My friend Jen recently asked me how to apply cream eyeshadow because she had purchased some of the new Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Chrome Cream Eyeshadows from the Maybelline Summer 2016 Collection. She was struggling with building the color up and explained that each time she applied, it would quickly sheer out as she blended.

She went on to tell me this was the reason she never purchased cream eyeshadows and how much she hated the formula. I can relate! For a long time, I hated cream eyeshadows! I found the formula gunky and difficult to apply. In 2008, I discovered Visee Aqua Shining Eyes and my cream eyeshadow world was forever changed. Visee is a fantastic Japanese brand that launched a range of shimmering cream eyeshadows I absolutely adored. Obviously the sparkle factor was the key selling point for me but I also learned a lot about cream eyeshadow application after purchasing all the shades available in the catalog!

Thanks to that formula I have ever after been a cream eyeshadow girl. I think sometimes folks avoid them as they feel like cream eyeshadow is a hassle to apply. Personally, I think they are fabulous for quick and brilliant eyeshadow looks quickly and easily.

I thought I’d do a post on how to apply cream eyeshadow if you’re currently struggling with application!

Here’s my secret for application!

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Glow on! The new Josie Maran Argan Liquid Gold Enlightenment Duo ($36) is an easy way to get a glowing, radiant sunny glow for Summer!

This set includes Argan Infused Argan Liquid Gold-Self Tanning Face Oil which contains nourishing coconut water and aloe vera. The quick to absorb formula gives skin a natural looking bronzed tan and can be used with the included Argan Englightment Illuminizer to add a beautiful strobe to your complex!

You get:

• 0.23 oz Argan Enlightenment Illuminizer
• 1 oz Argan Liquid Gold Self-Tanning Face Oil

Get the set now at Sephora.com.

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Rejoice ye traveler in the new Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go Exfoliating Toner Pads! Now you can get your fix of Pixi Glow Tonic with these travel friendly pads that are soaked in Pixi’s elixir of life!

Take a look!

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The cover of the Sephora Summer 2008 Catalog 🙂

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Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Actively Hydrating Daily Lotion ($12.99) is a new, SPF 15 moisturizer that launched in a fragrance and fragrance free formula. I really love some of Garnier latest skincare products such as their new Skinactive Miracle Anti-Fatigue Wake Up Hydra Gel Moisturizer, Micellar Water, and even the Ultra-Lift Transformer Anti-Age Skin Corrector.

I think Garnier does a good job of keeping up with innovative and unique skincare launches in the drugstore world and some of their products are definitely staples of mine.

But I also think they sometimes get things terribly wrong.

Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Actively Hydrating Daily Lotion sounds like an ideal product for drier skin like my own. This was formulated with Glycerin and acts to help skin to retain moisture and keep it actively hydrated through the day. It creates a protective layer around skin to prevent moisture loss. Pretty cool right? I love the idea of a highly moisturizing and moisture retaining moisturizer as my drier skin needs all the hydration it can get.

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