Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer.

I have said it many times before, and I will say it again. I am obsessed with using a tinted moisturizer in the summer. I simply cannot stand a full-on heavy face of foundation, unless I am out to a super special event.

As I had just finished my tube of AmorePacific Tinted Moisturizer and needed another one for a quick trip and fast, I took a quick trip to Sephora. I asked the sales associates what their best selling tinted moisturizer was, and three associates turned to me and answered Laura Mericer Tinted Moisturizer. One of them thought I should go for the Illuminated version, but two of them agreed with me, I just needed the standard, which by the way is nothing but standard, version.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer is a best-seller for a reason. It is a great hydrating lotion with the most beautiful tint to it. The colors are beautiful, and look so fresh and dewy when applied. This never settles into lines and keeps my face both looking and feeling fresh all day long. The much needed SPF 20 is an awesome addition to the product and does not irritate my sunscreen sensitive skin. It comes in 7 shades that match virtually every skin tone, with Almond, being the perfect shade for my faux-tan.

Check this out, along with the Illuminated Tinted Moisturizer at Sephora stores, as well as Sephora.com, LauraMercier.com and Nordstrom.

All About the Eyes: Shiseido 'Benefiance NutriPerfect' Eye Essentials Set .

Yet another set that concentrates on the delicate eye area. This Shiseido set is a Nordstrom Beauty Exclusive, in which the event starts in just a few short days.

The Shiseido 'Benefiance NutriPerfect' Eye Essentials Set  is meant for those of use that are, ahem - maturing. Seriosuly, we arl are getting older and the eyes can tell a story in itself. So making them appear as youthful as possible is always my goal. This set is calling my name.

Look at what this beauty comes with:

• NutriPerfect Eye Serum - full size
• Enriched Balancing Softener - travel size
• Pure Retinol Instant Treatment Eye Masks - two treatments

plus deluxe samples of:

• Creamy Cleansing Foam
• Protective Hand Revitalizer SPF 8
• NutriPerfect Day Cream SPF 15
• NutriPerfect Night Cream

This set even includes a complimentary facial service gift card, which is almost worth the price of admission alone.

The entire set comes in a beautiful, sleek Shiseido makeup bag, and is available for the Beauty Exclusive price, only at Nordstrom for $77.

All About the Eyes: A Few Treats from Talika.

The Parisian brand Talika is a major player in the specialty beauty care market. Their products are carried in prestigious high-end boutiques and department stores (Neiman Marcus) all over the world. Most known for their original product Lipocils, they have branched out into making more superb products. The products seem to concentrate on the eye area but they also have an array of skin care, body care, and hand and nail care products as well.

I have been using two of their products for the eye area and I am sold on not only the products I am using, but sold on the brand and cannot wait to try more from them.

The products I am using are the Eye Therapy Patches and Eye Dream. If you need some extra t.l.c. for your eyes, these are definitely the two beauties to start with.

The Eye Therapy Patches are perfect to use on the day of a special event as immediately after treating with the patches, the entire eye area is tightened, more firm and bright looking, with puffiness gone and fine lines and wrinkles barely visible. To refreshen after a long day, they are a soothing treat, especially when kept in the refrigerator for the extra cooling effect. Simply leave them on for 30 minutes and you will be amazed. Like I said, I will use these when I need to look extra special or fell I need some extra help around my eyes. Each pair of patches are good for 3 - 4 uses and come with a handy (and sleek) storage case for in between uses. The kit contains six pair, and using them a few times a week will get you a good three - four months of use. The Eye Therapy Patch kit retails for $62 and contains the 6 pair of patches with the case. A refill box is also available that has only the 6 pair of patches in it for $56.

Eye Dream is a treatment night-time cream that works with your bodies sleep system to work it's wonders. As we sleep, our entire body is in recovery mode and this cream helps take advantage of that with it's powerful ingredients. The cream itself comes in an airless pump wand to kept the product fresh for maximum shelf life. The wand has a unique end shape to it that helps in applying the cream directly on and around the orbital bone. After barely two weeks of use, my eyes are much more smooth and hydrated in the morning and give me that fresh from a good nights sleep look - though I usually haven't had one. Eye Dream retails for $55 for the wand.

Be sure to visit Talika.com to find out more about these beauties as well as the rest of their line.