Some days I wish that I was one of those gals who didn't need to cover up blemishes, dark circles or even out skin tone. I have some friends who wake up looking like those fresh-faced models and actresses in the Neutrogena commercials. And I know you've seen the Proactiv ads—I, for one, have never looked that good with just face wash.
Last night, I enjoyed an evening out on the town—going from one party to the next—and because I am a complete psycho right now when it comes to fitness (I simply must fit into my
wedding dress in a mere 65 days), I decided to go to the gym after work. Thirty minutes of cardio later, I was sweaty and my makeup had run all over my face and down my Lululemon Athletica workout top (http://www.lululemon.com/). After a quick rinse, my skin was completely bare and exposed—with all it's yellowish tints, purple bags and red splotches. Party ready? I think not. I instantly began scrambling for any cosmetic I could find stashed at the bottom of my purse.
...Hmm, an old mint I've had since 2009, that won't work...an old lip gloss pot, I can use that...oh look, there's mascara, thank goodness...and then I struck gold. Benefit Cosmetics Confessions of a Concealaholic (http://www.benefitcosmetics.com)—I had forgotten I had thrown it in my Mary Poppins bag just a few days earlier.
A miracle set, this kit consists of a little tube of "That Gal" face primer, Erase Paste (which is simply the best concealing product I have ever found, Boi-ing concealer in two shades, and Lemon Air and Eye Bright color correctors.
After a few dabs here and there, I looked put-together enough to jet to my first party of the evening, where I ran into Celebrity Makeup Artist Alyson Hoag (http://www.myimagejourney.com/cms/)—which reminded me just how naked and uncomfortable I would've felt if I didn't have a miracle in my purse. $36 well spent!
