Blush-Up in No Time

Perhaps the best test for a powder blush is whether it can be easily and smoothly applied to bare skin without any blotchiness. Clinique’s Spring Collection includes Quick Blush, and not only does it come in a sleek tube that contains everything needed in one place, but the blush itself brushes on effortlessly and leaves even bare skin with a flawless, natural looking flush of color. You can take it with you to give your face a color-lift during the day. This is truly a new kind of packaging. The blush is built into the cap so all you have t do is turn the brush while the cap is on and then remove the brush full of just the right amount of blush.

Quick Blush—in 4 shades that will have you envisioning warmer sunnier days—Hurry Honey, Peach In-A-Pinch, Minute Mocha, Berry On Time. Twist and blush in no time. $21.50

This is an innovative, time and clutter-sparing beauty product that is sure to become a staple.

An Eyeful of Practical Beauty

Here’s a handy idea from Avon: Anew Rejuvenate 24-hour Eye Moisturizer –two formulas, one for day and one for night, in one jar. One side is a night time treatment that softens the appearance of fine lines and minimizes under-eye puffiness. You wake up and your eyes seem more rested and somehow more youthful looking. The PM formula is designed to help repair cellular damage and to help prevent fluid retention.

The other chamber in the jar is a Day Revitalization Cream with SPF 25 UVA/UVB protection, which, the company states, can even be used on the sensitive eye lid area, which really is something new. The day formula makes eyes look revitalized and awake while softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This cream is formulated to help inhibit enzyme oxidation that can lead to dark shadows.

According to Avon, “in just 24 hours more than 70% of women saw the look of fine lines softened, shadows brightened and puffiness reduced “ and “in just two weeks, 77% saw a dramatic improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”

Having both AM and PM formulas in one jar saves space, time and a bit of money. There are generous amounts of both creams in the 0.33 fl.oz. jar and both feel very light and soothing when applied. For $30. you really are getting two creams specially formulated for the delicate eye area, one for the night and one for day.