We've been seeing a lot of hot pink nails lately and we've heard everyone go on about neon nails, but the only one who's really been wearing any of the other super-bright shades has been Rihanna.

I predict that all of this is about to change. With the warm weather setting in and Lindsay Lohan getting on the orange-nail bandwagon, something tells me that this trendsetter is going to jump-start a neon-nail bonanza. Here are two new bright Summer orange lacquers I think you'll love.

Essie Mini Shorts ($8) is part of the Summer Neon collection. Out of all four colors, the orange is by far the most fun and the boldest.

If you're scared to test it out, just close your eyes and think of it as a really bright coral or melon shade. Or, you can try it on your toes (like I did). It's vibrant, but addictive.

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In a parallel universe, GiggleSugar and I would switch places. I laugh at fart videos now and then, and she's really into beauty products. So when she offered to review Clean & Clear's Soft skin care ($6.99–$8.49), how could I say no? I'll let her take it from here:

Not everyone can afford to get a facial or go to a spa, so it's nice to see that Clean & Clear has come out with Soft, a version of their anti-acne line that democratizes luxury skin care. The Soft line, which includes: Steam, an
in-shower facial; Scrub, a gentle exfoliator; and two lotions, Day and Night, promises to make your skin, well, soft, with high-end ingredients like white tea and fruit acids.

Of the three products Bella let me try (Day, Steam, and Scrub), I particularly liked Day, the oil-free moisturizer with white tea and natural fruit acids, and Steam, which is a facial with fruit acids you can leave on for one minute while in the shower. I didn't dislike Scrub, but I like exfoliators that have lots of fine grains, and like many drugstore versions, Scrub's grains were average-sized and more dispersed than I prefer.

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Loose powders are a fantastic way to provide light to medium coverage on your skin without having to apply a heavy or greasy fluid foundation. They help control shine, cover blemishes, red, spots, broken capillaries and under-eye circles — all without caking. Some of my favorite new loose powders also happen to be made from minerals, which also makes them good for your skin. Below are my top five favorites. Do you have a love for one loose powder in particular?

• La Bella Donna Loose Mineral Foundation ($50) is a soft mineral face powder that contains SPF 20 and doesn't clog your pores. I've been using the shade Nicoletta for the past year (plus) and love how it gives my face flawless-looking coverage.
• Prescriptives Custom Blend Powder ($45) is a customized, mixture of lightweight powder created to match your skin tone. You leave the store with a large jar and a mini travel jar which both include a puff. You can also pay an additional $15 for an extra container of pressed powder. Although it's costly, I think it's worth the splurge.
• Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Loose Powder ($10.95) is a relatively new product that has been designed for sensitive and pimple-prone skin. It's non-irritating, it blends easily and has a natural finish. It comes with a brush, and I love the security of the snap-top close.
• Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation ($25) is one of the smoothest blending mineral loose powders that I've ever tried. You voted it your favorite foundation of 2007 because of its silky texture, non-irritating formula and fabulous coverage.
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 ($35) is a super-fine, oil-free loose powder that contains 15 amino acids that help achieve clear skin while providing a smooth finish. Not only do I love the tinted powder, but the translucent powder is essential for setting foundation, lipstick ... you name it.