depend on my own moisturizer as a base, which defeats the purpose, doesn't it? Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer solves both of these dilemmas for me. While it touts sheer coverage, I find it full enough for me, and actually think it is better than "sheer". Also, as it incorporates hope skin technology in the formula (with SPF UVA/UVB protection), I only need this tinted moisturizer as it is designed.

Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer is available in 8 shades, which I surprisingly found darker than what I would have though. I would normally choose light to medium, but it is actually a bit to dark for my fair skin, so light is the perfect shade for my NC20/30 skin. My suggestion is to go a shade lighter than what you would think.

The hearty sized 1.7 oz. tube sells for $38 and is available at philosophy.com, Sephora and sephora.com as well as QVC.

Shimmer Down! with this Lip Gloss from mark.

It seems like late winter is the time for lipstick, gloss and balm launches, as I swear I am learning about a new lip launch almost everyday. I will say though, there has been no launch as sexy as this shimmery new one from mark.

With mark. Shimmer Down! High Pearl Lip Gloss, it is simple to add some shimmer to your beauty routine, as this is perfect  for day or night. This creamy lip gloss creates beautiful, luscious-looking lips that are full of shimmer, shimmer and more shimmer.  Shimmer Down! is available in three shades: Browniac, Feels Ripe and Pink Spark.

Once applied, this smooth gloss provides a rainbow-like effect to the lips.  The formula contains a blend of esters and oils that deliver a luxurious application and finish that looks simply sexy!

mark. Shimmer Down! High Pearl Lip Gloss is available from a mark. rep or online at meetmark.com. Each gloss is $7.00