01.04.2012
Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m skeptical on primers. I know, I know, it goes against pretty much everything a makeup artist will tell you. Given that my skin has been in a tragic place for the last two weeks, I decided to try a new foundation primer and I’m actually pretty obsessed with it – Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer, to be exact. The primer leaves an immediate cooling sensation on the skin (which feels all kind of amazing on my rosacea at the moment). And, this particular formula contains Hydraplex12 extract derived from desert plants, which allows the primer to immediately hydrate while also sealing in the moisture with a protective barrier that fills in fine lines and pores. I’ve definitely seen a difference and my mineral powder foundation goes on a LOT smoother, even with breakouts. Approved.

10.18.2010
Tory Burch Foundation for National Women’s Business Week

So today is the start of National Women’s Business Week, which is something every woman should know about. Tory Burch has partnered with ACCION USA, the nation’s largest microfinance provider, and launched the Tory Burch Foundation, an organization that offers economic opportunities for women and their families in the United States.

It only takes $5,000 to $10,000 to start a new business but more than 10 million micro-entrepreneurs can’t access the capital they need so every little bit helps since single mothers are at the highest risk of poverty and are the most likely to be self-employeed entrepreneurs.

Please donate if you can and also make sure to check out the Tory Burch Foundation line of merchandise, which all showcase the sunflower logo, which is Tory’s favorite flower and symbolizes a pendant her father once gave her mother as a gift.

CONTEST: In honor of National Women’s Business Week and the Tory Burch Foundation, I’m giving away one copy of the Tory Burch Foundation CD. You may have already read my post on the CD but if not, I’ll tell you…it’s a GREAT CD so just leave a comment and email me to win! Contest ends Monday, October 25, 2010.

06.07.2010
Tory Burch Foundation CD

So one of my favorite New York designers, Tory Burch, recently put out an A-MAZING music CD last month- it’s her second limited edition compilation CD and it features some of Tory’s favorite songs of all time. Did you know music is a big passion of hers? The best part is that 100%, yes I said 100%, of the proceeds benefit the Tory Burch Foundation’s microfinance partner Accion USA. I’m especially loving “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Wyclef Jean, “Bigmouth Strikes Again” by The Smiths and “Sideways” by Santana and Citizen Cope. Pick one up here, get some music and do some good. Oh, and while you’re at it, check out my interview with Tory from back in January.

04.06.2006
The BEST Foundation, Minus the Brush

So I’ve never been the kind of girl to put on a full face of makeup…maybe it’s because I’m blessed with nearly-perfect skin or maybe it’s because I’m purely lazy? (Probably a combination of both) However, after reading a review of Bare Escentuals on my favorite blog, Jolie in NYC, I decided to put my Sephora gift card to use and buy the i.d. bareMinerals Foundation ($25.)(that, p.s.- also contains SPF 15!). It is TRULY amazing! I don’t put much on and I did get a shade darker then I should have (listen- I’m pale and I like a little color, ok?) but I’ve never gotten so many compliements on my skin! Co-workers and friends are telling me that my skin looks like it’s “glowing” and “as smooth as silk.” I’ve also been noticing more mass beauty mineral products (Neutrogena, etc.) and a few articles on the topic of mineral makeup (Lucky, etc.) I think the stuff is worth every penny- though I do refuse to buy the brush that goes with it. I’m sure the Kabuki brush is nice and all but $28. for a makeup brush?! I’ll stick with the brush that came with my CHANEL bronzer, thanks.