I'm Totally Boycotting Target

So....I go to Target, which is/was one of my absolutely favorite stores, and purchase L'Oreal's Bare Naturale mineral powder foundation. I chose the color "Natural Beige" based on the color match chart provided by L'Oreal. You know where you hold the translucent card close to but not on your wrist. Well, I get the powder home and I look like some poor man's geisha, my face was so chalky white.

Of course, this is the part when you return/exchange the merchandise. But oh, not so fast! Target does not allow any returns OR exchanges of cosmetics after the seal has been broken. They claim other stores aren't supposed to do it either. Excuse my language, but that is complete and utter caca. Naturally stores don't like returns or exchanges as this means money that is lost. But when dealing with cosmetics, how a shade looks in a store can be COMPLETELY different than how it looks at home in natural light.

You know this. I know this. Target neither know this nor cares about this immutable fact in the world of cosmetics. And since this is a L'Oreal product, it wasn't cheap: $13. For me, that's a small fortune. I sent a complaint letter and all Target did was shrug their shoulders and essentially tell me "Oh well! Try better next time!"

ARGHHHH!!!!!!

So, word to the wise ladies: either don't by cosmetics at all at Target, or be damned sure that whatever you're buying is a perfect fit. In the meantime, I'm don't done with them buy a long shot. I'll post updates on my progress. I'm just so disappointed in both Target and L'Oreal, who I am also going to complain to. This is just ridiculous.

Must Read: Lucky- October 2007

(used with permission from JJ at MooreofMandy.com)

Look at how gorgeous Mandy Moore is! I have to say, this is one of the best magazine covers I've seen in a while. I actually said, "Wow!" when I saw it. She is just glowing and I love that skirt on her. Maybe The Glow comes from her soaring career. Maybe The Glow comes from the lights and makeup. Or because she actually eats, which goes a long way to putting a smile on my face.

L'Oreal cosmetics were used on Mandy for the cover in neutral shades such as Geranium in their Infallible Lip Colour and the Pink Glow blush. This is a great everyday look for anyone and shows how well you can emphasize what Mama Nature gave you. On Mandy you can appreciate her green eyes and golden-brown hair. What a sophisticated young lady.

Also of note in the issue: beautiful eyes. Makeup artist Jemma Kidd, founder of the Makeup School product line, details three steps to obtaining beautiful eyes. The emphasis is on false eyelashes, which are so popular now it's amazing to think it used to be the exclusive province of runway models and drag queens. However the look can still be achieved without the use of false eyelashes for ladies who are still a little hesitant about that much glue being so close to the peepers. Jemma Kidd does recommend, for those using falsies, to use a dark glue because the look is more natural.