I write about beauty on a semi-regular basis and am in the middle of filming two beauty-focused shows for Allure, so I try out a really lot of products in search of the ones that I think are great enough to tell you about. My favorite products to try out are always the weird ones (like this hairy gel and this “décolletage” mask)…but I also love it when I come across one of those beauty must-haves that are so useful that they end up taking the place of several other things that used to clutter up your makeup bag.
I hate clutter.
Presenting: two of my favorite recent discoveries, both of which I’m wearing in these photos and both of which give serious bang for the beauty buck.
NARSissist Limited-Edition Smoky Eye Compact
The colors in this limited-edition trio – a pale bone shadow, a medium terracotta, and a deep espresso with a little sparkle – are perfect for creating anything from a light daytime look to a deep smoky eye for evening. As a bonus, the palette comes with both a mini eyeliner and an awesome, super soft travel-sized blending brush.
NARS Matte Multiple Lip & Cheek Color in Anguilla
This matte pink shade is Twiggy-ish and mod applied straight from the tube (how I’m wearing it here), and subtle and sheer patted on with a fingertip and some gloss. You can also apply this product to cheeks, your brow bones (try wetting a fingertip before applying it; it’ll blend seamlessly into the skin), or anywhere else you’d like a little shine and color.
…so try these tips for holding on to your summer glow for as long as possible…or pick up this phenomenal bronzing powder (my favorite).
