PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LAURA MERCIER OIL- FREE FOUNDATION PRIMER

Here’s an initial review on LAURA MERCIER OIL- FREE FOUNDATION PRIMER

PRICE: ? (ROUGHLY AROUND 900- 1K)

PLACE BOUGHT: FROM A SWAP IN GIRLTALK

OTHER LOCATIONS: LAURA MERCIER COUNTERS (RUSTANS MAKATI; SHANGRI- LA MALL, ORTIGAS, MANDALUYONG CITY)

THE VERDICT:

I got this from a swap with Sis enkybaby of Girltalk months ago. Didn’t get to review this early on because I’ve been getting a lot of products and it’s really taking me time reviewing ‘em all. So before this product falls into obscurity, I’m going to review it now.

Laura Mercier’s comes in a tube that’s like the brand’s Tinted Moisturizer. This is the full size already, and it’s quite small IMO.

Consistency is like moisturizer. The product is unscented, which is good because there’s no perfume in it to clog your pores. But it has a weird chemical- ish scent that might be quite a turn- off to some. The smell makes me feel light- headed before, but eventually, I got used to it.

The product is spreadable, and is absorbed quickly into the skin. After a few seconds, your face starts to mattify. It provides a dry base for foundation.

But in terms of keeping oil at bay, this is not your best bet. It just mattifies your skin as preparation for foundation application. But throughout the day, my oilies persist to come out of my pores.

It’s pretty steep for a small tube of primer, not to mention that there’s just a little amount inside the tube. I’m better off with Leyende Face Canvass or my HG, Kryolan Invisible Matt.

Le Enfant In Paris

There is something about this

little girl....

I can't quite figure out what it is.

I will try my best to explain.

Sitting.

Sitting in the sun to warm up

in the Jardin des Tuileries

my eyes followed her at play~

My heart slowly melted.

I wanted to pick her up and never let her go~

There were no words spoken between us,

only long quiet sighs as if we knew each other...

When she walked away I felt empty.

I missed her.

I felt lost.

The funny thing is....
I realized watching her this year that she
is the very same little mademoiselle
that I photographed last October
on the Carousel in the Jardin des Tuileries~

A year younger, wearing her red coat
I was drawn to her the same way last year.
She gathered leaves to make
a beautiful leaf bouquet!
She was so special, so whimsical and so familiar to me
in her own little world of wonder.
Our eyes connected as she went round & round...

I believe our hearts meet at play in the same place.
A place far away somewhere out there~
Even though....I live in America.
She lives in Paris.
I speak English.
She speaks French.
I Adore her.
I don't even know her name...
~~~
Has this sort of thing ever happened to you?
Do you think I will see her next year?
~~

Have a week full of far far away magic!
~
XO's
~
fin

all photos taken by Janet Solomon at FrenchBlue

DUTY FREE HAULS

Duty Free haul time!

Pasalubongs for hubby's family. I want them to try Pepperidge Farms biscuits, especially the Milano Mint. It's my most favorite biscuit!

Bath and Body Works Anti- Bacterial Hand Soaps in Midnight Pomegranate and White Citrus.

A Christmas gift for an inaanak. One inaanak to go and I'm done with them in my Christmas list!

Mom and I had dinner at The Fort High Street. Stopped by Muji and grabbed a new toner.

A new pink lipstick. I can't get enough of it! MAC Lipstick in Lustering. :)

CHECK OUT MY OTHER HAULS IN MY FASHION BLOG!

SAN FO AND HONG KONG GOODIES

Hauls by mom for moi! :)

Unfortunately, mom wasn't able to go around New York because she went there for a business trip. So she did some airport haulin' before she went home.

Giorgio Armani High Impact Lipstick, Givenchy Phenomen'eyes Mascara, and MAC Lipstick in Full Fuschia from A Tartan Tale collection.

CHECK OUT MY NEW LONGCHAMP IN MY FASHION BLOG! :)

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MAC EYESHADOW IN WOODWINKED

Here's an initial review on MAC EYESHADOW IN WOODWINKED

PRICE: AROUND 600PHP+

PLACE BOUGHT: MAC, DUTY FREE PHILIPPINES

OTHER LOCATIONS: MAC ONLINE; MAC STORES

THE VERDICT:

Woodwinked is one of the popular brown eyeshadows from MAC. It has garnered high ratings from makeupalley.com, and is much appreciated by international and local beauty blogs.

It is described as a warm antique gold eyeshadow by maccosmetics.com.

True enough, this eyeshadow has a strong gold color. But ultimately, the shade can be categorized under browns/neutrals, so you really can't call this a gold eyeshadow.

Please check my MAC eyeshadows review for the texture of the eyeshadows. The review here is mainly for the color. :)

Skin swatch. The shade might look too frosted and could be mistaken as a highlighter. But you can wear this eyeshadow on its own. Do you recall those fashion ads with models just wearing a nice warm wash of foil brown eyeshadow on their lids? Get those eye make- up looks with Woodwinked!

Here's an eyelid swatch. It gives my face a warm vibe. Even if you're too lazy to put eye make- up, but still can't go out without eyeshadow, just spread this over your lids to emphasize your eyes. It gives your eyes a deep and natural look. And if you want to create deep set eyes, add chocolate brown or dark brown eyeshadows on your outer creases.

Woodwinked is highly recommended by The Beauty Junkee!

Home And Two Surprises Found

I am HOME safe & sound~~
It feels like I have been gone for

a very very long time...

and I missed you All very much!

I first want to say

Merci Beaucoup Mes Amis

for all your fun wishes that you sent with me!

I carried them in my pocket every step of

the way~

The adventure of the brocantes

&

treasures troves were an experience

all in themselves and were truly truly

Magical~

My husband is always amazed how many
times I can walk out of Laduree for
"Just one more thing"....
so Thank You for giving me a reason to
stop in just one more time~

My winner!!

Diane has left a new comment on your post "Au Revoir Wishing Contest": Janet~ What a whimsical and thoughtful idea~ This is so you!!!If I were to go I would be hopeful to find a french children's book with charming illustrations, something that I could possibly take apart and frame for my grandbabies. At Laduree, my mind would swirl at all the choices but I would probably want a small tin of their signature tea blend or a bag of the small pink marshmallows.

X&O''s.

Posted by Diane to FrenchBlue at October 18, 2010 2:27 PM

Since I know we both have a love for
little bugs & little bits of nature...

I found this vintage French children's book
for my friend, Diane~

The pictures will be darling framed

if she decides to do this for her grandbabies

Ry & Mason~

And here are Diane's

pink rose marshmallows

from Laduree!

{I'll give you one guess who she will give these to!}

Rylie


Mason

Felications Diane!!!
But....
Congratulations my friend most of all
for being such a
Beautiful & Special
Grandma!!!
{Mimi}
~~
Have a fun fun week everyone~
~
Big Mauh's
~
XO's
~
fin

Top 8 photos taken by FrenchBlue
9 & 10 from Diane.

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