Skin Care

How can I tell when Summer is officially here?  When I shed my usual foundation, and transition to tinted moisturizer.  The problem?  My usual concealer choices can seem too heavy when paired with tinted moisturizer.  The solution?  theBalm’s dewy under-eye concealer, timeBalm.

This amazing concealer actually combats wrinkles while you wear it.  It’s formula is rich in vitamins to keep skin smooth and supple, and moisturizers to hydrate and soften the skin.  You’ll be instantly hooked, I assure you! 

This concealer even comes with a tiny round applicator sponge.  6 colors are available to ensure there’s a match for you, including two recently added shades:  lighter than light and mid-medium.

timeBalm retails for $17 at Sephora.com and theBalm.

Eternally in search of new ways to brighten my skin, I had taken to mixing foundation shades and textures in an effort to find the perfect shade and texture.

As if reading my mind, Lola Cosmetics is introducing Prime Effects this summer, a pure pigment formula that can be applied stand-alone, or mixed with your favorite foundation to add luminance or even bronze!

This amazing product wears almost like a foundation.  It’s amazingly creamy, but water based, and packed with vitamins A, B complex and C to protect skin from environmental damage and to slow aging while making you look fabulous.

Tip– it even mixes well with body lotion, for a subtle all-over glow!

Keep your eyes on the Lola Cosmetics website, or Ulta.com for this product!

I love Lola Cosmetics, and that’s no secret.  From the dazzling red containers to the product contained inside, I’ve never had anything but great things to say about this line.

But this summer–oh my–this summer, Lola Cosmetics launches "Explore The Lola In You", their summer line with three unique, revolutionary and beneficial products to make you gorgeous! 

The first that I’ll mention is their new Tinted Eye Balm.  This product falls into the "Damn… why didn’t I think of that?" category.  So many of my friends and readers live for tinted moisturizers, particularly in the summer when makeup is applied to look as natural as possible.  Tinted moisturizers and heavy concealers just do not mesh. 

When I told a friend of mine–a former makeup artist for Paula Dorf– about this fantastic (and somewhat sheer) Tinted Eye Balm by Lola, she confessed she’s been mixing concealer with undereye moisturizer for years to mimic this look.

The incredible Tinted Eye Balm by Lola is a tinted moisturizer for your delicate undereye area.  Formulated to lift, firm, and reduce swelling, this balm also locks in moisture and has a hint of tint to conceal dark undereye circles.

Completely oil and paraben-free, Firming Sensation Tinted Eye Balm will be available at retailers near you this summer!  Keep your eyes focused on the Lola Cosmetics website, or stores like Ulta!

While pregnant, I am dutifully avoiding anti-aging products due to their possible effects on my unborn baby.  Vitamin A, while miraculous on the skin (Vitamin A is the closest thing modern science has found to a fountain of youth), can also be harmful in high doses to a fetus.  My skin has sadly suffered as a result, with fine lines creeping up on me in just the short time I’ve given up my beloved anti-aging products.

When I’m finally free to tap back into the Vitamin A well, I can’t wait to start Somme Institute’s skin care regimen.  The Somme Institute MDT5 technology is a fusion of five highly engineered vitamins (A, C, E, D, B3 and B5) that penetrate deep into the skin.  Top dermatologists and researchers at some of the best institutions in the country have documented improvements in skin texture, radiance and overall appearance.

I’m counting the minutes!  Dying to try it yourself?  Check out the Somme Institute website, for more information or to purchase products online.  Another familiar retailer is Beauty.com.  Stay tuned to Raging Rouge!  I will publish product reviews as soon as I am able.