Blog Tag: My Favorite 2010 Sephora Launches

I can't believe the last day of the year is here already—where did the time go? Out of all the new product launches at Sephora from 2010 it wasn't easy to pick just a few of my favorites. After a careful look at my beauty routine, I narrowed it down to these gold-star picks. Hope you like them as much as I do.

Lately my skin has been acting out. The tone is dull, random pimples pop up (everywhere from my chin to my back), dry patches in certain spots and how can I forget about those unwanted fine lines! My saving grace has been the Extra Strength Alpha Beta Peel from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. Every night after I wash off my makeup, I sweep the pre-soaked two-step pads over my face, neck and back and noticed fewer breakouts and a brighter glow.

On the set of the Spring 2010 catalog photoshoot, makeup artist Christopher Ardoff and I fell hard for the Illume Creme-To-Powder Bronzer Duo from Hourglass. He loved the lightweight creamy textures and natural finish and I loved the easy fingertip application and two-in-one packaging with a 360 degree swivel mirror. I use this every day after I apply my tinted moisturizer. I contour with the bronzer and then add a pop of color to the apples of my cheeks with the blush. I promise this is a makeup bag must-have!

My hair is long (which I like) and pin-straight (which I don't always like) and gets oily at my scalp pretty fast, so in the spring I got a "digi" perm to add some wave and texture. Since my hair didn't take to the perm the first time, I did it again a few weeks later, which finally gave me some waves. To treat my two-time permed strands I coated it daily with Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum. It instantly added shine thanks to the Vitamin E, antioxidants and Argan Oil packed in the formula.

Once my perm grew out I discovered The Bombshell by Sultra. Perfect timing! It's super easy to use and comes with a hot pink glove so you don't burn your fingers while wrapping sections around the barrel. The Japanese Kyocera Ceramic technology it's made with is gentle and doesn't burn or damage hair.

If I ever try to get away with second day hair I must use Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray. It takes away any excess oil and adds volume all while cleansing without water. The biggest beauty time saver in 2010.

Happy New Year and tag Amy, you're it!