A 101 GUIDE TO LAURA MERCIER
When it comes to {make up} brands that have stood the test of time, {Laura Mercier} is up there at the top of its game. We’d bet good money that just about every single beauty fan out there has tried at least one of this brand’s iconic products. In fact, we’d be willing to bet they’ve tried several.
Known for pioneering the ‘flawless face’, Laura Mercier is worshipped for its complexion products, from its loose setting {powders} and innovative tinted moisturisers to its concealers and {foundations}. The brand has delved into the world of skin care and body care too, but for the purpose of this guide we’ll keep the focus on their legendary make up products and talk you through our pick of the best (courtesy of Cult Concierge expert {Sarah}).
BEST LAURA MERCIER TINTED MOISTURISER
Laura Mercier’s iconic tinted moisturiser needs no introduction, however, if you’re new to the brand or you’re still on the hunt for that perfect dewy complexion enhancer that offers a sheer hint of coverage for an effortless no-make up make up look, then this is the hero product for you. It comes in a choice of 20 hues, it contains SPF 30 and it’s perfect for all skin types.
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Want to look luminous without looking too ‘done’? This ultra-sheer tinted moisturiser, complete with SPF 25, adds a touch of radiant pigment to your skin, enlivening your complexion and subtly smoothing your tone for a soft-focus effect.
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£42.00
BEST LAURA MERCIER POWDER
Laura Mercier’s Translucent Powder is a definitive Cult Classic. Press into your skin with a brush or a powder puff to instantly blur imperfections and minimise the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles without creasing or caking. This multi-award-winning formula boasts a 16-hour, soft matte finish, and comes in three versatile shades that cover a range of skin tones.
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£38.50
This transparent and weightless powder is specifically designed for the under-eyes - and blends seamlessly on any skin tone! Dust a small amount on to the under-eye area to set concealer in place and to blur and brighten the area (see ya, dark circles!) without sitting in creases. What’s more, the no-flashback formula ensures you look your absolute best in photos.
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£31.00
BEST LAURA MERCIER FOUNDATION
Want a little more coverage? The Flawless Fusion foundation is one of the hardest-working, longest-wearing (but still super-lightweight) foundations on the market. It’s beloved by beauty obsessives everywhere, and it’ll quickly become your go-to too once you experience it for yourself. This high-performance formula controls oil and is humidity-, sweat- and transfer-resistant, so it’ll stay in place whatever you get up to.
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BEST LAURA MERCIER PRIMER
If you’re looking for smoother, firmer and younger-looking skin, then this is the primer for you. A unique and transformative milky essence, infused with Marimo pearl and peptides, it delivers next-level priming with a visibly smoothing and ultra soothing complex. Apply after your {skin care} and before your tinted moisturiser or foundation for a flawless canvas.
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£48.00
For a primer that gives you a healthy glow, this is The One! Infused with beauty-enhancing porcelain flower extract and a blend of micronized pearls, the illuminating primer reflects light to visibly refresh dull and tired skin.
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£41.50
BEST LAURA MERCIER CONCEALER
Beloved by professional make up artists, Laura Mercier's uber-iconic Secret Camouflage delivers industry-level coverage that stays put all day long (and Will. Not. Budge.). It’s an absolute miracle worker for camouflaging dark circles, spots, shadows, scars, capillaries, age spots - just about any blemish you can think of! The unique two-shade compact allows you to customise exactly the right shade and undertone to match your ever-changing skin tone at any time of year.
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£34.00
Following in the footsteps of its Secret Camouflage sister in its ability to defy physics and keep your imperfections hidden, this full-coverage, lightweight and long-lasting formula is another Holy Grail product from Laura Mercier. It keeps skin hydrated and gloriously glowy, with zero creasing, zero caking and zero dryness. Plus it’s available in 22 versatile shades to match your skin tone as closely as possible.
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RRP: £28.50Current price: £21.38
BEST LAURA MERCIER BLUSH
Tinted moisturiser, but not as you know it! The Tinted Moisturiser Blush is another member of Laura Mercier’s iconic ‘Tinted’ family, and will leave your complexion positively glowing and flawlessly flushed, with a thirst-quenching dose of moisture. The only hiccup is choosing which of the 14 dreamy shades to go for…it’s safe to say we won’t be stopping at one!
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£28.50
Instantly enlivening any complexion, these buttery {blusher} pans and infused with micro-fine powder that can build up from a diffused, just-pinched, sheer wash of colour, to an opaque statement flush. It’s available in 13 versatile shades and works just as well on bare skin as it does on liquid or powder make up.
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£31.50
BEST LAURA MERCIER EYE SHADOW
Roll up, roll up! It’s time to introduce the Caviar Eye Stick: one of Laura Mercier’s most adored products. Ideal for those who love fuss-free eye looks, this sublime stick is effortlessly easy to use, combining seamless application with impressive staying power and high-impact colour payoff. There are 32 sublime shades to choose from - blend a single colour or a combination of shades to create a smudged smokey eye, a simple tight-line shadow or a subtle feline flick. Keep a couple in your bag and you’re good to smoulder.
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Eye liner disguised as eye shadow, this is the perfect tool for flawlessly defined eyes. Use it with a liner brush to precisely enhance your upper or lower lash line, or create anything from subtle feline flicks to all-out, graphic liner that’ll stay put all day long.
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£24.00
BEST LAURA MERCIER LIPSTICK
These matte Velour Extreme Matte Lipsticks pack a punch of colourful pigment - whether you prefer rich matte reds, pinks, purples, browns or a simple everyday nude. They condition your lips at the same time for all day comfort without drying or cracking, but top tip: priming the lips with a bit of lip balm will help the product to glide on even more smoothly and feel comfortable hour after hour.
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Richly pigmented and long-lasting, this creamy lip liner can be worn alone for a matte finish, or paired with Laura Mercier’s Rouge Essentiel lipstick (more on that in a sec) to enhance and define your pout for a lip look that stays put all day (or night) long. Available in 20 gorgeous shades, this formula is crammed with pigment for effortless application and a stand-out finish.
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Whether you're rocking a statement lip or a classic nude, the Rouge Essentiel lipstick is packed with pigment for intense colour in just one swipe. The weightless formula is infused with Mediterranean Sea algae extract to moisturise and smooth lips, ensuring comfortable wear throughout the day. Apply it straight from the bullet - after applying your Longwear Lip Liner - and it shouldn’t feel dry, even after topping up.
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RRP: £33.00Current price: £16.50
