So, we’re feeling kind of guilty about sending you over to RAW Minerals for a "free" sample.

We’re trying to get to the bottom of their tricky little ways, but in the meantime—focus your attention on the new Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 .

This newly formulated mineral makeup is suitable for all skin types, has oil controlling properties and is sweat, humidity and water resistant. What more could you ask for in the middle of summer?

We love how this container is wide and flat—and the lid is reflective enough, we can use it as a mirror.

To make application even easier, you MUST try the Mineral Foundation Buff Brush . The short handle is so much easier to maneuver than some of the stubby Kabuki brushes we’ve tried. The brush bristles don’t seem to overwhelm our face during application.

Here’s a few tips for applying Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 :

• Tap a small (very small) amount of All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 into the lid.
• Swirl the Round Buff Brush in the lid and tap away excess. You shouldn’t see any product on your brush as it will work its way into the bristles.
• Apply in a circular motion:

Start application at the outside of the cheekbone, moving toward the nose and then back.Continue from cheekbone downward to jawline and back.

Follow along the side of the face, forehead and down the nose.

Repeat for more coverage.

Less is definitely more when it comes to mineral makeup as you don’t want to appear cakey or powdery. Because application is so simple, it’s easy to apply too much product so go easy.

Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 is available in 17 shades and can be found this month at Prescriptives counters nationwide.

This is where we start to get goosebumps—the time of year when previews of Fall collections start popping up. Can you stand it?!

The DARING collection from Prescriptives is just how we like to see fall collections—full of warm browns, rich sapphire and amethyst tones. This intriguing range of jewel tones is perfect for creating a soft and neutral daytime look or something more dramatic for evening.

Here’s what the collection includes:

NEW! Fall Dimensions Eye Color Quad- Limited Edition: This specially designed multi-dimensional compact is available in each of Prescriptives’ four Color Families. These pre-filled palettes contain a selection of trendy shades to create a natural, intensified or dramatic look. Each shadow is embossed with a unique design.

• NEW Silver Lining – LIMITED EDITION, NEW Purple Haze - LIMITED EDITION, Buttermilk, Brownie (Y/O)
• NEW Cobalt - LIMITED EDITION, Pongee, Relic, Malt Sparkle (R/O)
• NEW Orchid – LIMITED EDITION, Chiffon, Plum Smoke, Fig (R)
• NEW Sparkling Rosé – LIMITED EDITION, NEW Blue Moon - LIMITED EDITION, NEW Black Tea – LIMITED EDITION, Rose Powder (B/R)

NEW! Fall Dimensions for Cheeks and Eyes – LIMITED EDITION: This specially designed multi-dimensional all over face and eye powder compact will add dimension to any look. Swirl all three complementary shades together or use any shade on the eyes for a luminous and custom effect.

NEW! Sparkle Eye Pencil – LIMITED EDITION: This easy to apply eye pencil provides intense color payoff with a sparkling finish. The formula contains large pearlized pigment particles for a dramatic, sparkly effect along with fine glitter particles that add a soft shimmer and dimension.

Universal Shades:

• NEW Midnight Sparks – LIMITED EDITION
• NEW Plum Sparks – LIMITED EDITION

NEW Shades! Lash Envy Volumizing Mascara - This innovative formula transforms skimpy lashes into dramatically thick, enviable lashes with Prescriptives’ breakthrough Volumatrix Polymer that instantly boosts lash volume by up to 200 percent. Introducing two new shades for added drama.

Universal Shades:

• NEW Midnight – LIMITED EDITION
• NEW Plum – LIMITED EDITION

NEW Shades! Colorscope Cheek Color - A super smooth powder formula with concentrated pigments that remains color-true from pan to cheek.

Shades:

• NEW Pink Horizon (R/O)
• NEW Cherry Blossom (R)

Prescriptives Fall 2008 DARING collection will be available beginning August 2008 at Prescriptives counters nationwide, exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada and online at www.prescriptives.com .

Prescriptives Spring 2008 color collection is hitting counters this month with a mix of cool and bright tropical hues. The Technotropics offers a new Blush More Or Less Creamy Cheek Color, a unique, silky cheek color with the smoothness of a cream and the ultra-light texture of a mousse, and Lip Strips, a compact filled with five complimentary cream, shimmer and sparkle finish glosses.

Here’s what else The Technotropics brings us:

‘Blush More or Less’ Creamy Cheek Color

• Nantucket Dune (Y/O)
• Corsica Hibiscus (R/O) - Limited Edition
• Pink Sand (R)
• Thai Orchid (B/R) - Limited Edition

Lip Strips

• Tropical Warm - Limited Edition
• Techno Cool - Limited Edition

Colorscope Eye Color

• Pewter - Limited Edition
  

Colorscope Lip Color

• Mandarin (R/O)
• Pink Dahlia (R) - Limited Edition

Perfect Every Line Gel Eyeliner

• Icing - Limited Edition
• Twig - Limited Edition
• Carbon
• Allspice

Prescriptives The Technotropics Spring 2008 is available beginning January 15, 2008 at Prescriptives counters nationwide, exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada and online at www.prescriptives.com.

Office mates, assistants, teachers, and even the Fed-Ex delivery lady will appreciate a holiday treat as sweet as these festive glosses:

Origins Me Mine Shine Set
Once Upon a Shine Sheer Lip Gloss in three colors: Sheer Ruby, Sheer Fruit Punch and Sheer Fig. $40.50 value for $25

Prescriptives Mini Moonbeam Quartet
Four mini Moonbeam Reflective Glosses, sized to go everywhere you go. Set includes four Moonbeam Reflective Glosses in Eclipse, Cosmic, Meteor and Deep Space (0.1 oz. each). $26.50

Lancome Juicy Tubes Holiday Gift Set
Set includes Pure, Fruity Pop, Hallucination, Pink Horizon, Miracle, Magic Spell, and limited-edition Cherry on Top and Hot Date. $37.50

TheBalm BalmVoyage - Lip Kit Includes: Stainiac in Beauty Queen, Plump Your Pucker in Cocoa My Coconut, BalmShelter SPF 17 tinted gloss in Daddy’s Girl, all in travel sizes, as well as an adorable luggage tag. $18.50

Clinique Super Treats Set
New Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss relieves dryness, helps repair and protect this delicate skin’s natural moisture barrier. In Ginger, Blush, Raspberry and Currant (0.16 oz each) $25

Shu Uemura Holiday Lip Gloss Set Three full-size Shu Uemura Sweet Lip Glosses presented in a great, giftable clear bag. Each delectable gloss set is inspired and flavored by fruity jams: Raspberry or Strawberry. $54 value for $45