GENLUXshop Trends come and go, buT FLawLess, bLemishFree sKin is aLways in sTyLe. here are some producTs and Tips From The pros ThaT wiLL heLp you achieve The FLawLess Face you’ve aLways wanTed. —Dawn shanD Johnson Is it better to apply powder with a brush or with a sponge? “If your T-zone gets oily, I suggest using a sponge to apply powder, but make sure you replace it regularly to avoid breakouts. If you tend to have dryer skin, apply powder with a brush. Oil-blotting papers are also great in between powdering.” —Sarah Woolf, makeup artist, ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and Greek Benefit Get Even Pressed Powder is perfect for covering shine and redness. $30, Bloomingdale’s at the Beverly Center, 310-360-2851; benefitcosmetics.com Chantecaille Talc-Free Loose Powder is weightless and silky. $58, Neiman Marcus, Newport Beach, 949-759 1900; Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400 BEaUtY BEst facE forward PoWDER Perscriptives Flawless Skin Total Protection Powder SPF15 provides light coverage for a natural look. $30, Macy’s at the Beverly Center, 310-854-6655; prescriptives.com Pola Whitissimo Base Makeup Line contains whitening ingredients. Pressed powder: container $8, refill $36, Pola Kirei, Santa Monica, 310-587-3502, polakirei.com Shiseido The Makeup Perfect Smoothing Compact Foundation with SPF15 is moisturizing and long-lasting and works on all skin textures. Refill, $30; case, $9; Macy’s at the Beverly Center, 310-854-6655; What’s the difference between oil-based and water-based foundations? “An oil-based foundation means that it has more oil-based properties than water-based properties. An oil-based foundation is usually best for a normal to dry skin, while a water-based foundation is usually best for a normal to oily skin. Skin produces both water and oil; this is pH balance.” —Matthew Arliskas, Sensai Advisor, Barneys New York in Beverly Hills FoUNDaTIoN Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup Oil-Free SPF15, $60; Veil Mineral Primer OilFree SPF15, $52; Sephora, Century City, 310-843-0123 Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF20 is lightweight and luminous; it provides flawless coverage and can be used in place of foundation. $42, Nordstrom at the Grove, 323-930-2230; lauramercier.com Giorgio Armani Designer Shaping Cream Foundation SPF20 is great on all skin types and gives skin a radiant finish. $65, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills,310-275-4211; giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Second Skin Nude Makeup with SPF12 is perfect for light, beautiful coverage. $45, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310550-5900 La Prairie Anti-Aging Foundation SPF15 provides full but natural-looking coverage and is formulated with La Prairie’s famed Cellular Complex. $95, Nordstrom, Irvine, 949225-2800 Jo Strettell for Cloutier Agency gives Genlux the lowdown on concealer, every woman’s best friend when it comes to hiding blemishes and under-eye circles. Celebrity clients include Diane Lane and Uma Thurman. What does green concealer do? “Concealer cuts red in the complexion; it neutralizes.” What kind of concealer is good for covering blemishes? “To cover blemishes, you need a heavier, slightly drier concealer that has the staying power to set, hold, and last.” For the area under the eyes, should the concealer match the skin tone or should it be lighter? “If you go slightly lighter, the result is cleaner and fresher-looking and creates a reflective effect.” Prescriptives Camouflage Cream is perfect for concealing under-eye circles; it’s a great eyeshadow primer, and it doesn’t crease. $17.50, Bloomingdale’s at the Beverly Center, 310-360-2851 coNcEalER UNDER-EyE coNcEalER Time Balm Concealer by The Balm works brilliantly for spot treatments. $17, Sephora, Hollywood, 323-462-6898; thebalm.com Editorial Director’s Favorite: Clé de Peau Concealer brightens and smoothes away imperfections. Its new formula boasts a revitalizing moisture complex. $68, Neiman Marcus, Newport Beach, 949-759-1900 Kimiko Multi-Tasker Treatment Concealer is just right for covering up dark circles and fine lines. $39, blissworld.com Chantecaille Bio-Lift Concealer moisturizes and covers for two-in-one impact. $65, blissworld.com 154 GENLUX FALL / 2008 previous page next page