L'Oreal Paris True Match Naturale Blush

Dance 10; Looks 3 (Great product, annoying packaging)

Colors are delightful, subtle and layer well. The brush is good, the quantity and value for money excellent - but getting the product from jar to face is a pain. 1) Take apart 3 elements (brush, jar and cap) 2) shake jar to get powder up through holes - not too much! 3) Dip brush in, find somewhere to tap it to remove excess and to rub it to distribute on bristles evenly 4) apply, holding brush all around its large but stubby rim 5) reassemble 3 pieces without getting powder on clothes - like all mineral makeup it's tough to remove.

February 8, 2008

Nars Bronzing Powder

Natural and no glitter

If you want a subtle, natural bronze, without yet more glitter, this is the one for you. Laguna suits my pale complexion all year round. It's smooth and layers well for more intensity.

October 30, 2007

Dr. Brandt Pores No More

Really makes them vanish

A drop of this light, silky lotion really does make pores seem to recede from view, without adding shine or pastiness. Better by far than Clinique Pore Minimizer, which created the category.

October 30, 2007

Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara

Tried and true after all these years

I can't help being unfaithful to MNY FnS Mascara now and again.... a mini sample in a gift with purchase, a department store make up redeemable in merchandise, ok I'm an easy sell. But I NEVER stick with these flings. FnS never clumps, runs, flakes or even goes stale in the package, though I shudder to think how old some of mine are. It builds up layers beautifully. What can I say? It's The One.

October 30, 2007