Free Sample Love! Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Illuminating

Stopped by my fav Sephora this weekend and received a free sample of Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Illuminating.  Now I finally understand the tinted moisturizer rage.  Gives a nice dewy look and provides enough coverage that concealer is not needed.   Also, the illuminating effect works just like my favorite, BareMinerals.  Slightly pricey, but you only need a pea sized amount to cover the face.  This is perfect for the Indian Summer heat!

Red Hot Lips for Fall - Do you Dare?

I have definitely shied away from the red lip look, but it is coming back in full force for fall.  From drugstore brands to boutique brands everyone is coming out with new and improved red shades that have deeper pigments, smear proof formulas and the "perfect" shade of red.  There are so many options out there I am definitely going to have to test run a few.  Here are some that interest me:

- Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Adora (available exclusively at Sephora & supports   The Beauty Bus Foundation)

- Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain in Fiery (matte without drying out lips)

- Burberry Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick in No. 17 Union Red (who doesn't want to try out this new line?)

- Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick in Barcelona (vitamin formulated to keep lips soft and smooth)

- Korres Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick in Red 56 (vibrant and protects against free radical damage)

- Revlon Colorburst Lip in True Red (feels like a second skin and can't beat the price)

Hot Nail Polish of Summer: Orangey-Red!

Although the weather in San Francisco is far from hot and summery I shouldn't punish my toes.  I just picked up this fabulous orangey- red color from Sephora by OPI Nail Colour in Lost Without My GPS (opaque bright vintage orange-red).  Perfect color for summer! I usually go with reds or pinks, so this is the perfect new find.  I am going to get a mani tomorrow and test it out.  I'm sure it will brighten another dreary day.  I have used the Sephora By OPI Nail Colour line before, so I am not worried about the quality of the polish.  Check out all the other fabulous shades for summer!

Find it: SEPHORA by OPI Nail Colour Lost Without My GPS

Great Deal: Stila It Girl Eye Shadow Trio Palette - $10!

The Stila It Girl Eye Shadow Trio Palette is one of the best deals I have seen in makeup.  You get three fabulous full sized eye shadows (no thumbnails here!) for the great price of $10! I am not sure how long this deal will be around so pick it up while you can.  The color assortment would look great on just about anyone: a shimmering bronze, gold and pink.  The pink shimmer is Stila's best selling eyeshadow Kitten, which usually sells for $18 on its own.

These colors are great for layering and adding shimmer to your look just in time for summer.

Find it: Stila It Girl Eye Shadow Palette (A $54 value!) 1 ea

Great New Eyeliner: Smudgestick Waterproof Eyeliner

I went into Utla the other day and by chance Stila had a cosmetics expert in the store. I'm not usually a big fan of single brand experts because they only push one product line. As you can tell I like a little bit of everything. This lady was smart though and had the eyeliner in hand, Smudgestick Waterproof Eyeliner. She lured me in right away by having a few of the eyeliner samples drawn on her hand. They have a great new product that is smudge proof and waterproof and she swiped her hands across one another and viola! no smudge or budge. I was convinced . . . thought bubble "perfect for the summer!"

I have been using this product for about a week now and absolutely love it. It's great because it stays from morning to night so no need to touch up when I go out after work. I'm really digging the Purple Tang color, great for hazel eyes and nice to mix things up from brown and black. I have always been a big Stila fan and I'm glad to see they are bringing some inventive products to the cosmetic's game.

Find it: Ulta

Picture: Ulta