Picture Perfect: MAC Prep + Prime Powder
April 14, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under makeup
In my eternal quest for a finishing powder that absorbs oil, leaves makeup looking flawless and is light enough to let skin breathe, I’ve given countless products the old college try.
But none – none – have worked as beautifully for me as MAC’s new Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder ($21). Part of the Colour Ready collection, this loose powder is finely milled and includes barely-there light reflectors for a soft, diffused finish. It sinks into skin, but not into fine lines. In short, flawless!
I apply Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder over my full “day face” – foundation, concealer and blush. But …read more
Makeup Minute How To: Make Foundation Last
March 20, 2009 by Dina Fierro
Filed under Foundation, Our Beauty Tips
Next up in our series of Makeup Minute How To’s are tips on making foundation last. Foundation is an essential for women who want coverage but getting your makeup to last the duration of the day can be a challenge.
Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman (who keeps stars like Reba McIntyre and Jenna Fischer looking gorgeous) gave us his top three tips for foundation with staying power:
1. My first trick to getting a foundation that holds up is to find a long wear formulation. I LOVE Revlon’s ColorStay Active Light Foundation. It’s super sheer, comes in an amazing color range and has SPF 25. …read more
