beauty junkie

reviewing all the stuff that keeps you beautiful in Hong Kong

summer must-have: bobbi brown June 5, 2007

Filed under: face makeup/powder — every day HK @ 12:48 pm

Get it while you can. Bobbi Brown is right on the money with this 2-in-1 pot rouge in summer pink. It goes on sheer, stays put, and gives you a great natural colour on cheeks and even on lips. Stick this in your summer make-up bag together with Benefit’s creaseless eyeshadow cream (see below) a mascara and a lipgloss and you’ll look great all summer.

Since I can’t get a replacement for my Stila push-up, this will do just fine.

 

Benefit: creaseless cream eyeshadow creates converts June 5, 2007

Filed under: eye makeup — every day HK @ 12:38 pm
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I never took Benefit seriously. The 1950’s-era graphics, the catchy slogans… it all seemed so pathetically cute – more about image than quality. But i have since changed my mind.

I heard word that their creaseless cream eyeshadow lived up to its name; and being a woman who hasn’t worn cream eyeshadow (especially shimmery ones) since turning 30, I was intrigued. After all, it is that very creasey-ness of the shadow that can turn a respectably-aged eyelid into something resembling crepe paper or the kneecap of an elephant.

But I’m a convert now. The birthday-suit colour makes an excellent base shade, or when applied alone, gives a quick natural shimmer — great for summer when you don’t want to wear lots of shadow.

If you like that summer – glow- shimmer look, this is your product.