“Don’t have time to apply foundation? Use a brightening primer to minimize pores, smooth fine lines and diffuse light to achieve a subtle, ethereal glow.” –Ashleigh Ciucci, makeup artist.

Try: Korres Face Primer.

L'Oreal True Match Roller foundation

I ended up with this product in my hands by chance. A co-worker who sits across me looked up and asked me if I wanted to try out L’Oreal’s True Match Rollerin Sand Beige/Sun Beige which was more my color than hers. Turns out it was exactly my shade so I ended up testing it out. The ads touts an ‘airbrushed,’ streakless finish (which, I’ve read in some reviews already, is not always the case). The first thing I noticed was how soft the roller applicator was, which also feels kind of funny because it reminds me of roller paint brushes — although because the consistency of the foundation is more solid than not, it doesn’t feel like you’re caking it on. Not only that, it is surprisingly able to sneak in and evenly apply in tough areas for me (around the eyes, nose).

The foundation itself also sets in nicely without looking too matte, with a thin coat being enough to even out your complexion. At first, I thought it was still more coverage than I’m used to, since I normally don’t wear foundation at all and stick to basic concealer. The funny thing is, I wasn’t totally convinced on how good it was until recently and that’s purely based on being stopped on two different occasions by people complimenting my skin. It was probably the third time I had tried the foundation and I decided I still wasn’t feeling it when I went to Red Door Spa for a manicure. Two people at the front desk stopped me on my way to my chair to tell me how nice my skin looked. One point for L’Oreal. Then today, I went for a haircut, and right before I sat to get my hair washed, the shampoo girl told me, “I love your skin, it’s beautiful!” L’Oreal 2-0.

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Makeup events are my favorite.

I was so excited to be part of CoverGirl’s Master Class with celeb makeup artist Molly Stern to learn some tricks of the trade and get cozy with some of their new releases.

Celebrity makeup artist, Molly Stern

Hello, hello makeup toys.

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Makeup at Inglot in NY

Before I left for Europe, I stumbled upon makeup store Inglot right in the middle Times Square. I was in makeup heaven. I was surprised that not only have I never heard of it prior to this, but I never even seen it before.

Figures why though — the Polish company (pronounced in-GLOT, not in-Glo as I keep wanting to say it) opened their first US outpost in Times Square only four and a half months ago in June 2009. After my first visit, I’m entirely convinced that if it’s color you’re seeking, this is the place to go.

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Temptu hits Sephora TODAY

Alright beauty insiders, if you haven’t already heard the buzz about TEMPTU — the at home airbrush makeup system — then you may have been living under a rock. The line was formerly a strictly professional line which launched in 1981 and is now available to consumers for the very first time.

I went to a launch event TEMPTU with the makers, and here are some of my notes!

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