Handbag Essentials: Healthy Glow Sheer Powder!

Whenever a Chanel compact is revealed, we swoon a little, well, I do!  And I simply drooled over this 'off white', almost enamel looking case filled with Healthy Glow Sheer Powder SPF 15 from the Les Beiges collection by Chanel.
Of course, its not only the delectable packaging to get excited about but the finely milled, pressed powder too in shades that will have you re-shaping your face in no time.  They can achieve clever contouring, yes even with that flat brush by using more than one shade.  For instance, choose one shade lighter and one deeper so you can create subtle cheekbones as well as a delicate bronzed effect.  Or use one shade lighter than your skin tone to cheat a bit of natural glow to your upper facial features; browbone, cheekbones, bridge of the nose.  No more excuses if you can't quite handle liquids or creams, you can shade to your hearts content with these beautes!!

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheers.

I mentioned Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer's last week after using them for a stunning Asian bride who had a natural even skin tone.  I use these a lot for photoshoots but weirdly don't hear about others using them much, although they must do, its an Instyle Best Beauty Buys Winner 2012!
Last weeks bride was not a make up wearer and when I say 'not a make up wearer', I mean to the point of owning about two cosmetics, so it was a challenge as she was out of her comfort zone to even book a Make Up Artist, therefore I chose the lightest yet most effective formulas, 3 drops of  Givenchy Eclat Matissime Foundation in Mat Ginger 07 being one of them mixed with 2 drops of 08 Fluid Sheer a rich golden beige to create radiance, natural coverage and smooth evenness with a highlight.
I find the other shades in rose, beige and golden tones very helpful when skin tones need only delicate and minimal coverage as well as for subtle sculpting.  Have you tried these?