National Lipstick Day: 12 Best New Lipsticks.

If there was ever a day for us beauty girls, today is that day; today is National lipstick day. You have to celebrate by buying at least one lipstick in honor of the day, don't you think? There are so many fabulous new lipsticks out for summer, and new ones launching for fall so do you a favor and grab one now, swipe it on and feel great about your purchase. Now is an excellent time as any. We all know a little purchase as simple as a lipstick can lift your mood! Here are the best new lipsticks to tempt you.

1. YSL Vernes a Levres Vinyl Lip Cream - This offers a ton of pigmented color plus high glossy shine that lasts. It comes in 12 shades. $36
Buy it at Nordstrom or Lord & Taylor.

2. Stila Stay All Day MATTE'ificent Lipstick - This matte lipstick is super creamy and lasts the day without drying out lips. It comes in a nice range of 12 shades that are perfect for fall. $22
Buy it at Sephora. 

3. MAC Breathing Fire Lipstick - From the new Bangin' Brilliant collection of lipsticks is this gorgeous matte warm fuschia that I love for summer. It's the perfect pop of pink for lips. $17
Buy it at maccosmetics.com or Nordstrom. 

4. Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick - This liquid lipstick is a creamy matte lipstick that feels super light on the lips and wears comfortable. It lasts eight hours plus some while providing gorgeous color. It comes in 20 flattering shades perfect for fall. $24
Buy it from Sephora or Nordstrom.

5. Shiseido Rouge Rouge Lipstick - This collection of 16 red based shades are meant to flatter every skin tone and last. They are creamy and adhere to lips with the ultimate staying power. $28
Buy it at Nordstrom.

6. Grande Lips GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper - Glossy color, hydration, and subtle lip plumping in five minutes are what this new plumping lipstick gives, and I'm obsessed. It contains hyaluronic acid plus Volulip, so lips do get plump. They aren't going to look huge, but lines are filled in look more full, temporarily. These are very glossy and comes in six shades plus sheer. I love Barely There. $27
Buy it at Sephora.

7. MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Rouge Lipstick - This lipstick was reformated with even more pigment - 28% more, in fact, for even more bold color. The formula provides super rich, creamy opaque color in either a matte or satin finish; that choice is u to you. There are 15 matte shades and 32 satin shades. $22
Buy it at Sephora.

8. bareMinerals GEN NUDE Radiant Lipstick  - This new collection of lipsticks are super creamy and are all in nude shades. They offer a ton of shine with a balm-like feel and offer medium cover. I'm obsessed with them. There are 20 shades to choose from. There are so many that I like including Baby, Crush, Kitty, Karma, Bubbles, and Sexpot. $20
Buy it at Sephora, bareminerals.com or Ulta.

9. Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color Loaded Bolds - These new lip shades are super matte and super bold. These lipsticks are creamy and hydrating and pack a punch of very bold color. There are 20 shades to choose from. $7.49
Buy it at your favorite drugstore or mass retailer.

10. Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick Liv It Up - Inspired by and created with some of the hottest celebrities, the Hot Lips collection celebrates glamour. I love her lipstick formula; it's super creamy, hydrating and long-lasting. It's so comfortable to wear. I am obsessed with Liv It Up, a pretty ballet pink shade. $32
Buy it at Nordstrom.

11. AVON True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick - This lipstick is weightless but offers beautiful color payoff in a wearable matte formula. The collection features 12 shades from subtle nudes to bold brights. $9
Buy it from avon.com.

12. Urban Decay Vice Lipstick - If you haven't tried one of the 120 new Vice Lipstick shades yet, now is a reminder to get your hands on one of these fabulous lipsticks. There is a shade and finish for everyone. I love how pigmented these lippies are and you can't beat the shade selection.  My favorites are Naked and Backtalk. $17.
Buy it at urbandecay.com or Sephora.

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5 Skincare Favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going strong and yes, I am still shopping the fantastic beauty exclusives and deals that the annual sale has to offer. I started by shopping (and sharing) the best beauty exclusives; then I moved onto makeup, and now I am stocking up on skincare. I am pretty wowed at some of the packages that the brands have put together. Here are five skincare favorites from this year's Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

philosophy purity made simple one-step facial cleanser duo - $53 ($79 value)
This is by far, my favorite face cleanser. This duo set comes with a super-size 32 oz and a 8 oz size travel with, keep in another bathroom or at your sink. I always buy two of these sets to get me through the year. 

Fresh Beauty Rituals Set - $57 ($86 value)
This four piece set has all of the brand best essentials to keep skin clean and hydrated. I like the Soy Cleanser (I always keep the travel size in my travel bag), and I swear by the Sugar Lip Treatment. For an extra treat, the Rose Face Mask is great for a weekly treatment. This mask is good for radiance and hydration.

Kiehl's Ultra Healthy Skin Favorites - $69 ($102 value)
This set (which comes housed in a great canvas cosmetic bag) contains one of my favorite moisturizers for dry skin, the Ultra FacialCream.I swear by this cream in the winter; it is the only thing that gets me through a long, cold winter. I use it with the Ultra Facial Cleanser, and that's in this set too. It comes with three of the brands other staples, including Midnight Recovery Concentrate, which you're sure to fall hard for. 

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Radiance Peel Ritual - $169 ($258 value)
Not only does this set contain Dr. Dennnis Gross' daily facial peel pads (enough for 60 treatments) it also includes two-months worth of the Alpha-Beta Medi Spa Peel which you use once a week. Forget the facial and use this for radiant results! 

Kate Somerville 3 Steps to Glow Set - $98 ($139 value)
This trio of products works together to give skin the ultimate glow! I feel like everyone knows about Exfolikate, but the other products boost the effects of that. The set, which is a great value, includes ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, Age Arrest Cream, and DermalQuench Retinol.

What have you picked up from this year's sale? Shop now at Nordstrom or online nordstrom.com.

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Top 10 Posts on Beautiful Makeup Search!

Instead of bringing you a particular top 10 topic this week, I thought it would be fun to go back and take a look at the most popular posts on Beautiful Makeup Search. Every year I do a similar round-up and share the most popular posts from the current year, but I aggregated all of the data and am sharing the top 10 posts to date that YOU are reading and sharing the most. Some of these posts go back a few years, and I was quite surprised.   

I would love for you to go down the list a pick a few posts that you've never read and check them out. It's fun to discover new (or not so new) topics and learn some new things. I think these posts are popular for a reason!

1. Top 10 Foundations

2. Top 25 Mascaras

3. Top 10 Nude Lipsticks

4. The Best Tinted Moisturizers for Summer

5. Top 10 MAC Cosmetics Must Haves

6. Top 10 Contouring & Highlighting Products with Tutorials

7. Top 10 Facial Cleansers

8. Top 10 Eye Creams

9. Top 10 Self-Tanners to Fake a Beautiful Faux Glow

10. Top 10 Makeup Primers

What's you favorite post on Beautiful Makeup Search? Is it on the list?

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Clinique Pep-Start Skincare Collection.

It's important to start on a skin care regimen early. Even though I'm just 21, my Mom has taught me that it's important to take care of my skin, and I have been since my teens. I'm pretty obsessed with it. While I'm not into a whole 10-step system, I do cleanse and moisturize every day and use a few treatment products here and there. Clinique just launched a new collection and it is perfect for me or anyone or wants a quick and easy, effective routine. Designed to cleanse quickly, prep makeup and instantly energize your skin with all-day hydration, Clinique's Pep-Start Skincare collection is convenient and so easy-to-use.

All of the Pep-Start Skincare products provide instant, energizing benefits to the skin, leaving it perfectly prepped for makeup and the day ahead.

Check them out:

Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser ($19.50)

I love starting my day feeling refreshed, and this cleanser is perfect! With a combination of cleansing and exfoliating ingredients that work to slough away dead skin cells, this oil-free gel cleanser foams to instantly clean and refresh skin. It leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh, not stripped or dry. This cleanser is pretty unique; it uses both physical and chemical exfoliants to get the job done. Ingredients include Salicylic Acid, Papaya Fruit Acid, Silica and Bamboo Extract beads (totally environmentally friendly), Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin. 

Pep-Start Eye Cream ($26.50)
 
The Pep-Start Eye Cream sort of started the whole collection when it launched back in February. My Mom reviewed it, and I've seen her use it often. I'll admit, I'm not quite ready for eye cream just yet, but I think I'll start to use one in the next few years. Read her review of Pep-Start Eye Cream.

Pep-Start Hydroblur Moisturizer  ($29.50)

This is my favorite piece of the collection, and I cannot start my day without this moisturizer now that I've tried it; it's the ultimate makeup primer + moisturizer in one. Hydroblur Moisturizer is a very lightweight, all day hydrator that immediately sinks into skin. It preps and primes skin for makeup as it blurs imperfections, controls oil and adds a soft focus look to the skin. It is formulated with an extensive list of ingredients, so skin is hydrated all day. It makes my skin look so perfect that I feel confident with bare skin and just a bit of bronzer. 

Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes ($14)

At the end of the day, makeup wipes (or swipes) are the way to go. These quick cleansing and super refreshing wipes are super useful. I love that these wipes are refreshing and have a toning effect (they have witch hazel in them) that remove makeup, oil, dirt, dead skin cells while giving skin the light dose of hydration it needs. They are ideal for using post-workout or after a day at the beach too.  I love that you get 50 towelettes in each pack. They are larger than other brands too.

The Clinique Pep-Start Skincare Collection is exclusive to Sephora so you will only find it there..

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OXY 28 Day Challenge: Head Back to School with Clear Skin.

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With just about a month left until the first-day-of-school bell rings and summer break is over, teens are already planning what they will be wearing that first day back. One thing they may be noticing when looking in the mirror is their skin and how they are still dealing with breakouts or just starting to deal with some. Acne is an issue affecting millions of teens and twenty-somethings heading back to school this fall. Let's face it, they have enough stress and have better things to worry about than their skin. My boys struggle with occasional breakouts too. That's why I suggested they take the OXY 28 Day Challenge now to ensure that their skin is clear on the first day of school.

Clearer skin just in time for school is simple; download the OXY 28 Day Challenge app, answer a few questions and receive a customized acne treatment plan. Next, head out to your favorite drugstore or mass retailer and pick up the recommended OXY products from the app and use them as directed to treat the acne. Watch over the next 28 days as visibly clearer skin is revealed.

Proper acne treatment takes time, and that's why the OXY 28 Day Challenge is just that - 28 days. If you've tried one of those other get-rid-of-acne-fast treatments in the past, then you probably know that they don't work so well. As a trusted skin care brand for over 40 years, OXY is taking a more realistic and practical approach with a customized acne treatment plan. Dermatologists even say that acne medication can take from 4 to 8 weeks to deliver results and the 28 Day Challenge is backed by the same acne treatment principles endorsed by American Academy of Dermatology. It is a simple approach to educating users and clear acne once and for all. By providing the right product recommendations using a dermatologist approved acne care regimen, skin will clear before heading back to school. The challenge has a money back guarantee!

OXY has an acne care regimen for each acne level whether you are battling just one or two pimples or a whole lot. Depending on your skin type or acne severity, it will be recommended that you use a combination of three different products including a Face Wash, Pads, and Spot Treatment. All of the products are powered by OXY acne medication that has clinically proven acne-fighting ingredients and a proven 28-day product regimen to clear up your skin. The products include:

• OXY Rapid Treatment Face Wash or OXY Rapid Treatment Sensitive Face Wash
• OXY Rapid Treatment 3-in-1 Pads or OXY Skin Clearing Pads
• OXY Rapid Spot Treatment

The OXY 28 Day Challenge app is super easy to use, and it won't feel like homework - I promise! It's a smartphone app that can be downloaded from Apple iTunes or Google Play depending on your operating system. The app will give you a personalized dermatologist approved acne care regimen, daily tips to help maximize results and even daily alerts to keep you on track. You can even keep track of your progress with before and after pictures - so cool for back to school! Download the OXY 28 Day Challenge app and learn more on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Oxy . The opinions and text are all mine.

Beauty Exclusive: Clarisonic Mia FIT Pink Skin Cleansing System.

One deal that I am super excited about at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the Clarisonic Mia FIT. Available in a pretty pink shade, this travel-friendly Mia FIT is a must at this better-than-ever price (it's over $50 off!). Don't be fooled by the size of this beauty; the Mia FIT delivers a very thorough and powerful cleanse.

With a new sleek and modern shape that comfortably fits in the palm of your hand, the Mia FIT removes everything from everyday impurities like dirt and oil to sunscreen and makeup. The Mia FIT cleanses the skin 6X better than simply washing your skin with just the hands alone. It works so well because of the patented sonic technology that oscillates the brush head back and forth at over 300 movements per second.

The Mia FIT features two preprogrammed speed settings. These settings are different than on other Clarisonic devices and are perfect for on-the-go use. Setting one is programmed for 60-seconds and a delicate cleanse to remove your every day and average impurities. Setting two is programmed for an 80-second power cleanse which is perfect for after workouts or hard to remove long-wearing makeup.

Mia FIT comes with the Radiance Brush Head, which has smooth and luxe filaments on the brush head, so it's perfect for even sensitive skin. The system also includes a 1 oz. Skin Illuminating Cleanser. 

Buy the Clarisonic Mia FIT Pink Skin Cleansing System now, during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for just $153. The system is regularly $219, so it's a great time to purchase. If you are not a Nordstrom cardholder, you can begin purchasing this and the rest of the beauty exclusives starting Friday (July 22nd) when the sale opens up to the public.  Prices go up on August 8th. See the rest of my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks here: Top 10 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Buys. 

A press sample of the products featured have been provided for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links have been used in the post. Please see disclosure policy for complete information.

Eyelash Extensions: Everything You Need to Know.

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I recently got eyelash extensions, Xtreme Eyelash extensions, in fact, and I love them. There is a lot to consider before making the investment. They are pricey, and require a bit of commitment and after-care, but boy they are worth it. I've written up everything I've learned about my eyelash extension experience and everything you need to know about eyelash extensions over on eBay.

I break down what you need to do before your appointment, what to expect during the appointment (it's LONG), and how to care for your new lush lash extensions which I know you'll love. Read the post here: Everything You Need to Know About Eyelash Extensions.

If you don't think eyelash extensions are for you, I also have written a few great guides on the best mascaras:

• Top 3 Mascaras for Volume, Length & Curl
• Best Mascaras Under $10
• My Favorite 6 Mascaras
• Best Waterproof Mascaras

This post was sponsored by ebay. As always, all opinions are my own. Please see disclosure policy for complete information.

Currently Obsessed: Vaseline Lip Therapy in Pink Bubbly + Sweepstakes.

Post sponsored by Mirum Shopper. Opinions are 100% my own.

It's essential to keep lips healthy this summer. I can't think of a better way than keeping mine soft and healthy than using the brand new, limited edition Vaseline Lip Therapy, in Pink Bubbly, sold exclusively at Walgreens. With an exciting and delightful new flavor, gorgeous scent and rosé hue, Vaseline Pink Bubbly has my lips smooth and juicy. 

Vaseline Lip Therapy in Pink Bubbly is enriched with wine extracts, so the luxurious jelly intensely moisturizes lips even on the hottest summer day. Lips are soft, smooth and perfectly kissable! Pink Bubbly lip balm can be applied alone for a natural look or over your favorite color to give lips a glossy look.

How pretty is the pink tin packaging? I think it looks super-­chic! I carry a tin in my handbag to use during the day, and I keep one on my nightstand to apply right before bed at night. 

For the day, if I am just headed out to the pool or beach, I wear Pink Bubbly alone. It looks perfectly natural and gives lips a subtle grossly look. If I'm running errands or meeting friends for lunch, I apply Pink Bubbly over my lipstick to add a touch of gloss to my lips. With all of the matte lipsticks out (many of them drying), Pink Bubbly is a great option that does double-duty! I get the hydration my lips need plus the glossy look I love. For the night, I apply Pink Bubbly right at bedtime to seal in moisturization. Vaseline Lip Therapy in Pink Bubbly is actually clinically proven to help heal dry lips. I am obsessed with the rosé flavor.

You can only get Vaseline Pink Bubbly at Walgreens so pick up this little indulgence there now while it's available. Cheers to healthy lips; I'm stocking up!

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US only, 18+. Sweepstakes ends 7/30/16. Complete rules are here: http://bit.ly/29yNroJ

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5 Things to Do to Get Younger-Looking Skin in 30 Days or Less.

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I'm all about anti-aging and having the best skin possible. Having younger looking skin takes work. You can have younger looking skin and it doesn't take as much work or long as you think - really! If you adapt a few good habits and stick to them and use the right products you can have younger looking skin in 30 days or less. I wrote my best tips for younger looking skin in a post over on She Knows: 5 Things to Do to Get Younger-Looking Skin in 30 Days or Less.

In the post, I share how I incorporate a few easy habits and right skin care including No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum. This serum is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just four weeks so a noticeable improvement in skin is seen fast. Read all about it here: 5 Things I Do to Get Younger Looking Skin in 30 Days or Less.

This post was sponsored by SheKnows. As always, all opinions are my own. Please see disclosure policy for complete information.