CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation: Opening Instructions and Usage Tips.

I don't think I have ever received as many e-mails as I have before now, than with the questions I have been receiving about Simply Ageless, the new foundation from CoverGirl and Olay. I told you about this foundation innovation just before the Holidays and it seems as though many of you have purchased and have questions. The number one question I get is, "How do I open this?". So I went to CoverGirl and have the information for you right here. 

I have discovered not only how to open the compact itself, but found some great tips on how to use this as well.

First, to open the product. There are two parts to the compact. The top part, which contains the actual foundation, and the bottom part that contains the sponge. The bottom simply flips open to obtain the sponge, and lets you keep it there when not in use. To open the top part, you need to twist the large clear lid off of the jar. It only takes one turn and it will open. The lid might be on tight, but it will definitely open with not too much effort. Remember, righty-tighty, lefty-loosey: Turn it to the left to open, to the right to close.

To apply the foundation, simply smooth the sponge across the compact to blend the products together and apply. The white color will never ever change the color of the foundation. It is just the special process by which the products were made to work in conjunction with each other. If you want to see it in action, check out this video with CoverGirl Makeup Artist Molly Stern, as she uses a wedge sponge to apply it to a model. To get a softer more sheer finish, dampen the sponge with water before applying.

Comments

[Caroline]

THAnK YOU for this! I have been wanting to try and after reading that a few other girls could not open it I waited. Onto CVS tomorrow I go. Can't wait to try it!!!

[Pat]

Thank you!! Now that I know how to open it, I'll be able to use it tomorrow. Am so excited!!!!

[kc]

Still can't open the #$%*# thing....very poor construction with NO instructions....hopefully someday it will magically open because I'd like to use it...twist and twist--feels like it's glued shut...

[Teri Cosenzi, Editor]

I would take it back to where you purchased it and ask for another. I am sure that once you explain that you could not open the compact, they will gladly exchange it for another one.

[Theresa]

I banged it on the table a couple of times and it opened easily, but I could NOT open it otherwise, and I am not weak. Very aggravating and stupid on CG's part to make it so difficult. I doubt most people would think to google CG-Simply Ageless-open. If I'd had to return it, I wouldn't have come home with another CG product.

[Teri Cosenzi, Editor]

I am going to get in touch with my friends at CoverGirl and show them this list. I was skeptical until now, but as I picked up two of these tonight and I had an awful time opening one of them, I realize that this really is a design flaw. I had to actually bang it on the floor, very lightly, but I still had to. It seemed like it was almost air-sealed. The second compact did open with ease though.

[Pam]

Ok glad i"m not the only one who can't open this thing. i can see the threads but no luck. I'm surprised that covergirl wouldn't test market this enough to know this design sucks.

[Pam]

Tip to others, press down as you turn. I finally got mine open after reading people were banging on it. Sort of like a medicine bottle you have to press down as you turn.

[Teri Cosenzi, Editor]

Glad you are all getting it open. Now, I think I will review the actual foundation and hopefully you will all follow up with comments on how you liked it, applied it, and finally got the darn thing to open!

[Diane]

This was the MOST irrititating thing I've bought in a very long time.........why didn't they think this through a little better? After struggling last night and again this morning, I finally was able to open it after reading the tip from Pam that said to push down as you're twisting. Thank you, Pam, but CG certainly messed up on this one.