Summer Must: Urban Decay De-slick Mattifying Powder.

Even those of use with dry skin get shiny in the summer. Whether it is oil, sweat or just some shine for no specific reason, I am not a fan of looking greasy. Seriously. Who likes shiny skin? Urban Decay doesn't and has just relaunched this favorite powder to get rid of all things shiny. Meet De-Slick Mattifying Powder.

De-Slick does what it sounds like it does. It gets rid of that un-flattering slick shine. It does this with rice powder. It is super lightweight and super absorbent, so not only does it banish shine, but it actually absorbs oil. What is really great about De-Slick is that it comes in one universal shade good for every skin tone. Really, it is. Don't let the pale lavender color scare you. It goes on invisibly and simply gets rid of shine and controls it all throughout the day.

To apply, you can use the enclosed sponge, but I like to use a fluffy powder brush to do the trick. De-Slick never looks cakey or dull. It honestly doesn't even look like I am wearing powder after I apply it. All it does is absorb the shine.

De-Slick Mattifying Powder sells for $32.00 and is available at Sephora, ULTA, select Macy's and urbandecay.com.

Urban Decay NAKED Flushed.

Urban Decay has expanded its' NAKED franchise even further with their latest, NAKED Flushed. NAKED Flushed is my kind of product. It is the perfectly sized compact with a Bronzer, Highlighter and Blush in one pan.

Made with Urban Decay's new micronized, jet milled formula, the finish is super silky and feels luxurious on the skin. The colors couldn't be more perfect. The bronzer is a sheer medium bronze satin; the Blush is a Dusty Rose Satin with just a hint of shimmer; the Highlighter is a soft pink champagne shimmer.

Of course you can use each shade individually, but I especially like it when I blend them all together to create just the right effect on my cheeks. It simply makes my skin glow in a gorgeous sunset pink shade. I like to apply it by using UD's Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush. I swirl it into the compact, concentrating it more on the bronzer then picking up just a bit of the highlighter and blush, then gently swirl it onto my cheeks.

NAKED Flushed retails for $30.00 and is available from Sephora, ULTA and Macy's, beauty.com and urbandecay.com.

Urban Decay Triple Threat Travel Pencil Set.

If you are like me and change your makeup daily, then you appreciate travel sized products. I am not talking tiny samples. Or core products. I am talking things like shadow, gloss, liner. I actually appreciate smaller sizes because I rarely ever use up something like an eyeliner. That is why this set is perfect for me - and anyone like me who wants the best in perfectly sized beauties. You see Urban Decay took three of their most popular eye pencils shades and packed them together in travel-friendly sizes that make this the perfect Triple Threat.

I'm not just talking about any eyeliner. I am talking about Urban Decay's famed 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. These beauties deliver unmatched color payout with a creamy, waterproof formula that glides on and stays put.

Triple Threat contains the following 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils:

• Demolition - Deep brown matte
• Zero - Zealous black
• Rockstar - Darkest eggplant

Now, I've been a fan of these long lasting liners for quite some time, but after my daughter complained of her lower eyeliner always smearing and fading, I showed her these. She was ready to give up but is now a true fan. Caci said that for the first time, her eyeliner lasted all day long - through mid-terms, an afternoon workout, date and late night studying. She was happy to ask me for eye makeup remover because her liner didn't budge, even with her regular makeup removing wipe. From the girl that is never satisfied with anything; that says a lot.

Urban Decay Triple Threat Travel Pencil Set sells for $19.00 at Sephora, ULTA, select Macy's stores and urbandecay.com.