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You guys know I’ve raved about powder sunscreen before, especially those from Colorescience and Jane Iredale. Well, today I found yet another use for it — Dry Shampoo! That’s right, it’s time to wipe that grease right out of your hair.

Today I was having quite the oily hair day. I thought I could go more than a day without washing, but because my roots are showing (meaning healthy, undamaged, oily hair), by mid-afternoon I was looking pretty “slick.” Not having a dry shampoo with me, I decided to pull out the only other option in my purse, my Colorescience SunCanny Powder.

Colorescience’s unique brush applicator made it easy to apply to the roots. I just started brushing and it instantly started to absorb the oil. Another bonus? It also camouflaged my dark roots.

The great part about using a powder sunscreen is that it also protected my scalp (especially along my part) from burning when I was outside.

But, you can use any loose powder you have as a dry shampoo. Simply apply to a brush and gently swipe along the roots of your hair. Make sure you take your hair in sections to really get in there. Then, when finished, used your hands to rub it in a bit and fluff up your hair. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.

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Dieci Colori Face in a Case

As a beauty editor, I get to try a lot of products (not that I’m complaining), but some are really spectacular and worth writing about. Recently, I received a sample of Dieci Colori’s Face in a Case in “plum.”

I was pleasantly surprised with the colors and the application.  The blush is one of those multi-shade deals that you swirl onto a brush to give you a natural look. The medium pinky-gold shade is perfect for me – the color really brings out my green eyes.  I find pink-y, mauve-y shades to be the best for green eyes.  Green eyeshadow can be hit or miss.  The kit includes a glittery shade and a couple of matte shades, which is a nice mix.  (Why is it so hard to find matte eyeshadow these days?)

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The kit also comes with a nice, dark brown that can be used on brows, or as an eyeliner, and a light mineral powder that can be used on the face or eyes for highlighting.

Dieci Colori Lip Lite

I also tried Lip Lite VII, which looks like a normal lipstick, but is actually a super shiny sheer “lip gloss in a stick” that is NOT STICKY at all!  It’s got jojoba, avocado oil, vitamins A & E and SPF 15 to protect your lips.

I’ll definitely be bringing these guys with me when I go on my beach vacation later this month!

There are a lot of sunscreens out there, but finding a line that gives you high-quality UVA and UVB protection all without a leftover greasy or sticky feel is pretty much impossible. That’s why I was so excited when I found Sun Science.

This cute little family of sunscreens has kept me protected for the past year.

It has four products, an Organic Daily Wear SPF 30 for  the face, the Sport Formula SPF 30 for your entire body, the Hydrating Sun Mist SPF 30 which also works for the face or body (but I love to spray it on my hair and scalp), and last, but definitely not least, their Nourishing Lip Therapy SPF 15, which is quite possibly the glossiest, most moisturizing lip sunscreen I’ve ever tried.

Why do I love it? Like I mentioned, it absorbs quickly with no leftover greasiness (I can even get my husband to wear it). It gives great broad-spectrum protection, even the Environmental Working Group named it as one of the best performing sunscreens on the market today, and it smells like peppermint. That’s right, peppermint. It even has a refreshing tingle.

Oh, and the ONLY place that I could find it at is SkinCareRx.com, which happens to be running at 15% off sale on all Sun Science products. Pretty cool.

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Colorescience SunCanny Invisibly Matte Powder

As a lifetime member of the oily skin club, I’ve tried all the mattifiers and oil-blotters out there. So, when my friend introduced me to this Colorescience SunCanny Finishing Brush, I was definitely skeptical. Still, I was intrigued by the natural formula and the brush applicator. After using it for a day, I was hooked.

Now, a year later, I’m still suprised by its unique ability to take care of my shiny t-zone. Oh, and did I mention it has sunscreen? SPF20 from physcial sun blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

For those of you not familiar with Colorescience, it’s yet another one of those mineral makeup lines, but this one stands out because its powders are packed into these easy-to-use containers that dispense the powder through the brush. You’ve probably seen similar knockoffs lately, but Colorescience was one of the first brands to use this application, and, unlike the wannabes, Colorescience’s brushes actually dispense the right amount of powder onto your face.

I like it because it doesn’t take up much room in my purse, and I don’t need a mirror to see what I’m doing. I just whip it out and brush it on and the shine is gone for hours. It also works great as a finishing powder after I apply my foundation in the morning.

The only drawback: the invisibly matte isn’t quite invisible. In fact, it can be somewhat white, especially if you use too much, but it can be fixed by simply rubbing the powder into the skin.

What I love most is its gentle formula of pearl powders, rice starch, oat protein, and coral seaweed. It never clogs my pores or makes me break out. And I never feel caked with makeup. Check it out at colorescience.com!