For a touch of the sun without risking skin damage the always innovative and practical Laura Mercier came up with the "Solar Flair" Collection.

One of my favorites in this line is the Illuminating Stick, an easy way to achieve an instant glow. The stick is available in two shades, Golden Honey Glow, which provides a subtle bronze luster, and Golden Rose Glow, which very much resembles a natural blush.

With earth minerals for a lovely luster and shine, the color is applied directly to the skin with fingertips or brush. It blends smoothly and leaves a soft, velvety texture.

There's no limit to where it can be used - as a blush on the apple of the cheeks or across forehead, brow bone or chin for a "just in from a day at the beach" look. For evening my preference is the Honey Glow applied across shoulders as well.

Key ingredients include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Bismuth Oxychoride, which acts as a light reflector by sun or moonlight. - Gail Cooke

by Gail2 on Jun 22nd 2005