Evening star., 1938-01-10

selection and testing of colors for dye
ing fabrics has now been adapted to
the analysis Of skin colors. This ma
chine can. in the twinkling of an eye,
indicate the proportion of red, blue
or green pigment present in the color
OF the flesh, which causes 1t to be
ruddy, lily white or olive, and by
quick mathematical computation pro-
duce number which indicates a color
blend. This can be exactly matched
in face powder.
1t all seems terribly mechanical, and
yet by actual test it does work out
wonderfully we'll. The color of powder
which was indicated for our skin was
very faithful reproduction of the ac-
tual skin color. and gives to the face
natural appearance, which. of course,
should be accented by rouges and lip
stick chosen to harmonic with the
powder and the general coloring of the
individual.
| The new machine, called a cosmetri-
graph, is being installed in three local
stores so that you will probably dis
cover it for yourself and want to see
how it works,
And while We are on the subject Vt
makeup, do you use that excellent
method of applying creme rouge to
give just faint tinge of color to the
cheeks? This Is the way it is done:
Rub little rouge in the palm Of the
left hand. The warmth Immediately
makes it softer and thinner Then, with
one finger of the other hand, take a
very little Of it and blend we'll into
the cheeks, being careful that there are
no edges visible. IT there is any ex-
cess, it may be rubbed off with tissue
Still another scheme is to blend little
rouge into the palm Of the hand and
then press the hand on the cheeks.
This gives just suggestion of color
that is flattering and yet not too arti-
| fetal.
EOR added eye glamour comes an
under-eye pencil. new as the new
year itself. 1t affords simple pre-
liminary in making up the eyes. It
lightens dark circles that so otter ap-
pear as the aftermath of late hours
and it subdues superficial skin imper-
fectionS amazingly, so that with. the
addition of powder and rouge carried
up little higher than usual you have
completely obliterated that wan morn
ing-after look. This gadget comes in a
handsome ivory and gold finished case
at SITS.
To go still deeper into the matter
Of makeup, If cold weather plays
havoc with your skin and roughens it,
by all means use some sort of pro-
tective cream or lotion under your
powder. We spoke of liquid prepara-
ton last week for keeping the body and
hands soft and said that it might also
be used as foundation for makeup
This week We want to tell you about
super-rich winter foundation cream as
good for the outdoors sports lover as
for the woman a bout town. It is new
face as a protection against extreme
winter weather.
1t is delicate flesh pink cream that
is quickly absorbed by the skin so
that it does not appear greasy. 1t may
be applied either under or over regular
makeup. It is better, however, to
spread on thin film Of it and then
cover with face powder For active
sports 1T may be used without make
up. In either case it provides per-
feet finish for your face during the
cold season. And II you are at all
ski-minded, or intend to be at any
time soon; this little jar may prove to
be perfect life-saver, for the sun on
the snow can give as dangerous case
OF sunburn as you will get on your first
day lying on a sun-baked beach.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column call National
5000, Extension 395, between 10 and
IL am.