Dramatically change your look AND simplify your beauty routine with Benefit Gimme Brow volumizing fiber gel, Buxom Lash Mascara and Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme. The 'easy' fresh-faced, summer look is my favorite and I'm a self-proclaimed pro at this 'no makeup, makeup' look. Gimme Brow, Buxom mascara and Extreme lip plumper are my 'I can't live without' makeup products for this simple look. 

If you follow my blog, you know I'm no stranger to lip injections! Unfortunately, filler diminishes and you can only inject so much in a period of time. When your accustom to full lips and awaiting your next visit to the dermatologist, Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme will give you the ultimate pouty lip. The non-sticky gloss will give you an 'extreme' tingly feeling (love that) and your lips will appear much fuller within minutes. I have tried too many lip plumpers to mention and Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme still reigns supreme. 

Of course, when a new 'revolutionary' mascara hits the beauty scene, I'm the first to buy it, but I always go back to Buxom Lash Mascara. This mascara goes on light and builds nicely, without clumping. There's never too much product on the brush and the little bristles do a great job separating your lashes evenly. The brush is big, so getting into the corner can be an issue - Bobbi Brown Intensifying Long Wear Mascara is perfect for the outer corner. I know artists say to let the first coat dry and the aptly the next, but I disagree. Continuously applying Buxom Lash mascara will create longer, voluminous lashes with no mess.

Benefit Gimme Brow volumizing fiber gel is a fairly new product in my makeup routine. Despite its newbie status, this little tube takes priority. I can do without mascara, but not brow gel. Gimme Brow has a thick, creamy texture that allows you to layer the product and build up your eyebrow hairs. Tip: let the first coat dry before applying the next. The short wand and little tapered brush (it's all about the brush) allow for precise application. Using little pressure and short strokes you can transform your brows in little time. The product does claim to adhere to skin allowing you to create artificial hairs. I prefer to keep it natural and avoid 'overdoing' my brows. Penciled-in brows look great in pics, but not so nice up close. Benefit Gimme brow gel is a 'MUST-HAVE'.

I'm packing for Santorini, Greece (YAY!) and thought I'd share with you my summer vacation essential cosmetics list and vacation beauty advise. Rule #1 - keep your makeup natural and your routine simple.

Opt for a natural glow with Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder and Bobbi Brown Blush and Highlighter Cheek Palette - shades of coral brighten your face and accentuate your bronzed skin. Buxom Mascara in black will make your lashes thicker, longer and give you a naturally enhanced look. I'm a lipstick girl, so it's no surprise I have four lip products in my cosmetic bag - Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme for the ultimate pouty lip, YSL Tint-in-Oil lip gloss to nourish my lips, Dior Addict Lip Glow in coral for the perfect summer shade and Bite Beauty BB for lips to hydrate, prime and protect my lips from sun damage.

Where there are tropical temperatures there is usually humidity which = frizzy, unmanageable hair! Don't fuss over a perfect hairstyle and opt for wavy 'I'm on vacation and I don't care' hair. Bumble and Bumble Prêt-à-Powder is a light dry shampoo with a fresh scent (oh and gives great volume when applied to roots). For texture and light hold in your waves use Bumble and Bumble Dryspun Finish.

Protecting your body from sun damage is of the utmost importance. I use Tizo3 sunscreen on my face (day and night, cause it's a great tinted primer), Skin Ceuticals Epidermal Repair for much needed moisturizing after the sun - this cream is used to repair skin after facial procedures and works great on sunburns. After a long day in the sun, the fresh scent of Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash (reminds me of blueberries) will leave your skin feeling rejuvenated - this cleanser removes makeup and oil while gently exfoliating your skin. Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash is effective and refreshing.

I've been testing red lipsticks for weeks trying to find the best color and most wearable in terms of application and endurance. Here are my three favorite red lipsticks for this holiday season:

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Ruby. The color is vibrant, like a deep berry red. The product is non-sticky and stays put - it doesn't run into the tiny wrinkles around your lips. Melted lipstick will last all night, as long as you sip your drink carefully and opt for small bites. It is crazy hard to remove! I suggest getting a lip stain remover or using eye make-up remover that contains oil. 

Bobbi Brown Scotch on the Rocks Lip Color in Sultry Red. The name says it all - Your sexy, sultry red lips against the golden colored scotch you've been sipping all night is so seductive. Sultry Red is the truest red, the perfect color for your holiday style. The lipstick is soft, creamy and goes on nicely. It will wear off slightly, so keep the festive gold tube in your clutch for touchups.

Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Provocateur was my red lipstick of choice last winter and it is still my go-to for this holiday season. Provocateur is rich, bright and has a subtle shine. This lipstick will stay on all night long! 

The Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick line consists of ten fabulous colors: Violet Orchid, Rosy Orchid, Hot Pink, Candy Pink, Bright Fuchsia Pink, Blood Red, Berry Red, Creamy Coral, Dusty Rose, and Neutral Nude. The colors are bright and adventurous. I love the Creamy Coral, it has an orange tint that looks great on pale skin. I plan to buy all six of the Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipsticks. These colors will bring your look to life! 

The slanted sponge applicator and squeeze tube make for easy, precise application. The gloss applies nicely and is non-sticky. These lipsticks sell for $21 at toofaced.com and Sephora.

Too Faced Lip Injection gloss and lipsticks reign over all lip plumpers! The Lip Injection Extreme lip gloss is the ultimate lip plumping treatment. Your lips instantly become fuller and flushed with color. The scent is delicious and your lips tingle for a few minutes after application. I love the tingling sensation.

The Lip Injection Color Bomb is a moisture plumping lip tint. It is a crayon-like applicator that applies beautiful matte color. The lip tint comes in six shades, Bigger Berry, Eastwood Red, Plump It Up Pink, Coral Pop, Candy Burst, and Never Enough Nude.  The colors go on like a lipstick, and moisturize your lips while plumping them. It also leaves a tingling sensation in your lips after application. My favorite color is Coral Pop, it is the perfect coral/pink for spring. 

The Lip Insurance treatment is a lip primer. Apply this solution prior to lipstick or stain and it will prevent feathering around the edge of your lips.