Mineral Lovers Beware! Laura Mercier Addiction Ahead
Last week, I was browsing the makeup counters in Nordstrom with a plan to buy something new. Instead of acting on impulse, I sensibly decided to purchase a powder, since I was running out.
Powder is important since it keeps me from looking shiny, but I always want one that’s good for my skin. Minerals and SPF were the obvious way to go.
Browsing the counters, I decided to pay Miss Laura Mercier and her new Mineral Makeup Collection a visit. Being the neat freak I am, I disliked the loose powders in the line, but the Laura Mercier Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 15 ($35 US) caught my eye.
First off, I love the packaging! It’s just so sleek, elegant, and classy – exactly what I expected from Laura Mercier. Perfect for touch ups in the powder room (pun intended!), the compact is sturdy but isn’t bulky.
With eight colors, there’s a flawless match for everyone; with mine being Rich Vanilla. This pigmented powder definitely blots shine well while giving me the light, soft coverage I need.
What I really love though, is how creamy this mineral powder is, it glides onto my skin easily. In fact, it’s so buttery smooth that I actually prefer to use the included sponge! (Which I never do.)
I learned at the Laura Mericer counter that the beige side of the sponge is for fuller coverage, and that the white side is for a soft focus finish. I prefer the velour puff side for smooth and silky application.
As much as I like it so far, I do see a couple of potential problems for this powder. The price is daunting at $35 for only 8.1 grams of product, making it an expensive addiction. Also, the color range is okay at eight shades, but most of the shades are for lighter to medium skintones.
Besides those issues, I can see Laura Mercier in my future. I would most definitely repurchase since I’m willing to splurge on face products and the limited color range does not affect me personally.
Is anything catching your eye in the new Mineral Makeup Collection? Are there any classic products you can’t walk out of the door without from Laura Mercier? Share with us in the comments!
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On August 23rd, 2009 Karrie said:
This sounds like a great product.
I will be looking for a new powder soon and have my eye on one by shiseido.
But I will have to take a look at this product.
On August 23rd, 2009 Crystal said:
Hi Karrie!
Definitely take a peek when you go out to purchase your new powder! I haven’t tried any Shiseido powder before, but I do like the looks of the packaging.