Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer.

I love discovering new brands and their products. I've known about Hourglass Cosmetics for quite some time, but never had the opportunity to try any of their products. After hearing about so many celebrities wearing Hourglass top events, I knew this was a line I had to check out. I can't think of a better way to check out the line than with one of their best sellers, the Veil Mineral Primer.

Veil Mineral Primer is said to "neutralize redness, minimize the appearance of pores, help soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles and repel water to ensure makeup appears fresh all day long."

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

This primer is elegant upon first look. It comes housed in a beautiful frosted glass bottle with a bronzed colored cap that covers an airtight pump.

The primer itself feels very liquid, and not like most primers as it is pumped out. But as it applies, it starts to get that silicone-ish powdery type of feel to it as it seems to blur the skin and make it look simply beautiful. I love the silky feel and how it makes my foundation apply effortlessly and very even. Imperfections and fine lines are definitely burred. It also helps to make my foundation, and entire makeup, look great all day as it helps it last longer than without primer.

It is important to note that this also contains an SPF of 15 which is great for additional sun protection. It is a physical sunscreen, which is the type of sunscreen that reflects the sun off the skin, so I wouldn't wear this if I knew I would be having my picture taken.

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer comes in two sizes; 10 ml. for $18.00 or 30 ml for $52.00. You can purchase online at HourglassCosmetics.com or in Sephora.

L’OrΓ©al Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain.

The best long lasting and glossy lip stains you can buy!

My obsession with glossy lip stains continue with this new launch from L’Oréal Paris. Seriously, can it get any better than a beautiful, long-lasting glossy lip? I don't think so! I am thrilled to have this new option that I can pick up right from the drugstore. Remember the name because you are going to want a whole bunch of them: L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain.

 

L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain

Say goodbye to matte, dry stained lips and hello to beautiful color and shine. This lightweight lip stain is designed to deliver longlasting color with a super glossy, high-shine finish. The formula easily glides on like a lipgloss, without any sticky or heavy feel, but looks more like a liquid lipstick that lasts. And I love how it never feels dry like most stains.

You see, Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain has a moisturizing, water-based formula that simply leaves lips kissed in beautiful color, while making them soft, comfortable and feeling super smooth and hydrated for up to 6 hours. The light shine oils and concentrated pigments make for beautiful, clear color.

Finding a color you want is easy too, as there are twelve shades to choose from.

Pink Perseverance
Pink Resistance
Rose On And On
Lilac Ever After
Berry Persistent
Infinite Fuchsia
Coral Tattoo
Pink Rebellion
Endless Red
Stubborn Plum
Everlasting Caramel
Eternally Nude

L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain

I have been wearing Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Eternally Nude almost everyday since I received these new beauties and let me tell you - I am obsessed. The color is a beautiful soft nude rose color that just looks beautiful on my lips. It lasts a good four hours or so with no fading, and never really needs a touch up. The brighter shades that I have, Coral Tattoo and Pink Rebellion, are still going strong after six hours. I am really trying to embrace the bright lip trend, and those two shades are helping me.

Look for L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain at your favorite drugstore or mass retails now. They sell for $9.99 each.

Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer.

This one product fills in lines AND conceals dark circles!
This one product fills in lines AND conceals dark circles!

This new little beauty from Benefit first had me with the name - Fake Up - followed by Crease-Control. CREASE CONTROL! If only I had control over these creases in my face. Well, that is what Benefit set out to do with this new hydrating concealer.

Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer
Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer
Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer
Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer

You see this concealer is different. Very different. It is a concealer stick, surrounded by a very special "hydrating ring".

Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer
Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer

This ring is made up of Vitamin E and Apple Seed Extract. It actually looks and feels like a very silky lip balm with a concealer in the core. But that is not important. What it important is that this ring helps the concealer do its' job better by helping the concealer to seemingly float on skin and over lines, not settling into them as most concealers do! That is what I call crease control.

See also: How to Get Beautiful Skin in 5 Steps.

Fake Up instantly hides dark circles as it diffuses those creases (fine lines) for silky smooth, long-lasting coverage. It comes in three shades to suit most skin tones: Light, Medium and Dark. It doesn't get any easier.  I am using medium and it is a perfect match for my skin.

Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer will sell for $24.00 when it becomes available in March online at benefitcosmetics.com and wherever Benefit is sold.