The initial Jane Iredale Lip and Cheek Stain incarnation was good, but way too blue/pink to be universally flattering. But this peach hued stain, part of their Spring/Summer 2015 launch, is just right. It still swings to a very cool and bright pink as the color develops, but it's much more wearable. In fact, I used it on a recent wedding gig - bridal party and moms all rocked it, looking very fresh and romantic.
This also is one of those holy grail products that performs (read: lasts from 8am espresso through 9pm cup of chamomile tea ) like Nars or Benetint, but with a much more healthier lineup of ingredients listed on the box. Busy moms, busy employees, or just plain busy people who don't have time to reapply lipstick–much less blush–throughout the day. This is for you.
Tata Harper: Limited Edition Night Out Essentials Collection
I rarely find a set available featuring the products I'd cherry pick myself, if I could create my own set. Happily, I struck gold with this one!
Tata Harper's Beautifying Face Oil is one of the more reasonably priced products from her line, as well as the most versatile one. I mix a few drops in with my Gressa foundation and blend it in only where needed -- as a concealer. Or I use it underneath/in lieu of a moisturizer or pat a few drops over my makeup to freshen up mid-day. It's fragranced, but not overtly so. It absorbs in about 10 minutes and feels wonderful onwards.
The Resurfacing Mask is highly lauded for it's instant benefits. It's a gentle exfoliator, and the immediate results are remarkable. Skin feels smoother and fresher and any excess oiliness is mopped up. It's a translucent pink, florally scented gel, and dries within 5-10 mins, but you're advised to keep it on to 20 mins. I'll mist my face with water to prolong the dewy stage before rinsing it off. Before I had a jar of my own, I used to save my sample packs of this for hotel rooms, to offset the effects of dry cabin air. Be warned though, people advise storing this away from bathroom humidity which can compromise the preservation of the product.
The Love Potion is a heavenly, mood-boosting, lady-like scent. Both the initial top notes and dry down stay powdery, (thanks to the ylang ylang), very romantic (jasmine), yet not too girly (sandalwood). While there's no violet in the concoction, that's what my mind instantly conjures on first whiff. A heady, complex posy of violets.
Very Vivacious Lip and Cheek is one I reviewed earlier. It's a wearable, flattering coral that can be blended out to a muted peach or applied in thin layers for a bright coral statement.
