Red City (New Alchemists #1)

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It seems that sand does not necessarily make one invincible to others who might see through the enhancement.

It acts in a similar capacity as makeup does on a face—foundation to smooth the skin, concealer to hide the flaws, contouring to enhance natural features, to make cheekbones look higher and noses more defined, liner and shadow to draw attention to the allure of the eyes.

And as with makeup, sand can transform a person, if temporarily, into someone nearly unrecognizable.