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Reader Review of the Day: Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer
If you're a regular Bella reader, then you'll know that I'm all about the multitasking products. Reader Supercoolnat really likes her Almay Bright Eyes Duo Eye Base and Concealer ($9), which works to mask undereye circles, as well as prime the lids for makeup. Here's what she had to say about it:
While I've successfully used other concealers for other parts of my face, I've never been satisfied with how they work under my eyes.
How-To: Seven Ways to Lay Off the Foundation
With warm weather just around the corner, perhaps you're thinking about laying off the foundation to let your skin shine through. So, how can you make your complexion look nice and even — without a cakey effect — while allowing your natural skin to peep through? It's all about formulation and technique, my friend.
Dear Bella: Can I Use a Primer With Tinted Moisturizer?
Earlier today, I received the following email from a reader: "I've recently discovered the wonders of makeup primer. I love the soft, silky way it makes my skin feel, and my powder foundation glides on effortlessly. But before shelling out the bucks for a full size bottle of primer, I wanted to know if it would also work with my alternate form of foundation — those tinted ones that are part moisturizer?
Doing Drugstore: Revlon Age Defying Instant Firming Face Primer
As you may know, I often get to chat with makeup artists about what tricks they use to create beautiful makeup palettes. Continually, I hear about primers, primers, primers. And you know what?
A Philosophical Approach To Shine-Free Skin
Brand-new from Philosophy is a range of mattifying skincare products called Never Let Them See You Shine. Each of the three items aim to cut down sebum production and reduce the look of oily skin, while leaving your face feeling refreshed. The light blue formulas have a minty, sea-inspired scent and are best suited for those with oily and acne-prone sensitive skin.
Do You Use Makeup Primers?
Makeup primers are a relatively recent invention, but they've become indispensable for some women. They create an even base for foundation, creating the illusion of smoother skin. Then again, they're one more step in an already lengthy routine.
Bellissima! Face & Body Mixing Medium
During my brief, but chock full 'o informational interview with MAC Pro makeup artist James Molloy, last weekend at the IMATS he told me about an awesome professional product from MAC Pro called Face & Body Mixing Medium. This is the same formula as MAC's most popular milky and semi-opaque liquid foundation, however, this version doesn't contain any pigment.
It provides the skin with sheer and even coverage and is a great way to help you mimic the look of natural skin because of its satin sheen sans-shimmer finish.
Product Review: Chanel Blanc Universal Sheer Illuminator
I'm thrilled with Le Blanc de Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base ($45), which is part of Chanel's spring collection. In essence, this is a skin primer, but somehow it feels like so much more!
The texture of this silicon-based formula is unique.
Product Review: Urban Decay Lingerie & Galoshes
If this name doesn't get your attention, I don't know what will. This relatively new eyelash primer and waterproofing product from Urban Decay is called Lingerie & Galoshes ($17). One side of the tube contains a fiber-enriched lash primer to lift and lengthen.
Product Review: Laura Geller Spackle Trio
One of the biggest developments in makeup over the last few years is the popularity of primer. Think of primers as a base coat for "painting" your skin: They help makeup go on smoothly and last longer.
On that note, I've just picked up Laura Geller Spackle Trio ($30).
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