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<\/a>And one of the best friends a woman can hope for is a tried-and-true line of cosmetics. One pal you can count on is jane, as in jane iredale<\/a>, a producer of skin-friendly makeup. There\u2019s a real-life Jane Iredale, the mother of mineral makeup, who introduced her line in 1994.<\/p>\nAlas, jane and I had fallen out of touch in recent years. Happily, we got reacquainted when I interviewed a number of makeup artists for an article on bridal beauty I wrote for Delaware Bride<\/a> magazine.<\/p>\n One of the brands that got a consistent thumbs up from the pros is jane iredale, which is available at a number of better salons, as well as online.<\/p>\n Here are some of my faves from jane.<\/p>\n Fixation ($30) is a lip stain that lasts all day long, which makes it a great pick for brides as well as busy women. It won\u2019t dry your lips and comes with a complementary gloss so you can oomph the shine factor. You can build layers for more saturated color without worrying about feathering. Fixation comes in lots of shades. I think the yummiest is Passion, a clear, true red that is teamed with a clear gloss.<\/p>\n Active Light Under Eye Concealer ($27) diffuses light, which hides dark circles. The concealer contains cucumber and white tea extract, which reduce puffiness. It\u2019s also great for one of my all-time best makeup tips. Smooth a little concealer on your eye lids and your shadow will stay put for hours. No creasing or running. Honest. Thanks, jane!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s always a pleasure getting reacquainted with an old friend. And one of the best friends a woman can hope for is a tried-and-true line of cosmetics. One pal you can count on is jane, as in jane iredale, a … Continue reading ![\"image009\"](\"http:\/\/smithreports.com\/eatshopgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/image009.jpg\")
<\/a>I write often about beauty, so naturally I keep my antennae up for tips and tricks. I\u2019m also a product junkie who is always looking for for elixirs that enhance our skin, accent our nails and revive our tresses, the niceties of life that help us to look our very best — except younger and fresher.<\/p>\n![\"image011\"](\"http:\/\/smithreports.com\/eatshopgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/image011.jpg\")
<\/a>Pure Pressed Base ($52) is an awesome brush-on foundation that comes in a classy gold-tine compact. It gives skin a natural semi-matte finish, rather than a flat matte look.\u00a0It covers minor imperfections and minimizes pores and fine lines. Even better, it protects your skin from the sun with an SPF 20. It\u2019s water resistant and stands up to humidity.<\/p>\n