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This spring, it's all about a healthy glow. Runway faces don nude shades this season, as dazzling beauties let their true color shine through flawless skin, rich eye hues and lightly tinted, perfectly pouty lips. Less is more.

cosmetics cases Remember, the right tools make your makeup application quick and easy. Feel like a pro with the Jet Setter Mini Tool Case (below), $45. Keep makeup fresh by stowing it in the Perfect Little Makeup Bag (above), your best travel companion. Available at Sephora.com April 1, $28.
bronzer Designers are toning down to more-natural hues, so go for the glow. For a natural sun-kissed look, try the Goddess Glow South Pacific Shimmer. This bronzer adds a touch of subtle color perfect for spring. Available at Sephora.com April 1, $32.
lip color Ready, set, jet! Finish off your look by embarking on the ultimate lip affair through the deserts of Morocco. Try the Moroccan Mystique Lip Veils—one has an SPF 15. Available at Sephora.com, $15.
make-up kit Emulate those Bollywood beauties’ sexy, sultry eyes with the BoHo Exotic Eyes Kit. Available at Sephora.com, $40.
skin brightener For a flawless finish, try Global Goddess Primer, $35, a silky drape of nourishing protection with licorice—a skin brightener that’s the beauty secret of Russia. Follow with the Complexion Perfection Duo, $40, the perfect balance of coverage and concealment—a silky cream-to-powder foundation and a matching concealer. Global ingredients like African illippe butter, Indian neem and Tahitian monoi oil soothe your precious skin. Both available at Sephora.com April 1.
hair moisturizer Nothing says springtime glow like shiny, healthy hair. Let your thirsty hair soak in moisture with rich Indian amla, coconut and neem oils from the Global Goddess Shine Coconut Amla Revitalizing Hair Treatment. Just a touch of this emollient hair-saver on your lifeless locks brings a natural shine, soft texture and a rejuvenated, healthy look. Available on QVC, $45.

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Speaking Up

Speaking Up

Laura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed.


Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet Dinner

T. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala.


Battle of the Chefs

Battle of the Chefs

The Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness.


Bubbly Time

Bubbly Time

Ocean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, ­oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the eve­ning’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel.


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