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)