Sparkle And Shine This Summer With Shimmer-Infused Beauty Products!
by Ida Hsiang
Jul 6, 2010 4:16 PM PDT
Depending where you are in the world, the summer temperature can vary, but most likely, it's gonna be HOT. And the hotter the weather, the less clothes and more skin and since we're already showing it off, why not take advantage of the sun and help yourself really sparkle for the summer? A light dusting of shimmery cosmetics over the body, or in small doses on the face catch the suns rays and adds a flirty, sexy appeal. I'm not talking about the body glitters that we applied so generously in our younger years that made us look like we tripped and fell into an elementary art project. Instead, think of a subtle shimmer in eye-shadows, lip glosses, blushes and bronzers. If applied correctly, a subtle shimmer helps slim and sculpt while adding a summer sparkle and is sure to catch attention. Ready to shine this summer? Click on the slideshow to check out some of my favorite shimmer-infused beauty products that are perfect for summer!
Get A Naturally Gorgeous Spring Glow With These Face Luminizers
by Alex Gambardella
Mar 3, 2010 7:04 AM PST
Even if you've already gotten a head-start on counting down to Spring Break, it is only the first week of March, and your dreams of a summer tan are still officially a little premature. While you can easily resort to self-tanners and bronzers to achieve the deepened skintone that the sun can't give you yet (it's the safer way to go, anyway), it's still a little early for the full-on sun-kissed look. As an alternative, face luminizers are the ideal product for transitioning from winter-dry to spring-fresh skin, and are perfect for the color-shy girls who haven't yet mastered the feat of making bronzer look totally natural. Instead of deepening color, luminizers work with your own skintone to add subtle shimmer or light-reflecting radiance to emphasize cheekbones and give you that pretty spring dewiness in a way that doesn't appear oily or shiny. They still give you the contour and glowing appearance of bronzer without the fear of piled-on color. Plus, since they're mostly sheer, application doesn't have to be perfect -- in fact, many are designed to be rubbed in with your fingers for a more natural look. Take a look at the slideshow for a selection of products that'll help you achieve the perfect springtime glow!
