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This summer, I discovered an online company that sells individual pairs of coloured lenses in varieties they call subtle, bold and dramatic. Comfort Lenses also makes theatrical-effects lenses for television, movies and stage productions. Though almost the same price for one pair as a box of the most popular brand, Fresh Look, the Comfort Lenses are supposedly suitable for daily wear for up to three months, so I suspect I will get a couple of years from my “dramatic green” and “bold violet”.

August 20, 2012

It was while researching my column for August 2004 about the makeup colours to suit different eye colours that I thought about buying colour contacts again. I thought it might be a good idea to put those colour theories to the test.

August 20, 2012

I keep my MAC 2002 palette at the office and it comes in handy on those days when I’ve left my makeup bag at home

August 20, 2012

You will find minor benefits for wrinkles from products containing the following: alpha-lipoic acid, coenzyme Q-10, copper peptides, kinetin, soy isoflavones, tea extracts, vitamin C and vitamin E.

August 20, 2012

Rosy shades of blush are recommended as you age because our skin loses natural pigments.

August 20, 2012

Two brushes that every make up aficonado needs in her collection are a medium fluff brush for powder blush and a very large fluff brush for powder.

August 20, 2012

The most important thing you can do for yourself in your teen years is to start a good skin care routine. It’s especially important now when your skin is prone to blemishes and breakouts.

August 20, 2012

Neutrogena and Coppertone are leading the way in sunscreen research and have many different forumlations of sun protection products for every skin type. Banana Boat is known for their child-friendly products.

August 20, 2012

Peels won’t magically take 20 years off your looks or give your face the softness of a skinless grape, but they can be a useful addition to your beauty regimen.

August 20, 2012

Finding the right concealer for you is a matter of trial and error. Go to different makeup counters or your local Sephora if you’re lucky enough to have one near by.

August 20, 2012

Pull every bottle out of every nook and cranny. Put them all together and count them if you dare. Now, divide them into two sections — the ones you use regularly and the ones you haven’t used or used once or twice to ill effect.

August 20, 2012

Part of the secret to successfully carrying off a green eye shadow look lies in the colour you pair it with.

August 20, 2012

The most-recommended brands of lotions to try for very dry skin are Lubriderm, Eucerin and Complex 15.

August 20, 2012

Today is a day when many people make resolutions, some of them major, most of them small; things that we feel will improve our lives in some way.

August 20, 2012

Quickly redo your makeup from office blah to evening wow!

August 20, 2012

Everyone can wear red lipstick — everyone! It doesn’t matter if you’re a pale, nordic princess, or a dark, nubian queen; there is a shade of red for you.

August 20, 2012

That’s a lot of power packed in a tube of lipstick. And it can be explained.

August 20, 2012

There are almost as many ways to remove one’s makeup as there are of applying it.

August 20, 2012

If one undertone doesn’t look right on you, try other ones

August 20, 2012

On those days when you’re sure you’re going to melt, minimal makeup is your best bet. Skip foundation in favour of a tinted sunscreen product (Neutrogena Healthy Skin or Prada Hydrating Gel Tint in SPF 15) or make your own by mixing a bit of your foundation with your facial sunscreen.

August 20, 2012