Category Archives: Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier EyeBright

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Don’t overlook the newest member of Laura Mercier’s Eye Basics family just because it’s baby blue, the result couldn’t be prettier.

This shadow primer is also an anti-inflammatory great for those with puffy lids and tired eyes, and it’s also full of antioxidants. Blend in a little from the lash line just up into the eye’s natural crease, and you’ll see the color sheer out while making the whites of your eyes brighter and more awake. You can add shadow over top or just enjoy the brightening effect on its own.

Laura Mercier EyeBright

Laura Mercier Eye Color Quad in Tuxedo

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It’s been pure torture having this palette for a while now- just waiting for the launch to tell the world about its many wonders.

Well the time is now.

Laura Mercier’s Tuxedo quad is basically perfect in every way. I just used it again at a shoot yesterday and just marveled at how rich the colors were, how little you need to use to get the richness, and the longevity.

I used the matte black to trace over liquid liner to achieve a precision line, and the matte white and pearl shades for accents and also to lighten places that were too dark. My true love though, is the black with micro glitter- the glitter isn’t bold, it’s just a different tone of beautiful rich black for lining and super smokey night eyes.

You will love it, you will use the whole thing, and unfortunately it is limited- so grab one while you still can.

Laura Mercier Eye Color Quad in Tuxedo

What I Use Every Day

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Since I truly own, try, and like every single item I write about, it’s obvious that I can’t use it all daily. During the upcoming holidays my friends and family will appreciate this limitation.

Even though I can’t use it all, I can certainly keep the best of it for my daily routine. Here is a quick run down of what I use each and every day.

Mineral foundation; Either Being TRUE pressed in Medium 2, or Jane Iredale Pressed Base in Warm Silk. Also- make sure to check out Jane’s new website- their new Mineral Makeover Room is way too addictive. You select a woman whose coloring matches yours and put makeup on her to see what it would look like on you. The options are endless and it’s so much fun.

Pur Minerals Marble Powder Blush is a perfect everyday shade to add a hint of flush to the skin without being too overwhelming. It’s also easy to blend and build.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance is still tops on my list for en everyday shadow primer that keeps my shadow from creasing and isn’t the least bit heavy or visible.

Jane Iredale’s Brown Sugar Triple Eye Shadow has two perfect plumy brown shades that I mix together and apply from my lash line to the crease. The shades are perfect for day and really bring out blue eyes.

Laura Mercier’s Caviar Eye Liner is such a dynamic product. I slightly dampen an angled eye liner brush (you really aren’t supposed to, but it’s pretty dry here in Denver), and smooth the line on. No smudging, and the consistency lends itself to the stability of the line since it isn’t goopy and you can’t put too much on the brush.

No I don’t Tight Line my eyes daily, but when I do- it’s only with Laura Mercier’s Eye Liner which is specially designed for this delicate area.

TotalBeauty.com Gold Metal-Worthy Foundations

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I loved this list that TotalBeauty.com put together of great foundations as recommended by their readers, I’ve tried most of them and they are some of the very best.

Double Wear by Estee Lauder is a foundation I haven’t had a chance to review, but it’s one of those foundations that women stick to for years and years once they’ve discovered it. There’s also a light version for those looking for a little less coverage.

Also agree with; Laura Mercier and Jane Iredale, not so much with M.A.C (Studio Fix- really??)

Missing from the list; CARGO Oil Free and FreshFace Foundation from Fresh- lightweight and tons of blendable pigment.

Glad it didn’t make the list; BareMinerals, the new foundation I can spot on most people due to heavy-handed applications, and the tell-tale sheen.

TotalBeauty.com Gold Metal-Worthy Foundations

Eye Brighteners

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Laura Mercier Eye Brightener

Jane Iredale Active Light

So many women apply makeup for no other reason other than to avoid looking tired. Just the smallest amount of eye brightener under your usual concealer can make the biggest difference in your overall look and diminish tired eyes.

What makes the brighteners unique is the color and added luminosity. Since it’s specifically for the eye area, they have a pinky or peachy hue which assists in disguising the blue tone of dark circles. Luminosity is another added benefit, like in the case of the pens highlighted above, to give a look of brightness and to neutralize dark circles so your concealer won’t have to work so hard. Use the smallest amount on hydrated eyes under concealer.

Best Tinted Moisturizers

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Hot weather and heavy foundation do not mix and spending more time outdoors means switching to a lightweight, less visible makeup with an SPF. Here’s a few tinted moisturizers for the more casual summer months to keep your face flawlessly protected.

Laura Mercier’s best selling Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 has been a staple of mine for years, but now I can enjoy an oil-free version. Humidity and outside activity take their toll on the longevity of makeup, but Mercier’s version doesn’t budge and provides a natural cover and finish.

Jane Iredale weighs in on the tined moisturizer category with their new Dream Tint tinted moisturizer that provides a chemical free SPF 15. Fantastic if traditional sunscreens tend to be too heavy or cause breakouts and the oil free formula stands up to even the heaviest humidity.

Not willing to budge an inch from your old favs this summer? Give those favorites a boost with Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 30. It’s meant to be mixed, add just a few drops to your moisturizer to give it an instant SPF makeover.