Summer 2013: Maybelline New York Sweet Summertime.

At the drugstore this month is the Maybelline New York new Sweet Summertime collections. With six hot limited edition collections, now adding an gorgeous bronzed glow with a pop of color to your makeup wardrobe is easy.

Dream Sun Bronzing Collection - $8.99 each
You know a faux glow is the only way to go, but finding the right bronzing tools can be tricky, especially when many makeup companies think one bronzer fits all. Maybelline is different and smart; they have launched four new bronzers to make achieving the perfect bronzed look easy.

• Dream Sun Bronzing Powder Four Seasons
  This unique, multi-tonal palette creates a customized bronzed look. Choose how light or dark you want to go. Or you combine all the shades all over for a radiant glow, which is my favorite way to wear it. This one is available in light or medium.
• Dream Sun Bronzing Face Illuminator
  This gel formula reflects light to highlight the skin and create a warm shimmery glow.

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FDA Sunscreen Regulations.

Did you know that last year, the FDA implmented a new set of regulations in regards to sunscreen labeling? It is all really confusing, I know. Hopefully some of this information that I got from my friends at behind the scenes at Target will help.

1.  Products that do not pass the new ”Broad Spectrum” testing requirements or have a SPF value less than 15 are required to include a warning that states, “Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to

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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation.

With longer days of summer fast approaching, my makeup needs to last longer and withstand all the elements. Bobbi Brown took her best selling Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation and turned it into a cream,Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation. It is perfect for those of us who need more coverage and prefer a cream version.

“Finally, a long-lasting foundation that looks like skin.” –Bobbi Brown

Featuring the same advanced film former technology as Bobbi’s award winning Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation creates a finish that lasts 12 hours and

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