My New Secret

The nice girls over at Philosophy read my story about swearing off makeup and squealed, “We have a present for you!”

I love presents.

But it wasn’t a present so much as a product called, “The Present: Clear Makeup.”

The label reads, “Do you crave airbrushed skin?” Yes. “Do your wrinkles and pores deserve to appear minimized?” Yes. “Are you searching for a new foundation?” Don’t tell Natalie, but yes.

So I stashed it in my purse when she wasn’t looking and tried it in my bathroom after my roommates left for work even though it looks just like lotion, so I wasn’t technically breaking my no makeup vow.

And now that I’ve been using it for a week in place of moisturizer, my skin’s never looked better. I know I said that last time, but I’m seriously catching up to Natalie’s glow.

The only thing that’ll get me closer is the salmon and berry diet from Prom Countdown 2002. But that’s about a million times harder than slathering some moisturizer on every morning.

posted by guest

Mar 26, 2008 11:18AM

i have never, ever worn foundation cause i was just icked out by it....but i have been wearing this for 2 years now, and cannot live without it!

got the bronzing smashbox formula for this summer, and i can't wait to try it!

Mar 26, 2008 11:27AM

I want to give it a try! I love Philosophy shower gels. They smell so nice. I don't wear foundation either. It feels like I'm dirtying my face with mud...

posted by sarahchivonne

Mar 26, 2008 11:49AM

great post, i wish you guys would do more product reviews like this

posted by iloveyou

Mar 26, 2008 12:04PM

salmon and berry?!

but i LOVE philosophy

Mar 26, 2008 12:22PM

I love this! I used to be a slave to foundation and my skin was making me crazy, so I decided to give this a try. I've been using it for about 2 years now as well.

Mar 26, 2008 12:33PM

What exactly is it, though? Is it like a tinted moisturizer?

Mar 26, 2008 1:35PM

I think it's clear make-up, mostly silicone-based. I once used a similar product from Philosophy called 'After Glow'.

posted by mpw

Mar 26, 2008 2:25PM

I just went to Sephora and tried it. My skin's feeling very nice and silky, so I might have to get over the fact that it's 25 bucks and buy some after work.

Mar 26, 2008 2:46PM

this sounds great! is it ok for those with super sensitive skin? and by sensitive, i mean the weather, a finger on my face for 5 seconds, allergies, and stress all cause my skin to become irritated! this sounds magical though. let me know britt : )

Mar 26, 2008 2:59PM

I definately want to try this. One q though-- it does not appear to have any SPF. Would you put it on after moisturizer? Or put moisturizer on top? I simultaneously HATE foundation but need sun protection...(pale redhead)

posted by anonymoose

Mar 26, 2008 3:06PM

i'm a little confused. the website says it seals in your treatments and moisturizers, so does that means it's not actually a moisturizer itself?

Mar 26, 2008 5:01PM

I have used this for about two years and it's amazing. Here's the scoop:

You only need a tiny bit, so the $25 is totally worth it. It lasts for months.

Put it on after your moisturizer, and after your SPF. Make sure you do NOT touch it for two full minutes. If you put makeup over the top, it will look amazing.

However, I have found that makeup isn't necessary with this stuff. Incredible.

Mar 27, 2008 12:25PM

can we see some before and after skin shots? ...always on the lookout for the new miracle product!