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01 Sep 2023
By Vogue Portugal

Back to Work Issue

Their efficiency is felt way beyond working hours. They deliver what they promise long after the end of the working day. We tested four beauty products that can survive the 9 to 5.

Promises: seven times more voluminous lashes. Vogue's word: it lasts, and lasts, and lasts. One of Lâncome's star mascaras fulfils exactly what it sets out to do - it stays intact, without smudging, for as long as you apply it; the lashes do indeed get bigger (it's impossible to tell with the naked eye whether they're six or seven times more voluminous, but there's no doubt that they are bigger); the eyes grow in a way that's... well, overwhelming. For those who already have lashes of a considerable length, one or two passes is enough. For those who aren't so lucky, here's a possible Holy Grail, to keep in your purse at all times, from 9 to 5 and well beyond.

Promises: to be comfortable on the lips and to offer long-lasting colors that don't dry out, with an even matte finish. Vogue’s word: until now, the words "comfortable" and "matte" were mutually exclusive. But the Fabulous Kiss Matte lipstick by Carolina Herrera has proved that it is possible to achieve durability without minimizing the wearer's well-being. Its application is similar to that of a creamy lipstick, as it glides on easily and allows you to correct small imperfections (for those like me who never get a perfect contour). After a short time, the formula seals onto the lips and remains intact for most of the day, although you may need to touch it up after meals. At the end of the day, when you remove the lipstick, your lips are still moisturized and ready for another powerful 9 to 5 in shades of Red Carolina.

Promises: to minimize imperfections, unify and illuminate the skin. Vogue’s word: inspired by three elements of nature - air, sun, and earth - this mineral powder deposits a kind of semi-matte veil on the skin, illuminating the complexion as if it had been kissed by the sun. Composed of 88% ingredients of natural origin, it has an impressive texture (the powder particles are soft and fine), which provides an extraordinary sensory characteristic, unusual in products of this kind. When subjected to the 9 to 5 test, which in this case started much earlier, from a departure for the airport at around six in the morning, this H Trio Healthy Glow Mineral Powder scored more than favorably. The next thing I knew, more than ten hours after the first (and only) application, my skin still looked like something out of an advert, with one or two Photoshop touch-ups. If we consider that it survived the (terrible) atmosphere of an airplane and a lot of humidity on arrival at its destination, it's to be congratulated.

Promises: to smooth out skin imperfections with a soft and comfortable texture, providing a fresh and natural finish. Vogue’s word: making a foundation last from nine to five is no easy task, especially in months when thermometers mark temperatures above thirty degrees and make-up, like us, melts slowly. However, this product has proved to be a good ally even on the longest days, masking imperfections in the complexion and giving it a slightly luminous touch, without being shiny. It has a light coverage, which can easily be boosted with more product, but always maintains a natural effect. This foundation doesn't need a primer to survive a day at the office, although one will always help the product stay in place for longer.

*Originally translated from The Coming Back Issue, published September 2023. Full credits and stories in the print issue.

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