Spring Time Beauty Product Picks

Wanna spruce up for spring?

These new beauty products will show you how:

bareMinerals Skincare line: You heard it hear first (hopefully). The company that brings you flawless mineral makeup just launched a revolutionary skincare line powered by a miraculous RareMinerals Active Soil Complex (infused with 72 essential macro and micro minerals) clinically proven to deliver brighter, younger looking skin.

The bareMinerals skincare line launches March 3 and includes the all-in-one treatment and brush Blemish Therapy, which promises to heal, conceal, and prevent future breakouts.

Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist 24 collection: This newly reformulated Shiseido collection proves that age is nuthin' but a number. Infused with Mukurossi nut extract, the four-step anti-aging regimen targets every step of wrinkle formation for youthful looking skin. I can't wait to try my samples of the Extra Creamy Cleansing Foam; Balancing Softener; Day Cream with SPF 15; and Night Cream.

Benefit Smokin' Eyes Sexy Eye & Brow Makeover Kit: With this kit, it's easy to achieve a professional-looking smoldering smokey eye. Benefit's the Porefessional lightweight balm minimizes the appearance of those pesky pores.

Lifetherapy Everyday Handcreme: Choose your mood. The paraben-free hand creams are enriched with Vitamin E, aloe vera, and essential oils of olive, grape and sunflower seed, plus oat protein to soothe and moisturize.

Lifetherapy comes in five fragrances and moods including "Chill" (calming rose and and fresh citrus) and "Flirt" (bergamot and water flowers).

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