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以成分分析打下江山的Paula Begoun阿姨，一年到頭筆耕不輟——剛剛趕在2007年結束前推出最新版Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me，2008年新年假剛放完，又出爐了洋洋灑灑長達10頁的07年最佳美妝品報告~~

官網上刊登的全文鏈接在這裡：Best of Beauty 2007

Paula阿姨名聲在外，然而盡信書則不如無書。Paula堅信只有經實驗證明的化學成分才可有效作用於肌膚，植物萃取、精油等打著天然旗號的產品不僅有效性很可疑，還容易造成皮膚過敏，往往被歸入不予推薦的行列。偏偏小布的皮膚不對植物過敏，只與酸類無緣，再溫和的這酸那酸都會讓我長小紅疹，有機品牌用起來卻舒服得一塌糊塗~~~

信什麽都不如信自己的臉。再説，西醫無法證明其功效的中藥，時常卻比西醫療法更有效XD

反正，Paula阿姨的話我就只隨便看看了。不過看了她一大篇產品報告，還是很想嘗試以下幾樣便宜不傷本的東西：

卸眼液：
The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover ($12.50 for 3.3 ounces)
Why we love it: Fluid lotion works swiftly to remove even stubborn waterproof mascara, and is fragrance-free; best if used before cleansing your face.
What we said: This doesn’t contain much chamomile, but is in fact an excellent, lotion-type eye-makeup remover.

防曬：
Mary Kay SPF 30 Sunscreen ($14 for 4 ounces)
Why we love it: Includes avobenzone for UVA protection and contains a nice selection of vitamin-based antioxidants (plus green tea) known to help skin defend itself better from sun exposure—plus the price is great!
What we said: This is an outstanding water-resistant sunscreen for normal to oily skin.

可卸妝的潔面乳：
Neutrogena One Step Gentle Cleanser ($6.20 for 5.2 ounces)
Why we love it: A water-soluble cleanser that feels great, works quickly to remove makeup, and doesn’t leave skin feeling tight or dry. Note: this is merchandised with Neutrogena’s makeup rather than their skin care.
What we said: Leaves skin feeling clean and smooth, all in one gentle step.. It contains milder cleansing agents than many other cleansers, but still includes standbys such as ammonium laureth sulfate. It is highly recommended for all but very dry skin types. It does contain fragrance.

護手霜（4塊美金不到，很大一支）：
Vaseline Intensive Care Intensive Rescue Healing Hand Cream ($3.99 for 3.1 ounces)
Why we love it: A thoughtfully formulated emollient moisturizer that moisturizes well and has a light, non-greasy texture that is well-suited for hand application.
What we said: This moisturizes well and has a light, non-greasy texture. It contains fragrance in the form of ethylene brassylate.

Clinique有名的潤唇gel，有不錯滿額贈的時候要買：
Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss ($13.50)
Why we love it: Emollient, balm-like lip gloss moisturizes while imparting sheer, juicy color and a minimally sticky feel.
What we said: It’s a good way to condition lips while adding a hint of color, and some of the shades have a slight shimmer for a glistening effect.

各樣產品1元均一的品牌e.l.f，卻有連專業化妝師也推崇的好品質：
e.l.f. Brightening Eye Color($1)
Why we love it: These quads are an amazing value for the money, especially if you prefer sheer colors and don’t mind shine. They have a reasonably smooth texture and apply evenly, and every set has at least one shade that can serve as powder eyeliner.
What we said: The best sets include Matte Mauve (it’s almost matte), Butternut, Drama, and Nouveau (the olive-green shade in this one goes on khaki and blends well with the other colors). You can find eyeshadows that last longer and have a texture that’s more elegant, but you’ll pay a lot more for the privilege!

e.l.f. Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15($1)
Why we love it: Very smooth, non-sticky lip gloss with gorgeous sheer colors and excellent sun protection courtesy of its in-part titanium dioxide sunscreen.
What we said: Wins as the best product from E.L.F. because nowhere else will you find a lip gloss with gorgeous sheer colors and excellent sun protection courtesy of its in-part titanium dioxide sunscreen. Pink Kiss, Candlelight, Goddess, and Mauve Luxe have a soft metallic finish, while Angel is a colorless shade with flecks of glitter (definitely not a sophisticated look). The remaining colors have a soft shimmer and all of them have a fruity scent and taste. At this price, why not buy several shades?

e.l.f. Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara($1)
Why we love it : A gel that applies smoothly, is non-sticky, and does a great job of grooming brows or providing slight lash enhancement while leaving a subtle glossy finish.
What we said : This houses the same clear gel formula in a dual-sided, dual-brush component. One end is for eyebrows (and the brush is suitable for brow application) and the other for lashes (with an equally suitable brush). All this for $1? Sold!

L’Oreal的H.I.P系列，效果大膽前衛，早就想買來試試：
L’Oreal HIP Color Truth Cream Eyeliner ($11)
Why we love it : Gel eyeliner that matches its more expensive department-store competitors for long wear without smearing. Oddly, this is not as pigmented as other products in the HIP line.
What we said : Just like all of the other gel eyeliners, this has a soft, cream-gel texture that must be applied with a brush. A mini angled eyeliner brush is included, and is workable, but most consumers will want something more elegant or capable of drawing a thinner line. Performance-wise, this applies smoothly and sets quickly to an immovable finish. It requires an oil- or silicone-based remover. All five shades are worth considering, depending on whether you want classic or trendy look.

L’Oreal HIP High Drama Volumizing Mascara ($10)
Why we love it : Does everything right if your goal is long, thick, dramatic lashes that may have others asking if you’re wearing false lashes!
What we said: With a brush that’s similar to L’Oreal’s Lash Architect 3-D Dramatic Mascara, this performs about the same. You’ll get long, thick, lush lashes with nary a clump, all in a few lash-softening strokes. The Ultimate Blue Black shade isn’t noticeably blue; it’s just a very deep, inky black.

雖然已經較偏愛粉底液+蜜粉，上妝方便快捷的粉餅可能還得備一個：
Make Up For Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation ($32)
Why we love it : Provides everything a pressed-powder foundation should, and excels in each area. The talc-based formula feels buttery smooth and blends on like a second skin, plus comes in several excellent shades.
What we said : The slightly dry, non-chalky matte finish is ideal for normal to very oily skin, and this provides light to medium coverage that doesn’t mask skin but does make it look refined and polished. The only questionable colors are the slightly orange 209 Warm Beige and the slightly peach 214 Dark Beige. Shades 216 Caramel and 218 Chocolate are beautiful for darker skin tones or used as matte bronzing powders. Shade 200 Beige Opalescent has a soft shine that will magnify oily areas. This powder foundation does contain fragrance.