So Perricone MD (makers of wonderful skincare products) just came out with their first makeup line, and while I can't speak for the line as a whole (haven't tried most of it)...the lipstick? Also wonderful.

It's called "No Lipstick Lipstick," smells like vanilla, and is really more of a tinted balm than a "lipstick." It's similar to Fresh's Sugar Rose Lip Treatment, but I may actually like it even better - it's just a perfect not-too-bubble-gum color, sheer while still feeling substantial, and oh my goodness, the scent.

In the past few weeks, I've rediscovered my love for bright lipstick. For awhile there I was all dark-eyes-and-neutral-lips, but something about this look feels so much…easier. Which is sort of the opposite of how it looks - I can't tell you how many people have seen me wearing this lipstick and said something along the lines of "I could never wear that", but: very much not true. Bold lipstick seems tough to wear, but it's really just all about finding the right shade - you'll know it when you find it, because it will instantly wake up your face - and then going for it.

L to R: Show Beauty Pure Treatment Hair Oil; African Marula Oil; Lierac Huile Sensorielle

I can't get enough of them.

Here's the thing about pregnancy skin: it might be better than your "regular" skin, it might be worse...but in my experience one thing it is guaranteed to be is different than what you're used to. And so while now is not really the time to experiment with new creams and lotions (because lots of things - like salicylic acid, which is found in tons of anti-aging treatments - can't be used when you're expecting), what's worked for me is stripping everything down to the basics and upping the moisture (because you turn into a crazy water fiend when you have a baby on the way, and I figure that your skin must feel the same way).