Age-old beauty dilemmas and the latest solutions

Short, sparse lashes

If you are not a fan of lash extensions, a quicker way of achieving those luscious lashes is Benefit Cosmetics’ star launch of 2023: the Benefit Fan Fest Mascara.

They make your lashed appear longer and thicker via special wand that separates the lashes and coats them with the product that lengthens the appearance of the hair.

Skin imperfections

There are just some days when your skin tone looks uneven, and you begin to be bothered by dark spots or blotchiness.

The genius in makeup Albert Kurniawan has come out with his latest beauty collection: the Teviant Ultimate Skin Master — foundations in 10 shades, which provide lightweight yet full coverage.

These are best used with The Ultimate Skin Master Luminous Radiant Primer, which is skincare and primer in one, its blend of emollients and texturizing agents of vegetal origins providing a thin film that smoothens and evens out skin tone.

Completing the transformation from ‘blah’ skin to ‘wow’ skin is the range of Ultimate Skin Master Concealer, which comes in nine shades. Kurniawan also designed a brush collection that includes a detailed face brush, liquid application brush, liquid and cream face brush, powder face brush, concealer brush and makeup beauty blenders.

Aging skin

There are countless brands to go to for anti-aging solutions, but the newest drop has yielded amazing immediate results. The latest from Shisheido is the Vital Perfection range, which includes the Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream. Upon application of this powerful formula, infused with the Japanese brand’s proprietary SaffloweRED and ReNeuraRED Technology, the skin is lifted by a measurable degree.

The secret lies in said technology, which notably “strengthens the invisible nutrient network – the key to defying visible aging signs.” The luxurious cream is hydrating and promises to zap “sagging, deep wrinkles and dark spots.”

The collection includes the new Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream/Cream Soft and Concentrated Supreme Cream. To complete the regimen, Vital Perfection has the Uplifting and Firming Eye Cream, Uplifting and Firming Eye Mask, LiftDefine Radiance Serum, Radiance Face Mask, Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatement and the new LiftDefine Radiance Night Concentrate. Also just released are the Bright Revitalizing Lotiohn/Lotion Enriched, Emulsion/Emulsion Enriched and Uplifting and Firming Day Emulsion. Bigger results are promised by the end of four weeks.