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Recently I had the chance to try out the new Simple Skincare Light Protecting Moisturizer with SPF 15 and I have to tell you, it’s really great stuff!

Simple is a new brand to the US market but actually hails from the UK. In fact, it’s the #1 selling facial skincare range (non-medicated) there. Their motto is basically to keep it simple. There are no dyes, perfumes or irritants in their products. It’s created for those with sensitive skin. They have a range of cleansers, moisturizer, eye creams and facial wipes and can be found at your local drugstore.

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Foundation primers are a product that a few years ago I had no idea I couldn’t live without. I mean, they hardly even existed back then! Now it seems pretty much every brand has at least one.

But get this.

Smashbox doesn’t just have the requisite 1 or 2 of them, they have nine! Nine! That could be the most of any brand, as far as I know.

I love them because they minimize pores, help to blur fine lines and overall make my foundation apply easier. If I am wearing foundation, you can bet I am wearing a primer underneath it.

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Laura Mercier has a collection out called Flawless Face. It includes four products all aimed at helping you achieve your most flawless skin.

• Foundation Primer – a clear gel that comes in five different formulas and helps prime the face for longer lasting foundation.
• Creme Smooth Foundation – a hydrating foundation in a pot that helps smooth fine lines and is build-able to give you the coverage you are after.
• Secret Camouflage – a palette containing two oil-free, long wearing concealers colors that you blend together to create your perfect shade.
• Invisible Loose Setting Powder – a translucent oil-free and talc-free loose powder with a soft focus finish.

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