MA Beauty Expert: Universal Flatterers – Make-up Magic or Hype?

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Donna Macdonald, GoLocalWorcester Beauty Expert

“What color will look good on me?” is the first thing we ask when we hit the makeup counter. But this season there are a spate of products that are being regaled as universally flattering on everyone. It sure takes the guess work out of choosing the right colors but is it too good to be true? Here we found makeup bag essentials that live up to the hype:

Rosy Cheeks

Beauty editors have been waxing poetic about Chanel Le Crème Blush in Chamade, stating it was becoming on every model at the recent spring fashion shoots. However, in the compact all by itself, it’s downright scary with a red clown-like pigment. But a measured dab blended softly on each cheek, and an unbiased sheer rose emerges no matter what skin tone you have. It’s hard to imagine that it isn’t flattering to all women because on the skin, the color looks like a natural blush – the kind you get when someone gives you a sudden heartfelt compliment. Charming to see. Macy’s

Shadow

Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten is a shimmering nude-pink with reflective pigments that give the powder a chameleon-like quality that’s soft and pretty on any lid. It’s an everyday super-flatterer that works with blue, green, and the very darkest eyes because it mirrors the tones that appear naturally in everyone’s skin. Sephora

Frog Prince

This cosmetic may fall under the “what will they think of next” category. Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Lipstick is actually emerald green in the tube. But don’t be fooled by the shocking hue – it reacts to the warmth of your lips turning them into a fairy tale rose. No two pairs of lips will look the same as it adapts according to your pH and natural coloring, appearing entirely different yet beautifully flattering on everyone. Vitamin E and shea butter keep lips soft, hydrated and deliciously kissable. Now go find that frog and see what happens next. Lipstickqueen.com

Black-Out

Instead of black eyeliner, try L’Oréal Color Truth Cream Eyeliner in Midnight Blue. It enhances every eye color because it accentuates the whites of the eyes for instant brightness. It doesn’t read as a true navy but something special and in between. It’s unique and flattering because it’s unexpected. You now know without trying it first that it was made for you. WalMart

What Makes a Legend?

No doubt you’ve heard of Clinique Black Honey Almost Lipstick, the fabled berryish lip color that somehow manages to suit every woman alive. It’s been around since the ‘70’s because it’s truly beautiful (Mom probably had a few tubes). At first glance, it’s not for the faint of heart, but once on the lips, it creates a sophisticated juicy pout. Its longevity can be blamed on the alchemy of black magic which makes it delightfully flattering on everyone. Nordstrom

Donna Macdonald is a freelance writer who enjoys covering topics of interest to women, especially fragrance, style, beauty. She has also written marketing material for a women's book that hit the New York Times Bestseller list and netted her an up close and personal discussion on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Donna currently writes her own personal blog, alovelyinconsequence.blogspot.com where she also writes about issues close to a woman's heart. Donna believes that when a woman finds beauty in the world, she will find beauty in herself.

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