While thankfully I don’t have some of the skin problems that her line is designed to cover (and does cover, very well), I have found great use/need for the Pudding – for my old lady spidery veins on my leg. I know, not so beautiful. The color I have, Light, matches my winter skin very well, but I am going to purchase a darker color (it comes in three shades, Light, Medium and Dark) and then have both to mix for any time of the year (this is what I do with most foundations, btw). Unlike Dermablend, which is what I used to use for this, is a very creamy light formula (really, think pudding) with incredible coverage and it lasts forever. It dries down to a powder/matte finish and is going on my next big pimple that comes along, for sure. Pudding is $38.50 for a 1 ounce jar – and really, this should last a good long time, as it only takes the tiniest bit to do the job.

Have you tried any of Nicole Paxson’s foundations? Let me know what you think…

Post from: eBeautyDaily

As I mentioned in the comments of an earlier post, I have been using RareMinerals from bareEscentuals ($60, available at Sephora) for I guess about 3 weeks now – and guess what? I really do like it. I really don’t know how it doesn’t clog my pores, but it doesn’t – in fact, my skin is looking better. And I love love love the color at night – even if it is only me that I don’t scare in the morning, it really looks nice, and although I am using the tan color, there is no mess on my pillows in the mornings. I don’t know how that works either – maybe I sleep on my back all night and don’t rub against my pillow – but it does. This is great for anyone who wants a little nighttime treatment – and even better for someone who actually has overnight company.

I will say about the colors – I am using tan, it is the darkest color, and is probably just one hair too dark for me. I am blonde and fair skinned however, with just the glow of summer (sunscreened summer, at that), so someone with a deep tan or naturally darker complexion would probably do better with the clear shade. And of course, if you are worried about your pillows.

I guess the true test will be told (as it always is!) if, when I run out of it, I will feel the need to repurchase. $60 is a good chunk of money to spend, but I will report back and let you know what I decided when the time comes. Let me know your thoughts on Rare Minerals if you are using it!

Post from: eBeautyDaily