Fair-Skinned? Perfect Beauty Finds!
By Aly Walansky
Being a blue-eyed blonde is not all it’s cracked up to be. Besides the tanning impossibility and frequently looking washed out, it’s nearly impossible to find cosmetics with the right ingredients and coloring to complement our fair (and often sensitive) skin.
After years of toiling from one makeup counter to the next with no relief in sight, I have found a new best friend in Alchemy of Colour Mineral Cosmetics.
In the summer months, my skin tends to fall prey to redness and irritation. Alchemy of Colour’s Flawless Finishing Powder and Angel Veil Setting Powder—both created from pure crushed minerals and botanical sources—calmed my skin and provided ultimate coverage. As the ingredients are entirely organic, my skin felt silky-smooth and light.
The Radiance Bronzer was another great find. Very often during the summer, I look pale in comparison to the people around me—it’s hard not to with porcelain skin that repels the sun! This unbelievable bronzer gave my skin a sun-kissed hue and—most importantly—a natural hue. It looked like a legitimate tan!
For all of us fair, a cosmetic line is very often most valued based on its colors. My recommendation for the other fair-skinned blondes out there is to go for the Black Orchid or Teal liners. The Teal liner, a deep-sea lustrous green-blue color, made my eyes absolutely “pop”—perfect for a night out on the town. Black Orchard, which is a deep, dark plum color, was more of a daytime look, but just as striking. Created with a base of jojoba and natural waxes, the pencils apply with a gentle texture that stays on for hours.
Visit www.alchemistsapprentice.com to discover the entire Alchemy of Colour line – including their awesome glosses, shadows, and blushes. I feel as if I’ve achieved ultimate skin nirvana since discovering this line and I will never, ever stray again.