Beauty Gizmos That Really Work

Box of Meteorites?

If you're entranced by Guerlain's pastel-colored and sweetly scented Météorites, we understand—so were we. But we weren't quite sure what to do with them: Crush them, toss them in the bath, or serve them to company? A quick read of the accompanying directions revealed that buffing a powder brush over the multicolored spheres and sweeping it across your complexion would make your skin look brighter. The pinkish powder imparts a healthy glow, but because the shade isn't nearly as rosy as blush, you can apply it all over (even on your nose) without looking flushed. The golden pearls add luminosity without sparkle, and the mint green spheres tone down ruddiness.

— Jessica Matlin