If your summer tan is fading but you’re not ready to break out the self-tanner just yet, this Smashbox Body Lights Waterproof Bronzer & Highlighter is definitely worth checking out.

The split pans provides easy access to waterproof bronzer and highlighter. Apply the bronzer with the included brush to fill in uneven patches and add a kiss of golden color. Then, dust a bit of the included highlighter to add a radiant, beautiful glow.

This product is also great for evening out a botched self-tanner application.

Smashbox Body Lights Waterproof Bronzer & Highlighteris available from QVC for $59.

I’ve been on a “glowy Khloe” kick lately, sans the smoky eyes.

In other words, I’m on the quest for perfectly glowing, gorgeous skin—with little effort. Thankfully I’ve found some great beauty products to help me achieve this look. I already told you about my favorite summer foundation, Chanel Hydramax Tinted Moisturizer, which I’m still using faithfully every day for its sheer coverage and easiness (I can apply this in seven seconds with my eyes closed!).

Now I’m going to fill you in on the other makeup staples I’ve been obsessing over lately:

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nude I think I’ve had, at one point or another, every Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick ever made. Sadly for me, I have teenage daughters that like to help themselves to my makeup collection and then carelessly leave it all over town. I’m sure there are several teenage girls in Carson City, Nevada enjoying my collection of Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks!

This is why my newest Nude Shimmer Brick, from the Bobbi Brown Fall Nudes Collection, is currently under lock and key. I use this as eye shadow, blush, highlighter, bronzer— you name it, this Nude Shimmer Brick does it. Love.

MAC Mineralize Blush in Hand-Finish This blush gives me a sheer peachy-pink wash with lots of shimmer. I feel like an angel with this on my cheeks!

Benefit BADgal Waterproof Liner Since I started using Latisse and then later found the ultimate mascara (more on that below) my eyelashes have never looked better. To make my new-found lashes appear even more dark and lush, I’ve been using this waterproof liner by Benefit to tightly line my upper lashes from under the lash line.

Stila Kitten Eye Shadow I’ve had this eye shadow in my makeup bag for years and years, but recently fell in love with it again. The powder is so creamy that I apply it with my finger. A little Kitten goes a long way so I use this sparingly, otherwise I might look like a disco ball with all this shimmer!

Lancome Hypnose DRAMA Mascara You’re probably sick of hearing me go on and on about this mascara but it’s just so good. I can’t imagine I’ll ever need another mascara again. If you have Asian lashes like me, first curl your lashes then scrape the brush off on the side of the tube and apply a light coat to hold your lashes in their curl. You can then go back and add a second coat to thicken and lengthen lashes.

Benefit One Hot Minute This really does make my skin look amazing in one hot minute. It’s kind of a bronzer, but not really. I lightly brush this all over my face after my Chanel Tinted Moisturizer for an all-over glow.

La Mer The Radiant Concealer This concealer is brand new to the market and I’m really impressed with it. The formula is creamy and more on the dry side which is perfect for hiding dark circles and blemishes.

The best of Ted Gibson, ladies!

Today we’re featuring the makeup bag of Emily in our Summer Makeup Bag Contest. (Like how I matched the artwork above to her Maybelline Great Lash mascara?)

Emily has an impressive collection of lip gloss— check out her summer  stash:

• Stila Silk Shadow Wash in “Kitten” ( a pretty, shimmery wash of sheer color for days when I don’t want a lot of makeup)
• L’Oreal Lineur Intense liquid liners in “Black Mica” and “Defined by Plum” (the best liquid liner I’ve ever tried!)
• Bare Escentuals Buxom Insider Liner in “Amethyst” (my latest Sephora purchase–love it!)
• Bare Escentuals Primetime Eye Primer (even better than UD Primer Potion, I swear)
• Smashbox “Doubletake” Fusion Eye/Cheek Palette (prettiest shades of purples and golds for eyes; cheek shade is pale pinks and golds)
• Stila Eyeshadows in “Kitten” and “Wheat” (my two favorite neutral shades)
• Benefit Eyeshadow in “But Seriously, Folks” (I love lavender colored shadow like this one)
• Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow Liner in “Birthday Suit” (a beautiful taupe shade with subtle shimmer)
• Anastasia Brunette Brow Powder Duo (best brow powder EVER)
• Eyeshadow brushes by Bare Escentuals, Avon, and Smashbox (the BE one is my most used one)
• Eyebrow brush/ Eyelash comb from Sephora
• Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara in “Very Black”
• Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in “Royal Blue” (blue mascara is my beauty trademark!)
• Benefit Bad Gal Lash in “Black”

Face:

• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers in “Ivory to Fair” (I love this!  Just like a tinted moisturizer!)
• Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder in “Natural Ivory” (my favorite pressed powder, I’ve used it since I was a teenager)
• Bare Minerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen in “Light” (I think that’s the shade name–this stuff is a godsend)
• Benefit Benetint (I’ve used this for years, since it first came out-one of my most beloved products)
• Clinique Blushing Blush in “Iced Lotus” (a gorgeous soft, shimmery pink shade that is perfect on my fair skin)
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in “Redhead” (this is like a light bronzer on me, really makes my skin look flawless)
• Benefit Coralista (a fab peachy-pink coral shade for summer!)
• Bare Escentuals Flawless Face brush (I use this as my blush brush-it’s perfect)

Lips:

• Bare Escentuals Buxom Lip Gloss in “Kanani” (medium bright, cool pink); “Destiny” (shimmery, peachy-coral); “Trixie” (light pinkish-gold shade with slight shimmer); “Dolly” (a mauve-plum shade that is my favorite gloss in the world); “Lola” (a tawny, peach-pink shade that is my perfect neutral color); “Krystal” (clear gloss)  **As you can see, I ADORE these lip glosses!  They are my HG for sure!**
• Urban Decay Lipstick in “Naked” (another recent purchase-the perfect nude pink lip color for fall)
• Clinique Different Lipstick in “Angel Red” (the only red shade that I think looks good on me)
• Nivea A Kiss of Flavor Lip Balm in “Cherry” (I use this on my non-makeup days for a hint of soft color)
• Bloom Lip Stain in “Peach” (I layer this under clear gloss for a gorgeous, natural-looking lip color)
• Stila Glaze Lipliner in “Pink” (I don’t usually use lipliner, but if I do, it’s this one)
• Bare Minerals 100% Natural Lip Gloss in “Rose” (this one smells like a Krispy Kreme donut!)
• Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick in “Brooklyn” (another recent Sephora purchase–a gorgeous mauve/berry shade for fall!)
• Stila Lip Glaze in “Ulta-Mate Pink” (this came in a Stila set from Ulta-it’s a soft, petal-pink shade)
• MAC Lip Glass in “Red Devil” and “Sweet Strawberry” (I really hate how sticky Lip Glass is, but I love these shades a lot, so I grin and bear it!)
• MAC Lipstick in “Strayin’” (a cool, blue-toned, medium pink with shimmer)

And there you have it!  My summer makeup stash!  As you can probably tell, I wear a lot of pink or neutral shades on my lips and cheeks, as I’m pretty fair.  And I have green eyes, so I love the way purples and taupes and golds seem to make them pop!

Wow, Emily! I’m impressed. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

See our other Summer Makeup Bag Contest entries:

• Ana’s Makeup
• Sophie’s Makeup
• Allyssa’s Makeup
• Lauren’s Makeup
• Mandi’s Makeup
• Cindy’s Makeup
• Deirdre’s Makeup
• Bridget’s Makeup
• Vanessa’s Makeup
• Alina’s Makeup
• Jessica’s Makeup
• Donna’s Makeup
• Bailey’s Makeup
• Laurie’s Makeup
• Julie’s Makeup

Summer Makeup Bag contest winner will be announced on Monday, August 31st.