Lancome Photogenic Skin-Illuminating Concealer SPF 15

I won't go without this one.

If I had to choose one makeup product as my absolute favorite, it would be this concealer, hands down! I have a lot of blemishes, scars, and redness, and I am aklways self-concious about these things. Lancome's concealer works wonders at hiding these little imperfections. It evens works extremely well at hiding the ever-increasing dark circles under my eyes (hey - I'm a mom of three kids!). If you want a concealer of great quality that will cover those embarrassing flaws, you really can't pass this one up. $25 for a small pot of concealer may seem expensive to some, but I've had my current pot for almost 6 months now, and it still looks like I've barely used any. No problems with it drying out either. I highly recommend using this product with Lancome's concealer brush. I've used the same concealer in the form of the brush on sponge applicator tip, but the pot and brush gives me much better results.

December 27, 2007

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra

Almost perfection

I have tried department store foundations for years, and I never could find the perfect shade for my skin tone. It was always either too pale or too dark. I finally decided to try Lancome, and I chose the Teint Idole Ultra (shade: bisque 2). I was honestly amazed at how great this foundation looked on my skin! As someone with a lot of old acne scars, I love the way this foundation hides my flaws, and it feels light on my skin. My only complaint with this foundation is the fact that it doesn't hold up well around my nose after several hours. I have oily skin, especially in the T zone, and I'd like a little better coverage in this area. Other than that, this foundation is perfect.

December 27, 2007

Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion

Works great for mild/moderate acne

I had always had problems with acne, and I've tried many different products over the years. Clinique's Acne Solutions lotion works really well for me, and I have noticed a huge difference in my skin. Unlike many other skin care products, it doesn't leave my face feeling dried out or sensitive to harsh chemicals. If you're shopping around for a new skin care regime, I'd definitely recommend Clinique's products. You can even purchase trial size bottles if you'd rather test it before you spend a lot of money.

December 27, 2007