Beach-Chic Beauty Tips 2010

A girl's gotta enjoy the sun and sand. It's summer, afterall, and there are few greater pleasures in life than lounging pool or beachside with your drink -- and mate -- of choice.

Here is my list of must-haves for beach-chic beauty 2010:

FACE:

Per-fekt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel - A hybrid between a primer, tinted moisturizer and foundation all in a gel formulation makes this product sweat and water-resistant while giving skin flawless, sheer and even coverage. Helps to reduce redness and pore size while perfectly suitable for all skin types -- and quite handy for beach and swim. Oil Free. Fragrance-free. Paraben-free. Comes in 4 hues plus a clear.  TIP - For a more bronzed look, try one shade darker than your natural skin tone. PRICE: $57.50

EYES:

Dior DiorShow Waterproof Mascara - The iconic mascara goes waterproof. Eyes don't need much in the summer -- especially at the beach or pool -- but a few coats of mascara always makes the lashes giddy. TRY brown instead of black - not as dramatic or intense yet still adds color, volume and length. PRICE: $22.95

LIPS:

Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip & Cheek Stain - There are very few things as convenient as gliding on a pen to your lips. Now you can add color, in stain format so it last all day even through heat and humidity with Josie's newest product. With 6 rosy hues to choose from, a pop of color adds character to your pout -- and lasts longer than a gloss or lipstick. BONUSE: dab on cheeks and blend in a circular motion for a flush of color to face. PRICE: $19.00

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE: Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil

I love me a product that gives my skin a hint of bling while keeping it smooth, silky and smelling delish, especially in these brutally cold and dreary winter months.

Josie Maran's cult favorite, Argan Oil, is also available in a bronzing formula and I am totally gushing over the goods.

The universally appealing hue is great for all skin tones and types, adding a hint of golden color and a whole lot of hydration. Great for giving pizazz to an otherwise simple summer night. Body oil actually makes the legs appear leaner and everyone knows that a tan automatically sheds pounds - combine the two and you'll be strutting the runway of life like a haut supermodel. Or maybe just a skinnier version of you. Either way, you can't go wrong.

The bronzed glow of the argan oil is far less drastic than self-tanner and way less of a commitment (washes off with water). The color is like summer in a bottle with shimmering flecks of sunshine to keep you golden sans the sun. And you can use it everywhere you want to add some dazzle: arms, chest, legs, even face. A perfectly healthy and organic alternative to a little faux color.

Argan oil is also known for it's moisturizing properties. So, really, you're getting a multipurpose product in this one convenient bottle: hydration, slimming and color. Score!

PRICE TAG: $52.00

Josie Maran Makeup Tutorial

This awesome video step-by-step with gorgeous model turned cosmetics entrepreneur, Josie Maran, features my friend and makeup artist for my movie, I Heart Veronica Martin, Sole Alberti, spilling her expert secrets for creating a natural sultry eye.

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