tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517349539770232900.post2566111486818002125..comments2024-02-20T05:13:42.913-05:00Comments on The Beauty Alchemist: My Summer StaplesBeauty Alchemisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08779966019318211805noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517349539770232900.post-54905988419493785992011-06-09T20:35:11.816-04:002011-06-09T20:35:11.816-04:00Chachien,
I have to look into the Mexoryl , I have...Chachien,<br />I have to look into the Mexoryl , I haven't seen XL here yet but that would be great. <br /><br />I adore Bronze Goddess , I have a lot of fav fragrances and couldn't list them all. The summer list is smaller but there's still a good bit. <br /><br />I love powder foundations in summer but not everyone is into them. Estee Lauder Double Wear powder or the liquid version both work well, also Clarins Everlasting and YSL Teint Resist. But if you use BB Moisture Rich, then the Clarins and YSL may not be enough moisture for you. All are medium or more coverage and long wear. It's hard in the heat with any of them. MAC makes a longwear too , Pro Longwear that's great as well as MAC Studio Fix.<br /><br />Grab some samples when you are out and test some. That's the best way.<br /><br />Good luck.Beauty Alchemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08779966019318211805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3517349539770232900.post-15476939767808075942011-06-09T12:25:45.089-04:002011-06-09T12:25:45.089-04:00Violet scented dusting powder sounds lovely. I jus...Violet scented dusting powder sounds lovely. I just use cornstarch from the grocery store. I am all for products that I can buy at the grocery store <i>(because I have to shop there, I hate shopping)</i> or ones that I can make myself from products at the grocery store.<br /><br />The FDA must have approved Mexoryl XL recently. I can find Anhelios +50 SPF with Mexoryl XL at the drug store now in the US. I use it with +90 SPF Neutrogena for sunscreens. I can't use the Neutrogena on my face, it tears up my skin. I've got my eye on that Clarins product. My face can take titanium oxide.<br /><br />As for fragrances, ever tried Bronze Goddess for a summer scent? That and Aliage are my summer scents right now.<br /><br />Foundations---I still haven't found one that doesn't cake around my eyes or doesn't wear off after a couple of hours. I wore Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich SPF +15 yesterday. It was 93 degrees F and I was doing a lot of walking around outside, and I was sweating. When I was inside, I tried to repair the damage. It still looked fairly good except around the eyes. <br /><br />Am I going to have to breakdown and visit the Chanel counter at my department store? Are there any really good, non-cakey, long wearing foundations out there with at least medium cover? Do you have suggestions?<br /><br />My other summer rule is don't go outside unless it is to swim or pull weeds. ;-)chatchienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505265157134849383noreply@blogger.com