My daily beauty regimen consist of potions, lotions and serums. Most are housed in glass jars or oddly shaped bottles that are impossible to sneak through airport security.  As much as I insist on carrying my favorite Caress Tahitian Renewal body wash, all 18 fluid ounces of it on board, standoffs with TSA agents about their bloody 3 ounce rule has left me no choice but to allow them to (gasp) chuck it or risk missing my flight.

Since I travel quite a bit for work, I have learned how to condense the contents of my luggage without leaving my beauty essentials behind.

• Skin Care - Can’t live without your skin care products? Neither can I. Luckily for me one of my favorite skin care companies, Somme Institute has miniaturized their patent pending MDT5  five step regimen.  Somme Institute Mobile Travel Kit $85-Available at  ShopOpenSky.com/glamamara
• Multi Use Cosmetics- Save space by investing in a one shot deal. The Multiple by NARS Cosmetics. Eyeshadow, blush and lip color in one fail-proof stick. The Multiple by Nars $38 Available at Sephora.com
• Perfume - Why cry over spilled perfume when you can bring a tiny version of your favorite scent that’s less likely to break along with you instead. The One Dolce & Gabbana Purse Spray and refills. $72 Available at Sephora 
• Cosmetic Accessories- Don’t waste money buying hotel beauty tools. Essence of Beauty Portables the latest edition to EOB cosmetics accessories is a complete line of beautifiers smartly priced under $10.  But wait there’s more… go to CVS.com to browse essence of Beauty’s new Portables line. the best buy-24ct Non-Oily Eye Make-up Remover pads. essence of Beauty $5 Available at CVS stores nationwide

Calling all product junkies! September 10 2010 is Fashions Night Out. Sephora will be hosting interactive events in all 15 of their Manhattan locations in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out, the most anticipated global fashion initiative of the year. Sephora has pulled out all the stops to make every store an exciting place to be. In addition to raffles, product giveaways and makeover services from some of the world’s most coveted beauty brands, some of the hottest names in beauty will be stopping by select Sephora locations for exclusive appearances, including Gwen Stefani, Kat Von D,  Josie Maran and Alexandra Richards.
 

 
Sephora Soho
555 Broadway b/w Prince and Spring
         Meet Gwen Stefani – Sephora & Harajuku Lovers Fragrances are teaming up to give you an exclusive sneak peek at HL’s newest fragrance collection, Wicked Style. Harajuku Lovers is taking to the streets in a branded fragrance truck looking for some wicked style fun.  Follow @harajukulover_g on Twitter to find out where the truck will be throughout the day to grab samples & great giveaways. Be one of the first 100 people to buy HL’s special Fashion’s Night Out fragrance package at Sephora Soho & Gwen will personally sign the Wicked Style bottle! In addition, guests can enter to win tickets to the L.A.M.B. fashion show during NYFW!  While in store, get Harajuku makeup and hair looks by Make Up For Ever and T3.
 
Sephora 5th Ave
597 Fifth Ave b/w 48 and 49
·         Meet Kat Von D, famed tattoo artist and beauty creator – Kat will be celebrating the launch of her new Adora beauty collection with an exclusive reading from the soon-to-be-released The Tattoo Chronicles, the follow up to her New York Times bestseller, High Voltage Tattoo at 9PM. Meet Dan Smith, renowned tattoo artist and High Voltage hottie. 
 
·         Model with Josie Maran – Come meet supermodel and homegrown-beauty maven Josie Maran from 7-9PM as she shares her beauty secrets and shows off her pure and natural makeup line. Then step into Sephora’s mini photo studio where Josie will give guests posing tips, and will walk away with a signed copy of their best shot. Plus, be the first to get the not-yet-launched, Argan Oil Colorstick in Cherry Popsicle—created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out—with every Josie Maran Cosmetics purchase at the event.
 
·         Meet Dr. Gross, founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare – Guests can visit NYC celebrity dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross at his Sephora Skincare Advice Booth from 6-8pm, and get their complexion questions answered, including a personalized skin analysis valued at $275.  And with any Dr. Gross purchase that evening guests will walk away with a free 1.7 oz cleansing foam.
 
·         Meet Michelle Phan, Lancôme video makeup artist and YouTube™ Sensation – Michelle Phan is making her very first in-store appearance for Lancôme. Come meet Michelle and watch her in action as she films one of her signature makeup tutorials—featuring an exclusive Fashion’s Night Out look—live in Sephora’s window at 7PM! Then let Michelle answer your burning beauty questions from 8-9PM and get your makeup done by a Lancôme pro.
 
·         Get Styled by Sultra – Sit down for a free styling session with a pro from Sultra and experience their new Bombshell One Inch Rod Curling Iron. 
 
Sephora Times Square
1500 Broadway b/w 43 and 44
·         Groove with Yves Saint Laurent Beauty and celebrity DJ Alexandra Richards –Join Sephora Times Square for the exclusive worldwide premiere of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture. Experience the new, exclusive lipstick shade N°20 Rouge Flamme created especially for Sephora. Guests can listen to special guest Celebrity DJ, Alexandra Richards spin tunes from 7-9PM while they sip champagne, snack on sweets and get their makeup done by an Yves Saint Laurent makeup artist. Guests can also enter to win one of three pairs of YSL Tribute Too Red shoes ($795 value).
 
Sephora 5 Times Square
200 West 42nd at 7th Ave
·         Temptu’s Runway to Reality – Pull up a front row seat, and watch TEMPTU’s glamorous live models as they turn Sephora into their catwalk. Guests can also flip through their look book, have their favorite high-fashion look re-created by a TEMPTU pro then get their picture snapped for Sephora’s window by a professional photographer. Special appearance by Kat Von D at 7PM.
 
Sephora 34th Street
130 West 34th Street b/w 7th and Broadway
·         Beauty Rocks the Runway with Benefit – Try on beauty trends straight from Fashion Week with the world debut of femme metale, the newest addition to the Maggie & Annie Collection. Guests will receive runway inspired makeup lessons, posh party favors, music and more.
 
Sephora Union Square
45 East 17th Street b/w Union Square West and Park Avenue South
·         Sync up with Hourglass Celebrity Makeup Artist, Gina Brooke – Join Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke for a performance art, avant-garde makeup show, followed by runway-to-realway consultations by Hourglass artists.
 
Sephora Flatiron
119 Fifth Avenue at East 19th Street
·         Become a Buxom Babe! – Guests are invited to get buxom-ized with a free makeover inspired by a favorite Buxom girl. Whether they’re a Dolly, a Katie, a Sugar or a Trixie, guests will leave with a sinfully sexy new look, a deluxe free gift and a chance to win Leslie Blodgett-signed beauty items.
 
 
Sephora Lexington
711 Lexington Avenue b/w East 57 and 58
·         Get Glam With Dior – Guests are invited to have their makeup done up by Dior pros, who will be sharing backstage beauty secrets and creating luxurious fall eye looks featuring the amazing new Lash Maximizer set.
 
Sephora 67th & 3rd
1149 Third Avenue at 67th Street
·         Celebrate 10 Years of Eco Chic Beauty with tarte – Wish tarte a happy birthday as they celebrate the launch of their TEN Anniversary Collection.  Be among the first to sit down with one of tarte’s natural beauty experts and enjoy a makeover fit for a fashionista. Guests can also enter to win several eco-fabulous raffle prizes. 
 
Sephora 76th & Broadway
2164 Broadway at 76th Street
·        Learn Pro Secrets from NARS –Guests can stop in for a special Fashion’s Night Out eye makeover and let NARS artists re-create a hot-off-the-runway look just for them.  
Sephora 42nd & Madison
300 Madison Avenue at East 42nd Street
·         Laura Mercier Presents “Fresh-Faced & Flawless” – Join Laura Mercier Global Makeup Artist Luis Soto and his team for on-the-spot complexion touch-ups and an exclusive look at Laura’s latest innovation, the Bonne Mine face palette. Signature cocktails will be flowing, and amazing prizes will be raffled off every hour, on the hour.
 
Sephora Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle on Broadway b/w 58 and 60
·         Too Faced Presents: Eye Love Fashion – Celebrate Too Faced’s fall collection with makeovers using products from their coveted eye shadow collections, Swarovski crystal tattoos and a glamorous gift with purchase. Plus, be one of the first 50 people to sit for a consultation, and get a full-size Starry Eye Liner—free.
 
Sephora 86th& Lexington, Sephora 150 Broadway, Sephora 99th/Columbus: 
·         Stop in and enjoy cool refreshments, sweet treats and free makeovers by some of our favorite brands.

 Colgate Wisp- A must have for your bag. These tiny little disposable toothbrushes contain a freshning bead nestled in the center of soft plastic bristles. Flip it over to clean between your teeth.  Available at drugstores nationwide $2.39

Roller-ball Perfume- Spritz your toilet water on in the morning before you leave and toss this portable perfume in a convenient roll on format in your clutch to refresh. Flowerbomb Viktor & Rolf. Available at Sephora.com $22.00

Clinque Quick Blush-   Brush hides neatly in the tube until your ready to use it. Just turn it to expose brush and sweep preloaded blush brush across the apples of your cheeks. Available at Sephora.com $21.50  

Kleenex Pocket Tissue- Because you never know when you’re going to break out in tears or a cold sweat. Available at Walgreens.com $2.00

 Beauty For Real Lighted lipgloss - Apply this gloss on in the cab or in the club. Mirror light and gloss all fit in the palm of your hand. Available at Beautyforreal.com $22.00

(image of bag provided by Marie Claire)

On the other hand, I am always delighted to receive my Daily Candy fix. For ten years Dailycandy.com has introduced millions of daily subscribers to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered  from fashion and restaurant news to gadgets and travel.  To celebrate their successful decade, Daily Candy is giving 3 lucky entrepreneurs $10,000.  Don’t worry, you won’t have to turn over your cute little bundle of joy to enter.

DAILYCANDY TURNS 10, INTRODUCES SMALL, GO BIG CONTEST
Three Winners to Receive $10,000 and One-on-Ones with Industry’s Best
 

For the past ten years, DailyCandy, the popular women’s lifestyle resource, has been alerting its readers to the newest and best restaurants, services, products, and personalities every day.  And, thanks to that attention, more than a few of those companies have leapt from tiny enterprise to the big time. This year, to mark its 10-year anniversary, DailyCandy is providing a select group of entrepreneurs with the tools to take it to the next level.
 
DailyCandy’s Start Small, Go Big Contest will bring DailyCandy’s favorite success stories from the last decade — the country’s most successful entrepreneurs — together with tomorrow’s innovators for a series of small business workshops in New York City. Three lucky winners will also receive $10,000 each, a write-up in a DailyCandy e-mail, promotion to the company’s 440K+ Twitter followers and Facebook fans, and visibility on DailyCandy.com. To boot, the three winners (and their guests) will attend a blowout celebration to hobknob with movers and shakers from NYC’s digital media, tech, food, and fashion industries.
The contest, which will accept entries August 16 through September 6, will award three entrepreneurs (one from each of the Fashion, Food, and Fun categories), with a spot at the DailyCandy Academy, a one-day small business workshop where well-known and accomplished business men and women will share their stories, insights, and counsel. Winners will partake in a day specifically created to suit their entrepreneurial needs, meeting one-on-one with various industry big wigs bringing their functional expertise in the areas of tech, product, marketing, branding, pr, finance, and more.
 
“DailyCandy editors have been identifying and championing emerging businesses since 2000,” said Beth Ellard, senior vice president and general manager of DailyCandy. “As we finish our first decade and look to the next stage in our evolution, we wanted to give a few small business innovators an even bigger DailyCandy boost. Our new contest will do just that.”
 
The key to winning Start Small, Go Big: each product or service should make life a little sweeter, just like DailyCandy. To enter, contestants visit DailyCandy’s microsite (dailycandy.com/startsmallgobig) or Facebook fan page (facebook.com/dailycandy) and complete an application by 10 a.m. EST, September 6, 2010. DailyCandy editors will choose 12 finalists, then open the polls to the public at 11 a.m. EST, September 9. The three top vote-getters in each category will be announced September 30.  Winners (plus one guest each) will be flown to New York City to participate in the DailyCandy Academy and attend the company’s anniversary celebration on October 28.

Skin wrinkling may have been last on the list at WebMD.com but it tops mine as wrinkles have always been one of the many signs of aging that has concerned me. Thanks to doctors and scientist, research suggest that vitamins (vitamin C in particular) can help prevent, delay and even reverse signs of aging. The recommended supplemental dosage for adults is about 2000 milligrams per day, but topical application in addition to intake offer a stronger defense against the onset of the visual signs of aging. This nutrient seems to be a key factor in the war against aging. So important that cosmetics companies have been incorporating it into products in every aspect from color (eyeshadow etc.) to nail care. Here are a few  cosmetics offerings containing this powerful antioxidant on the market.

GloProfessional introduces a collection of serums packed with the most effective form a Vitamin C – L Ascorbic Acid. Each bottle contains up to 15% of the active ingredient along with breakthrough peptides that  help repair, strengthen and protect skin cells.  Each serum contains Zinc Sulfate and the amino acid L-Tyrosine which increases collagen production when combined with L-Ascorbic acid. GloTherapeutics  brand Manager Sarah Burns Eggenberger says “We have carefully crafted these formulations to offer an innovative  selection of key peptides of Inyline, Snap-8, Preventhelia, and Longvicel which reduces the depths of wrinkles and protect against UV radiation as well as extracts that reinforce the skins elasticity.  Available at gloskincare.com $60-$125

Tarte cosmetics Multiple EYE infused with cellulose (a thickening agent) and vitamin C has been clinically proven to increase lash length by 152%.  Available at tartecosmetics.com $65

This Smoothie aint made for sipping. Slather Clinique’s Vitamin C Lip Smoothie on lips for great color with a shot of the powerful antioxidant Vitamin C. Available at Clinique.com $17.50

Sally Hansen Hand and Nail includes a host of vitamins (vitamin C,A&E) to help softed cuticle and strengthen nails. Available at Amazon.com $2.50

MAC CosmeticsVoile Veil Line less, Shadowy, Beautifully blown out and Blended. This fall collection creates a great balance that takes the edge off of strong luxurious shoes like those pictured above.. The trick in re-creating this look is to skip liner altogether. Soft shadows with touches of shimmer makes this look sparkle, velvety smooth skin and soft supple lips complete this modern take on old glamour. 

THE KIT
Eye Shadow in Copperplate
Sculpting Powder in Bone Beige
Eye Shadow in Quite Spoiled
Eye Shadow in Green smoke
Lip Conditioner
Lipstick in To Pamper
Cream Colour Base in Air Force Blue
Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo in My Dark Magic
Paint Pot in Quite Natural
Brow Set in Clear
Eye Shadow in Quarry
227 Brush
224 Brush
217 Brush

Cesare Paciotti boutiques located in NYC at 833 Madison Avenue 212-452-1222 in Beverly Hills at 9528 Brighton Way 310-273-3220, in Bal Harbour 305-861-8656

MAC Cosmetics available at MAC Cosmetics Boutiques and fine department stores nationwide

DRY CRACKED FEET:
Who doesn’t want a pretty pedicure for the summer season? Sometimes dry, cracked feet are just too hard to avoid. This is very common. Dr. Colbert suggests OTC AmLactin lotion to soften the feet. Also Aquaphor healing ointment at night with a pair of throw away cotton socks. Do this a few times a week.

ACNE:
We all know the problems sweat can cause with acne. Even those of us who are usually blemish-free can find a whopper in the summer due to all the heat and humidity. If you do get a blemish or two, Dr. Colbert recommends the ZENO HOT SPOT for a quick fix ($39.99, MyZENO.com). Within 24 hours you’ll see a reduction in pimple size.

RAZOR BURN:
For every bikini bod there is the problem of razor burn. Laser hair removal is of course an option, but if that’s not in the budget and you end up with razor bumps here’s a quick fix: Dr. Colbert suggests applying a thin layer of Colbert MD Heal and Soothe cream ($140, barneys.com) along with a 1% hydrocortisone cream. Also BEFORE you shave prepare by using a shave gel and always fresh razor.
 
                     
SUN DAMAGE:
Dr. Colbert’s cardinal rules for safe sun are always apply at least an SPF15 for regular day-wear and SPF30 for any extended outdoor wear. ALWAYS REAPPLY. Every 3-4 hours, especially if you are being active. For sun-sports, always use a SPF45 or a SPF60. Pick a waterproof block that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Apply in front of a mirror BEFORE you leave the house to make certain you have covered all areas. 

                                                                                 SUNSPOTS:Avoiding unprotected sun exposure is the best way to minimize sunspots. To help treat spots you already have, you can try AHAVA’s Lightening Hand Cream SPF12 ($20 AHAVA.com)

HAIR PROTECTION:
You might not be able to feel it, but hair hurts too from the sun! The sun is incredibly drying for hair, not to mention it will fade color and deplete shine. Always use a UV shield like Oscar Blandi Capri Sun-Shield ($20, Sephora.com)

The shadows are highly pigmented, smooth to the touch and have real staying power. The lipsticks are creamy with vibrant fun colors. As a Pro makeup artist I’m always looking for alternatives to my mainstays ie., MAC, Makeup For Ever and Smashbox.  NYX Cosmetics tops my list with price-points that start at  $5.00 and a full line that consists of professional makeup accessories, body glitter, the list goes on. 

The product that I refuse to part with is the Black Label Lipstick in Poem. Hands off my pretty pink lipstick Ty Turner!