If you have dry skin, powder makeup can make things even worse. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip powder cosmetics altogether. Some face powder is designed to actually hydrate your skin. A friend of mine swears by the Erno Laszlo line.
Erno Laszlo Duo-Phase Face Powder and Duo-Phase Pressed Powder contain “sodium hyaluronate and water to continually hydrate skin.” That’s right. Throughout the day, your skin is continuously hydrated so you can get that dewy look and a silky finish.
Personally, I haven’t tried the line myself but I can tell you that my friend’s skin always looks fantastic. You …read more

Loose powder eyeshadow may seem a bit risky if you’re used to pressed palettes of color. But don’t worry – cosmetics companies are pretty smart about what you can handle and what just plain wouldn’t work.
For Guerlain’s Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl, which comes in three colors (Noir, Brun Dore, and the new Lagoon Bleu) is designed to create depth and that classic smokey eye that can be difficult to put in place when smudging pressed powder around. The color pigments are highly concentrated and designed to adhere to your eyelid for long lasting wear.
Each Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl is housed …read more

For many years, I have been a big fan of Estee Lauder cosmetics and fragrances. So I always make a point to check out their new products. Even if they don’t end up in my regular rotation, they are worth trying since Estee Lauder always offer high quality items.
Recently, I tried their new Nutritious Vita-Mineral Makeup. Enriched with vitamins, minerals and pomegranate, this makeup doesn’t just look good, it’s also good for your skin. More and more cosmetics are beginning to use pomegranate as a key ingredient. It’s a powerful antioxidant that will help protect your skin from free radicals.
Nutritious …read more