New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-07
Simple Comfort the Reason for
Summer Pastes and Powders

IL were, the perfume scheme by having the
toilet water exhale the same aroma as Il e
extract. others who do not like a per
fume do enjoy the lighter and more VIOLA
tile doors OF a good toilet water. The
violet toilet waters are too well known 10
require further mention. Some OF the
newer perfumes which have first charmed
US in the extract are now winning our
fancy in the toilet water. The wistaia
toilet water IS one II is truly delicious
suggesting the soft, delicate. odor Of these
lovely blossoms which make Japan the
much-sung-of fowery isle. These toilet
waters are not merely scented waters
they are invgorating spirits, similar to the
bath salts. which lend a refreshing and
revIyifylng quality TO the bath and the
face water. The bottles OF wistaria toilet
water are most attractively put UP IN Jap
anese fashion.
So popular has the wistaria toilet water
become that the talcum powder breathing
forth the same perfume is now sold. Like
the toilet water il is characteristically in
cased I'm Oriental paper boxes good
quality OF Italian tale. carefully bolted and
borated. is used.
powders is sent to us from Paris. 1t comes
in a porcelain bottle, with the usual screw
top, which can be securely closed, so that
not a particle can escape into the bag
while travelling Not only is there twice
the amount Of powder in this container'
but il is unusually fine. almost as fine as a
face powder. In fact, many women do use
IT as face powder. A delicate violet odor,
which is delightfully."- lasting and yet not
persistent is used 10 perfume this powder,
which sells for so cents. There is nothing
so unpleasant or so vulgar as strong per-
fume, but a suspicion OF some delicate odor
Is really delightful.
A practical novelty which was introduced
about a year ago and has won many en-
thusasts is the box containing dozen
capsules Of spirits Of ammonia. The bottles
with their gay red and green liquids which
exhale the strong aromatic odor OF spirits
of ammonia are comfort for the dressing
. table at home, but they are not, or course
, as convenient when travelling as these neat
boxes II is such simple matter TO take
a capsule and break II in the fingers. one
| Whit, and the good work has begun. The
effect lasts for several minutes, then the
capsule can be thrown away. The box
sells for a medium price.
Buying creams is a lottery. There are
many which are positively harmful TO the
complexion, and there are really good ones,
which keep the skin soft and fine. A cream
which Is highly recommended is imported
by a we'll known French establishment
whose reputation for purity and excellence
OF goods is worldwide. 1t has one great
advantage 10 the woman who Is buying
cream for several months ahead--it cannot
become rancid. The jar, to begin with. Is
made on a new plan, carrying out the idea
Of the thermos far, so that the cream is
kept at a certain temperature wherever you
take IT, The cream itself Is truly delicious
TO use, as 1t is what is known as dressing
cream. BY rubbing slightly II goes into the
skin, leaving an absolutely greaseless sur
face which forms a splendid foundation for
the dust of powder. A little OF this cream
iudiciously applied before defying the wind
and the sun will prevent any OF the dis
tressing aftermaths Of sunburn or wind
burn. AS a precaution against the ravages
10 the skin which the automobile can so sue
cessfully accomplish II is excellent. Best OF
all, the treatment. when well done Is In
visible, and IL one Of the means whereby a
woman can have her cake and eat It.
generous Jar can be secured for practically
nothing. II is scented with one OF the
famous French perfumes. adding to its at
Effectiveness and usefulness.
Another new cream which has been very