Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream.

Just when you thought the BB Cream craze was over, the beauty industry has launched what they are calling the CC Cream. The CC stands for "color correcting". A CC cream is designed to not only immediately help color correct skin with a pigment, it contains ingredients to color correct skin, for the better, over time. The first CC Cream I have tried is this one, the Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream.

The full product title is a mouthful: Moisture Surge CC Cream Hydrating Colour Corrector Broad Spectrum SPF30. The title, in fact, does say a lot about the cream. It is a CC Cream, so it color corrects. It is part of the Clinique Moisture Surge line, so it is hydrating. And it contains an SPF 30. What it doesn't tell you is how nice it feels on my skin and how much better my skin looks before makeup. That means I need less foundation and my makeup looks better when I use this.

You see Clinique's experts incorporated advance color correcting technology that utilizes light to achieve radiant, glowing and healthy-looking skin. The color is dual layered. It features special color correcting optics to scatter light multi-dimensionally to neutralize skin's complexion. It makes my skin look more even and radiant, as it gives my skin a soft, almost radiant glow. And that is before foundation.

I like to think of this CC Cream as is a primer with treatment properties. While it is true that this can be worn in place of foundation, I cannot wear it alone and call it a day. I honestly don't think many could. UPDATE: I wrote this a few weeks ago and need to correct the previous statements. I wore this cream over the weekend INSTEAD of foundation. My skin is looking amazing and the light coverage was enough for me. It has a lightweight texture that feels great as it glides over my skin. My skin looks more even and more radiant. When going for a full makeup look, I will use it before makeup, which makes my makeup look better. For everyday, I will use it on its own.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream Medium

Clinique CC Cream comes in six shades. I am using the shade medium. It is important that you don't go too light, so the shade is an important factor here.

• Very Light
• Light
• Light Medium
• Medium
• Medium Deep
• Deep

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream retails for $34.00 and is available now at all Clinique locations and online at clinique.com.

Summer 2013: Aqualillies for Tarte.

Inspired by America’s most glamorous synchronized swimming group, the Aqualillies, this limited-edition collection from Tarte is all about summer. Not just from the colors, but the products are made to withstand the efforts of these swimmers and includes seven splashproof products. It's what we all want for our summer makeup; beautiful products that last through all the elements. Take a look at Aqualillies for tarte.

The collection includes a must have palette that has all of your shadows and face products tucked inside a beautiful mirrored compact. This Aqualillies for tarte Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek palette includes 6 new eye shadows, a bronzer and highlighter, along with a brand new limited-edition Amazonian clay 12-hour blush. I have been a long time fan of the Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara and I highly recommend the long-wearing waterproof mascara for super long, thick voluminous lashes that stand up to last the day. Another must have product for summer is the Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Splash.

This sparkling turquoise liner makes a summer eye unexpectedly gorgeous and I wore it during all of my recent beach vacation. I especially like it paired with a deep brown liner on top, and use the Splash on the outer corner and lower lash line. The enclosed brush (in the prettiest teal green color) makes application easy and perfect every time.

The Aqualillies for tarte collection:

• Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek palette - $38.00
• Amazonian clay finishing powder - $29.00
• Maracuja divine shine lip gloss duo - $24.00 (exclusive to Ulta)
• Glamazon pure performance 12-hour lipstick in timeless - $26.00
• Lights, camera, splashes waterproof mascara - $19.00
• Amazonian clay waterproof liner in black - $22.00 (exclusive to Ulta)
• Amazonian clay waterproof liner in splash - $22.00 (exclusive to Sephora)

Shop for the Aqualillies for tarte collection now at tartecosmetics.com, Ulta and Sephora.

NARS Pierre Hardy.

There is no denying that some of the NARS designer collaborations are the best. Launching on May 1, there will be a new one and it is a beauty, of course, as they have teamed up with famed shoe and bag designer Pierre Hardy. Take a look at NARS Pierre Hardy.

The collection is bold, but created with a beautiful fresh color palette, inspired by Hardys' Summer 2013 shoe collection. The collection includes six color-forward nail polish pairings (12 shades in all) and two richly-hued blushes.

You have to see the nail polish duos! They come housed in a small shoebox with dust bag, which looks similar to Hardy’s own footwear packaging.

The blush palettes feature a cubic print graphic with shimmering gold overspray on top of the blush.

The NARS Pierre Hardy collection:

Blush - $41.00

• Rotonde - tiger lily
• Boys Don't Cry - pink grapefruit

Nail Polish Duo - $29.00

• Ethno Run - orange & navy
• Sharpliness - peach & burgundy
• Vertebra- coral & dusty rose
• Easy Walking - rose gold & camel 
• Sharks - 
yellow & lavender
• Venomous - gunmetal & black (exclusive to NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com)

The NARS Pierre Hardy collection will be available on May 1, at all NARS locations, including NARS boutiques and online at narscosmetics.com.