I have extremely problem-prone skin. Almost every moisturiser I use breaks me out. If I don't use one, my skin starts peeling, and I end up looking like a burn victim. One of the few brands that really works for me is Erno Laszlo. I have been trying to find cheaper alternatives, but they are either not moisturing enough (Philosophy Hope in a Bottle and Temple Spa Moisturiser) or too greasy and break me out (Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light). I have been happy with almost every single Erno Laszlo product I have tried, and I am really surprised the line is not widely popular. It used to be a favourite of Audery Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe (there is a tub of Laszlo on her dresser even in her suicide photos) back in the day, but I don't really see a lot of celebrities promoting the brand now. I have a feeling that's because Laszlo's not part of the bigger conglomerates like L'Oreal and Estee Lauder.
My newest purchase is Antioxidant Mattifying Complex SPF 15 (90 ml, AUD 120). It's light, non-greasy, has SPF and doesn't leave a white cast. What more could I ask for? I also love their ridiculously-expensive pHormula 3-9 (30 ml, about AUD 250), which is a healing balm for scarred and dehydrated skin. I use it over Benzoyl Peroxide and moisturiser in the night, and I wake up looking a lot fresher than I otherwise do.
I know Gok Wan's been around for a long time now, but I watched his show 'How to Look Good Naked' for the first time yesterday. And I really like him. His show seems fun, but I like watching him more than I like watching the show. By watching him I mean watching his interviews and guest appearances. He looks very calm and self-assured, and I love the way he flirts so comfortably with straight men (an art I haven't mastered yet). Of the ones I've seen, this is my favourite:
Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man was one of the first gay-themed books I ever read. Unfortunately, I have a short-term memory, and, except for that it was about a middle-aged gay man, can't remember anything about it. I was young when I read it -- 15, maybe -- and had found it rather dull and depressing because I had nothing in common with the protagonist. 8 years have passed, and I think I'll react to the book differently if I read it again.
I saw the trailer of Tom Ford's directorial debut, an adaptation of A Single Man, a few minutes ago, and it looks spectacular. It stars Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode (I loved him in Brideshead Revisited) and Nicholas Hoult (of Skins). The music, the colours, the makeup and the costumes (it's Tom Ford, after all) look promising, and I can't wait to see it. It has already won a Queer Lion (Tom Ford) and a Volpi Cup (Colin Firth) at the Venice Film Festival. Is Tom Ford going to be the next great filmmaker?
I am loving Firth's geek glasses (they don't have the Tom Ford 'T' marking, thank god) and the reflection of the girl's blue frock on the floor.
