Who doesn't love a shimmering glow? With the weather warming up and our bodies more exposed, we can start to bedazzle our skin with glowy goodness. A well-buffed complexion is the first thing to consider before smoothing on the shine, so make sure your face and body are well exfoliated before applying your iridescence.

For The Face
Add a dab of Stila's All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer ($20, Stilacosmetics.com) or Benefit's High Beam ($26, Benefitcosmetics.com) into your regular foundation to give it an extra radiant kick. Blend it all together in the palm of your hand and smooth on with a non-latex sponge for skin that will look dewy and divine.

For The Body
Try Nars Body Illuminator ($45, Sephora.com), Soap & Glory Glow Lotion ($20, Sephora.com) or Olay Quench Daily Lotion Plus Shimmer ($7.79, Olay.com) to give a sparkling sheen to the skin and help muscle tone stand out. You can also custom create your own scented body shimmer by taking a jug of unscented lotion, like Eucerin ($12.49, Eucerinus.com), and add a drop or two of your favorite perfume, a few squirts of Makeup Forever's Uplight ($29, Sephora.com) and then shake it all up for your own personalized twist.

Strategically Placed Shimmer
Carmindize the face by applying Fresh Satin Luster Palette ($45, Fresh.com) under the brows, on the inside corners of the eyes and on top of the cheekbones to showcase the planes of your face. You can also trace around the perimeter of your lips so when the light catches it you get the illusion of a fuller luscious pout. Ah shim shimmer!

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I'm always teaching women how to enhance their natural beauty, and starting with a flawless canvas is the secret to creating the best possible you. Finding the right foundation that sets the stage for your own personal beauty show can be challenging, but with a wide range of super natural formulas these days, you can look like you're not wearing a stitch. I road tested a few sheer light foundations to see which ones looked the most natural and stayed in place all day.

1. Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Your Skin Makeup ($12.95, Drugstore.com)
I helped create this fab formula to mimic the skins natural texture, while infusing it with good-for-you ingredients like cork oak, olive leaf and papaya to help nourish the skin while covering imperfections.

2. NARS Sheer Glow Foundation ($42, Narscosmetics.com)
This is the next one to hit my list, as it blends on silky smooth, leaving a bright and radiant finish.

3. Revlon's Photoready Airbrush Spray Mouse Makeup ($11.19, Drugstore.com)
This is a great drugstore find that goes on light as air and contains photochromatic pigments to help minimize the appearance of flaws for an even, pore-less look.

4. Make Up For Ever's Face & Body Makeup ($40, Sephora.com)
This foundation is in most makeup professionals' kits and is often used on models during photos. The sheer formula creates a barely-there finish, while keeping the skin dewy looking.

5. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream
BB creams are all the rage right now and with a blast of primer, sunscreen, tint, brighteners and age fighting ingredients, it will give you a fresh look in one easy shot. I'm loving this one.

When it comes to finding the right shade. you always want to apply the foundation along your jaw line and then step outside to look at it in direct sunlight. Never buy one under the artificial lights in makeup or department stores, because when you get it home, it might not be the right shade. For drugstore buys, ask about their return policies and buy the two shades that look closet to your skin through the package. Return the one that does not match when you see it in the light of day.

As an established makeup artist, many beauty brands send me samples of their latest products for consideration. I only write about the items that I truly love and I always abide by Daily Makeover's Editorial Ethics Pledge in each of my Positively Beautiful posts.

We are all headed in the same direction down the road of age, and as we skip along its winding path, we stumble across all sorts of beauty obstacles. With all the pampering and primping we do to keep ourselves looking fierce and fabulous, we might be over doing it, and I recently discovered an overlooked bump in the road.

Did you know that your regular tooth brushing routine could actually age you and destroy your smile? It's true, over-brushing can cause receding gums which then creates dark gaps in between teeth, making the smile appear older then it's years. Also, over brushing can eventually buff away the white eggshell colored tooth enamel leaving a yellow undertone to the teeth. So not a good look!

On a recent trip to my dentist, Dr. Jack Gruber, he explained that over the years our obsession with a white smile has up scrubbing away our delicate teeth and causing these types of problems. He said that we need to start considering a more gentle and soft approach to daily cleaning. Thankfully, he has created a revolutionary new brushless toothbrush that does just this, called Periclean ($9.95, Periclean.com). This new FDA-approved toothbrush is made of a soft rubber head with slight grooves that clean the teeth without causing receding gums or buffing away the thin white layer of enamel. I, of course, switched out my toothbrush immediately and now clean with confidence, knowing I'll have a healthy long lasting smile that will stay with me along my journey.

As an established makeup artist, many beauty brands send me samples of their latest products for consideration. I only write about the items that I truly love and I always abide by Daily Makeover's Editorial Ethics Pledge in each of my Positively Beautiful posts.

While shopping for cool and unusual beauty products in Berlin, Germany, I stumbled upon an amazing new product I had never seen before: the ever-so-chic Sen7 Fragrance Atomizers ($39, Sen7.com).

I had been searching forever for a cool atomizer for my favorite perfumes because I travel so much, but I have never found anything as amazing as these. Usually most atomizers are unattractive and boring. They break or are hard to fill up. The Sen7 Collection is a unique and elegantly designed atomizer that fills up with ease because of its funnel system.

Coming in a myriad of colors, they look fabulous when you pull them out and spritz on your favorite scent. You have so many shimmery colors to choose from, such as metallic neutrals in gold, silver, gun metal, bronze, black and white or brights such as red, pink yellow, green, light and dark blue. They also have rubber ones for a soft-touch experience and leather pouches to keep your Sen7 safe from scratches. With all these choices, there is the perfect atomizer for you.

Each one has a tank volume of 5.8 ml, which is roughly about 70 sprays, making it ideal for vacation or in your purse when you are on-the-go. Buy a few and color code your fragrances if you like to switch up scents depending on your mood. Now it's fun to smell yummy!

As an established makeup artist, many beauty brands send me samples of their latest products for consideration. I only write about the items that I truly love and I always abide by Daily Makeover's Editorial Ethics Pledge in each of my Positively Beautiful posts.

Green, teal, emerald, jade, tourmaline and mint are all hot hues for spring and summer and can be used to play up your pretty peepers or polish your nails. Give green a go, and sweep on a foresty shade that will make your eyes really pop. I love Duwop Smoke Eyes in Olive Branch ($28, Skinstore.com) to create a springtime smoky eye with a twist, or you can line your lids with L'Oreal's HIP Studio Secrets Professional Eye Liner Pencil in Green ($8.99, Drugstore.com) for an emerald stare.

Sweep Makeup Forever Aqua Liner High Precision Waterproof Eyeliner in Diamond Lagoon Green ($23, Sephora.com) along the upper lashes and draw it outward into a slight wing for a 60's retro twist. This is an intense color that won't smudge a bit, even after a swim. It's totally waterproof and the easy applicator tip allows for an exact line.

MAC's Pigment in Teal ($20, Maccosmetics.com) is a fantastic loose shimmering shadow that can be swept across eyelids for a disco nighttime flair. Whatever way you play, always keep cheeks and lips on the neutral side, so you don't overwhelm the face. Nails can be coated with Essie Mint Candy Apple ($8, Ulta.com) for a pastel approach, or try Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Grass Slipper ($5.97, Walmart.com) for a fresh look. Butter London 3 Free Laquer in British Racing Green ($14, Butterlondon.com) is a bit deeper and more mysterious and was a cult favorite at backstage fashion shows. So go ahead and give your inner goddess the green light to play with some fun color!

As an established makeup artist, many beauty brands send me samples of their latest products for consideration. I only write about the items that I truly love and I always abide by Daily Makeover's Editorial Ethics Pledge in each of my Positively Beautiful posts.