new Laura Mercier Smooth surface perfect Fluide foundation in Chai ($48)
There are some things I am physically incapable of resisting, like…
A adorable pair of feline woman socks.
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Impossible.
Ja…
Re-watching The Hills, especially when my Tivo takes it upon itself to record a 35-episode marathon in one fell swoop (“I’m only gonna enjoy one a lot more today, I swear!”)
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Kissat ja meikkipaita?
42 dollaria
Osta nyt
Ja…
A new foundation! — as well as my resolve is even weaker when stated foundation promises to provide on the three foundation requirements I value the most, aka TBT, “The huge Three” — fantastic coverage, a natural surface as well as a lightweight texture.
After utilizing Laura Mercier’s new Smooth surface perfect Fluide foundation ($48) for about two weeks, I believe it’s time to share my results.
So, does it provide the products on TBT? In other words, is everything that as well as a bag of backyard Barbeque Kettle Chips?
Let’s discover out…
First, precisely what is it?
A recent addition to Laura’s long-term line, Smooth surface perfect Fluide is a new oil-free liquid foundation offered in 24 shades.
After I checked out the back of the box when I identified it at Sephora a couple weeks ago…
“This long wear, oil totally free makeup magically blurs flaws for a smooth, seamless complexion. lightweight as well as color true, it uses buildable protection with a natural matte finish, best for all ages, all skin-tones, all skin-types.”
–from the box
…it took all of about 4.75 seconds for me to discover Chai, which sought to be my shade, get hold of it, as well as make a beeline for the register.
A bit dab’ll do ya
Beside a MAC Lipstick for scale
I did pause briefly when I saw the price… $48 for a 1-oz. bottle does seem like a lot, however thankfully I soon realized that I wouldn’t requirement to utilize a lot. Literally, like, 4-5 drops is sufficient for full coverage, to ensure that makes the cost a bit less cray.
The idea always appears like this, even when I close the cap tightly
The whole idea circumstance is a tad irksome… because of the packaging, a few of the product is certainly being wasted. even when I screw the cap on tightly, the bottle doesn’t seem to close all the way, or in a safe way, as well as a few of the product leaks out on the idea inside the cap.
Like that complete stranger on the bus who always stares at you as well as sits a bit as well close (seriously, take a picture, dude, it lasts longer), this is incredibly annoying.
A featherweight formula
I believe the formula is going to make or break this for a great deal of gals/guys. It’s thin — practically watery — like MAC deal with & Body as well as Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, as well as it’s most likely something you’re either going to love…or not.
I occur to be a fan of watery foundation formulas that feel lightweight on my skin since I feel like they let my pores come up for air.
Well, Smooth surface perfect Fluide is beyond lightweight. It’s well into featherweight territory, as well as when I wear it I feel like I’m barely using anything at all.
I’d even go so far as to state that it feels even lighter than my cherished MAC deal with & Body.
Bust out yo’ charm Blender
Oh, Chai! It’s my bare face, dry lips as well as cray hair, LOL! I’m using the shade called Chai…
When it pertains to applying this stuff, I believe you’re certainly gonna want a sponge. When I very first started utilizing it, I was utilizing my fingers, both to apply as well as blend (which is what I usually make with MAC deal with & Body), however ya know, the surface didn’t look rather right. It looked stark, as well as matte and, I dunno, practically as well finished, if that makes any type of sense.
Maybe it’s because of the amount of pigment in the formula. Minä en tiedä. however the surface is likewise extremely matte — so matte that if you don’t have have something like a moist sponge to truly work it into the skin as well as sheer it out, it can look harsh.
Ah, however utilized with a moist sponge — I utilize a charm Blender — it’s darned near perfect. like that whole “real skin” quality, with blurred pores as well as disguised imperfections, as well as it does what it does without looking heavy or turning you into a mannequin.
It’s all gravy…
Here I’m likewise using the Guerlain eyebrow Pencil in Brun perfect (brows), MAC pro Longwear Concealer (under my eyes), Giorgio Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara (lashes) as well as NARS Audacious Lipstick in Barbara (lips)
Once I figured out a great method to apply this, it was all simple from there…
Laura Mercier Smooth surface perfect Fluide foundation matte-iffies my combination oily-dry skin for 10-12 hours, smoothing out whatever as well as mellowing out my pores. With it, I can even avoid utilizing asetting powder on some parts of my face, like my dry cheeks as well as chin, if I want.
The entire Laura Mercier Smooth surface perfect fluid foundation line includes…
Shell: extremely fair with awesome undertones
Crème: extremely fair with neutral undertones
Vanille: extremely fair with neutral/slightly warm undertones
Ivory: extremely fair with warm undertones
Ecru: light with awesome undertones
Cashew: light with neutral/slightly warm undertones
Linen: light with neutral/slightly awesome undertones
Macadamia: light with warm undertones
Butterscotch: light with warm undertones
Buff: light-medium with awesome undertones
Dune: light-medium with neutral/slightly awesome undertones
Honey: light-medium with neutrals/slightly warm undertones
Dusk: light-medium with warm undertones
Golden: light-medium with warm undertones
Suntan: medium with somewhat awesome as well as neutral undertones
Praline: medium with neutral undertones
Maple: medium with warm undertones
Chai: medium with warm undertones
Nutmeg: medium-deep with awesome undertones
Pecan: medium-deep with neutral undertones
Amber: medium deep with warm undertones
Chestnut: deep with awesome undertones
Truffle: deep with neutral undertones
Espresso: deep with warm undertones
It’s one of the most comfortable full-coverage foundations I’ve ever used — extremely much like my holy grail MAC deal with & Body, however with a matte, rather than a dewy, finish, as well as added smoothing/pore-minimizing power.
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I’m truly loving this ideal now, as well as bonus! — it is available in so lots of shades.
PRICE: $48 as well as offered in 24 shades
Saatavuus: osa pitkän aikavälin linjaa; offered now at Laura Mercier counters as well as online
MAKEUP as well as charm blog RATING: B+/A- (great shade selection, as well as it performs like a champ, however I’m not as well keen on the packaging)
Your friendly community charm addict,
Karen