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 golden glow. It lasts all day too, which I like.

 COVERGIRL TRUblend Microminerals Bronzer -$11.00

I saw this one at CVS and just had to have it. I love how it is portable for when I think I might need a touch up on the go. I throw it in my back pack and sweep the bronzer with the brush over my cheeks, chin, forehead and tip of my nose. The bronzer and brush come in one sleek compartment making it simple and easy to use.

MAC Creme Bronzer from MAC To the Beach - $25.00

This one just came out and I took it from my Mom right away. It is a cream bronzer that is so easy to blend and it lasts all day. I use it alone on my cheeks or with Dallas (above) for a little extra shimmer. This creamy bronzer has 2 colors. I use Beach Bronze.

So, what's your favorite bronzer? Did yours make my favorites list? Do you prefer a powder, gel or creamy? I can't wait to hear. PLEASE leave me a comment about your favorite bronzer!!!

Summer Shimmer and Fun with tokidoki.

>Have you seen this cuter than cute new line from Sephora? It's called tokidoki and I think it is here at the perfect time of year. You know, summer is just around the corner, and there is no better time than now to add a pop of color to your palette! 

No matter if you are more of a natural type or consider your

self one glam goddess, there is something from tokidoki for you. The shades are the hottest of the season.  From shimmering bronzer to long-lasting lip stains and eye-popping shadows, t

he collection offers all you need to create an irresistibly edgy new summer look.

Check it out! 

tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner - $16.00
This chisel-tipped liquid liner is perfect for drawing on your eyes, or anywhere else you wish. It comes in eight bold shades.

tokidoki Fantastico Lip Stain - $15.00
This lip stain looks easy to apply just like a marker. Lip stains last all day, so it's perfect. There are five fun colors to choose from.

tokidoki Luminosa Powder - $22.00
Glow, glow and glow some more. You need a highlighting powder in your makeup bag, and this one couldn't be any more fun.

tokidoki Cromatico Eyeshadow - $15.00
This highly pigmented eye shadow comes in the signature tokidoki heart and crossbones packaging, that is a must have. There are 16 shades and they come in multiple textures.

tokidoki Brillante Glitter Eyeliner - $14.00
Make your eyes sparkle with these vibrant, glitter-infused pencil liners. There are14 vivid shades, all of them perfection.

tokidoki Prisma Lip Gloss - $15.00
A must have gloss (you can't have too many) adds sexy shine to lips. This formula is smooth and sweet, tasting like blueberries.

tokidoki Inferno Bronzer - $22.00
You know you need a bronzer, and this is a sexy, shimmering one. It gives your face a glowing, warm color that looks stunning solo or over makeup.     

The new tokidoki collection is available exclusively at Sephora stores so get there now (or you can call them at 1-877-Sephora or shop online Sephora.com).

Eyeshadow Not Lasting All Day? Try Urban Decay to Lead the Way!

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 has a bit or pearlessence to it. It is very pretty on it's own and it makes the perfect base for a color that needs a little softness added in. I like Sin especially with the new Urban Decay Stardust Eye shadow. The newest Primer Potion is Eden. Eden is a very soft muted brown color. This one probably evens out my skin tone on my eyelid the most as I have a bit of a tan and this just makes it look better to begin with. This version does not have as much of a sheen to it, it is just your basic shaded base.

If you want to try them, you can check them out in person at Sephora or buy them on the web at UrbanDecay.com.

I also spotted a great primer set that I am going to have my Mom get for me to try out more of the Urban Decay primers. The kit is called Box of Potions and beside the Primer Potion, it has smaller sizes of their Eyelash Primer, Lip Primer and Face Primer (Complexion Primer, as they call it).

Tell me if you have used any of these. Is the Box of Potions what you think I should get next to try in trying to get the rest of makeup to last all day?

Disclosure: Press samples of some of these products were sent to Beautiful Makeup Search for editorial consideration.