Summer’s sizzling heat and increased humidity can intensify a lot of beauty problems: Oily skin may become even more of a challenge, as cosmetics slip off more easily. Humidity causes many cosmetics to congeal; thus, shadow creases and gathers in tiny lines (most annoying and unattractive for older women).
I’m surprised at how few shadow bases are offered in comparison to the overabundance of other cosmetics. Ultima II’s Fade Not, Crease Not (about $7.00 at many J.C. Penney and CVS stores or online at drugstore.com) will keep your color smooth and intact long after you’ve wilted. L’Oreal’s new De-Crease (a small tube with a wand-also approximately $7.00 or less, available locally) functions beautifully as well. I’ve actually used a tiny bit as a long-lasting concealer on blemishes, with great results. Caution: Avoid use under eyes, as the ingredients may prove too harsh for the sensitive tissue here. Both come in cr
