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To French? or Not to French?

No Comments 09 July 2009

No, no, To Frenchie

By Sheryl Porter

To French or not to French (manicure)… that is the question. It is still one of the most sought after nail designs requested at salons today. But, in the days of ‘less is more’… is a French Manicure still relevant? I had to ask myself the same question because until this week, I really did not have an opinion regarding the ‘frenchie’. I remember in high school, me and my gal pals would go to the beauty school and have students give us the continental manicure. Boy, did we feel big at the time. That was back in the 80’s!

But, the French manicure dates back to the 20’s and 30’s when magazines needed a neutral, ‘go-with-anything’ nail look for their models. Nail polish company, Orly, officially dubbed the term “French Manicure” in 1978 with the launch of their at-home French Manicure kit.

I got a Frenchie last weekend, wore it for the week, polled my friends and here are the results. The majority like the idea of the French manicure, but admit they don’t wear it because it’s nearly impossible to create on your own. Others responded adamantly that the frenchie is ‘trashy’ and one said the bold white tips always remind her of nails tapping on a table. Great, thanks for that… now, that’s what I associate with it too!

I had one friend say she did not like the ‘french’ but opted for the ‘american’ version of the white tip classic. Here’s the dif: The French is white tips with a clear nail bed. The American is the white tip with a sheer pink coat of polish on top, reducing the contrast and giving it a more natural look. After learning this…. yeah, I can’t help but agree. I prefer the American as well… how patriotic!

16341PCN_montag The clincher is when one of the gal-pals polled said french manicures remind her of Heidi Montag… since she was recently seen with long, white, trashy tips. Gag!

OK, French is for sure O-U-T! Just for back up, I went through the pages of the most recent issue of People magazine and scoured the pages. I think I found ONE French manicure among the entire magazine. Most celebrities opted for sheer shades of pink when choosing a more natural nail look. And, if your nails are in good health, your nail tips will be naturally white and give a slight contrast to the fresh, pink nail bed. My best bet for a sheer pink is OPI’s Bubble Bath. Stay Away from the French manicure. Go with natural pink shades… or try the American manicure!!!

This will be my last beauty article for the Fayetteville Free Weekly. I will be writing for Southern Beauty Magazine and will also have a weekly blog called “Confessions of a High Maintenance Chick” at www.sobeautymag.com. I hope you have enjoyed my little stories as I have enjoyed writing them for you. Thanks to Susan Porter (no relation) and everyone at The Fayetteville Free Weekly for their support. Stay Pretty!

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Kissy Face

No Comments 02 July 2009

By Sheryl Porter

Just the other day, a savvy fashionista asked me “do you have any tricks to make lipstick last longer? Mine just doesn’t seem to last.” It really surprises me that in the world of facelifts, botox and laser hair removal that simply creating a lip look that is long wearing is even an issue.

I guess if you are really plagued by staying power, you can go the route of permanent lipstick. I am intrigued by this technique. I have seen ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos and the results are compelling. But, I can’t help but think that tattooing color on your lips is so…. well, um, permanent! Think of all the shades you own and love and all the trends to come. I just can’t see limiting myself to one shade.

Oh, the possibilities…

I have to admit, I don’t mind public touch-ups. Reapplying lipsticks is kinda like the ‘after-meal cigarette’ to smokers. I am always compelled to pull out my shiny, gold compact and the latest ‘it’ shade of lipstick and gloss. When you’re with your gal pals, this ritual is a ’show and tell’ of what’s hip and cool. Think of the re-application as a time zapper, if you will… like glancing at your watch, or sending a text message to a friend during idle moments. Embrace your inner-diva and whip out your make-up case! Regardless if you are a beauty exhibitonist in the re-application department, here are some tried-and-true tips to prolong the life of your lip look:

Hydrate- Keeping your lips smooth and hydrated is key! I am positive dehydration is the culprit to the diva mentioned earlier… her pout was parched!

Now it’s time to play! Think: Prime, Color and Gloss. As you add layers of color, matte finishes go closest to your lips and glossy, sheer, shiny finishes are applied last. Your primer needs to be matte and richly pigmented. Your color shade can be creamy. Your finishing gloss shade is sheer and shimmery

Now, Forget what your mom told you about lipliners. If it doesn’t match your lipstick shade or the color of your lips EXACTLY… I have no use for it. Chubby two-in-one pencils like Nars Velvet Matte pencils are perfect primers for laying down a pigmented layer of color. Priming gives your lipstick something to grab on to. Also, with these wide defining pencils, you won’t get that weird ‘ring around the mouth’ fading effect around your lips which is worse that no lipstick at all!!!

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Nars Velvet Matte-$24

When choosing a lipstick, full coverage shades will stay on better than sheerer formulas. I liken coverage to pantyhose. Tights are like full-coverage lip color…. They cover you up and show little, if any skin. Your lightest summer pantyhose are sheer, like lip-gloss, letting lots of light and skin show through.

Some of my top picks for full coverage lipsticks are Estee Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick, *NEW* YSL Rouge Voulpte and Nars Semi-Matte and Satin Formulas. Many artists suggest applying with a lip brush… this is great when you are putting lipstick on another person, but for personal use, I like it straight from the tube…. and lots of layers!

At this point, since you are using heavily pigmented, semi matte shades, your pout can look a bit dull. That’s why gloss plays such a big role. It gives life and sparkle to your long lasting lip look. Traditionally, the stickier the lip gloss, the better it stays on. Lancôme Juicy Tubes is a great choice. I am also a big fan of Lipfusion plumping lip gloss. I like wearing this by itself for a nice sheer, natural look.

Ok, so having a perfect pout is not easy, unless you are Angelina Jolie. But, I find these steps almost ritualistic… a right of passage into women hood! Stay pretty,

Features, Sheryl Porter

Let the Sun shine

No Comments 18 June 2009

By Sheryl Porter

But don’t forget the sunscreen

School is out, but summertime is not the time to forget all the lessons you have learned… especially when it comes to sun care. External factors in the environment (like sun, smoke, pollution, etc) contribute to 80% of aging. That means if you were shielded from all environmental elements, you would not notice the first signs of aging until around age 50. Since living in a light proof cave is not an option (although I wish it were an option for the obnoxious Heidi and Spencer Pratt), we have to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun.

1> Know your number. Here’s how you calculate SPF (Sun Protection Factor): Let’s say you can withstand the full sun’s rays for 10 minutes before burning. If you use a SPF 30, you can stay out 30 times longer, or 300 minutes. When your time’s up, pack it up. Reapplying does not give you an additional 300 minutes. The reflection of the water can intensify the sun’s rays, so take that into consideration when choosing an SPF.

2> Read the label. The sun’s damaging rays come in different wavelengths, so for full protection look for words like ‘parallel’ , ‘complete’ or ‘comprehensive’ protection. These words signify protection against UVA (aging rays), UVB (burning rays) and Infrared (heat) Rays.

3> You may have read the phrase ‘reapply often’ on your sunscreen, but how often is often enough? A good rule of thumb is to reapply your sunscreen every two hours, more often if you are sweating or in the water.

3> Applying an SPF 30 over an SPF 15 does not magically give you an SPF 45. The benefits of sunscreen are not cumulative. If you happen to layer sunscreen in the same application, you get the benefits of the higher SPF.

4> Do you know how much sunscreen to apply to your entire body? If you guessed one ounce, then you are right… Remember, the amount that would fit into a shot glass. If you are purchasing a 60z bottle, that will cover you for 6 applications. If you are going on a trip with others, you may want to consider how many applications (and reapplications) you will need for the duration of your trip and purchase accordingly.

<<< Head to Toe, this is how much you need!

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I like Crocs, but not the people who wear them.

No Comments 11 June 2009

I guess we should have seen it coming…

By Sheryl Porter

The phenomenon that is Crocs amazes, bewilders and appalls me. When Crocs were introduced, the molded plastic shoe offered comfort, durability and easy care. Prior to Crocs, we all has a pair (or pairs) of dingy old sneakers that we kept in the garage for such activities as weeding, washing the car, romping in the river, washing the dogs, etc. We now have Crocs and all we have to do is hose them off and go. Simple concept, eh?

cat in crocs

Like the generations of lazy people before us, a group of ‘some ones’ decided that wearing Crocs as a normal street shoe was a good idea. I guess we should have seen it coming. The 70’s and 80’s marked the fitness trend in America. People were engaging in aerobics, running and buying stationary bikes at an alarming rate. This fitness revolution birthed the sweat suit. Before long, instead of seeing ladies at the grocery store wearing dresses, you were standing in the 20-item-or-less line with a baggy sweat suit 4 sizes too big. Wearing a sweat suit in public is like totally giving up on life.

The 1990’s had its share of faux pas as well. Remember Birkenstocks? Again, it’s intent was very innocent, but the masses turned it evil by wearing Birkenstocks everywhere. What makes Birkenstocks especially heinous is the open toe and heel design. At least with classic Crocs, the toes are covered. Birkenstocks showed the world how nasty a human’s foot could be. Between thick, crusty heels poking out the back and jammed-up toes in the front, let’s just all hold hands and agree that this is a dark period in American fashion history.

Living through the 90’s, one would think we would be wiser. Unfortunately we are not since I see Crocs popping up everywhere in a variety of colors. For your convenience, I have taken the liberty to establish some ground rules when it comes to wearing Crocs in public.

Rule #1: You may wear Crocs within the parameters of YOUR property line. If you live in an apartment, you are just screwed. Ha Ha, just kidding, wear them in your apartment.

Rule #2: You may wear Crocs when engaging in any type of non-profit, or community work. I guess if you are building a house for Habitat for Humanity or raising money for the American Heart Association, you can wear whatever footwear you desire.

Rule #3: You may wear Crocs during any type of water related activity. Besides, that’s what Crocs were created for, people looking for waterproof footwear. I give a ‘diva pass’ to workers in the foodservice profession who work in the back… the way back, back.

So, just in case you crave Crocs, let’s just get this out on the table. Crocs are totally unacceptable at the movies, grocery stores, malls, job interviews, church, courtrooms, restaurants and grandma’s house. I’m glad I was able to clear this up for everyone. You’re Welcome!

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I'm No Beach Believer

No Comments 04 June 2009

I like the idea of the beach, but…

By Sheryl Porter

With the bevy of beach inspired beauty products on the market, you can tell beauty brands really want you to daydream about the beach. Beach scented soaps, body oils and lip balms with the hope of taking us away to a sandy destination are quite dreamy, indeed. What images do you conjure up when you think of the beach? For me, any time I think of the beach, I instantly replay Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” video in my mind. If I could only be Helena Christensen (on black and white film) rolling around on a private black sand beach in Hawaii. With this being my ideal, you can only imagine that I am more than a little crestfallen when I go to a real beach. In full Technicolor, most beach experiences include you, with dozens, if not hundreds of strangers vying for the same plot of sand. Also, dealing with children and coolers creates a scene more like the obstacle course television show “Wipeout” and less “Wicked Game”. That’s why I like the idea of the beach, but I really dislike the beach.

Depending on if you view the glass half full, or half empty, I have been blessed/cursed with a very fair complexion. First comes burn, then comes peeling, then I get mixed up because ‘tan’ is not part of the hand I was dealt.

What lies beneath: Let’s face it; the beach is a cesspool of germs with all those hairy, sweaty bodies. Not to mention the diaper toting tykes running around. I just threw up in my mouth a tiny bit. I am not a germaphobe, but I’m not comfy at all with the fifth on the sand or in the water. When I was a child, I saw a TV news report about medical syringes being dumped in the ocean and washing up on the beach. Since then, I have had a fear that while swimming in the ocean, I would get stuck with a hypodermic needle smack dab in the middle of my chest very reminiscent of Uma Thurman in ‘Pulp Fiction’. Then, there is the thought of broken glass, sharks and jellyfish. Oh God, what if I got stung by a jellyfish? What if while escaping from the jellyfish a Good Samaritan, albeit a stranger, peed on me?

Since sunbathing and swimming is out of the question, I could just crawl under an umbrella and read a book. I could also read a book in my air-conditioned home, in private, without sand in my belly button hole or the fear of being peed on and save a ton of money on travel, hotel, meals, etc. For the money I just saved, I could buy both the Harry Potter and Twilight series. For that matter, I could stock up on all the beach beauty products I can get my hands on! They smell way better anyway.

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What a Girl Wants

1 Comment 28 May 2009

By Sheryl Porter

Toting around a super cute gay guy truly gives you more bang for your buck…

My heart is breaking. I guess the news is official since it was printed in the pages of Women’s Wear Daily rather than US Weekly: Uber designer Marc Jacobs is engaged to wed Lorenzo Martone. I’ve always had a secret non-sexual crush on MJ. As I surf the internet for the latest season’s fashion, I would daydream about being his muse and sitting front row at his fashion shows. Basically, I hoped Marc Jacobs would be my gay pal and fashion confidant. Like Samantha explains in the ‘Sex and the City’ movie, every girl needs a ‘gay’… that is a gay guy she can hang out with, shop with and just be utterly fabulous with.

<< Marc Jacobs. Yes, he designs for Louis Vuitton too!

Toting around miniature dogs is so 15 minutes ago. With the recession, we all have to do ‘more with less’ and toting around a super cute gay guy truly gives you the most bang for your buck. Think of it as more as an emotional investment. I am not an authority on this subject as I am obviously doing something wrong. My gays keep moving out of state… sniff. Today, I’m seeking a bright new shiny one!!! So I have enlisted the help of a fab friend, J Mac, who is masterful in the field of finding gay pals. She gave me a few tips in nabbing a new bestie:

Tip #1 You really have to choose someone who is a gentleman. Like my gay, he opens all the doors for me, carries my luggage, drops me off at the door if it was raining or snowing or sleeting. They have to have MANNERS.

Tip #2 Can’t be prettier than you. If so, you will never get the attention you deserve as a gorgeous, smart and successful beauty queen that we are. BUT! has to still be cute and fashionable. You are toting them around everywhere with you after all.

Tip #3 Can’t like sports….gotta really be into shopping, cocktailing, fashion and REALITY TV like we are. This is a BREAK from your husband/boyfriend’s couch sitting, football watching fall season. This is who WILL hang out with you on a Sunday during a big game and shop or go to pilates and yoga with you.

Tip #4: I try to keep mine to a 3 minimum that I am very close to. It gets a little too high maintenance after that. But if you are ultra-fabulous like Victoria Beckham, it is really endless. If we could all be like VB or CHER. Well, she is always number one in their hearts.

Tip #5: OH!! Another thing, they have to be on call at all times. No matter what!!! I can tell you, my gays answer the phone no matter WHEN I call… from Las Vegas, from wherever.

BTW, I am accepting applications… SP

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Confessions of a Lipstick-aholic

No Comments 14 May 2009

Stay Pretty

By Sheryl Porter

Hello Lover.

I’ve had a love affair with lipstick for as long as I can remember. It is a compulsion much like that of a smoker with his ciggies. It’s the final accessory before I walk out the door and the first thing I reach for when I finish a meal much like that after dinner light-up. I have probably ingested an insane amount of lipstick in my lifetime just by keeping my pout maintained.

On April 16^th, in the Fayetteville Free Weekly, I publicly admitted I was on a self imposed lipstick purchasing ban. This is not in demonstration of anything, just for the mere fact that I own too many damn lipsticks. Here are my many sins for 2009:

1/21/2009-Purchased two Creamy Lip Colors from Bobbi Brown: Pale Mauve and Coral Pink, both new shades from the make-up maven’s eponymous line. After the purchase, my friend Natalie (yeah, I’m ratting you out sissy) convinced me that the pale mauve would look better on her than it looked on me, so I gave it to her.

Hello_kitty_makeup 2/10/2009- Hello Kitty launched at MAC, so I had to get some of the limited edition items in the cute little packaging before they sold out. That day, I got 2 Hello Kitty Lipsticks (one is almost all used up if that makes a difference), 2 HK Lip glasses and 2 HK lip balms.

3/10/2009-One month later, I’m back at MAC. I got this special once in a lifetime opportunity to get the SugarSweet collection before it was launched to public. On this trip I got 5 Lip glosses (these are the uber limited edition lip glosses that look like dessert parfaits), a Russian Red lipstick (not part of the collection, but I had to replace the one I lost) and two more lipsticks: Bubbles and Lollipop.

3/16/2009-Publically announce the ‘lipstick probation’

3/25/2009- Viva Glam VI Special Edition came out. Since 100% of the selling price of this lipstick goes to charity, I cut myself some slack. But, since I was on a self imposed probation, I figured I could get more mileage out of my current wardrobe of lip products by purchasing 3 new lip liners.

4/25/2009-A moment of weakness. MAC comes out with “A Rose Romance” Color Collection. While I did not buy any lipstick, lip-gloss or liners, I did succumb to purchasing the limited edition lip stain in “Tender Tryst”. I assure myself this is O.K., because I didn’t have anything like this in my stash, right??? Wrong! I have TheBalm’s Stainiac and Benefit’s Benetint. Oops, forgot that I don’t like stains. Oh, well… at least this is teeny tiny. I can burn through it pretty quick.

5/07/2009-During a trip to Memphis, I went to Carol’s Daughter and tried on a beautiful sheer red lip gloss named ‘Diva’. I had to get it because of the name and it looked great on me too! They also have names like ‘Bossy’ and ‘Brickhouse’ that I really, really wanted. So see, I showed some restraint.

Have you been keeping count? I have, that’s 23 year to date! That is 1.27 lip items purchased per week. It has got to stop! Do you have any advice? I really need it.

If you see me at a cosmo counter… please make sure I don’t buy another lipstick. This can be super tricky since MAC is coming out with Style Warrior soon and lipstick and gloss are in animal print packaging!!!

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Perfume A Great Mother's Day Gift

No Comments 07 May 2009

Stay Pretty

By Sheryl Porter

Mother’s Day is fast approaching… Sunday, May 10^th. While flowers, cards and food are among the most popular gifts, fragrance is also a popular choice. Fragrance is a glorious gift that can change a mood with simply one whiff. With hundreds of fragrances on the market, choosing a signature scent for dear ole mom can be intimidating. After a while, they all look and smell the same. By the way, that’s not a coincidence. It is believed that the nose gets ‘sensory overload’. So much so, that when trying different fragrances, your nose can’t distinguish after trying just three.

Flora By Gucci

The most popular fragrance category on the market today is the Floral category. As the name implies, floral fragrances use ingredients like rose, lilac, freesia and lilies, just to name a handful. A traditional mom, like Desperate Housewives’ Bree, will adore a floral fragrance like Gucci Flora, Flowerbomb or Euphoria Summer Temptation. Pictured: Gucci Flora>>>

Were you the neighborhood kid who had the ‘cool mom’? At the moment, the coolest mom on the planet has got to be First Lady Michelle Obama. If your mom is more Michelle and less Bree, then definitely walk past the Florals and try a fun, Citrus fragrance to match her sassy attitude. These clean, fresh scents often contain juicy notes of raspberry, orange, apple or grapefruit. Some of the most popular Citrus scents now are True Religion, Tous in Heaven or CK Summer. Pictured: Tous in Heaven >>>

Miss Dior Chérie L'eau

If your mom likes to cook (think: Paula Dean) or is a lover of natural scents like honey, crème brulee and vanilla, explore the world of Gourmand fragrances. Gourmand is a newer classification for fragrances that use edible notes. You can really have fun and stir up the imagination by choosing scents with delectable notes like Cotton Candy, Cupcakes and Chocolate. Don’t worry though, these fragrances are totally fat-free! Kick it up a notch with Thierry Mugler’s Angel, Miss Dior Cherie L’eau or Diamonds Intense. Pictured: Miss Dior Cherie L’eau >>>

Even though you never, ever want to think of your mom in this way, every woman has moments in her life when she wants to feel ummmm … let’s just say saucy! If your mom is more of a “Mrs Robinson”, warm, spicy fragrances can really make her feel special. These scents have earthy ingredients like Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musks. Spice up her life with Gucci by Gucci, Coco Chanel or J’adore. Pictured: Coco Chanel >>>

One final suggestion: When faced with the decision of a designer fragrance vs. a celebrity fragrance, always go with the designer pick. Choosing a designer scent like Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci or Dior sends a message of luxury, quality and class… everything you want in a mom. On the opposite end of the fragrance spectrum, choosing the latest celebrity juice from celebrities like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton or Mariah Carey conveys a hoochie mama persona that no one wants, unless you are Peggy Bundy.

peggybundy

Special thanks to my “cool mom” Wanda Hansen, for her help with this article!

Features, Sheryl Porter

Make Everyday Earth Day

No Comments 30 April 2009

By Sheryl Porter

Earth Day/Earth Week was last week. It’s a good time to recognize how our existence and luxuries impact the world we live in. The beauty industry is listening loud and clear to consumers who patronize environmentally conscience businesses.

Did you know??? Cosmetic and toiletry bottles, tubes, caps and jars are not always easily recognized and therefore not often recycled by local recyclers?

I was not aware of this.

Good News: You can drop off ANY cosmetic container,

regardless of brand, to any Origins counter or store to be recycled. As a ‘thank you’ you’ll receive a free sample of your choice of one of Origins skincare products.

For more information click on:

http://www.origins.com

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Mineral Meltdown

No Comments 23 April 2009

In the last 12 months, the world has gone into full-on Mineral-Mania as demand for mineral make-up far out weighed supply, until just recently. Mainstream cosmetic companies have just now responded by satisfying the demand with their own incarnation of mineral make-up. The big questions still remains… why minerals?

In the 70′s up-and-coming Bare Escentuals created their line of mineral foundation (aka- make-up ‘base’)to fill a need for customers suffering from extremely sensitive skin, rosacea or acne. During that time, traditional foundations were deemed too heavy. Today, you can have it liquid, loose, whipped, souffle and sprayed to your hearts content.

<<< icky, gross minerals… puke!

But still, women come out in droves and ask for “minerals”. Do they even know what they are asking for??? A mystery blend of the finest milled minerals??? What is that? What does it do? It’s difficult to find a definitive answer to the benefits of the mystery ingredient. While many minerals promote themselves as being light weight, free of preservatives, talcs, oils and waxes, there are down sides. Mineral-based make-up can be drying. There is also a distinct ‘look’ you get when you use some mineral products and for many of us, it’s not a flattering look.

Exhibit A: mineral mis-use is evident by a telltale frosty sheen across the cheek plane.

Exhibit B: the excenuation of every line and wrinkle… even showing evidence of wrinkles you didn’t even think existed.

Again I ask, why minerals? I think along with words like “antioxidant rich” and “vitamin infused”, there is a healthy connotation associated with minerals. Being a child of the era of excess (the 80′s), I am not flocking with the masses that easily. A cosmetic item has to make me look good first and foremost. Being ‘of the earth’ or biodegradable or plant-based or sustainable is a nice little bonus after, and only after, my appearance. Does that make me vain??? Perhaps that’s why the rest of cosmetic companies have been late to the mineral party… it’s because of how difficult it is to take the bad stuff (preservatives, oils, parabens), while still producing a product people would want. Before you buy, ask yourself, “What do I want this product to do?” If you simply want to join Mineral-Mania buy whatever strikes your fancy. If you are looking for a truly remarkable product that will really rock your world and make you look gorgeous, check out my reccomendations. This small list is a group of great products, that just so happen to contain minerals too.

Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder. How do I adore this product? Let me count the ways:

1> Resolves the many mysterious myths of mineral make-up with these clinical stats: After 10 minutes there is a 33% decrease in the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes. After 6 weeks of use, there is a 67% decrease in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles overall. I like clinical stats!!!

2> Loose powder finish in a pressed formula that uses a unique ‘shave’ container to keep make-up clean and fresh. $59, Available at Sephora.

Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder Clinique Redness Solutions Powder: Although it is loose (read: messy) this yellow toned powder is infused with treatment properties that instantly ‘cools’ down red complexions for hours. Think of it as a treatment and make-up in one. For extremely red complexions, ‘sandwich’ the powder. How to: Apply yellow powder to clean skin, apply liquid or powder foundation, top off with more yellow powder. $32.50, anywhere Clinique is sold.

Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Mineral Make-up. It doesn’t get any easier than this. Pressed in a compact, this is a foundation, concealer, powder and SPF 15 in one. No crazy cheek sheen here. It’s completely matte and offers buildable coverage. This is a MUST for everyone’s make-up bag. Wear it alone, with foundation, or with tinted moisturizer to give a variety of looks. $24.50, available at Dillard’s and Ulta

Estee Lauder Nutritious Vita-Mineral make-up. If liquid formulations are more your cup of tea, Estee Lauder’s Nutritious is THE BOMB. Silky, lightweight and oil-free, Nutritious uses Vitamin C and Pomegranate to feed the skin’s defenses and improve the overall condition of the skin. $33.50, anywhere Estee Lauder is sold.

Lucky for the consumer the buck does not stop at Bare Escentuals (thank goodness). Do your homework, sample, dabble and…Stay Pretty!

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