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Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:44 am  |
Does anyone use any of the following products recommended in Allure article "8 Products That Give You A Perfect Complexion"?
http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/423/8-products-that-give-you-perfect-complexion/
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To make models' skin look immaculate on the fall runways (like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Calvin Klein), makeup artist Pat McGrath brought an arsenal of foundation, concealer, powder, and highlighter into play. The resulting complexions were so radiant and flawless, she called them "hyperperfect." "It's as if we could bring Photoshop to life with makeup," says McGrath. We asked her how to give skin this retouched effect, step-by-step.
1. "Start with good skin care,"
says McGrath. Exfoliating will prevent the makeup you later apply from looking flaky. McGrath suggests using Olay Dual Action Cleanser and Pore Scrub to get the job done.
2. Make sure to moisturize.
"I massage moisturizer into the skin and really get the blood flowing to prep skin for makeup," says McGrath. Smooth a generous dose over the face and neck. (Try Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-Lotion or La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream.)
3. Spot correct.
"Hyperperfection isn't about slathering on a full face of foundation," says McGrath. Instead, warm up a liquid or cream formula by rubbing it between your fingers, then only blend it into any dark spots or red splotches. To ensure skin looks exceptionally flawless, McGrath even covers discoloration on the neck and chest. (For moderate coverage, we love Yves Saint Laurent Teint Radiance foundation; for slightly stronger coverage, try L'Oréal Paris Visible Lift Serum Absolute foundation.)
4. Brush up.
"Rather than using your fingers to apply concealer, use a small pointed brush for more precise application," McGrath says. Paint it on each problem area in tiny dots, then tap around it with your finger to blend completely. Use a matte concealer under the eyes and around the nose (McGrath likes Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage). If you have dry skin, go for a creamy one (McGrath's pick is Cover Girl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer).
5. Get a glow on.
To give skin a radiant look (no, not even models are born with it), McGrath suggests using highlighter on a whopping nine areas of the face: the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, brow bones, cupid's bow, chin, and inner corners of the eyes. "Highlighter should be the same tone as your skin or a shade or two lighter," says McGrath. Powder versions are best suited to oily complexions (McGrath suggests Make Up For Ever Compact Shine-On), while creamy formulas are ideal for normal or drier skin (McGrath's choice is Kevyn Aucoin The Mousse Glace).
6. Blot well.
Gently blot the face with a tissue or blotting papers, concentrating on the T-zone to absorb shine, says McGrath. She likes The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Facial Blotting Tissues.
7. Dust up.
Sweep powder over the T-zone, under the eyes, and around the mouth and chin. "Leave the cheekbones dewy. This makes the skin appear more luminous," says McGrath. Try Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder or Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder.
8. Stay dewy.
"If you find that your makeup doesn't look as fresh throughout the day, try a hydrating spray to remoisturize," McGrath suggests. For an afternoon pick-me-up, we like a spritz of Avène Thermal Spring Water facial spray.
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:09 pm |
Natalyn, Allure doesn't publish articles, only advertisements  |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:17 pm |
| RussianSunshine wrote: |
Allure doesn't publish articles, only advertisements |
I have to agree with this. |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:22 pm |
| Are you kidding me? Why does it say Allure when I clicked on the link, and it also says by allure.com? |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:24 pm |
| I´m not sure about the other produts but Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage might be the best concealer I have ever tried. It doesn´t cover completely my darkcircles ( what concealer does lol) but compared to others is certainly excellent (and I have tried looooots of different ones). Yeah, i can be a bit drying in winter but it lasts all day. |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:28 pm |
| Natalyn wrote: |
| Are you kidding me? Why does it say Allure when I clicked on the link, and it also says by allure.com? |
It is an Allure "article". But they really write about products that advertise in the mag. |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:30 pm |
I would agree with most techniques, just not necessarily the product choices.  |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:45 pm |
Yes, sadly Allure is now just like any magazine - where product recommendations have to be taken with a grain of salt. You can read an article with a big kudos for Olay Pro-X... and on the next page a big, giant ad for.. you guessed it.. Olay.
When this magazine first came out, they seemed to be objective. That is why I use this forum and others to determine which products/actives really are the most innovative. |
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42! Currently using: NCN All-in-One, Mito-Q cream, Eviron AVST, Osea, Grateful Body. Wouldnt be without: Rhassoul clay, avocado oil, Glorybe Herbals hydrosols and perfume oils |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:54 pm |
| I like the magazine, but I too take the product req's with a grain on salt. |
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:25 pm |
| lisocas wrote: |
| I´m not sure about the other produts but Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage might be the best concealer I have ever tried. It doesn´t cover completely my darkcircles ( what concealer does lol) but compared to others is certainly excellent (and I have tried looooots of different ones). Yeah, i can be a bit drying in winter but it lasts all day. |
lisocas, have you tried Cle de Peau concealer? |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:15 am |
Hi RussianShine!
I´ve been thinking about trying Clé de Peau but is a bit pricey. Where do you usually get yours from? I´ve also tried Laura Mercier secret concealer but I find it to be too light for my really dark darkcircles.
xxx |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:25 am |
| Sorry, I meant RussianSunshine. My apologies |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:26 am |
| erg wrote: |
Yes, sadly Allure is now just like any magazine - where product recommendations have to be taken with a grain of salt. You can read an article with a big kudos for Olay Pro-X... and on the next page a big, giant ad for.. you guessed it.. Olay.
When this magazine first came out, they seemed to be objective. That is why I use this forum and others to determine which products/actives really are the most innovative. |
Now I get it. I feel so naive. It's good that I joined EDS.  |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:28 am |
| lisocas wrote: |
| I´m not sure about the other produts but Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage might be the best concealer I have ever tried. It doesn´t cover completely my darkcircles ( what concealer does lol) but compared to others is certainly excellent (and I have tried looooots of different ones). Yeah, i can be a bit drying in winter but it lasts all day. |
I've started to get that dark circle under my eyes since i've been getting to bed later and later. (Does this -going to bed late- come with age?) Anyway I think I should try this concealer. Thanks for letting me know it's a good one to try. |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:57 am |
| lisocas wrote: |
Hi RussianShine!
I´ve been thinking about trying Clé de Peau but is a bit pricey. Where do you usually get yours from? I´ve also tried Laura Mercier secret concealer but I find it to be too light for my really dark darkcircles.
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lisocas, I buy it at Holt Renfrew in TO. Whenever you have a chance to try it, please, share your experience! |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:06 pm |
| erg wrote: |
Yes, sadly Allure is now just like any magazine - where product recommendations have to be taken with a grain of salt. You can read an article with a big kudos for Olay Pro-X... and on the next page a big, giant ad for.. you guessed it.. Olay.
When this magazine first came out, they seemed to be objective. That is why I use this forum and others to determine which products/actives really are the most innovative. |
I agree that Allure used to be objective when it first started. That magazine changed a lot and I stopped buying. |
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:55 pm |
I actually use L'Oréal Paris Visible Lift Serum Absolute foundation (I use the age-reversing one) and love it. I probably never would have tried it but came across a tester at a store I was shopping in. I put some on my hand and it felt so good I just had to buy it.
I've received some compliments since using it. It really feels so good. I've used mineral makeup for a few years and never dreamed I'd go back to liquid but this one (the age reversing) is amazing. |
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