Dazzler
10-24-2009, 09:33 AM
BLUSH
Powder.
Bobbi Brown blushes come in what seems like an infinite number of colors—all petal-soft and immensely flattering. Our favorite shades: Pink Sugar for fair skin (pictured), Tawny for medium, and Flame for dark.
Cream.
Loaded with pigment, Lancôme Color Design Blush creates a gorgeous flush that doesn't fade. We love Petticoat Pink for fair skin (pictured), Crème Couture for medium, and Chic Cassis for dark.
HIGHLIGHTER
Highlighters are notoriously frosty—or so we thought. Jemma Kidd Make Up School All Over Radiance Crème delivers a peachy glow that makes our cheekbones look like they're bathed in candlelight—not dipped in silver.
BRONZER
We've tried every bronzer under the sun, and Estèe Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer stands out: This pair of taupe and tawny gold powders can be swirled together for a glow that always looks soft, not muddy.
CONCEALER
For Undereye Circles.
A few minutes spent applying DuWop CircleBlock's two-step system is the next best thing to getting 40 winks. A bright salmon pink cream neutralizes dark circles, while a dab of waterproof (and cakeproof) concealer keeps them hidden all day.
For Blemishes.
Murad Acne Treatment Concealer is spiked with salicylic acid to treat zits, but the creamy, no-budge formula won't dry out skin.
POWDER
Pressed.
L'Orèal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Powder. We're not sure what we love more—the gossamer texture or the polished face we see in the mirror.
Loose.
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish High Definition Powder vanishes on fair skin and takes all evidence of shine with it.
Loose.
For dark complexions, Black Opal Invisible Oil Blocking Powder has pulled off an impressive feat, concealing imperfections without leaving behind a gray cast.
FOUNDATION
Light Coverage.
When it comes to hiding imperfections, most sheer foundations gently veil, then bail—melting at the first sign of sweat, sun, or humidity. Giorgio Armani Beauty Lasting Silk UV Foundation deposits light coverage that stays put.
Medium Coverage.
Chanel Pro Lumière Professional Finish Makeup renders a semimatte finish that doesn't settle into fine lines or scream "foundation."
Oil-Free.
For problem skin, Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation blends seamlessly, provides reliable, superior coverage, and doesn't cause breakouts. Where's the problem now?
Mineral.
With superfine mica particles, BareMinerals Foundation reflects light to brighten all over—and comes in a comprehensive 15 shades.
TINTED MOISTURIZER
Shiseido The Skincare Tinted Moisture Protection SPF 20. They're serious about the tinted part—and the moisture part, for that matter. A few small drops of the lightweight lotion polish like a foundation and hydrate like a face cream.
PRIMER
If we had a dime for every primer that absorbed instantly, moisturized thoroughly, and kept our makeup in place, we'd have, well, a dime. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer is the only one of its breed that actually delivers all of the above—all day long.
Source (http://www.allure.com/beauty/bestof/2009/10/best_of_beauty_base#slide=1)
Powder.
Bobbi Brown blushes come in what seems like an infinite number of colors—all petal-soft and immensely flattering. Our favorite shades: Pink Sugar for fair skin (pictured), Tawny for medium, and Flame for dark.
Cream.
Loaded with pigment, Lancôme Color Design Blush creates a gorgeous flush that doesn't fade. We love Petticoat Pink for fair skin (pictured), Crème Couture for medium, and Chic Cassis for dark.
HIGHLIGHTER
Highlighters are notoriously frosty—or so we thought. Jemma Kidd Make Up School All Over Radiance Crème delivers a peachy glow that makes our cheekbones look like they're bathed in candlelight—not dipped in silver.
BRONZER
We've tried every bronzer under the sun, and Estèe Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer stands out: This pair of taupe and tawny gold powders can be swirled together for a glow that always looks soft, not muddy.
CONCEALER
For Undereye Circles.
A few minutes spent applying DuWop CircleBlock's two-step system is the next best thing to getting 40 winks. A bright salmon pink cream neutralizes dark circles, while a dab of waterproof (and cakeproof) concealer keeps them hidden all day.
For Blemishes.
Murad Acne Treatment Concealer is spiked with salicylic acid to treat zits, but the creamy, no-budge formula won't dry out skin.
POWDER
Pressed.
L'Orèal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Powder. We're not sure what we love more—the gossamer texture or the polished face we see in the mirror.
Loose.
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish High Definition Powder vanishes on fair skin and takes all evidence of shine with it.
Loose.
For dark complexions, Black Opal Invisible Oil Blocking Powder has pulled off an impressive feat, concealing imperfections without leaving behind a gray cast.
FOUNDATION
Light Coverage.
When it comes to hiding imperfections, most sheer foundations gently veil, then bail—melting at the first sign of sweat, sun, or humidity. Giorgio Armani Beauty Lasting Silk UV Foundation deposits light coverage that stays put.
Medium Coverage.
Chanel Pro Lumière Professional Finish Makeup renders a semimatte finish that doesn't settle into fine lines or scream "foundation."
Oil-Free.
For problem skin, Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation blends seamlessly, provides reliable, superior coverage, and doesn't cause breakouts. Where's the problem now?
Mineral.
With superfine mica particles, BareMinerals Foundation reflects light to brighten all over—and comes in a comprehensive 15 shades.
TINTED MOISTURIZER
Shiseido The Skincare Tinted Moisture Protection SPF 20. They're serious about the tinted part—and the moisture part, for that matter. A few small drops of the lightweight lotion polish like a foundation and hydrate like a face cream.
PRIMER
If we had a dime for every primer that absorbed instantly, moisturized thoroughly, and kept our makeup in place, we'd have, well, a dime. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer is the only one of its breed that actually delivers all of the above—all day long.
Source (http://www.allure.com/beauty/bestof/2009/10/best_of_beauty_base#slide=1)