Let it be acknowledged I have trust issues.

So, when an eye pencil promises to stay in place for 12 hours, I tend to laugh and disregard.

However, I stand corrected: Estee Lauder’s new Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil actually stays on, and looks fresh, all day!

It’s double-ended, so you will find a smudger on one end, color on the other.

Image: Nordstrom

One of the brands that I was introduced to at the Total Beauty Blog Summit last weekend was Redpoint Beauty Color Cosmetics.  They have been around for a little while, selling on their web site and on QVC, but, once again, my lack of TV watching has caused me to miss something good. 

They gave us some very interesting introductory products for the line, my favorite of which is the NOC-Out Cover-Up Compact.  This is a great concealer product!  The compact contains 3 colors - a yellow based color to cover up redness (just apply a thin layer over red areas, rosacea, ect…), a peachy color that reduces the blue tones of bruising, age spots and veins, and a more natural color to conceal dark circles under the eye.  This is a creamy formula that you can easily apply with your fingers or with a concealer brush (yes, they sell very nice brushes too!).  It retails for $38, and is a great size that should last a mighty long time.  Another outstanding product that we received (but unfortunately it is the wrong color for me) is their Airbrush Effects BlushWhip.  This is a super light cream/gel blush that comes in two colors - peachy and pinky.  I have the peachy one - will get pinky in the future (when my shopping list is smaller!) for sure.

After trying the samples they gave us, I am ordering a few more products today that have caught my eye.  First off is the Transformative Dual Foundation - this is a cream foundation that has two colors in the compact.  I LOVE it when makeup companies realize that we need more than one foundation color to achieve perfect results.  I am ordering medium, in hopes that it works for me, although it looks a hair dark on the website. 

Im also still on the hunt for the perfect mascara, so am ordering their MegaLash mascara ($22 - also available 2 for $38).  There is one more product that has really caught my eye too, and that is the Optic Effects Eye Pencil w/Sharpener.  Here is what the site says about it:

Transform ordinary eyes into alluring eyes with a combination of multi-hued pigments and light-reflecting particles that instantly brighten tired eyes. This versatile pencil features a creamy, moisturizing formula with powerful antioxidants to help protect the eye area and reduce the signs of aging. Includes a built-in blender and a custom sharpener to create the perfect point every time.

I am a sucker for “multi-hued pigments and light reflecting particles.”  This pencil is $25 and I can’t wait to try it!

Beyond the inherent usefulness of these products, you should also know that really every product I have looked at has “Age Management” ingredients.  Firming, moisturizing, line reducing - from the eye shadows all the way down to the foundations and concealers.  They have a try-me kit for $19 that you might think about trying as an introduction to the line as well.

One of the other really distinguishable things about these products are their packaging.  It is really lovely and *feels* top quality.  The compacts are easy to open (which is a huge pet peeve), and are gorgeously colored.  Do let me know if you are a Redpoint fan (or even if you’re not, Id love to hear that too) - and what your favorite products are.  I love love love discovering new lines and Im having a ball with this one so far.

Image: Redpoint Beauty