Beautyticket.com WINNER!

And the winner of the Beautyticket.com $50 Gift Certificate giveaway is LilyBiscuit. Thanks to everyone who participated. Now I know lots of good places to get makeup at discounts. Stay tuned for more!

Beauty Blog Network - Weekend Beauty Read

Enter for a chance to win AminoGenesis Wrinkle Arrest Day Cream and HealthDropz-the beverage booster at Beauty and Personal Grooming.

Beauty Anonymous reviews La Mer The SPF30 UV Protecting Fluid.

Celebrate Shawn Johnson's win on Dancing with the Stars... click here to enter to win a makeup bag full of her favorite goodies over at Beauty in Real Life.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Prescriptives' Motor-Eyes Mascara.

Enter for a chance to win one of two Men's Essential Kits by The Skin by Monica Olsen over at The Makeup Divas, but hurry contest ends soon!

Kyle at Face Candy reviews Kiehl's new Argan Oil products.

Beauty Junkie in SF is wild over Smashbox's Summer 2009 Collection Untamed.

Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour

The stars came out for the CoverGirl/MTV Movie Awards event at Byron & Tracey Salon, Beauty Junkies Unite was there!

It's 3 Custom Color Specialist Week on The Informed Makeup Maven who writes, interviews and reviews 3CCS. Don't forget to enter IMM's MAC Pack and Diorshow giveaways, and follow IMM on Twitter.

eye4style has the scoop on Sienna Miller's totally gorgeous MTV Movie Awards hair! Get the how-to here.

A Beautified Life reviews Summer Shimmer makeup that helps withstand the summer heat!

Boutique Flair features makeup with wonderful waterproof magic.

Meilily is giving away an eyeQuatic waterproof summer makeup set from tarte!

Beauty Anonymous reviews La Mer The SPF30 UV Protecting Fluid.

Celebrate Shawn Johnson's win on Dancing with the Stars... click here to enter to win a makeup bag full of her favorite goodies over at Beauty in Real Life.

Fabulous Over Forty discusses mens skincare needs and products.

Beautè Noire discovered the perfect anti-oxidant and moisture-rich SPF body lotion for summer!

Beauty Banter gives you the EXCLUSIVE step-by-step with top celeb stylist for creating spring's hottest hair 'do: the messy ballerina bun. Includes images of each step!

Neon Bible tries out the best. moisturizer. ever. And guess what? It's cheap, too!

Addicted to Lipstick shows us How to Depot MAC Eyeshadows and Make Your Own Eyeshadow Palette using a candle.

Image and Style News Dishes on the Hottest Makeup and Hairstyles at the 2009 Mtv Movie Awards.

Maria at Beauty Is Within highlights a natural skin care company that gives back to the community.

It's almost summer.... time to wear those fun and fearless nail shades...Barielle has a unique line of colors that will last all summer long--"Driven" is my fave! Time to choose yours!!.

Enter for a chance to win one of two Men's Essential Kits by The Skin by Monica Olsen over at The Makeup Divas, but hurry contest ends soon!

Kyle at Face CandyBuff'd Cosmetics Mineral Foundation.

Alison aka. "Advice Sister Alison" of the Advice Sisterswas inspired by the ballerinas she saw at the American Ballet Theater and shows you how to make a ballet bun..

LA Pretty is giving away Redken's brand new overnight treatment to two lucky readers. Get the all the details here.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews Caudalie Premieres Vendages Moisturizing Cream, an antioxidant-rich moisturizer that works for all skin types!

Hot Beauty Health shows you several different hair style looks for summer and 10 Fab beauty brands for summer 2009.

Lipgloss Break has 2 great giveaways this week - Enter to win KISS Everlasting French Nail Kits and David Babaii WildAid Shampoo & Conditioner!

Butterflydiary gives you the rich, mysterious looks of YSL's Fall Palettealready!

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog reviews Prescriptives' NEW mineral makeup.

My Makeup Blog did a prom makeover for one reader!

Bobbi Brown Summer Shopping Event

Enjoy 25% OFF your order @ Bobbibrown.com from June 9-11, 2009.

MAC - Mercenary Nail Lacquer

Check it out. This is a crap photo I took with my iphone. It looks a little lighter than it does in reality. Anyway, this is MAC's Nail Lacquer ($11) in Mercenary, frosted blackened bronze, from the Style Warrior Collection. LOVE it. Seriously. It's goldy, bronzy, browny, shimmery gorgeousness for your fingertips. LIQUID GOLD I'm telling you. Go out NOW and buy it. Simply amazing. One of the best MAC NL's in a while. For some reason, I have this habit of painting my nails and then deciding a top-coat is too much trouble. It always chips off in a day or two. I don't know what my problem is. Laziness I suppose. I def recommend a top coat. My favorite as of now is Sally Hansen's NO CHIP 10 Day Nail Color in 01 Clear. I don't think "10 day" is quite accurate, I'd say 6-7 at the most. But it does it's job.

What's your favorite nail color for the summer? Tell me in the comments.

Review: Buff'd Cosmetics Mineral Foundation

photo: buff'd cosmetics

In the winter I like to experiment with liquid and cream foundations. In the summer, I'm all about mineral foundation. Every time I re-discover it I'm truly amazed. I used to use Bare Escentuals. But now that times are harder, I decided to try a cheaper brand. Vanessa, at Nessassary Makeup uses Buff'd Cosmetics in some of her tutorials, so I decided to give it a go.

One of the great things about Buff'd is that they offer sample sizes. For $1.50 you get 1/2 a tsp. I purchased a few in hopes of finding the right shade. I recommend going a lot lighter and a lot darker than you think you'll be. Anyway, I purchased the full size jar of Mineral Foundation ($15), the original formula in Ginger, which may or may not be too yellow for me, but whatevs. I like it.

The foundation comes in 3 formulas, check it out:

original: a great full-coverage foundation with fantastic oil absorption and natural UV protection. ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, mica, iron oxides, ultramarines

light: specifically for those who prefer a lightweight foundation that still offers buildable coverage and great oil absorption. ingredients: mica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxides, ultramarines

concealing: made with a touch of kaolin clay offering even better coverage with greater oil absorption. Ideal for those with combination to oily skin and a great spot concealer. ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxides, kaolin clay, mica, ultramarines

I use my EcoTools Retractable Kabuki Brush to apply a tiny bit of the foundation in downward circular motions. When in doubt, keep on buffing! If you still need more, tap a bit of foundation into the cap of the jar, swirl your brush and tap it, then apply. It's better to build the layers than it is to start out with too much. I'm very impressed with the coverage and finish this foundation provides. I highly recommend it. And $15 vs $24 wins me over. I actually kind of like this BETTER than B.E...

Face Candy Grade: A+

SMASHBOX SALE @ Hautelook.com

OK, starting tomorrow, 6/2/09 @ 8:00 a.m. @ Hautelook.com, there's going to be a Smashbox Sale!

Not a member? No problem! Hurry and email facecandyblog@gmail.com with hautelook in the subject, and I'll send you an invite.