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Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for July 21, 2019
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Transcript:
Charlene: Sunscreen? Cathy: Thanks. I have to go wash my face again and start all over. Charlene: Me too. Next time let's just hold the party in the bathroom. Irving: Hey! Our chips! Skin care basics. Then: soap. Now: ____. Deep-foaming, pore-minimizing, micro-dermabrasion cleanser. Oil-free fine line filler and corrective serum. Hypoallergenic, moisture-balancing, amino-peptide hydration therapy. Non-greasy, tone-perfecting, texture-refining matte foundation. Concealer highlighter bronzer blusher liner finishing powder. Greasy oily smeary cloggy shiny blotchy.
I was in an upscale department store where a saleslady excitedly showed me the newest arrival. It was a tiny jar of cream that cost over $100. It was supposed to be layered with the sunscreen and moisturizer and base layers but before the makeup and finishing layers and it was designed to “help hide minor imperfections.” I was so appalled, I couldn’t even say a word other than “no, thanks.”
I wear sunscreen and nothing else unless I am going somewhere special, in which case I dab a little loose powder over my nose and chin where it is a bit shiny.
My sister, who lives in another state, called me one day several years ago and asked me if I wore face makeup. I said funny you ask, I was putting some on the other day when it suddenly occurred to me I had no idea why, so I decided to stop. She said she asked because the exact same thing just happened to her.