Radio and television mirror (Jan-June 1941)

BEAUTY'S By DR. GRACE GREGORY AT bridge, a low honor will often '* take the trick, if it is skilfully finessed. And many a plain face becomes strikingly beautiful by the skilful use of make-up. It is an art hvell worth practising. Meet Yvette, one of the newest of radio stars. I wish you could meet her, just as I did. At night clubs and studios, singing with the most delightful hint of a French accent, faultlessly made up for the lights, she seems a young sophisticate with just a hint of the old world in her distinction. But by daylight, minus make-up and sophistication, she is a young girl from Birmingham, Alabama, unaffected and a little shy. Yvette was trained as an artist. Singing was a hobby with her. But that golden voice which delights us all on her own program, Have You Met Yvette? on the NBC-Red, Saturday nights at 7:45 EST, and Sundays at 4:00, made her decision for her. Radio was bound to discover her. Yvette's beauty is of a rare and exquisite type. She is petite, with soft golden blonde hair and expressive brown eyes. Her skin is finetextured and clear as a baby's. And with her unerring artistry she chooses the minimum of make-up. A light, soothing powder base, and just a dusting of powder. No rouge, but a little mascara on the too-blonde lashes. Natural brows darkened imperceptibly with pencil. And just the right shade of lipstick clearly outlining the warm, generous mouth. Under the lights of studio and night clubs, however, Yvette shows complete mastery of the art of theatrical make-up. She knows that with proper use of rouge, powder base, eye ■ Have you met Yvette/1 She sings on Saturday nights and Sundays over the NBC-Red, and says the art of make-up is in learning each beauty trick until you've perfected it ll\lllll HUMOR * • * * HOMMIMY * * * * JANUARY, 1941 shadow and so forth, it is possible to create for oneself the face one should have, or, as in her case, to fortify a delicate coloring and fineness of contour so that the cruel bright lights will show her as she really is. Yvette has already done a highly sucessful movie short, and there is every prospect that her public will demand that she be seen as well as heard. A lovely face, a lovely voice, and a most lovable personality point to movie as well as radio stardom. Yvette agrees with me that for ordinary street and evening make-up, the younger and lovelier the face, the less need be done. A mature face, or a face with defects calls for accomplished artistry. For everyone, experiment only will discover the proper routine. Practise makes the routine swift and sure. First, of course, we cleanse the face with the right cleansing cream, followed by mild soap and soft water. Then a brisk patting with a skin freshener. And now the all-important question of powder base. Many creams and lotions make excellent powder bases, when the only purpose is to soothe and protect the skin, and make the powder stay on. But if the skin is blemished, there are bases which have the additional purpose of concealment. If you have serious blemishes, there is a marvelous product which will conceal even a large purple birthmark, or a burn. If you are really clever with cosmetics you will use both cream and dry rouge. Apply the cream rouge with a moistened rouge paw or pad, and blend it carefully. Experience will show where it does most for the contours. For mature faces, rouge close under the eyes. With most powder bases the rouge goes under the powder base. Always it is under the powder. The cream rouge stays with you. But you need the dry rouge for finishing touches and for repairs during the day. A dusting of powder, please, even over the dry rouge. Remember, the effect you want is a natural flush that shows through the skin. EYE make-up is a story all to itself. It cannot be said too often that most of us are the better for a little mascara on the lashes and pencil or mascara on the brows. Skilfully used, it is not noticeable. For blondes, it is an absolute "must." A good make-up is a real timesaver, because it stays on all day. Experiment until you have your own best make-up routine, practice it, and you will be surprised at how little time it takes. 71