Photoplay (Jan - Jun 1939)

\ Treat yourself to a brand-new (ace with these skillful make-up tricks borrowed from Hollywood's glamorous THE BEAUTY RACKET — "Beauty is a racket and every woman is a gangster in this particular racket," said lovely Irene Dunne, who is not my idea of a gangster at all. Irene and I had been discussing the weather, of all things, and how it affected one's skin, when she suddenly made the above statement. "Well, you need protection," she explained. "Every woman knows from childhood that beauty is necessary in order to obtain the things she wants from life. I don't mean that you have to have a perfect face or figure. That isn't anywhere near so important as a clear skin, shining hair and perfect grooming. Any woman can be beautiful if she has those assets. And, as in any other racket, you have to have protection. In this case, you have to protect your skin and hair and hands against the weather. Against wind and cold or too much sun. That's what I mean," she finished triumphantly. "One's complexion is the most important, of course," Irene went on, while I noticed that hers was as soft and smooth as a baby's. "A good foundation cream is an absolute necessity beit makes your make-up go on more smoothly and last longer. It's also a great protection against dust and the drying effects of wind or cold. The use of softening creams at ni«ht also protects the skin and keeps it soft. "Shining, healthy hair is something that any girl can have. There's no reason at all for anyone to have dry. unruly hair when hair can be protei ' nst dirt by frequent thorough shampoos or ti i teaming tonii shampoos. And brushing and massage will keep it shining." If your hair is dry, protect it by oil treatments to brine back If it's oily, try one of the many astringent tonics on the market IreNI bat lip ro i the pro tection, too. tx belps keep the lip drying in cold weather At night, smooth a little white vaseline or a rich cream into your lips to .mrl supple. If you find that your lipstick won't go on smoothly because your lips are chapped or dry, rub a little cream on them before wielding your lip rouge. You'll find it's a great help. "Your hands need protection against dryness, also," Irene continued. "Never use a harsher soap for your hands than you would for your face. Protect them by being sure to wipe them thoroughly dry, While you're drying them, smooth back the cuticle of your nails to keep them in shape. And always use a hand lotion after they've been in water. it's a good idea, too, to rub a rich emollient cream into your hands at night about once a week and leave it on all night. Wear a pair of soft loose gloves when you go to bed so the cream will have a chance to soak into your hands and not into the sheets. "Hands give away a woman's age quicker than any other one factor, so it's up to every girl to see that hers are always soft and younglooking. She's protecting herself that way." Irene glanced over at a corner of the set where they were getting ready for the next scene. "They'll need me in a minute," she said hastily, "but don't forget that you have to protect the skin against hard water when you take your bath, too. Use softening crystals in the water or some of those marvelous creams that you smooth over your whole body before the bath. They're wonderful afterward as well, to keep the skin soft." She got up to leave, then remembered something else. "Oh, and be sure to use a softening cream or lotion on the elbows, so they won't be roughened or red when you wear short sleeves or evening gowns." When you see "Love Affair," in which Irene is co-starring with Charles Boyer at RKO, y^ou'll see how well she has protected herself against all weather depredations. NEW HAIR-DO— Sally Eilers wasn't on the set of "Tarnished Angel," her new starring picture at the same studio, but I found her down in the portrait gallery and when I saw her new hairdress I immediately demanded some portraits of it so you could see how very smart and attractive it is and perhaps copy it for yourself. The hair is brushed high off the ears, of course, and then piled in soft rolled curls. The lower back hair is divided in half. One half is swept across the back of the head and the ends curled into a soft roll. Then the other half is brushed across that, curled in the same way, and kept in place by a rhinestone pin. Combing your hair across the back of your head in this manner gives your hair a softer and more graceful effect than if it's brushed straight up to the top of your head. Notice Sally's new earrings too. They follow the curve of her ears in the most approved modern fashion (Continued on page 81) PH OTOPLAY