Laura Mercier’s signature ‘flawless face’ is beloved by celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts. SPOILER ALERT – this month, our subscribers will be getting to try one of the best-selling products from the fabulous Flawless Face collection! Here, BBx’s Grace reveals why she loves Laura Mercier, plus how to use these must-have products:
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer was one of the first beauty products I saved up to buy. Beauty editors and bloggers were full of praise for the moisturising base and its lightweight, natural finish sounded right up my street. When I bought a tube I instantly knew this was going to be a make-up bag staple for me – five years later I can tell you I was right! My next buy from the range was their famed primer, which also converted me to a brand new product I’d never used before. And I’m sure you’ll be converted too!
So, from me to you, here are some tricks and tips so you can make the most of the samples you may get in your October Birchbox:
This light, creamy gel primes the skin before you apply your base – think of it as an adhesive barrier between your skin and base product that helps it stay put for longer and keep it looking fresh and colour-true throughout the day. Massage the colourless gel into your skin with your fingers after your daily moisturiser or sun protection and then apply your base product – aka your foundation/BB cream/tinted moisturiser of choice.
The water-based formula can be used on all skin types including sensitive or combination skin and I love that it not only keeps my make-up looking great all day, but it also looks after my skin. Antioxidant vitamins A, C and E are all included in the formulation, to protect skin from harmful and ageing environmental effects.
This formula has all the benefits of its classic foundation primer sibling, but also adds a pearl tint that catches the light and creates a soft-focus effect to minimise imperfections and enhance radiance. Can be used on all skin types, but works wonders on dehydrated or mature skin to give it a natural youthful-looking glow from within.
This winner of countless awards and top of many make-up artists and magazines beauty charts for years pioneered the ‘no make-up make-up’ trend of healthy, dewy skin. This is my go-to for daytime as it enhances my natural complexion – it offers a sheer but buildable tint that evens out skin tone without looking cakey, as heavier foundations often do. It’s available in an impressive 15 shades, so caters to a number of different skin tones (a selection of which are available buy on our e-shop). The hydrating formula also contains sodium hyaluronate to ensure skin feels smooth and plump all day.
It’s so easy to use, just apply and blend with fingers, or you can buff in with a brush or beautyblender for a heavier – but still even – coverage. Pairing this with the above primers is a make-up match made in beauty heaven.
Check out our first October box spoiler here. Not a subscriber yet? Sign up to Birchbox today and you’ll receive a monthly box of beauty and lifestyle treats to try out in the comfort of your own home!
– Grace