Facing the green-eyed monster

Facing the green-eyed monster

12 Jan 2010 15:51 PM | Posted by Editor

I’m suffering from jealousy, of the extreme kind. And the worst part is it’s over my best friend’s 18-year-old sister (surely when you hit your late twenties you’re supposed to have matured past such silliness?)

It’s not so much her gorgeously long legs or youthful figure that gets to me, but rather the fact that she has possibly the most flawless skin I’ve ever seen. You know, the kind of complexion that’s so clear it literally glows – all annoyingly without the aid of bronzers or illuminators. And, although generally a smooth milky white, it has the rare ability to turn into a rich caramel after a minute outdoors (unlike my skin that seems to wage its own war against daylight by turning red and blotchy the minute it’s exposed to the sun).

So yes, it’s not surprising that whenever she’s around, my face and I are left feeling dull, freckly and a little more than green with envy. Yet luckily for me, while genetics may not be on my side in this instance, the cosmetics industry sure is! To smooth my complexion and tone down my freckles I love Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation. When my skin is looking particularly lifeless I use Natio Glow Skin Brightening Face Balm for immediate radiance and, for subtle yet effective bronzing I can’t go past MAC Bronzing Powder. All I need now is a time machine to take me back to my teens…

Deb x

What’s your biggest beauty envy? How do you create a flawless face?

Member Comments (32)

Posted by: Insight (Australia)

Oh my god this is so true!! your blogs are really funny. Keep it up
p.s i cant live with out my mac bronzer !!

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 6:35pm)

Posted by: Pinkapple (Australia)

I rely on my Prestige shimmer powder. Just gives you a healthy glow and is especially great for when you're feeling tired.

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 6:40pm)

Posted by: Alanacl (Australia)

haha, Love it ^_^
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation is the best! ant live without it

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 6:50pm)

Posted by: jatz (Member since 2008, Australia)

OMG......loving that green eyeshadow. Wish I was younger so I could wear it. I love Natio Glow Face Balm, adding that one to the list. I try to get a flawless face by just using my moisturiser and alot of other stuff to lol.

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 7:20pm)

Posted by: PerfectProductPrincess87 (Member since 2008, Australia)

Great article Deb! I like your writing style and sense of humor.

My biggest beauty envy is women with great noticeable collar bones! I try to enhance my as often as possible when going out by using bronzer and illuminator but it will never be as good as the real thing!

I create a flawless face (when I actually try lol) by:
1. Washing my face twice
2. Moisturising with a matte moisturiser or moisturising primer
3. Applying liquid mineral foundation lightly
4. Applying concealer
5. Applying powder mineral foundation (of the same shade)
6. Applying a dusting of translucent powder to set
7. Applying the rest of my makeup (eyes, lips, cheeks)
7. Checking myself in multiple mirrors around the house and in different lighting conditions, and taking photos of my face!

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 7:22pm)

Posted by: DanniiBeauty (Australia)

Yes very true - as the saying goes 'enjoy while you can coz time flies' If only we could turn back time. I love a good moisturiser dove energy glow night cream I'm using at the moment it helps to wake refreshed and glowing!

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 8:32pm)

Posted by: Hottymama (Australia)

Yes can't beat a youthful skin - hope your friend's little sister looks after it! In the mean time you can never be too young to have the odd facial, to cleanse ( be gentle around the eye area) and moisturise ...Good luck in your new posting Deb! LOL

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 8:41pm)

Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)

I totally enjoyed reading that Deb, loved the story it is me all over, lol and loved your product selections, WTG girl we are going to get on like a house on fire, haha. Keep up the good work :)

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 9:54pm)

Posted by: beautyqueen95♥ (Australia)

My sisters eyes. Ten years old, and owns the longest, blackest eyelashes ever!! No mascara will ever be put in her hands!

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 10:06pm)

Posted by: FRIEND (Australia)

Haha i feel that way and im not even past 18 yet!

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 10:21pm)

Posted by: oliveoil (Australia)

My New Year's resolution is to lose weight and my weight goal is to be the same weight I was when I first met my husband (12 years ago). I was looking through old pictures of myself so I can have a visual image of my resolution. What bothered me most was remembering how much I'd complain about my skin, hips, bum, practically everything! when in fact I looked pretty amazing back then and would do anything to be the way I was 12 years ago. I wish I loved myself more at that time and did not take what I was blessed with for granted, maybe I would have enjoyed life more fully. But life is a vicious cycle, here I am complaining of my weight, when 12 years from now I'd probably look at my old pictures and think I was pretty decent. Sigh!

Posted on: January 12, 2010 (Jan 12, 2010 11:57pm)

Posted by: Dkny (Australia)

sounds like someone i know. im jealous of her brother though
(the young unaccomplished one, not the older successful one)

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 12:32am)

Posted by: Veronica GaGa (Australia)

I am totally jealous of people's eyes who sparkle! Have u noticed that? Their eyes shine heaps and it makes them look way hotter/cuter. Dayum I have plain boring dark brown eyes lol..

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 12:37am)

Posted by: Bide (Australia)

as someone with pores, yes to a flawless face! but she's still young Deb, who knows what time will do to her face!

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 7:18am)

Posted by: Snazzie (Member since 2008, Australia)

I think my biggest beauty envy would have to be youth. You just can't beat youth! Thankfully there ARE a lot of things we can do to give the illusion of flawlessness . . I love my Loreal Studio Secrets matifying primer, followed by revlon colourstay mineral mousse foundation, some translucent powder and a shimmery touch of blusher. Gee it's lot of work to be flawless when you're over 40 . . .

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 10:00am)

Posted by: southcoastclare (Australia)

I agree with the flawless skin, I think though I'm really concious of the tone of my skin as well. Girls in their twenty's have that gorgous plumpness to it that seems to fade as we age... man, to be able to turn back the clock!! Isn't there a creame for that yet? ha

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 11:41am)

Posted by: Mellyjane (Australia)

a great article - and a really insightful often unspoken truth...LOL - at the moment I have hair envy - of everyone is see. I'm pregnant and whilst i am still gett my colour and cuts done, due to the pregnancy hormones the colours just aren't taking the same way or turn out the shade they are supposed to.
I'm a sucker for a good serum to make me feel good. At the moment my product of choice is Avon Anew Vitamin C serum. I use a moisturiser afterwards, and when I wake up my skin looks noticeably fresher. Also lashings of mascara to open up my eyes and a dose of peachy blush to brighten my complexion always perks me up a bit.

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 12:30pm)

Posted by: Annyex. (Australia)

My biggest beauty envy would be exactly what you were saying! I suffer mild rosacea so on hot weathers/environments my face goes red!! Arghh annoying! So I usually contrast it with my concealer. Another one is having open pores! I use powder and still that sinks into my pores, I'm searching far and wide for a very effective mattifier/primer as well as a treatment for 'tightening my pores'. And as you have mentioned Natio Brightening Balm I might have a look at that too..

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 1:06pm)

Posted by: Blissful Beauty (Member since 2007, Australia)

My sister's naturally blonde hair. I have to spend hours getting streaks in my thick hair to get the same effect! So not fair! I create a flawless face my taking care of my skin and wearing mineral makeup. Concealer, illuminator and bronzer also help my skin look fabulous and flawless. : )

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 2:03pm)

Posted by: Shopaholicshell (Australia)

I literally spend thousands of dollars every year in hopes of clear skin! I lhave friends with gorgeous clear, even glowy skin tiones, who doent even own a cleanser
Sucks hardcore!!!

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 8:46pm)

Posted by: Stay C (Australia)

I so agree on the skin thing. I watch quite a few online makeup tutorials and all of those girls have such great skin that their foundation just flows on and when applying their blush and shadow it just looks so effortless, put product on the brush, wipe brush once across correct area and it's done. So annoying.

Posted on: January 13, 2010 (Jan 13, 2010 10:56pm)

Posted by: vainpot (Australia)

Flawless skin!! I can never seem to achieve that no matter what I've tried. =(

Posted on: January 14, 2010 (Jan 14, 2010 11:03am)

Posted by: Empire (Australia)

Hmmm biggest beauty envy would probably be flawless skin, and I hate to say it but a "more-endowed-than-me" cleavage. Not something that makeup can really fix lol.
EDM's vikis radiant creation illuminiser/blusher/bronzer powder is great for a pick me up to create glowing cheeks (minus the sweaty look)

Posted on: January 14, 2010 (Jan 14, 2010 3:58pm)

Posted by: pinacolada (Australia)

Lots of moisturiser and water for a flawless face - good genes help too!

Posted on: January 20, 2010 (Jan 20, 2010 12:14am)

Posted by: freaky (Member since 2007, Australia)

Love to try the face balm. Natio is a nice natural product. Will be checking this out. I use the sunsense tanning sytem to make my skin look good without foundation. Thanks to bh for sending me this product. Its another new love of my life and its good on the wallet also. I wake up with an even skin tone!. Would like to try rimmels longlasting foundation. Thanks for the tips!

Posted on: February 10, 2010 (Feb 10, 2010 10:15pm)