It's like nothing I've ever seen before. Magic was seven years in the making and was recently launched by Prescriptives. Sharon Stone wore the products in the movie, The Muse. She was used as a sort of guinea pig, if you'll pardon the expression.

Magic is not skin care nor is it make-up. There are a total of only six products. One size fits all. No colors - no pigments. What the heck is it?

Well, it claims to resurface the skin's texture and, by gosh, I think, it really does. The secret is in manipulating light. The products refract light and trick the eye into thinking it sees a more perfect complexion. It evens out the tone and really appears to shrinks pores. When applied the products feel cold - the powder even feels wet and cold. Weird. You could've knocked me over with a blush brush.

Well, Magic is certainly a fitting name for these new products. The magic, however describes the products and the feeling when applied, not the results on my skin. Yes, it makes a difference on my face but by no means are we talking magic here. I have a very ruddy and scarred complexion; Magic magically toned down the redness, evened out the color and my face appeared smoother. Not smooth, but smoother. I felt OK about wearing Magic out of the house without foundation and I rarely go out without foundation. I felt as comfortable about how my face looked as when I am wearing foundation. I think it's great for days off or for around the house or going to workout. It truly doesn't look like you are wearing any make-up, yet it makes you look good.

Maybe I've been living under a rock but I don't remember hearing about these new products. Apparently, I'm the only one, though, because it is extremely hard to come by. I panicked when Kelly, an extremely helpful and friendly salesperson at Nordstrom, told me they were out of all products. She gave me generous samples and then even called Macy's to inquire about their inventory. Finally, Kelly found one item, a Cooling Wand. I practically screamed with delight. I bought the last piece of Magic that Nordstrom had. Kelly explained the shortage is because Prescriptives had no idea their recent Magic launch would create such a demand. Hmmmmm, sounds to me like another brilliant marketing plan a la Ms. Lauder herself. She was well known for creating lots of demand for her new products.

The 6 Magic products are:

Illuminating Liquid Potion ($30)
Used for unevenness and discoloration. It comes in a small bottle with an applicator (like in a paste jar) and is applied by hand or with a sponge. The applicator is just to get the product out of the bottle. The Potion is worn over moisturizer and under foundation, or just skip the foundation.

Illuminating Cream Potion ($35)
Same as above but for people who want more coverage. It comes in a compact and is applied with a sponge or your fingers. I read that it is recommended for those suffering from rosacea, but personally I prefer the Liquid Potion.

Liquid Powder ($30)
Wear it alone or on top of foundation. It's a translucent powder with water beads - it's 70% water. Apply it with a brush. It feels cool and wet - but it's not. I usually don't care for powder but this is really different and as soon as it is available I'll buy it. I plan on wearing it sans foundation. Some days I just don't feel like going through the process, if you know what I mean!

Cooling Wand ($28)
This is what I bought. It comes in a tube, like a fat, tall lipstick, so it can easily travel. It promises to cool, soothe, refresh and tighten the eye area, and it does. At this point in my life my eyes are my biggest cosmetic concern. Seems I always look tired with circles under my eyes. In my opinion, the Cooling Wand is the best solution this side of plastic surgery.

Cooling Globe ($30)
It looks like a very small clear light bulb filled with liquid. It is to be kept in the freezer, although, it never actually freezes (kind of like vodka). The top is not removable. Use it on your face and neck by placing the rounded bottom directly on your skin. It promises to revitalize, cool and delete puffiness.

Invisible Line Smoother ($35)
This gel product is cosmetics version of spackle. I think that's what inspired it. It comes in a small tube and is applied from the tube directly into the line or scar you want filled. Sounds like spackle to me! Apply over moisturizer and foundation.