from Teen People, October 2004 issue:
"Made for You" by Tammy Siu
Photographs by Mei Tao
Ever wanted makeup so natural-looking that it practically disappears on your skin? Custom-blended products are just the thing. We asked the girls from the-N's hit series Degrassi: The Next Generation to test drive four different brands. Here, the radiant results...
Andrea Lewis, 19 (Hazel Aden): "I have brown skin, so it's really hard to find a foundation that's not too dark or too light," says Andrea. "This matched (so well) it looks like I'm not wearing any makeup!"
Prescriptives
The Goods: Foundation and powder
The Services: A specialist at the counter determines your exact skin shade through a "colorprinting" analysis and then whips up a foundation or powder just for you. Bonus: At select locations, lipsticks can also be made to complement your skin tone.
Where to find it: For the nearest counter, call 866-290-6471.
Price: $45 - $62
Stacey Farber, 17 (Ellie Nash): "It's cool that these products were made for me- I've bought stuff that been wrong once I get home," says Stacey. "And I love that they added shimmer to the foundation."
Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics
The Goods: Foundation, tinted moisturizer, powder, eye and lip color, blush and nail polish
The Services: Inspired by the shades on your sweater or even your iPod mini? Send in a swatch of fabric or a photo, and Giella can duplicate the hue for you in any of its cosmetics. Or go straight to a counter and have a specialist help you create the perfect palette of colors.
Where to find it: Log on to giella.com for locations and ordering info.
Price: $20 - $52
Cassie Steele, 14 (Manny Santos): "I'd never had stuff custom-made before, so it was fun watching them mix all the makeup for me," says Cassie. "My favorite is the gloss- it's a pretty sheer (mauve) color."
Three Custom Color Specialists
The Goods: Concealer, brow powder, eye and lip color, blush
The Services: Isn't it awful when you find out your favorite lip gloss or shadow has been discontinued? No worries--Three Custom Color Specialists can recreate it. Just send what's left of the product, and the company will blend a near-perfect match.
Where to find it: Log on to threecustom.com for info on how to order.
Price: $34 - $50
Miriam McDonald, 17 (Emma Nelson): "These powders are so versatile, youc an use them everywhere," says Miriam. "I can even make colors to compliment my outfits."
Scarlett Cosmetics
The Goods: The loose Glamo Glitz powders can be used on eyes, lashes, cheeks, lips and body
The Services: A makeup artist at Henri Bendel in NYC can help you create your ideal shade from Scarlett's existing Glamo Glitzes, from pale pink to vibrant violet. (If you can't get to Henri Bendel, just order online and DIY.)
Where to find it: Go to scarlettcos.com to order and for the address of the Scarlett counter at Henri Bendel.
Price: $15