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subscribe to beauty blog via RSSThe Perfect Eye Primer, Happened Upon
December 24, 2008 12:06 pm
Contrary to popular belief, beauty editors rarely wear a lot of makeup. Sure, there are exceptions to this rule, but for the most part, we are a minimalistic breed that can pull out all the flawless foundation and perfectly pinched-cheek stops if and when we need to, but prefer to keep it low-key on a day-to-day basis. At least I do. That said, my standard regimen includes a lip balm (MAC), mascara (Estée Lauder), and under-eye concealer (Dior) paired-down trifecta that really hammers home that I’m-not-wearing-any-makeup image. As any devoted fan of cover-up can attest, however, the thin skin on and around your eyes has a tendency to get flaky, dry, and stretched when makeup is frequently applied, making a “prep layer” necessary if you want to avoid creasing and clumping. Although I used to rely on the aforementioned lip balm—applied on top of the concealer—to create a smooth finish, I have recently discovered Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules—and I can’t say enough good things about them. These single-dose antiaging capsules are intended to fortify skin in the fight against fine lines and crow’s feet, and they double as the perfect skin-smoothing primer. Plus, the little gold pouches that house this slightly greasy elixir (which actually dries down quite nicely) add a certain “mystique” to your product arsenal—by which I mean the kind that keeps your significant other confounded by the world of beauty.
tags: Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules, Christian Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Estée Lauder, MAC Cosmetics, Makeup
