Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer.

I've been wanting to try the Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer for a while now, as I always see and hear other bloggers using and raving about it. However, it's not a cheap product at £29, and I only decided to get it as my Birchbox points had mounted up and I'd got £20 to spend in their online shop.

Firstly, you get a lot of product with this (50ml) and you only need a little bit when you use it. I go through phases of using a primer, and I tend to flick between using one and not. I haven't noticed a huge amount of increased longevity with this primer, but what I have noticed is how smooth my skin looks when I've used this.

Even though it's oil free, the formula isn't at all drying and is perfect for my sensitive combination skin. It works really well at keeping the shine away, and gives the perfect base for almost any foundation. Basically, this primer just makes your skin look and feel great.

Recently I've not been using any foundation, and have been just using this, my Origins Vitazing moisturiser, concealer, and my NARS translucent powder, which I've really been enjoying as my skin has been weirdly clear recently. I've been loving the combination as it looks incredibly natural and lasts really well throughout the day.

I've always been impressed with Laura Mercier products, and this one hasn't let me down either!

Ps. Happy Valentine's day!!
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Laura Mercier Artist's Palette for Eyes and Cheeks

I've kind of neglected blogging recently, as I've been really enjoying making videos, but I want to get back into doing a few 'traditional blog posts' and I thought I'd start with the Laura Mercier palette for eyes and cheeks. If you've been watching my YouTube videos, you will have seen that I showed this palette in my boxing day haul, and used it in my Chatty makeup tutorial which I uploaded yesterday. It's sadly not available online anymore, but I couldn't resist not sharing it with you as it's so beautiful. 

It contains 8 eyeshadows and one cheek shade, which is a kind of blush/bronzer hybrid called Rosegold shimmer. It's absolutely beautiful. I've been using it as a blush and I love the look it gives. I can see this being a beautiful highlight for darker skin tones too. It's a little too shimmery to use for contour, but I think it's lovely as a bronzer or blush. 

The eyeshadows are really nice too. I really can't fault Laura Mercier products at all, everything I've tried I've loved! The pigmentation is really good, they apply nicely, blend well, and have good longevity. I've used the nude/pink tones more than the others, as you all know, I like the neutrals! However, I am looking forward to being a bit experimental with the green and navy. I don't use much coloured eyeshadow at all, but I think these two are subtle enough that I wouldn't feel scared of using. 

If you can find this palette anywhere, I'd recommend picking it up, and if not, I'd recommend looking at a Laura Mercier counter! Hope you're all having a lovely day! 

I'm also trying out a new schedule for videos and blog posts which is:

Sunday & Thursday: New videos 

Tuesday & Saturday : Blog posts 

I'm going to try my best to stick to it, but if I get more time, there might be a few bonus posts!! Equally if I get less time, there might be a post less or something! But I'll try my best! 

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