Tarte's 24/7 Natural Lip Sheers in 3 New Shades.

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One must not forget to wear an SPF on the lips (as well as all over!). Not only are lips very delicate, they are common place for skin cancer. Being that May is Melanoma Awareness Month, Tarte Cosmetics just launched three new shades in their best selling 24/7 Natural Lip Sheer line up.


Each 24/7 Lip Sheer contains a hint of color with an SPF of 15. The formula is quite moisturizing and looks beautiful on bare lips or even used as a base for gloss.

The new shades:

Dawn - a shimmering golden nude

Twilight -a shimmering peach nude

Sunday -a shimmering deep pink

These new beauties join the rest of the six shades and are available right now at tarte.com, Sephora, beauty.com for $16 each.

Self-Tanning in Preperation for a Winter Vacation.

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As you read this, I am on a jet plane on my way to the very south of Florida. I cannot tell you how much I need this vacation. The alone time away with my husband and warm weather is something I am definitely looking forward to.

In the last few days up until my winter vacation, I have been doing some major skin prep, which includes exfoliating and self-tanning. We know how bad tanning beds are for us even though this is how I would prep in the "old days". But like I said, these days it is all about self-tanning and with so many great self-tanners on the market, there is no good reason not to give them a try when going after a beautiful golden glow.

For my face, I am using a combination of Bella Bronze Golden Chamomile & Goats Milk Self-Tanner* for the face & body, on my face. Of course, I am using bronzer, and the one I use is specifically for bronzing and self-tanning. Remember Mally Beauty Bronze Genius Self-Tanning Bronzing Powder? I love it, and it is what I am depending on to keep my face looking golden right now.

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Coppertone NutraShield Faces SPF 70+ with Dual Defense.

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We all agree that sunscreen is important, most especially on our face. But did you know that topical antioxidants are the next big thing in sun protection? They’re the most efficient way to give your skin the protection it needs and neutralize harmful free radicals caused by UV exposure, which may help visibly reduce the signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.

Tom Meyer, PhD, one of the scientists at the COPPERTONE® Solar Research Center who developed the brand’s new NutraShield with Dual Defense line, used specially selected antioxidants that continue to function even in the presence of UV light. As a result, the formula is proven to reduce free radical formation in skin by 74%.

Sounds good to me. I have been applying the NutraShield Faces SPF 70+ with Dual Defense when I am going to be spending any time outdoors - whether it is sunny or not.

You can pick it up right at the drugstore for $11.49.