Say 'no more' to make up that melts and smudges, looks faded or changes colors mid day. A few tips and tricks and some quality, designer products from us will get your makeup looking like it did right after you first applied it -- all day and all night long.

First, use a makeup primer as a base, Murad's hybrids skin perfecting primer is amazing! Layering is key, that's true for fragrance, makeup, you name it, it's your key to looking and feeling your best. Prep your face with a primer, apply it before you apply foundation. What does it do? It reduces and camoflauges any large pores and will prepare your face to accept the foundation (tinted moisturizer, BB cream) whatever it is you plan to use!

After you've prepped your face, use a creamy or cream based foundation, this way it will 'melt' into your skin before using a powder foundation, if that's your preference. Just like you may prep your eye lid with primer, a cream based product will make your makeup products stick to you, this tactic works extremely well.

Lastly, lock it down. Set it with a translucent powder,brushing it all over the face. Worried about clogging pores or looking too made up or even worse, cakey? Mineral powders are healthy and a great way to lock it down with a natural, no makeup look. 

Have your face down pat? Looking for makeup products that will last on your eyes?

Clarin's has quite a color selection for their single eye colour. We're loving #11 in sweet melon. These shadows will illuminate your eyes with pure color, smoothly glide on and gives incredible even color, while of course be long wearing with exceptional hold.

A long lasting, water resistant mascara? We are obsessed with Lancome's l'extreme mascara in no. 01 noir stretch. This mascara will literally extend your lashes up to 60% instantly. This water resistant mascara not only softens and protects lashes, but incredibly enhances glamour to your eyes.

Long Lasting lip wear anyone?
How does a smooth glide, semi sheer lipstick that gives an incredible plush feel and full moist finish sound to you? Good, right? Well, it gets better! Smashbox's photo finish lipstick with sila silk technology is long wearing and makes your lips velvety smooth with room for shine. 

And of course... how could we do a post without mentioning long lasting scents?

Eau de parfums, typically stronger in scent and concentration from an eau de toilette, are preferably longer lasting but it all comes down to the moisture of your skin. SO before trying any of these suggested fragrances, the number one suggestion is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Give the scent some moisture to grab a hold of, dry skin is never a good thing for someone who wants a long lasting scent. Ok, now that you catch our drift there, here are a few fave picks of eau de parfums we can't get enough of.

Let's talk about a romantic scent, sure to be a hit, day or night...Flowerbomb Extreme. This eau de parfum is a bit stronger than Flowerbomb but is a great choice with a combination of bergamot, jasmine, osmanthus, white flowers, amber and vanilla. YUM!

If you love Chloe Love, you will absolutely adore Chloe Love eau Intense. Yep, you can guess it right, this eau de parfum spray is a bit stronger than it's original, with a gorgeous mix of elegant notes that include orange blossom, pink pepper, iris, lilac, wisteria, hyacinth, heliiotrope, powdery musk, talc and rice. 

What are your favorite long lasting fragrances and beauty products? Shop our designer brand products for way less than anywhere else!

Ever wonder what beauty bloggers are completely and utterly obsessed with from our site? If yes, then today is your lucky day, because we chatted it up with two awesome beauty bloggers we met via Twitter (be sure to follow us...and them)! Now, let's get to it, here's what these two beauty bloggers are obsessed with...

Cindy, @LadyBoarder9669 of MyStyleSpot.blogspot.com says she loves Joico daily care conditioning shampoo. "I love Joico Daily care conditioning shampoo because it really cleans my hair without stripping it of it natural oils. I have really dry hair and I feel like this shampoo does a fabulous job of leaving it moisturized while giving me a good clean!"
Get the beauty obsessed Joico daily care conditioning shampoo for under $15 on our site here.

What else can't Cindy get enough of? Cool Water lotion! She says, "I love The Davidoff Cool Water lotion because this was one of my first lotion/colognes I ever bought and I've always loved the scent. I love how creamy and moisturizing this lotion is and the scent really seems to last all day!"
Get the beauty obsessed Davidoff Cool Water lotion for under $5 on our site here.

Now, onto Miss Deena, @MissDeenaDiva of MissDeenaDiva.blogspot.com, was quite impressed with the beauty products and brands listed on our site. Not only does she have a bunch of products she definitely approves of but she has a ton of products she is really looking forward to...but we'll get to that a bit later. First, the #1 beauty approved product from Deena?

Burberry Britt mini. She says, "I definitely approve of the Burberry Brit mini (under $10). I used to use it years ago and loved it!".
Get the beauty obsessed Burberry Brit mini for under $10 on our site here.

Now moving forward to products she can't wait to get her hands on...and why.

Caswell Massey Dr. Hunter's Lip Salve - I love to keep my lips moisturized and protected from external exposure. I also apply lip salve as a base for my lipstick and lip products. I have not heard of or tried this particular brand so I would love to see how it works on my lips!
Get the beauty obsessed Caswell Massey Dr. Hunter's Lip Salve for under $5 on our site here.

Paula Dorf lip slides Lip gloss in blaze - This gloss simply looked gorgeous and I have never heard of the Paula Dorf makeup brand. I am lippie junkie so I'm always curious and love to try different types of lip products.
Get the beauty obsessed Paula Dorf lip slides Lip gloss in blaze for under $10 on our site here.

Stila Eye Concealer in Deep or Dark - ($10.50) - I currently have two favorite concealers, but it never hurts to try more. I am familiar with Stila products but have never tried any of their foundations or concealers because of the poor selection of shade ranges and choices. I saw that this particular jar had deep and dark so I would definitely like to see how that works on me.
Get the beauty obsessed Stila Eye Concealer in Deep or Dark for under $15 on our site here.

Orlane Rouge Extraordinaire Lipstick - No. 23. - I chose this one simply because deep, rich, plum, and vampy colors are in this fall and would love to add this to my collection. I've never heard of the Orlane brand and wouldn't mind trying it out.
Get the beauty obsessed Orlane Rouge Extraordinaire Lipstick - No. 23 for under $10 on our site here.

Be sure to check out Cindy, @LadyBoarder9669 of MyStyleSpot.blogspot.com and Miss Deena, @MissDeenaDiva of MissDeenaDiva.blogspot.com and be sure to let them know which products you are obsessed with from our site too! 

Have you ever used a hair fragrance? Maybe not...but the time is now my friends!  Easily leave a lasting impression with a spritz of your favorite fragrance in your hair.
Did you know that hair keeps fragrance for a long time? Why is that? Because it's slightly oily, is heated by your head (which is one of the warmest parts of our body), and it's always in motion!

Note, since eau de parfum is typically alchohol based, don't go spray-happy with your strands but spritz just a small spray (just once) in your dry and styled hair in the morning to prevent drying out your ends. 

Try one of these amazing scents in your hair and check out one of our faves, Pink Sugar hair perfume specifically designed to be applied (liberally, too) to your locks!

Want to smell like a lovely bouquet?  May we suggest you spray some Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb to your strands. This scent is quite romantic, with notes of tea, bergamot, freesia, jasmine, and rose orchid. This scent will make you feel irresistible yet sophisticated with every toss and turn of your head.

Want to smell a lil bit sweet, a lil bit floral? Gucci Flora may be the perfect scent for you then! This subtle scent contains notes of mandarin, bergamot, peony, kumquat and lemon; the perfect mix for a soft touch of sweet in your day.

How about smelling super sweet? A sweet perfume, hair perfume to be exact, is perfect for applying fragrance to your hair without the fret of drying out your strands. You may apply Pink Sugar hair perfume liberally for a sweet scent that will last all day. Fragrance notes include cotton candy, caramel, raspberry, bergamot, licorice, fig leaves, orange, strawberry and wood.

What's your scent style for your hair?