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Judith's latest finds
For years I never even bothered to look at foundations at the drugstore, because the colors were never right. Recently, however, the tides have turned and you don't have to look very far to find reasonably priced foundations at your favorite drugstore or discount store. One plus of buying drugstore products is that, in exchange for the lack of testers, the big chains such as CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens offer full no-questions asked returns!
Not too long ago, I raved about Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Liquid Makeup. Just in time for warm weather, Cover Girl has introduced Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Sheer Moisturizing Makeup. If you like a lighter foundation in warm weather, as I do, this one is for you! With more coverage than a tinted moisturizer, it is wonderful at smoothing out your skintone without looking heavily made up. The light refracting formula blends perfectly into my skin. I chose Fair to Light for $10.99 at CVS. You can order a free sample on covergirl.com.
One more foundation review and I promise to move on to another topic! Revlon Colorstay Active Light Makeup For the Face is a super lightweight foundation that glides on and stays put! If you suffer from melting makeup in warm weather, this is defintely one to try! It's not greasy, not drying, with a smooth natural coverage that is perfect for a long day. I often put in 10 hour days and my face stays fresh all day with this product! It's also a good choice if you like to wear makeup at the gym (it's sweatproof!). I chose the color Nude. Available at your local drugstore or discount store, or at drugstore.com
for $12.99.
To go under all of these great foundations, I've discovered Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate ($21.95 for a 1 oz. tube). It goes over my regular moisturizer and acts like a makeup primer, smoothing out my skin and making my face a perfectly smooth canvas for my foundation. For normal to very dry skin, it reminds me a bit of Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide capsules, feeling oily as you squeeze it from the tube, but not oily on your face. With a combination of Retinol, Vitamin E and various plant oils, it is non-irritating and does a good job of protecting your face from the elements. I must admit I've never been a big fan of Paula Begoun's products, mostly because I don't think she objectively reviews products that are not her own, while she promotes her own line of cosmetics and skincare, but this one is great! This product has become part of my regular beauty routine.
Happy Shopping!
-Judith
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Posted April 21, 2006
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