Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-10

The Latest Device for Beausfsyin-
Women Who are Afraid of Cosmetics.

From the New FORK Mail and Express
lot of masks in the show windows OF a
fashionable millinery store OH 14th street attract
attention from the fact that pretty little box
is placed in every one. ''Those masks" said
the young lady in the store, ARE not for balls
or carnival occasions at all, but for deci dedly
more useful purpose. Have you never heard of
the cosmetic toilet mask now worn by New
York women who have the prettiest complexion
in the world:"
The reporter confessed he never had.
Then must explain it. The cosmetic mask
is something entirely new in the way OF improv-
ing and identifying the complexion. 1t obvi-
ates the necessity for using paints and powders.
1t heals all the eruptions of the skin from what
ever cause. 1t is lined with finely medicatet
fleece. that softens the skin and clears it from
all impurities. If used according to directions
and with the preparations that accompany it in
the pretty little box new cuticle soft and
clear. will be formed, and slight but repeated
friction will carry away the effete articles of
matter that formed the diseased or dscOIOred
skin. Ladies who consider paints and powders
Objectionable, but wishing to improve their
complexion by other means, invariably use the
cosmetic mask"
How do you use them?'
First wash the face clean, rub all over with
the cream, put on a mask and wear it for at
least an hour. Upon removal wipe the face
with soft cloth, and use the powder lightly
The mask may be worn with beneficial effect.
without the application of either cream or cos
metic POWDER but its bleaching and healing
powers VIII act more readily if the skin is
softened by the cream
Does it ever fail to beautify the complex
ion?"
IF the wearer is patient and persistent it will
never fail to make the complexion clear and
me A great many masks are sold in the city.
Inc results OF wearing cosmetic mask are
very soon discernible in the glow on the cheeks.
the healthy pinky look of the skin and the free
ness from .pimples. But each complexion must
use shade of powder to suit it, white, pink,
cream or any color required
THE white should be used by persons with a
rudy or 1Orid complexion; the pink will i'm
part to pale persons the so much desired color:
and the cream color is for those with dark COM
plexions and decided brunettes"
rs it an uncomfortable sensation to wear the
mask?"
"Oh. no; not a. oil. 1t is rather delightful
than otherwise. The inside being lined with
fleece is soft, and the cream and powder spread
on IL create not unpleasant feeling to the skin,
Why. Ladies who use them 90 about the house
the same as usual. and never lose an hour of
time in domestic affairs. Formerly preparations
were made to remain On the face ali night. but
they were not found to be so healthy, aud for
that reason were discontinued"
What the BoutOnniere a La Mode il
Like.
From tha New York Evening Post
The flower for the coat buttonhole is always a
matter Of consideration at this season. Shock
Ing taste Is displayed in boutonnieres that are
mixtures From three to five violets are always
elegant. The most fashionable boutonniere are
sprig Of Scotch heather, gardenia, or Cape
jasmine or small white camelia.