This tinted moisturizer has been a life saver for me. I recently had broken out rather bad and this was just about the only type of coverage I could use that didnt aggrevate my skin. The moisturizer goes on very light, doesnt feel like a foundation at all, yet it is buildable. Because it is not a foundation, it is not really a 'full coverage' sort of foundation but it did cover more than I had anticipated. It is a bit expensive, but it is WELL worth the price, whether you just want some lighter for the summer months or you're looking for something less heavy if you have problematic skin.
Also because it is a moisturizer it is easier to blend and find your color match.
The only thing I saw as a 'con' was that this gives more of a dewy finish, which is not necessarily bad but if you're used to more of a matte finsh you may be dissapointed....but I would assume that if you applied a powder that this would matte you up a bit. Im not as used to a dewy sort of finish so at times I felt I looked oily
Pros:lightweight, blends well, easy on problem skin, buildable Cons:price, dewy finish
I really love this shadow. It doesn't crease or budge. Despite the name saying metallic, I think of it more as a frost. I love to wear this all over my lid with a dark brown in the crease and outer v for day time, or to use as a highlight. It's easy to apply, and doesn't take too long to set. Blends nicely, and well pigmented. The color reminds me of Stila Kitten.
Pros:Nice pigmentation, blends and applies well, lasts all day, doesn't crease, good for day or night Cons:Is more of a frost than a metallic(though for me that's a pro), cost
In her recent book "Free Gift With Purchase," the Beauty Editor of Lucky Magazine, Jean Godfrey-June, writes: "I'd like to say in every issue that Laura Mercier's concealer is the best....."
I'll second that.
Mercier's pot of Secret Concealer is a bit of magic not only as a cover-up but its moisture-rich, emollient formula is also TLC for the dry, sensitive skin under our eyes. The addition of Vitamin E stays moisture loss while Vitamin A conditions skin.
Just a wee bit of Secret Concealer gives maximum coverage that looks totally natural as it banishes fine lines around the eyes and obscures any darkness or shadows beneath.
I'd recommend setting it with Mercier's Translucent Powder for long lasting day into evening cover.
this is the perfect finishing for my "wake up" look, i just dab some of this on with a small brush on top of my laura mercier secret concealer around my eyes and i have the perfect,natural looking TOTALLY AWAKE look! great product!
Pros:great finish for an around eye wake up look concealer! Cons:none
best coverage,looks natural,gives a dewy fresh look,leaves skin looking flawless,can also be used for the eyes,i have dark undereye circles and this actually covered it all up!
Pros:great coverage
flawless&fresh look
great to get the "wake up" eye look
great price! Cons:none
great concealer! goes on very nice! blends really well! great price and packaging! i am in love with this concealer,it is officially on my list of favorite concealers!
Pros:great coverage
does not congest my skin
goes on perfectly
great price Cons:none
i've tried many,many,many foundation primer and nothing beats this primer!! it preps my foundatios for a flawless and natural finish,and its oil-free!!
Pros:oil-free
very effective
best primer!!
great price! Cons:none!
Now, in my book Laura can do no wrong, and I love this liner, but I don't think that it lasts any longer than any other liner. Its a nice black black (not gray or faded looking) but I feel that the NYC black liner pencil is on par with this one, either that or Revlon Colorstay.
I like it and will use it, but will definitely not repurchase!
Matte Pressed Powder bronzer is on the right in the photo. The actual bronzer color is darker than the photo shows.
I'm a MAC NW20, fair olive skin, brown hair and eyes, oily.
I love this because it is not truly matte. It has a slight shimmer/glimmer in it to add a bit of dimension instead of looking flat and fake. A truly matte bronzer has the tendency to look cakey and fake in natural light, but this one will not look that way. It's nicely pigmented and lasts most of the day.
The glimmer is not a noticable shimmer at all, so you won't apply it and think "shimmer face".
Pros:Matte that does not look dirty or muddy Cons:Nope!
This product is a must with Secret Concealer. It is a very finely milled powder and will help to set the concealer. I prefer this to another finely milled powder because it really does brighten the eye area! Not sure what the special ingredient is, I guess that's why they call it "secret"!
I use Lauras brush with it, but I think any similar brush will do!
Pros:Ultra fine milled Cons:Might be considered and expensive powder by some
I am a MAC NW20, fair olive skin, brown hair and brown eyes. I use this in #2.
This concealer looks dark in the pot, and when I first saw it I thought there was NO WAY that would blend with my skin. I patted it on and it just instantly melded with my skintone. This is fairly moisturizing, and you really need the brightening powder with it to set it. I recommend this for the undereye area only!
I like the brightening powder because it is very finely milled and will not stick in your creases.
Pros:Blends perfectly, conceals the undereye area beautifully Cons:None that I can think of!
I am a MAC NW20, fair olive, brown hair and eyes. I use this concealer in #2. (this looks dark in the package but DO NOT let that scare you! This is the best match concealer that I have ever had)
This is my all-time favorite concealer!
It is one of the few that will last nearly all day on me, and I am oily. It is a drier textured concealer, but this actually helps it to stick to your skin better. The trick when applying it is to PAT it on. You really do not need the brush for this product. It will warm on your skin as you pat it in.
It does take patience to apply this, but it is well worth the effort.
I would NOT recommend this as an undereye concealer, as it is a bit dry for that. Laura makes Secret Camoflage for this (you need the brightening powder also) and the texture is better for under the eyes.
Pros:Stays all day, excellent color matching, compact lasts forever, excellent value for the money Cons:Can be difficult to blend
I particularly love the fact that mineral make-up application is a breeze! Mineral make-up is distributed evenly all throughout my face because of the angled feature. I learned from the sales representative that the brush is made of goat hair so I would clean it regularly with mild soap or baby wash. It's durable so I don't think I need to buy another one in the future.
I had been looking at Tinted Moisturizers for a while...My skin is in good condition, and I really don't like the feeling of heavy foundations, so I thought I'd try T.M. At Nordies, the Laura Mercier sales girl matched me with the T.M. in Nude. I love this stuff!! The coverage can be as sheer as you want, or buildable. The consistancy is somewhere between light moisturizer and liquid foundation...Not at all heavy. I like the way this evens out my skin, and covers small flaws, all without feeling sticky or heavy. It's perfect for summer (esp. humid days when makeup tends to feel like it's 'melting' off your face). Since I've had this, I've used it every time I wear makeup. I don't only use it in the summer, though...this stuff is SO good, it's become my my go-to favorite. It's a little expensive at $40, but then again, *most* high-end foundations and Tinted Moisturizers are in that price range...And there's plenty of product in the tube..Like I said, I've been using it almost every day for almost a year now, and I still have a decent amount left. I am going to get another tube on my next trip to the mall. Also, I like this product so much, I am going to try one of her foundations. Great stuff!!!!!
Pros:Buildable coverage, great consistancy, covers well, product lasts a long time.. Cons:A little spendy, but it IS worth it....
I have no clue how I lived without this for so long !! Ths stuff REALLY works !! It is pricey, but given the fact that you need just two swipes of each color, it will go a long long way. That balances out the price factor. think my quest for finding the perfect concealer ends here, thanks to BeneBaby (Amanda), who recommended it. I will definitely buy it again, if I EVER run out of it *lol*.
Love love love this foundation. The coverage is fantastic and it last all day! Just a little bit on a foundation sponge looks sheer and healthy on the skin.
