Face Forward: Avon MagiX Face Perfector

I've been a "makeup girl" my entire life and predict that I always will be. That doesn't mean, however, that I don't seek ways to simplify my routine. Behold Avon's magiX Face Perfector, $10; this colorless primer evens out my combination skin, keeps it matte nearly all day (especially in my T-zone), and the gel-to-powder formula feels luxurious to the touch. Best yet, it protects with SPF 20. Some days, it's all I need. Magic, indeed.

Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal, June 2008.