Teen Beauty: My 4 Favorite Bronzers.

I think I use a bronzer almost everyday. When I go for an all out made up look or a natural one (which I do for school), I depend on a bronzer to bring a bit of color and glow to my face.

I am lucky enough to try so many bronzers and my friends are always asking me which ones work best. I figured I would tell them and you at the same time. Out of the ones I have tried, these are my 4 Favorite Bronzers that I keep on my makeup table.

Benefit Cosmetics Dallas - $28.00

This is a pretty golden rose shade of bronzer. I really like this one when I feel tired as it warms up my complexion, giving me a healthy glow. Sometimes I layer this one over one of the more brown based bronzers listed below.

Stila Sun Gel Bronzer - $24.00

This is my favorite gel bronzer that I sometimes use on more than just my cheeks! It is pretty to even dab on my eyes and lips for a really pretty... read the rest in Teen Beauty.

Teen Beauty: My 5 Favorite Nail Colors for Spring.

I change my nail polish just about as many times as I change my clothes. Not only am I fickle, there is an infinite amount of nail colors to choose from that I like to try them all. My favorite brand is probably OPI, and Sephora by OPI. They last a long time (when I let them), dry in a reasonable amount of time and are always current and on trend.

These are my five favorite nail colors for spring.

1. Sparkle Me Silver, Sephora by OPI
   Sparkle Me Silver is an amazing finishing touch for all your OPI spring must haves. To use this brilliant top coat you can apply to bare nails for a sheer effect or use it to embellish your perfect nail color. I love this Nail polish because it adds shimmer and shine to all colors and gives your color that unique touch its been waiting for.
2. Teal We Meet Again, Sephora by OPI
   Teal We Meet Again is a dramatic color that illuminates just as the sun shines down on the carbine sea. This blue-green color is a must have for summer for when the sun shines, it reveals a shimmer glow that is hard to resist. I love this gorgeous color especially for my toes and  it acts as the perfect accessory to every outfit.
3. I Think In Pink, OPI
   I Think In Pink and I Think I Love This Pop of Pink is an innocent color that captures the sensational lighter shade of pink. This polish is perfect for spring and truly defines the universal color that is pink. My favorite color is pink and  this polish truly shows why I love it so much. Its a fun and flirty color that should be on everyone's list for spring.
4. Breathe Life, OPI
   Breathe Life is a nail polish that was created exclusively to help the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. When you purchase this color you are helping to find a cure for lung cancer. This beautiful color truly represents the joy of giving and helping. “Lung cancer has stopped our breathing long enough. lets cure it.”
5. Significant Other Color, OPI
   This is a beautiful shimmer pink lilac shade with glints of mint in it. Wow - it is an amazing nail color! It brightens your whole wardrobe and gives your look just what it needs to sparkle. The hint of green goes hand and hand with the lilac color and simply is a match made in heaven color combination. I would definitely use this color for the spring, summer, and any special occasion.  

Do we share any favorites?

Teen Beauty: Eyeshadow Not Lasting All Day?

I am so excited that my daughter Caci is now contributing in our new Teen Beauty section. Caci is (almost!) 15 years old and has really been into skin care and makeup lately. She is thrilled to be sharing it here on Beautiful Makeup Search as she discovers what works for her. She will be writing at Teen Beauty at least once a week, but I hope for more when she gets a chance. To check out her posts, be sure to select the Teen Beauty heading above.

Here is her initial post for Teen Beauty, and it's about one of the products I use on a daily basis as well:

Being a busy girl in school and sports along with trying to wear makeup is nothing short of a HUGE dilemma.  It is not so much the time that it takes for me to play and look my best when wearing makeup; it is trying to make it look like I still have my face on at lunch time.

I know I should have just asked my Mom, but I did a bit of research myself and found out that I need to bring primers into my life. So with that, I finally asked Mom what to try first. She pointed me to Urban Decay and the Primer Potions, of which there are 3. Of which, all are for me!

These primers are like genies in a bottle. Yes, the bottle represents that, I know, but it is so true. Once applied, eye shadow adheres to the potion which makes shadow stay in place on the eyelids all day long.To quote the brand on this thought, "The genie in these bottles fulfills three wishes: eye shadow that lasts, more vibrant and lasting color, and absolutely NO creasing."

I said that there were 3 Primer Potions, and they all work the same but just look a little bit different on the eye. The original one is pretty nude in color and virtually disappears on the eyelid after it dries. Then there are the two lightly shaded Primer Potions. There is Sin, which is more of a champagne color that click to finish article in Teen Beauty.