Skip the Chip
By Katalina Mitchell

     As much as I love a fresh pop of polish, 9 times out of 10, I take the au natural route. Although the look may be bare and boring, I would rather my nails be stripped than chipped. After a little research, I’ve found the answer to my polish prayers with “Chip Skip.”

   Consider Chip Skip by OPI a primer for fingertips. It is not intended to replace a base coat, but rather add to its longevity. Simply apply a thin layer to your nails before the base coat and voila! Lacquer that lasts.

The Bare Minerals Sunscreen Brush 
By Lauren-Ashley Spencer

    Sunscreen is an obvious must-have for summer weather, and because of our shorter and more lax beauty routines, the sunscreen brush certainly has grabbed our attention.This tool is ideal for multitasking ladies, as well as those who hate the hassle of applying cream sunscreen.
    This product comes in powder form, and is applied how you would normally apply a facial powder. It simply dusts on over your normal makeup, and absorbs oil to give you a matte finish and ultimate sun protection.
    Bare Minerals is famous for their lightweight powders that give an elusive matte appearance and the illusion of a perfect complexion. The company has invented a matte powder in a twistable brush form that includes a 30 SPF. It retails for only $28.00, and can be found on the brand’s website and Sephora stores nationwide.
    No matter who you are, what your complexion type is, or the color of your skin, you always need sunscreen, especially during this upcoming summer season. The Sunscreen Brush is an easy and convenient way to apply an important product that should be found in any and every beauty routine.

Model in a Bottle
By Lauren-Ashley Spencer

         Ever walked outside and felt like your freshly applied makeup was melting?Blotting sheets becoming your best friend? This is a problem for a lot of women, and I, for one, am fed up! Model in a Bottle is the solution. This setting spray will set your makeup with a matte finish, keeping you looking fresh over the course of an entire day. The product was launched in California in 2005, and was designed for everyday wear for the busy, working woman. This spray is available in two forms: the original formula, which works for many skin types, and another, specifically designed for sensitive skin. Simply apply your makeup as you normally would, then gently apply the spray over all parts of your face. As something special for all of you For the Powder Room readers, enter FF20 at checkout and receive 20% off your entire order from modelinabottle.com!

Givenchy Mr. Perfect Instant Makeup Remover
By Lauren-Ashley Spencer

Washing your face at the end of a long day is a relaxing and intense feeling. Ever get in a sticky situation with your makeup, as in it won’t come off? Or have you ever messed up your eyeliner, smudged your lipstick, or gotten eye shadow in places it shouldn’t be? The Givenchy Mr. Perfect Instant Makeup Remover is the perfect tool for those made-up mess-ups and makeup removal troubles that stand in the way of your face looking as beautiful and clean as it possibly can. This product is made of magic, including waterproof formulas, fig extract to keep the skin soft, and coconut derivative anionic surfactant formula to keep the skin tone balanced and refreshed. The product is shaped like a marker, with two fine tips. One tip is specialized for lipstick removal, and the other is for eye makeup removal. The magic wand comes with three spare tips when the previous ones get too worn. As for the name? What could be more perfect that a magical eraser for makeup that keeps your skin soft, smells like coconuts, keeps your lipstick and eyeliner in the proper lineage, and is conveniently shaped like a pen? The Mr. Perfect marker can do all this for you, and all you have to do is try and stay in the lines with your eyeshadows, eyeliners, and cream bases.

12 Benefits
By Katalina Mitchell

      Keeping track of all the styling products hair needs can become overwhelming and expensive. What if your heat-protectant, anti-frizz and shine serum could be combined into one bottle? Enter “12 Benefits Instant Healthy Hair Treatment” and “Rapid Blowout Argan Oil Blow Dry Spray.” Made with ingredients like natural silk protein and argan oil, these all-in-one bottles of magic might be our favorite styling products to date. 12 benefits is the best hair styling purchase you can make and here’s why:

Instant Healthy Hair Treatment

     The best quality about this product is the instant gratification. Unlike most styling products that yield results over several weeks of use, instant healthy hair treatment lives up to its name. This bottle states the product: “seals color, smoothes frizz, repairs damage, prevents split ends, moisturizes dry hair, strengthens fragile hair, prevents flat-iron damage, protects from chlorine and sun damage, adds shine and silky finish, protects from blow-drying, improves texture and manageability, and anti-age formula keeps hair youthful.”

      If that isn’t enough to raise your brows, meet the brand‘s newest addition, “12 Benefits Rapid Blowout Argan Oil Blow Dry Spray.” The sister product is even smaller in size, yet has just as many benefits as the first. This product: “shortens blow dry time, protects cuticle with Moroccan Argan oil, reduces stress on hair from brushing, prevents blow-dryer dry out, provides exquisite shine, moisturizes hair, controls frizz, flat iron sealer, prevents static, gives curly or hard to manage hair discipline, adds softness and a silky feel, and anti-age formula keeps hair youthful.”

       The FTPR staff is obsessed with both of the sprays and recommend you give them a try. They both retail for under $25, that’s less than two bucks a benefit! Try it, buy it, thank us later.