How many times do we empty out our purses and resolve that the chaos that defines our makeup bags will never again occur? However unfortunately like the ebbs and flows of economic recession and failed peace talks, the unfortunate buildup of cosmetic products we ultimately forget we own is just unavoidable. We dream of finding the perfect all-in-one product and for a while Nars’s The Multiple did the trick yet like old goats we are resistant to change. Sometimes change must be forced upon us kicking and screaming but in the end we see the light and the light in this case is called Wanderlove Beauty. Like a James Bond spy gadget that doubles as a lipstick/Taser gun, Wanderlove Beauty has engineered a 3-in-1 wand for both lips and eyes that will have you wondering whether you will need anything else again.
The Lip Wand consists of a lip liner, lipstick and shimmering lip gloss in one wand that looks like it was created by an MIT engineering professor. Imagine three products in one for a simple, easy lip color application. Use each product alone or create your own combinations for a variety of looks. “Apricot” is likely the most universally flattering shade. The lipstick offers a bit of a stain to the lips while the gloss is light enough to wear for a day or night look. The portability of this product is by far the most ingenious part of the design. Whether you are going to a club holding nothing but a clutch or going away for a weekend, this is your one stop go-to item.
The Lip Wand is available in the following shades at $16.99 a piece:
Apricot
Rose
Pink
Berry
Pros: The best product design since the Wonderbra.
Cons: The gloss could use more pigmentation for enhanced nighttime wear. Also the gloss could be reformulated as a lip/cheek tint for a total face product but I can't complain.
The Eye Wand consists of a precision eyeliner, illuminating highlighter and cream eye shadow. The essential eye look minus the mascara (hint: imagine adding a 4th pull out compartment Wanderlove). With this wand, one can achieve a complete eye color look in three simple steps with touch-ups made simple by the portability of the product. Use each product alone or create your own combinations for a variety of looks. The "Bronze""" is the most universally flattering although the "Moss" is gorgeous! The creamy shadow is very easy to work with and is easy to blend to create more dramatic look if desired. There is no need for a sharpener which further enhances the desirability of the product and the highlighter is perfectly tapered for getting the inner corners of your eyes or right on the brow bone.
The Eye Wand is available in the following shades each at $16.99:
Moss
Smoke
Champagne
Bronze
Pros: Gorgeous shades that will fit in any bag and suitable for any destination
Cons: We still need mascara-possible redesign for 2011?
If Obama can rally the country with his battle cry for change, we can implement some of that momentum in our cosmetic routines. The Wanderlove wands are available at Duane Reade stores in NYC and online at www.wanderlovebeauty.com.
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