Though I would probably never splurge on this makeup set myself, I was delighted to receive the Laura Mercier Gemstone Eye Collection as a gift from a friend. I’m a fan of Laura Mercier makeup. However, I primarily stick to the concealer and tinted moisturizer. This limited edition Christmas 2009 collection features five amazing jewel tone baked eye shadows that can be used wet or dry.
The set also includes:

Black Thickening and Building Mascara
Black Violet Kohl Eye
All Over Eye Colour Brush and Eye Crease Brush
Double-ended Smudge and Corner Eye Colour Brush
Double-ended Crème Eye Colour Brush and Crème Eye Detail Brush

Priced at …read more

If you are a fan of Laura Mercier cosmetics, skincare and other beauty products, right now is a great time to buy. When you make a purchase of $110 or more, you receive a free 6-piece gift set valued at $55. This set includes:

Full-size Mulberry Lip Stain
Mini New Creme de Pistache Souffle Body Creme
Mini Face Polish (their #1 selling skincare product)
Mini Ecru Silk Satinée Crème Eye Colour
Mini Foundation Primer
Micro Mini Nude Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

It’s a terrific opportunity to try out some Laura Mercier favorites.
When I first tried Laura Mercier cosmetics, it was because I heard everyone raving about the …read more

Laura Mercier is known for her high quality make-up and skin care products. One of my favourites is her oil-free tinted moisturizer, it goes on well and definitely works to prevent my face from becoming an oily mess.   Aside from her fabulous beauty line, are you aware she also has a line of fragrances?
L’Heure Magique ($75)  – Translated it means, The Magic Hour; the time just before sunset when the light is just right.  A scent that starts with pikake petals, bergamot and then blends into white roses and pink geraniums with a dry down of …read more

A few years back when more and more cosmetics companies were calling their products “stains,” I didn’t think it was very good marketing. Cheek stains. Lip stains. It just doesn’t sound that attractive if you think about it too much. But over time, I got used it and began to love a lot of the stains. One of my current favorites is Laura Mercier Lip Stain.
Available in a little pot, you can easily apply the color with your fingertip or use a lip brush if you want to be a little more precise. The colors are rich without being overpowering. …read more

Is there someone in your life who is a beauty junkie? Does she love playing with, buying and experimenting with make up? Or maybe you know of someone who is hesitant about trying make up or someone who deserves a little beauty treat? I found some fantastic make up and beauty sets that will have everything she needs to look even more beautiful!
MAC Look in a Box Sweet Tease ($59.50)
MAC’s Sweet Tease collection includes five products that will give her a lovely neutral sexy look.
The kit contains:
Shell Pearl Beauty Powder
Mulch Eye shadow
Gleam Eye shadow
Love Nectar Lustreglass
Zoom Lash (sample size)
181SE Buffer …read more

To get a classic, romantic look and flawless complexion, Laura Mercier has created her Renaissance collection. With this kit, you can create soft, smoky eyes, highly glossed lips and big, beautiful lashes. The result is absolutely beautiful, feminine and sophisticated.
The collection includes:

Deluxe Flawless Skin Day Creme SPF 15 (0.17 oz.)
Full-size Undercover Pot UC-3 (0.2 oz.)
Exclusive full-size Pink Champagne Lip Glacé (0.16 oz.)
Exclusive Renaissance Eye Color Duo (0.09 oz.)
Mini Black Thickening and Building Mascara (0.03 oz.)
Double-ended Secret Camouflage Powder Brush
Mini velour puff
Brown cosmetic bag

A $167 value, the Laura Mercier Renaissance Collection is priced at $65. This set is a Nordstrom exclusive …read more

Though I generally use powder eye shadow, I love experimenting with other formulas too. There are a lot of wonderful gels, wands, creams and creamy pencils that produce amazing eye color too. Here are a couple of these products that I use from time to time.
Laura Mercier Satinee Creme Eye Colour – $22
This long-wearing formula is water-resistant and crease-proof. The only thing that I don’t like about this product is the application isn’t easy. You have to dispense it into your hand (or another container) and then apply it with a brush. The color is very nice though — soft, …read more

I adore Laura Mercier concealer and tinted moisturizer, but honestly haven’t gotten into her bath and body products until recently. Last month, someone gave me a jar of her “Chocolate Truffle” Honey Bath and it’s totally fabulous!
You twirl the honey dipper into the product and then under your running bath water. Fragrant, foaming bubbles fill your tub with decadent aromas. It’s a chocolate, espresso, almond fragrance that also has vanilla, maple and a touch of rose. Oh… and of course honey.
The bubbles don’t just smell nice; they also soothe and soften your skin. It leaves your body feeling hydrated and …read more

To brighten up your skin this spring, maybe you don’t exactly want a dark bronzer but a shimmer product can provide a healthy glow. These types of products have particles that reflect light to give your skin a touch of shimmer without too much color or glitter. Here are two fabulous shimmers that I love. Both are available at Sephora.
Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc
You can use this on your eyes, cheeks, cleavage or anywhere on your body. It adds a bit of color and a healthy looking shimmer to your skin. You can get this limited edited item for $38. …read more

Laura Mercier’s Gilded Garden Collection has everything you need to jump start your makeup routine and shake things up a bit. What’s fantastic about these colors is they will easily take you through Spring and Summer, but if you like a collection that will take five minutes to run through in the morning, then take you through the day with effortless style, here is everything you need.
The Gilded Garden Mosaic Shimmer Bloc has a slight twinkle to it that will brighten up your cheeks for that perfect rosy glow. Playing off the garden motif, a “bouquet” of eye colors will …read more