Must Have Monday’s 52

Welcome to Must Have Monday’s. Every Monday our reviewers will let you have a sneak peak into what we use in our homes and our lives. Here we will tell you about the things we can’t live without. If you have a “must have” item to pass along please e-mail us. We welcome contributions from our readers and are always looking for new reviewers.

I am certainly not an expert in the area of lipstick, but when I find a product that goes on more like lip gloss with a little extra color, I will usually buy several tubes in different colors. Why do I do this? Mainly because it seems like I can never find that exact color I’m looking for and have to try various shades before I’m satisfied. It seems like one day a light pink looks really dark on my lips and another day it looks light pink.

Recently I found the remedy to my issue with the Avon Spectra Color lipstick. This genius invention offers 7 colors in a single lipstick  You customize the color by turning a dial on the bottom of the tube. Although it is larger than the average single color lipstick you might carry, in some ways it will save you from packing several tubes when you travel.

I give the Spectra Color high props! For the price of under $10 it is a steal. I recommend trying “The Nudes” for a creamy bit of shine that moisturizes too!

by Emily

I’m not a big sunbather but I like to look like I am. It’s not cool to show up at the beach and people have to put on sunglasses to avoid the white glare coming from your legs! This summer I shopped around determined to find the best self-tanner regardless of price. I had convinced myself that I would pay whatever it took to get even coverage that looked real.

I tried out two brands on high recommendations from a friend, but only found one to be what I was looking for. L’OrealParis Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer Lotion (seriously couldn’t they think of a longer name?) was exactly what I wanted. It went on very easily and dried quickly, but no too quickly. It’s important that you have enough time to make sure the coverage is even before it sets in. I expected it to rub off on my clothes just a little bit, at least my socks and bra, but it didn’t.

The biggest plus was that it added a bit of shimmer that left me looking and feeling radiant. For around $10 a bottle it was a good buy considering the results. They also make towelettes.

by Lisa