Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream.

Just when you thought the BB Cream craze was over, the beauty industry has launched what they are calling the CC Cream. The CC stands for "color correcting". A CC cream is designed to not only immediately help color correct skin with a pigment, it contains ingredients to color correct skin, for the better, over time. The first CC Cream I have tried is this one, the Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream.

The full product title is a mouthful: Moisture Surge CC Cream Hydrating Colour Corrector Broad Spectrum SPF30. The title, in fact, does say a lot about the cream. It is a CC Cream, so it color corrects. It is part of the Clinique Moisture Surge line, so it is hydrating. And it contains an SPF 30. What it doesn't tell you is how nice it feels on my skin and how much better my skin looks before makeup. That means I need less foundation and my makeup looks better when I use this.

You see Clinique's experts incorporated advance color correcting technology that utilizes light to achieve radiant, glowing and healthy-looking skin. The color is dual layered. It features special color correcting optics to scatter light multi-dimensionally to neutralize skin's complexion. It makes my skin look more even and radiant, as it gives my skin a soft, almost radiant glow. And that is before foundation.

I like to think of this CC Cream as is a primer with treatment properties. While it is true that this can be worn in place of foundation, I cannot wear it alone and call it a day. I honestly don't think many could. UPDATE: I wrote this a few weeks ago and need to correct the previous statements. I wore this cream over the weekend INSTEAD of foundation. My skin is looking amazing and the light coverage was enough for me. It has a lightweight texture that feels great as it glides over my skin. My skin looks more even and more radiant. When going for a full makeup look, I will use it before makeup, which makes my makeup look better. For everyday, I will use it on its own.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream Medium

Clinique CC Cream comes in six shades. I am using the shade medium. It is important that you don't go too light, so the shade is an important factor here.

• Very Light
• Light
• Light Medium
• Medium
• Medium Deep
• Deep

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream retails for $34.00 and is available now at all Clinique locations and online at clinique.com.

Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator.

Who isn't stressed these days. With 24/7, multi-tasking lifestyles expected, stress is just another part of it. We live with it and deal with it. But did you know that your skin shows signs of stress? It does. I am sure you have experienced this at one time or another. Skin can shows signs of immediate stress and overtime, it adds up and the result is not good. When I am stressed my skin gets red and blotchy. Over time, my skin takes on an appearance of being more red, uneven in tone and sallow. Hopefully my skin will not be showing any more signs of stress because I just started using a daily lotion that was created to reduce the effects of stress on the skin. Yes! It is like this lotion was made for me. Let me introduce you to Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator.

This new lightweight daily lotion not only treats and protects the skin from its stress reaction, but with the help of the ingredients Mannose and Rosa Gallica, the formula limits the release of stress signals to the skin. This helps breaks the stress cycle, which is an inflammatory response in the skin.

As soon as I put Skin Rescuer on my skin, it feels better and looks better. The level of hydration is perfect. It is light enough to be worn before makeup, but hearty enough to hydrate my dry skin all day. Just one pump is all I need to completely cover my face and neck. It does take a few minutes to fully absorb and feel smooth to the touch, but it is so worth it. If your skin it extra dry, you can use this as a treatment, after your serum, but before your moisturizer.

Now, if I could just get rid of all the stress in my life in the first place... ha! At least I will look like I am stress-free.

Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator is available now for $40.00 at all Kiehl's locations and online at kiehls.com.

Summer 2013: Aqualillies for Tarte.

Inspired by America’s most glamorous synchronized swimming group, the Aqualillies, this limited-edition collection from Tarte is all about summer. Not just from the colors, but the products are made to withstand the efforts of these swimmers and includes seven splashproof products. It's what we all want for our summer makeup; beautiful products that last through all the elements. Take a look at Aqualillies for tarte.

The collection includes a must have palette that has all of your shadows and face products tucked inside a beautiful mirrored compact. This Aqualillies for tarte Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek palette includes 6 new eye shadows, a bronzer and highlighter, along with a brand new limited-edition Amazonian clay 12-hour blush. I have been a long time fan of the Lights, Camera, Splashes Waterproof Mascara and I highly recommend the long-wearing waterproof mascara for super long, thick voluminous lashes that stand up to last the day. Another must have product for summer is the Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Splash.

This sparkling turquoise liner makes a summer eye unexpectedly gorgeous and I wore it during all of my recent beach vacation. I especially like it paired with a deep brown liner on top, and use the Splash on the outer corner and lower lash line. The enclosed brush (in the prettiest teal green color) makes application easy and perfect every time.

The Aqualillies for tarte collection:

• Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek palette - $38.00
• Amazonian clay finishing powder - $29.00
• Maracuja divine shine lip gloss duo - $24.00 (exclusive to Ulta)
• Glamazon pure performance 12-hour lipstick in timeless - $26.00
• Lights, camera, splashes waterproof mascara - $19.00
• Amazonian clay waterproof liner in black - $22.00 (exclusive to Ulta)
• Amazonian clay waterproof liner in splash - $22.00 (exclusive to Sephora)

Shop for the Aqualillies for tarte collection now at tartecosmetics.com, Ulta and Sephora.