May

Product Review

Since I discovered the new and luxuriously large Perfecting Powdered Sheets from NARS, I’ve noticed that more and more designer brands are now making blotting papers. Until now, oil-absorbing sheets like the ones from Papier Poudre were available mainly as a budget buy, but now these products are getting an upgrade. So I’ve put together a three-part series to introduce the new market for designer blotting papers.

Dior Blotting Papers ($21) help absorb any excess oil on your face. All 150 sheets are folded into a beautiful silver envelope with a mirror inside. Simply blot around your T-Zone for a magnificent matte look.

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Just the thought of being swept away for a beach getaway this Summer fills me with warm and fuzzy feelings. Blue skies, pristine white sands, beautiful people, and an excuse to buy some new makeup! It seems island life is inspiring some pretty groovy palettes, too. Here’s a look at three new island-inspired products.

Caribbean Crush Face Palette by LORAC ($30) is a limited-edition face palette with colors for your eyes and cheeks. Inside you’ll find a coral-colored blush, neutral bronzer, cream highlighter, and three metallic eye shadows in Island, Dune, and Beachwood.