Bobbi Brown Introduces Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation.

Color me excited to learn about this latest foundation launch from Bobbi Brown. It is a powder foundation called Illuminating Finish Powder Foundation.  Now, if anyone can get a powder foundation down pat, it has got to be Bobbi, right?

Look what she has to say about this foundation:

It’s taken me more than five years to create this foundation. I tested it at shoots, on models, friends and my team until I got it just right. Applied wet or dry, it evens out your skin and gives it a brightness that lasts all day—in any kind of lighting. And because it’s so finely milled, it looks incredibly natural.

I used to wear powder foundations all the time - until I started to age too quickly that is. I would notice that after a few hours of wearing, most powders would start to hide in the crevices of my face, accentuating my lines. The fact that as I am getting drier skin as I get older didn't help things either. It was getting very difficult to find a powder that did not dry me out even more, or look cakey or ruddy on my dry skin. This foundation sounds like it will not settle into lines, nor make me look dry or cakey.

I have not tried this yet, but I am told that Illuminating Finish Powder Foundation has a creamy feel to it, that will do away with shine, and give a radiant glow to the skin, while looking natural at the same time.  It is supposed to be build able, as most powder foundations are, and the powder contains reflective pigments that soften and diffuse imperfections while giving a soft radiant glowy look to the skin.  I cannot wait to try it!


Here is the official word on how this foundation was made and how it works.

The Feel  - A unique combination of emollient coconut glyceride and spherical powders give the formula its soft, weightless and cushiony feel and help it glide on easily and blend seamlessly.

The Finish  - Coated pigments provide a matte, velvety texture while reflective pigments deliver a fresh, healthy glow. Spherical powders bend the light for a soft-focus effect.

The Benefits - Two kinds of algae and Virgin Seed Oil—rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids—and Lotus Flower Extract strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier for a soft, supple and radiant complexion.

As I mentioned powder foundations are build able, it is just a matter of how you apply it. For high coverage, smooth it on with a damp sponge. For medium coverage, apply it with a puff or dry sponge.
For sheer coverage, dust it on with a powder brush.

Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation is available right now, in 20 skin-tone correct shades. Look for it at Bobbi Brown counters or online at bobbibrown.com right now.

New from the Clinique Redness Solutions Line.

Facial redness is a condition affecting millions of people worldwide.  Some are affected by a persistent form of redness that causes ongoing blotchiness and discomfort while others only tend to react occasionally from certain triggers such as allergies, environmental irritants or cosmetic procedures. Those experiencing redness, whether reactive or persistent, are constantly on the lookout for effective products to address this concern without escalating the situation. 

Enter Clinique and their Redness Solution line-up of products. You may have seen the award winning yellow Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder that helps to blend away redness and calm skin. Launching off of the success of that powder and how much it has helped women come these two new products in the Redness Solutions line.


First is the new Redness Solutions Makeup SPF15 with Probiotic Technology.
This soothing oil-free makeup instantly colour-corrects flushing, blushing. Calming ingredients help minimize flare-ups, while beneficial probiotic technology helps strengthen skin's barrier, environmental triggers are kept at bay with SPF plus antioxidants. The makeup comes in six calming shades that suit a variety of skin tones.

Next is the Redness Solutions Targeted Corrector. This is genius! The corrector instantly neutralizes redness upon skin contact.  This corrector goes to work instantly-slipping yellow-corrective colour onto skin without pulling or tugging. Ideal for all over, or for targeting stubborn spots.

Redness Solutions Makeup sells for $24.50 and the Targeted Corrector sells for $19.50.  All of the Redness Solutions products are available at Clinique counters as well as online at clinique.com.

M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Collection.

When you need a makeup to last, I think many of us look for long-wearing products. I have to say that my feelings are mixed with a lot of the longwear products on the cosmetics market. They tend to be too opaque or too drying. My tune may be changing though, as these new longwear products from M∙A∙C are sport on. They are longwearing and gentle, with perfect shades. This is the M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Collection.


The collection entails Pro Longwear Foundation, Pro Longwear Concealer and Pro Longwear Lipcreme. These new products are the most advanced Longwear M∙A∙C formulations that they have ever created!

Pro Longwear SPF10 Foundation - $29.50

This lightweight liquid foundation provides a creamy, buildable comfort, leaving skin smooth and flawless for up to 15 hours.

Available as part of the permanent collection in the following shades:

  • NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC40, NC42, NC45, NC50
  • NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50

Pro Longwear Concealer - $16.50

A blendable, all-over concealer that provides full coverage to create a natural, matte finish lasting up to 15 hours.

Available as part of the permanent collection in the following shades:

  • NC15, NC20, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45, NC50
  • NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50

Pro Longwear Lipcreme - $16.00

Full coverage, breathable lip colour that creates a comfortable cushion and subtle shine while staying true up to 12 hours. This comes in 12 shades that will be a part of the permanent collection.

  • Made to Last Deep plummy brown
  • Till Tomorrow Grey mauve brown
  • Sweet Ever After Copper
  • Faithfully Yours Blackened dirty purple
  • Goes and Goes Blue violet
  • Love Forever! Bright blue pink
  • Perpetual Flame Pink cranberry
  • Unlimited Mid-tone dirty rose
  • Overtime Light baby pink
  • Extended Play Blackened brick red
  • Prolong True red
  • Good to Go Loudmouth orange

The M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Collection is available at all M∙A∙C stores, counters and online at maccosmetics.com right now.