Skin Care

One of the most asked questions beauty specialist get is, “of all the skin care products out there, which one’s truly do the job?”

With the skin care beauty business being highly competitive, you will find most of the products will do the job they say they do. But what most of us would like to know is which eye cream, lipstick, mascara and so on go that extra mile. We are going to look at this and you will be suprised that many of the better performing products come from the mid-priced brands. These come from large and well known companies that are prepared to spend billions of dollars on research and development.

Lets look at 20 beauty products that have never failed to pull in the compliments.

Revlon Beyond Natural Smoothing Primer.

With primers coming to the fore in recents years, women are finding that they smooth the fine lines in the skin and no longer have to pile on the concealers. Primers will also help foundation to spead evenly specially near the chin making those tidemarks a thing of the past. Revlon Beyond Natural evens the complexion, looks natural and is not oily. You are not going to find a better smoothing primer because it will have you looking as though your not wearing a foundation but will make your skin smooth and looking healthy.

 Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Makeup.

Age spots are almost impossible to cover properly. You may get instant results but most foundations will wear off during the day. If you have the problem of skin pigmentation you will find that this colour saturated make up will cover any skin imperfections. Or by using your regular foundation you can dab Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Makeup on the odd dark spots. By finishing of with a translucent power you can have up to 12 hours coverage without having to reapply.

Almay Bright Eyes Eye Base + Concealer

This multi-benefit cover-up disguises veins on the eyelids when you aren’t wearing eye make-up and helps eye shadow to stay put when you are. It also reduces puffiness and covers up dark circles. Almay Bright Eyes has a unique natural blend of white tea, marine extracts and light reflectors that help illuminate and brighten your eyes.

Elizabeth Arden Smooth Line Lip Pencil

Used incorrectly, lip liners can give a hard look to the mouth. But as lips thin with age, it becomes necessary to prevent lipstick from wandering. ThiS soft precision pencil should be used to correct your lip line where needed, rather than used to outline the whole mouth. It smudges well, and the best all-purpose, most flattering colour IS Taupe.

Roc Retinol Wrinkle Correxion Eye Cream.

When bags and lines around the eyes become a permanent condition, you need to use a retinol-based eye cream at night This powerhouse ingredient is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine ines and stimulate new collagen production, and RoC’s eye cream also contains light reflectors to make eyes look better in an instant.  RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream has received rave reviews from most consumers with an average of 4.5 out of 5. One reviewer says, “I have been using this product for about a week and have noticed a big difference already. I am 28 and have just one or two creases around my eyes that I am working on fading, and also as a preventative. This stuff works, and I will be trying other Roc products in the future.”

 Maybelline New York Colossal Volum’Express Mascara

Everyone wants full lashes but few of us want to look like a Morticia Addams clone. This relative newbie from Maybelline, who’ve had a lock on the best mass-market mascaras for decades, thickens lashes naturally in a couple of swipes.

Avon Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation

After the age of 40, most women should look for luminosity rather than coverage in a foundation. This lightweight formula contains mineral glow pearls to create a more radiant complexion. Suitable for all skin types – smooth on a little for buildable coverage. This Avon Foundation has SPF 12 sun protection and being free from oil, talc and fragrance it is a sure winner for those with sensitive skin. One reviewer had this to say about Avon Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation, “”This is the best foundation I have ever used. I was hooked on just using the mineral facial powder, but I tried this liquid foundation and I love the result. I am 51 years old, and like to look “natural” – this product delivers.”

Trilogy Age Proof COQ10 Booster Serum

A sunscreen shouldn’t be your only protection against sun damage. Antioxidant creams and serums form the first line of defence in fighting skin-damaging free radicals. Use one or two drops of this antioxidant- packed serum under your moisturiser at night. An added bonus is the presence of the skin- repairing coenzyme Q10, which boosts cell rejuvenation.

Natio Tinted Mosituriser SPF 20

Whether your skin is line-free or heavily wrinkled, a tinted moisturiser is the best choice for a younger look. This perennial bestseller with its high SPF and sheer satin finish outperforms prestige products costing several times its price. Unlike many tinted oisturisers, the creamy formula evens out the complexion, too.

Clarins Delicious Self Tanning Cream

If you check out most beauty blogs, this silky cream rarely rates less than five stars. It smells good, doesn’t look “orangey” or fake and rejuvenates your skin into the bargain. Worth the money. Pale-skinned types should go easy, as always, and remember to exfoliate before application for a top result.
 

L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Moisturising Lipcolour

Part of the hugely successful Colour Riche franchise, this creamy mouth enhancer won’t dry out or feather your lips, and everyone of the 34 shades lasts and lasts. The finish is a Goldilocks compromise – not too matte/not too shiny Check out the other members of the Colour Riche family, too: Anti-Age Serum lipstick (for the over-40s); Made For Me Intense (dramatic colours); and Made For Me Naturals (great neutrals).

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector

Winner of the best anti-ageing product at the 2009 Cosmetic Executive Women Awards, the Oscars of beauty, this treatment lotion specialises in neutralising skin damage. Containing patent-pending CL-302 complex, it really goes to work on mild acne scarring, age spots, discolouration and cumulative sun damage.

Batiste Original Dry Shampoo

A lifesaver when you’re travelling, this “magic” powder leaves no white streaks as it cleans, revitalises and “lifts” the hair if you don’t have time to wash it. Runway models with fine, limp hair even use it to add much-needed body after regular shampooing.

L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

The top-sellinq product for the French prestige natural brand worldwide, this unctuous cream revives even the most desiccated hands A great favourite with surgeons who have to wash their hands up to 40 times a day.

Rimmel London Silky Loose Face Powder

You can pay up to $50 for a face powder – but you don’t have to. For a glowing complexion that doesn’t look dry or cakey, this long-standing favourite fights shine and blends in with most skin tones. The silk powder in the mix adds much-needed radiance.

Ardell Brow Defining Powder

This US drugstore brand really challenges the biggest names in the beauty biz when it comes to eye and lash products. Popular with leading make-up artists who don’t like to waste money when they don’t have to, a few dabs of this pigmented powder yields professional results when it comes to brow definition.

Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush

As the years pile up, the cheeks can become fanned by fine lines. Skin also turns drier, which is why creamy – not a powdery – blush is a smart choice. They blend better and leave no harsh lines (very ageing) for a healthy flush. For a natural-looking sheen (in four shades), this slick cream delivers the goods.

Sebastian Professional Potion 9

When hair feels as dry as a desert or you need to add volume and tame flyaways, reach for this cult product packed with botanical extracts. Apply to damp or dry hair for more malleable, manageable and healthy looking hair.

Estee Lauder Silky Eyeshadow Duo

Too much eye shadow can produce that Bette Davis-style “Baby Jane” look, and not wearing any eye shadow is equally ageing. Mature eyes look best in variations of brown – bronze, copper and chocolate. Say goodbye to matte, though, and use a shadow with a sheen such as this microfine, crease-free duo in Mocha or Cappuccino. Or the cheaper Covergirl Shadow Blast Eyeshadow in Bronze Fire.

Clairol Herbal Essences Drama Clean Refreshing Shampoo and Conditioner

Hair dulls with age but that’s no reason not to remove product build-up. Get back your youthful shine with this deep cleansing duo, rich in berry tea and orange flower extract.