Get Picture Perfect Skin with OXY.

Thank you to OXY Skincare for sponsoring today's post. All opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.

With two boys nearing the end of their high school year, it is all talk of prom these days. In fact, my youngest son Joey just asked a girl to prom with a "promposal" over the weekend and Johnny is prepping his now. One thing both of my boys worry about on an almost daily basis that I do not want them to worry about as we get closer to prom is their skin. That's why I suggested they take the OXY 28 Day Challenge to ensure that their skin is clear and picture perfect in time for prom.

Download the OXY 28 Day Challenge app and answer a few questions to receive a customized acne treatment plan. Once the plan is received, simply pick up the recommended OXY products from a local mass retailer or drugstore and use them to treat the acne over the next 28 days and watch as visibly clearer skin is revealed.

Now, you may be thinking, why 28 days and not some super fast treatment? Well, if you have tried one of those get-rid-of-acne-fast treatments, you probably know that they usually don't live up to their promises in the long-run. As a trusted skin care brand for over 40 years, OXY is taking a more realistic and effective acne treatment with their 28-Day Challenge. Dermatologists say that acne medication can take from 4 to 8 weeks to receive the best results. Backed by the same acne treatment principles endorsed by American Academy of Dermatology, the 28-Day Challenge provides a simple approach to educate users and clear acne. By providing the right product recommendations using a dermatologist approved acne care regimen, skin is sure to be clear by prom. So sure that the challenge is money back guaranteed!

OXY has an acne care regimen for each acne level, so depending on your skin type or acne severity, it will be recommended that you use a combination of three products. You will be given a selection of either the OXY Rapid Treatment Face Wash or OXY Rapid Treatment Sensitive Face Wash; OXY Rapid Treatment 3-in-1 Pads or OXY Skin Clearing Pads; and then you will also use the OXY Rapid Spot Treatment on problem pimples. 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 OXY 28 Day Challenge app is an easy to use smartphone app that can be downloaded from Apple iTunes or Google Play depending on your operating system. The app is chock full of great information and 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. 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.

New Discovery: Eve by Eve's.

While you can usually find me shopping the beauty pages and aisles of stores like Nordstrom, Sephora or CVS, I do like discovering new boutique stores and brands and sharing them with you. I get especially excited when a newly discovered brand leads me to find the best gel eyeliner that I think I have ever used. The new discovery? Eve by Eve's.

Eve by Eve's is located in the heart of Beverly Hills but offers its high quality products directly through their website where they have great new offers every week. I've fallen for quite a few of their beauty products fast! Produced in small quantities to preserve their quality, all of the products are made with natural ingredients from the optimal locations. The brand uses ingredients such as water essence from Switzerland, algae from the coastal region of France, and pigments from Italy to name a few. I may be just a bit addicted to the lavender essential extracts from Japan that is infused in the Hydrating Cleansing Oil (more on that below).

So, I teased that I discovered the best gel eyeliner that I have ever tried and that would be Eve by Eve's Conditioning Smudgeproof Gel Eyeliner. This eyeliner is so creamy smooth and applies easily with the #15 Eyeliner Brush, which makes application flawless. Once applied, the formula sets and becomes smudge and waterproof so it lasts and looks perfect all day long. I tested the black shade which looks better than your average black gel liner - I can't put my finger on it; it just doesn't seem to lay flat. It may be because this gel eyeliner is formulated with hydrating and brightening ingredients, which is always a plus, but it is just a brighter, more perfect black. It makes for the best winged eyeliner.

Another great discovery is the Eve by Eve's Drama Luxe Gel Mascara. This duo-ended mascara is a fiber gel mascara with one side being a base primer and the other end being a really luxurious conditioning mascara that builds a ton of lash length. I find that applying a base primer coat versus multiple coats or mascara cuts down on the chance of clumps and helps build additional volume too. The Drama Luxe Gel Mascara left my lashes super long with a lot of volume. My lashes never smudged and the formula never flaked and my lashes looked better than ever all day long.

With spring having a major focus on the lips, I have been layering my lip products, and I discovered some really nice lip products too. The colors are all so beautiful! I always start with a lip liner and I was happy to discover Eve by Eve's Lip Definer in Rose. This is a conditioning lip definer that applies easily and fills in lips with its creamy texture. On top of that, I have been using Eve by Eve's Drama Luxe Lip Color in Luscious Rouge. This beautiful orange-red lipcolor comes in a super slim case (this style makes it super portable!) and offers long-lasting, vibrant creamy-matte color. I like layering this shade over the rose lip definer for a pretty spring shade. I top it off with Eve by Eve's Drama Luxe Lip Luster in Orange Blossom. This is a volumizing and hydrating lipgloss with a bit of sparkle to it. If you read me regularly, you know how much I love lipgloss and this a really good one. It is very well pigmented, super glossy and lasts a lot longer than most glosses.

Other Eve by Eve's products that I recommend include the Eve by Eve's Conditioning Eyebrow Definer for it's creamy texture and smudge-proof long-wear formula, the long-lasting Eve by Eve's Mattifying HD Loose Powder and the Hydrating Cleansing Oil, that I mentioned above.

The Eve by Eve's Lavender Hydrating Cleansing Oil is made in Japan and contains 100% pure lavender essential oil instead of synthetic oil; it is pure luxury. It feels so gentle on my skin as the oil, which also contains Cherry Blossom Leaf Extracts as an anti-inflammatory, dissolves dirt, oils and makeup away. This oil removes every trace of long-wearing and what normally harder to remove makeup. It is heavenly!

I can't wait to discover more skincare from Eve by Eve's. Just browsing over the skincare section, the products look irresistible and sound effective as I look over some of the ingredient lists.

Shop Eve by Eve's on their website: www.evebyeves.com or at their flagship store:
350 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Have you ever discovered any great beauty products by trying new brands?

Thank you to Eve by Eve's for sponsoring today's post. All opinions are my own.

Top 10 Face, Lip & Eye Primers.

Makeup primers are essential when it comes to makeup. I think a top makeup primer is one of the best cosmetic innovations ever!  A makeup primer will not only help makeup go on more smooth, minimize pores and fine lines; makeup primer ensures that your makeup lasts all day long - even through heat and humidity. Makeup primers are not just for the face either, there are now great makeup primers for the lips and eyes too. Makeup primers are part of my daily makeup routine and they should be just as routine as your daily skincare.

These are the top makeup primers for face, lips and eyes.

FACE

1. NARS Pro-Prime Light Optimizing Primer - I use this face primer more than any other because it not only locks in my face makeup all day long, this face primer fill in my fine lines and pores creating the ultimate smooth surface that preps and primes my skin before makeup application. It does so while adding a bit of radiance to my skin with the brands exclusive Light Reflecting Complex so it gives skin a little bit of glow making me look awake, even when I am not. It contains SPF 15 which adds to my daily sunscreen, which is an added bonus. Buy it for $35 from narscosmetics.com, Sephora or NARS counters at Nordstrom.

2. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Laura Mercier is known for her face products, including this primer. This is an amazing primer and one of my favorites that I recommend often. It comes in a few versions like Radiance, Radiance Bronze, Hydrating or Oil-Free, I prefer the standard or original formula because this vitamin-rich formula simply works. This primer creates a smooth and even surface that invisibly locks foundation and the rest of your makeup into place seamlessly and beautifully. It somehow and amazingly makes any foundation look and remain color-true all day. Buy it for $36 from Nordstrom or Sephora.

3. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer - This primer is a very luxurious primer that outperforms any other primer by far. I reserve this one for longer days, special occasions or photography because it is expensive and a little heavier on the skin BUT it does something to makeup that no other primer can do. This primer creates a uniform and smooth surface, but it also somehow makes your makeup water resistant and looking fresh, as in just applied all day long. If it was just a bit lighter on my skin AND wallet (like the others I have listed here) I would certainly wear it every day. Buy it for $52 at Sephora.

4. COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Primer - This primer is extremely similar to Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. So similar in fact, that if I were blind tested, I don't think that I would be able to tell the two apart. This primer creates a very smooth surface where it fills in pores, fine lines and wrinkles and locks in foundation and makeup for the day. It truly helps makeup outlast your day. It's the easiest on your pocketbook too. Buy it for about $10 at your favorite drugstore or mass retailers like Target.

5. Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer - When my skin is really dry, I turn to this primer because it really is hydrating while having some of the famous capabilities that Smashbox is famous for. It is not so silicone heavy so it's no irritating like a lot of the other Photo Finish primers. This one simply fills in pores and lines while quenching the skin with a burst of moisture which is great for dry skin. It is refreshing on the skin. Buy it for $42 from Sephora, Nordstrom or Macy's.

LIPS

6. MAC Prep + Prime Lip - This lip balm-like lip primer creates a silky smooth base that locks in lip color and ensures lip colors look better without creasing or fading throughout the day. Buy it for $16.50 at maccosmetics.com, Macy's or Nordstrom.

7. NYX Cosmetics Lip Primer - This is a nude colored lip crayon that helps to create the perfect canvas for lipstick or other lip products. It helps to ensure that lip products last longer and adhere better to the lips. Buy it for $6.99 at Ulta.

8. Too Faced Lip Insurance Lip Primer - This creamy lip primer helps to prevent lip colors from fading or bleeding outside the lip line. It provides a smooth base for application. Buy it for $20 at Sephora or Macy's.

EYES

9. Urban Decay Primer Potion - This cult-favorite provides 24-hour wear and ensures that shadows adhere to the lid and goes on and stays on without creasing. When using, colors seem more vibrant and look freshly applied all day long. The original formula is a nude shade, but there are other formulas available. Buy it for $20 at urbandecay.com, Nordstrom, Macy's or Sephora.

10. Too Faced Shadow Insurance - This eye primer not only makes your eyeshadow fade-proof and crease free all day long, this eye primer turns your eyeshadow into a waterproof formula that doesn't budge until you remove it with cleanser. Buy it from toofaced.com or Sephora.

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MAC Charlotte Olympia.

If you are looking for an upscale collection from MAC, look no further than the new Charlotte Olympia collaboration. With limited edition cartons and packaging that exudes class and glamour, I am nothing but impressed.

"Inspired by pin-ups, silver screen sirens and the bygone era of old Hollywood glamour, British luxury shoe and accessory brand Charlotte Olympia collaborates with M∙A∙C on an unapologetically nostalgic collection of retro-glam colour."

The lipsticks in red hues are classics and if you like reds, these are not to be missed. Retro Rouge is gorgeous! I really want to see Starlett Scarlet in person too, because anything that is described as a True Red speaks to me.

I love how the products feature the Charlotte Olympia gold spider web logo.

The packaging on the studio nail lacquer is my favorite though! White nails have been very popular the past few years and this creamy white nail shade is a great one to add to your collection.

The entire MAC Charlotte Olympia collection:

Lipstick - $18

• Leading Lady Red - Deep red (matte)
• Retro Rouge - Deep brown-red (matte)
• Starlett Scarlet - True red (matte)

Lip Mix - $16

• Red - Primary red
• Crimson - Dark blackened red

Pigment - $23

• Overdressed - Fleshy beige with pearl

Pro Longwear Lip Pencil - $21

• Kiss Me Quick - Yellow-red
• He Said, She Said - Brick red

Cream Colour Base - $23

• Golden Age - Metallic antique bronze
• Sepia - Dirty chocolate-brown

Liquid Eye Liner - $22

• Nearly Natural - Deep brown

Studio Nail Lacquer - $13

• Old Fashioned - Deep burgundy red (cream)
• Good Old Days - White (cream)
• To Have or Have Not - Orange red (cream)

Beauty Accessories

• Blot Film - Shine From the Inside! - $17
• Eyelash Curler - $23
• Mirror Compact - $13    
• 249 Eye Shader Brush - $33    
• 204 Lash Brush - $16    
• Makeup Bag - $35

MAC Charlotte Olympia is available now at all MAC locations including MAC stores, online at maccosmetics.com and MAC counters in department stores such as Macy's and Nordstrom.

5 Hair Problems SOLVED.

Everyone has different hair and unless you were blessed by the hair God's, you most likely have some sort of hair problem. Luckily, there are thousands of hair products and tools designed to help with just about every hair problem imaginable. I'm breaking down some of the most common hair woes and the latest solutions that I've found to work really well to solve these hair problems.

PROBLEM: Dandruff

Everyone has a buildup of fungus on their head. Yes- even YOU! It's normal; dead skin, oil and yeast are common in the hair. It's when an overabundance of these things build up and slough off and form into flakes that become dandruff. If you have dandruff, I am sure you have tried a multitude of products to get rid of it. A lot of these products are just not very gentle on the hair. Enter Head & Shoulders Nourishing Hair & Scalp Care. Infused with lavender essence, this shampoo and conditioner not only guarantees that your scalp will be 100% flake free, it leaves hair beautifully soft and shiny - with a great scent to boot.

PROBLEM: Dry, Color-Treated Hair

If you regularly color your hair and that has caused it to dry out OR it is simply dry to begin with, you need to treat it with extra special care. Pureology makes an amazing shampoo and conditioner duo formulated specifically for this condition and it works wonders. I should know, because I have very dry hair and I color and highlight my hair! Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner are concentrated sulfate free formulas that feature the brands exclusive AntiFadeComplex. With natural extracts including Peppermint, Sage and Rosemary, hair is left super soft and manageable without being stripped of it's color. In fact, I swear my color looks more vibrant the longer I use it.

PROBLEM: Limp Hair that Needs Texture and Hold

Fine hair or a lot of hair that is thin (like mine) might have a hard time holding volume. If this sounds like you and you've tried everything, listen up; try a Texturizing Spray. I've been using Mitch Stone Texturizing Spray directing it right underneath my hair and directly on my roots for extra volume and hold and I can say that the difference is pretty incredible. Enriched with the proprietary tropical cocktail VCompS (that smells amazing), hair is nourished with every spritz too. I have been using it on my hair wet, but it's alsoo fun to spray a little bit on when dry to give hair that "beachy wave" texturized look. For additional hold, spray Mitch Stone Session Spray over a completed style, which gives hair a light flexible hold that won't weigh down the volume you created.

PROBLEM: Hair that Craves Volume

If you've tried a lot of tools that promise volume and just aren't getting the results you want, get your hands on the InStyler MAX. This rotating hot iron is like unlike that I've ever used. Yes, it straightens or curls your hair depending on how you use it, but I've been using it to add volume to my hair. I do it by rotating the iron through my hair and holding it at my roots for about five seconds before gliding it through the rest of my hair (which I do so quickly). Using it this way adds a bit of a wave and a ton of body. The Instyler MAX works by way of a specially patented design and a tourmaline ceramic polishing rotating cylinder which is easy to control right or left. This combines with ionic bristles that separates your hair as it styles it; it's really unique. I like that there are four heat settings so I can be assured that I am in control and never frying my hair. It heats up fast too - in 30 seconds! I like the larger 1 1/4" barrel which is good for volume and wavy hair styles, but the InStylerMAX is also available in a smaller 3/4" version for curls. Choose from black, purple or pink to suit your personal style.

PROBLEM: Hair that is All Out of Sorts

If you are simply having a lot of hair problems and you can't put your finger on it, you need to reel it in and bring it back to the basics. I do this every few months and give my hair a good "cleansing". Think of it like spring cleaning for the hair. I like to do this with a gentle, more natural shampoo and conditioner that is generally good for all hair types like Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo & Conditioner.  I usually only have to do it for about a week and then go back to specialized hair care. I choose this because it is sulfate-free and gentle. It is a no-fuss system that doesn't promise anything specific, but it washes away the bad and locks in the good to refresh and rebalance the hair. Do it and get your hair back and track. If you have pretty normal hair or don't color or chemically treat, this is a great everyday shampoo and conditioner to use.

5 Hair Problems SOLVED.

Everyone has different hair and unless you were blessed by the hair God's, you most likely have some sort of hair problem. Luckily, there are thousands of hair products and tools designed to help with just about every hair problem imaginable. I'm breaking down some of the most common hair woes and the latest solutions that I've found to work really well to solve these hair problems.

PROBLEM: Dandruff

Everyone has a buildup of fungus on their head. Yes- even YOU! It's normal; dead skin, oil and yeast are common in the hair. It's when an overabundance of these things build up and slough off and form into flakes that become dandruff. If you have dandruff, I am sure you have tried a multitude of products to get rid of it. A lot of these products are just not very gentle on the hair. Enter Head & Shoulders Nourishing Hair & Scalp Care. Infused with lavender essence, this shampoo and conditioner not only guarantees that your scalp will be 100% flake free, it leaves hair beautifully soft and shiny - with a great scent to boot.

PROBLEM: Dry, Color-Treated Hair

If you regularly color your hair and that has caused it to dry out OR it is simply dry to begin with, you need to treat it with extra special care. Pureology makes an amazing shampoo and conditioner duo formulated specifically for this condition and it works wonders. I should know, because I have very dry hair and I color and highlight my hair! Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner are concentrated sulfate free formulas that feature the brands exclusive AntiFadeComplex. With natural extracts including Peppermint, Sage and Rosemary, hair is left super soft and manageable without being stripped of it's color. In fact, I swear my color looks more vibrant the longer I use it.

PROBLEM: Limp Hair that Needs Texture and Hold

Fine hair or a lot of hair that is thin (like mine) might have a hard time holding volume. If this sounds like you and you've tried everything, listen up; try a Texturizing Spray. I've been using Mitch Stone Texturizing Spray directing it right underneath my hair and directly on my roots for extra volume and hold and I can say that the difference is pretty incredible. Enriched with the proprietary tropical cocktail VCompS (that smells amazing), hair is nourished with every spritz too. I have been using it on my hair wet, but it's alsoo fun to spray a little bit on when dry to give hair that "beachy wave" texturized look. For additional hold, spray Mitch Stone Session Spray over a completed style, which gives hair a light flexible hold that won't weigh down the volume you created.

PROBLEM: Hair that Craves Volume

If you've tried a lot of tools that promise volume and just aren't getting the results you want, get your hands on the InStyler MAX. This rotating hot iron is like unlike that I've ever used. Yes, it straightens or curls your hair depending on how you use it, but I've been using it to add volume to my hair. I do it by rotating the iron through my hair and holding it at my roots for about five seconds before gliding it through the rest of my hair (which I do so quickly). Using it this way adds a bit of a wave and a ton of body. The Instyler MAX works by way of a specially patented design and a tourmaline ceramic polishing rotating cylinder which is easy to control right or left. This combines with ionic bristles that separates your hair as it styles it; it's really unique. I like that there are four heat settings so I can be assured that I am in control and never frying my hair. It heats up fast too - in 30 seconds! I like the larger 1 1/4" barrel which is good for volume and wavy hair styles, but the InStylerMAX is also available in a smaller 3/4" version for curls. Choose from black, purple or pink to suit your personal style.

PROBLEM: Hair that is All Out of Sorts

If you are simply having a lot of hair problems and you can't put your finger on it, you need to reel it in and bring it back to the basics. I do this every few months and give my hair a good "cleansing". Think of it like spring cleaning for the hair. I like to do this with a gentle, more natural shampoo and conditioner that is generally good for all hair types like Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo & Conditioner.  I usually only have to do it for about a week and then go back to specialized hair care. I choose this because it is sulfate-free and gentle. It is a no-fuss system that doesn't promise anything specific, but it washes away the bad and locks in the good to refresh and rebalance the hair. Do it and get your hair back and track. If you have pretty normal hair or don't color or chemically treat, this is a great everyday shampoo and conditioner to use.