BEAUTY DECADES; BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL; ELSA McALONAN, with her team of experts, answers your beauty problems ... Skin primers.Byline: ELSA McALONAN THE beauty industry is so sophisticated that products are made for specific ages as well as skin types - and it really does pay dividends to get the right one for your age. twenties Paul & Joe Protective Foundation Primer, [pounds sterling]16, Harrods, 020 7225 4758 PROTECTS from UV rays and gives a flawless base. Slightly tinted with a gold shimmer to add lustre lustre In mineralogy, the appearance of a mineral surface in terms of its light-reflecting qualities. Lustre depends on a mineral's refractivity (see refraction), transparency, and structure. and mask pores and blemishes. thirties Mac Prep & Prime Face Protect SPF (1) (Stateful Packet Firewall) See stateful inspection. (2) (Sender Policy Framework) An e-mail authentication system that verifies that the message came from an authorized mail server. 50, [pounds sterling]19.50, maccos metics.co.uk WITH SPF 50, this light, oilfree primer will ensure your makeup holds fast. It also helps guard the skin against premature ageing. forties Lancome La Base Pro Face Primer, [pounds sterling]24.50 lancome.co.uk THIS translucent base feels ultra-soft to the touch, helping to smooth skin, hide blemishes and help your make-up stay put for longer. It will leave your skin looking smooth and youthful, hiding wrinkles and fine lines. And you need only a tiny bit with each application, so it lasts for ages. fifties Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden (December 31, 1878 - October 19, 1966) was a Canadian businesswoman who built a cosmetics empire in the United States. Arden was born Florence Nightingale Graham in Woodbridge, Ontario, where she lived until she was twenty-four years old. Daily Cleanser, Exfoliator & Primer, [pounds sterling]22, elizabetharden.com THIS is a great, timesaving, multi-tasking product, leaving your skin exfoliated, conditioned and primed for make-up. Helps to reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin tone and texture visibly improved. sixty plus Laura Mercier Laura Mercier is a French make-up artist who has lent her name to a line of cosmetics. History Raised in Provence, Laura Mercier began her training at age 17 when she entered painting school in Paris. Mineral Foundation Primer, [pounds sterling]27, Selfridges, 0800 123 4000 WORKING particularly well on older skins, this primer smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, giving you a flawless matte base on which to apply make-up. Contains vitamins A, C and E to condition the skin and fight free radicals. |
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