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This is an interesting discussion. There's alot of information and I'm not sure I read all of it but.... At 56 I am never really happy with my face without foundation. Just wearing foundation in the areas of need doesn't cut it as it did when I was younger. - If I happen to have a tan, I can usually go without but then I never tan my face anymore.

I find that in the salon with the bright lights, even the younger women need foundation to get a nice even look.

I have not been using powder. What is your recommendation of a light powder that works well with mature skin?

I haven't used the at-home, or any other type of microdermabrasion, and probably won't. I have my own skin care philosophy: Less is best, at every age. I cleanse,(using a gentle facial cleanser, and lukewarm water, my exfoliating agent is a clean terry washcloth) and tone,(ice water is my toning agent)and moisturize, and make use of sun-screen.

Leslie, Lynne, I don't use face powder either, haven't for many years. I just didn't like what the powder, even the super-hyped as fine, moisture-rich, nearly-invisible, ones, did for my look. My foundation works fine, with no need for powdering down. I noticed back in the '80s that most of the new liquid or creme foundations pretty much did the job, without a need to follow up with powder, at least, for me.

Yes, leslie, the shimmery eye shadows are not a great look for mature women, who might have a bit of a crepe-like texture, in the above the eye area. I like soft, neutral colors, in creme shadows. If you have an absolute favorite color shade you can only find in a powder, try mixing it with a bit of your moisturizer, and then applying. I have done this often, with great results.

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Makeup, tailored specifically for mature women, at a reasonable price? Well, Revlon has developed such a line, Vital Radiance. I've been anticipating these products arrival in my area. I now find they've arrived, and I will enjoy re-stocking my cosmetic bag with them. Here's a news story concerning the January 2006 launch of the line:

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Hi Jeannine. I've visited your website and found it very helpful and fun! Your site is where I became aware of Revlon's Vital Radiance cosmetics. Have you or anyone you know tried the makeup? I saw it in Wal Mart and was fairly high priced compared to other lines there. I'd appreciate any info you might have about the line.

Breezyblueeyez, forgive this late reply to your posting...

First of all, allow me to thank you for your visit to my site. Glad you enjoyed it.

Now, on to your query. Yes, I've tried a couple of the Vital Radiance products. I took advantage of their 'free customized sample' offer, and received a bit of the Smoothing Face Primer, and the Moisture Covering Compact Makeup. The color-shade choices, suggested by the info. I provided, when I filled out the customization form, were 50% right-on. The Compact Makeup shade was perfect, but, the Primer was just a tad too dark, at least for my pre-tanned complexion. But,I was pleased with the feel and look and wear-ability of both products provided, and shall purchase these, and give other products in the Vital Radiance line a try. From what I've seen as to their un-availability in my local stores, the first batch on the shelves has been selling like hot-cakes! I find empty racks wherein the products were displayed.

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I think every woman should start using Rose products after 30 years of age. Rose oils and rose water have lept my skin young, fresh looking and nearly wrinkle free. My mom and gradmother have used it for as long as I can remember them and the effect is really amazing. I do not think Rose water is very popular, but I am from Bulgaria and in my country we produce the highest quality rose oil and it really has an anti aging effect. I know we should not advertise here, but I am listing the site I buy from just because it is not easy to fing quality products. I buy my rose products at www.royalessence.net and I am happy with theor quality - I think that's more importnat that price <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

How well I remember hearing my Mom talk about the Ladies who used rose water and glycerin for their complexions! Unfortunately not everyone can use the rose products, due to allergic reactions.

As time goes by, one need realize aging is just a natural process, and one that cannot be halted. The best tip to avoid those wrinkles, is to protect your skin from the sun. Even that precaution will not result in absolute wrinkle-free skin. We all age...if we're lucky enough to keep on livin'!

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Let's not forget that the best makeup still wont look its best on "not-so-great" skin! Getting your skin in great condition will make your makeup apply and look better!!!

Mary Kay is a wonderful way to get great skin and great color! For more information, email me at ashleywallace83@marykay.com