by Little Momma

Created on: August 22, 2009   Last Updated: August 24, 2009

Every woman out there has those few products that she simply can't live without. I'm ashamed to say that I've spent so much money at Sephora this year, they've made me a V.I.B. (Very Important Beauty Insider) When we find something that really works, we tend to stick with it. I've tried all sorts of beauty products, and these are the ones that I'd take to that theoretical desert island.

Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream

Frederic Fekkai's glossing cream is by far the best hair product that I've ever owned. Not only does it leave my hair shiny and soft, but it controls all my frizz. I have naturally curly hair, and I straighten it almost daily, this is the only product I need. I've tried a lot of glossing creams and most of them leave my hair greasy looking, but with Frederic Fekkai that simply isn't a problem. Frederic Fekkai's glossing cream is like a miracle worker, and it's a Best of Sephora. A full size tube is $27.50, which may seem high, but if you follow directions you'll only use a pea-sized amount daily, and the tube should last for months.

Everyday Minerals Foundation

If you haven't tried Everyday Minerals foundation yet, then you should do so immediately. Their foundation doesn't contain bismuth ox chloride, which is in bareMinerals, and for some women causes itching and cystic acne. Their foundations come in over 40 color choices, and 4 finishes. If you don't like the shiny effect of most mineral foundations, then Everyday Minerals foundation in matte will work out great for you! Another huge plus for this foundation; it's only $12 for a full-sized container. Everyday Minerals foundation is just as good as high end mineral make, and costs a lot less.

Bare Escentuals bareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Warmth

I cannot say enough about how versatile this face color is. I use bareMinerals Warmth to add some color to my skin after applying my foundation, and I also use it as an eye shadow, which really makes my blue eyes pop. One of my favorite things about Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Warmth is that it only takes a tiny bit to get some great color payoff. I hate using products that take application after application to see any real color. I literally use Warmth everyday; summer, winter, spring, and fall.

Philosophy's Hope In A Jar Moisturizer for all skin types

This is probably my all-time favorite beauty product. I have been on the search for a perfect moisturizer for my truly combination skin for years, and after using Philosophy's Hope In A Jar, I need to search no more. This moisturizer is amazing; it makes my skin glow, itexfoliates , it's lightweight, absorbs quickly, and again lasts and lasts. I know a lot of women complain about the smell, but it fades as soon as the moisturizer absorbs, which is quick, and for the benefits, I think I will happily live with the odd smell. This moisturizer was originally created for the medical community, and if they trust it to do a good job, I do too.

Philosophy's Purity Made Simple

Purity Made Simple removes all traces of my makeup, cleans my skin, and leaves it feeling moisturized instead of dry and tight. I've tried a lot of face washes and they all seem to leave my skin feeling like I just had a face lift; dry, tight, and uncomfortable. Philosophy's Purity Made Simple is perfect for me. And as I'm sure you can guess by now, it only takes a small amount of this to get the job done. I've literally had the same bottle of Purity Made Simple for two months, and I've only used about half of it.

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