Introducing…two shiny and NEW complexion-perfection products that are being used daily by moi:

First up, for a simply smashing base try: Photo Finish Foundation Primer by Smashbox…

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer rrp: $52.95

For:  Creating a perfect canvas for foundation application. The silky blend of vitamins and antioxidants smoothes and perfects skin. Use after moisturiser and before foundation for a superbly smooth base. This skin-soothing blend of antioxidants, which can be worn alone or under foundation, works overtime to fill in fine lines and even out skin texture. You can tell this is an amazing product by feeling the composition, which is oh-so soft and silky and an absolute delight (available from Kit stores nationally: www.kitcosmetics.com).

Next-up, get happily ever-after by using the delightful new release by Clarins: Everlasting Foundation.

Clarins Everlasting Foundation rrp: $65

For: 15 hours of flawless hold, radiance, comfort and perfection, with the refreshing scent of cucumber. Everlasting Foundation prodides a high-tech fluid foundation which evens complexion, conceals blemishes, hyrdates and offers SPF 15. It is available in six shades, rrp: $65 (available from leading department stores and online: www.adorebeauty.com.au)

Picture credit: www.thedailytruffle.com

At the launch, I was lucky enough to hear the Smashbox story from Davis himself, who explained how the brand was developed from the photographic studios the brothers set up. Davis, who also has a day job as a celebrity photographer (he has shot stars including Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron) had access to a number of stars and make-up artists floating in and out of the studios and realised the necessity to create great products that didn’t need to be constantly reapplied during fashion and beauty shoots. Smashbox cosmetics was launched in 1996  and is stocked in 60 countries across the globe…about time then that it’s fabulousness landed on Australian shores. It has taken a while, but I can guarantee you that it is definately worth the wait!

The Smashbox range is now available in Kit Cosmetics stores across the country and there are some amazing products to be discovered. I was lucky enough to sample two of the Smashbox ‘hero’ products:

O-Glow rrp: $37.95

Introducing…O-Glow, Smashbox’s best-selling and award winning tailored cheek colour. This totally intuitive blush comes out as a soft clear gel and then, when applied to your cheek bones it mimics the shade that you naturally blush. Rest assured, the magic gel is also packed with O-so-good-for-you ingredients including Smashbox’s exclusive Goji Berry-C Complex, Ginkgo Biloba, pomegranate seed for antioxidant protection and revitalising marine botanicals for added healthy-skin benefits.

O-Gloss rrp: $32.95

There is also O-Gloss, so you can get naturally pink and pouty lips to match your rosy-pink perfected cheeks. There is nothing worse than a gloss that is sticky and icky, hooray then to Smashbox for creating a gloss that has a silky smooth formula (thanks to the added avocado oil), which moisturises whilst also giving you your perfect shade.

Demonstrating the 'perfect shade of pink'!

www.kitcosmetics.com.au