Foundation/powder

Meghan - posted on 05/07/2010

Im pretty sure that they will give you a free facial and make-up application when you go in...that's what there do here in Wichita.

C. - posted on 05/07/2010

Awesome. Thanks! They carry it at Saks in Downtown Charleston, SC and they even have 3 different stores carrying it in the Ala Moana Mall in HI.. So if I can't get it before I leave, I can always get it after. Can't wait to try it!

Meghan - posted on 05/07/2010

idk where you live but here is the link to the store locator...my sister used to sell this when she worked at Von Maur thats how I got hooked lol...one you go to a store and find out what shades you like you can order it online with free shipping...thats what I do now that my sister no longer works there...you also have to try the purifying oil...the first time I went into the store my sister gave me a mini facial and she put this oil on my face to take off all my old makeup and impuritites on my face and I literally hadnt worn any make up in 3 days and showered everyday to where I thought my face was super clean and this oil took out so much more makeup that I till had left on my face from 3 days before...Thats what sold me on LM...I recommended it to everyone!



Store locator:

http://www.lauramercier.com/store/conten...



Purifying oil:

http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/C...

C. - posted on 05/07/2010

I had gotten a shimmer palette (it's in block form just like LM) from Avon and that does a good job.. But they don't have it anymore. I got it years ago and still have some left.

C. - posted on 05/07/2010

I see. Oh gosh, I know.. I had quit wearing foundation for a while and just used powder b/c I felt like I was sweating underneath the foundation it was so heavy. If I can ever find it in a department store, I just may have to splurge just to see if I like it.. My husband will probably pass out though :)

Meghan - posted on 05/07/2010

These shimmer bloc's are amazing...if you have any uneven toned skin like from old acne scars or just age spots and you get a picture taken the light reflectors in it make your face so even toned and fresh looking...its my little secret weapon lol...



http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/I...

Meghan - posted on 05/07/2010

Well its not something that you sell at home like Avon...its only at Department stores...I live in KS and they have it only at Von Maur...which is like a Macy's...Yeah they are much more expensive but they last me so much longer than say Maybelene or cover girl does, and I like that it is much lighter than the others too...I don't feel like my face is being suffocated...make-up is like my one big splurge for myself...I don't mind buying second hand jeans from Platoe's closet but I like to have nice make-up...my face powder has 24 carat gold in it for peats sake lol...I hate to spend money but to me it is well worth the investment!

C. - posted on 05/07/2010

Laura Mercier looks something similar to Avon or Mary Kay?

My Avon foundations and tinted moisturizer is the same size as LM and a lot cheaper.. I just don't have that kind of money. But the products look great!

Meghan - posted on 05/07/2010

I only buy Laura Mercier...its much more expensive to purchase the first time but it lasts so much longer than drug store make-up...I had the same tube of foundation for over a year and the blush for almost 2...and i wear makeup probably 5 times a week with touch-ups...its really worth the investment in my opinion...here is the link if you want to check it out...

http://www.lauramercier.com/store/home.j...

Katarina - posted on 05/06/2010

I use a Rimmel Recover, for my dark under eyes and it works quite well. It's the only one I've found that actually makes a difference. I still haven't found a shadow shade that I'm in love with.

C. - posted on 05/06/2010

I didn't realize I was so loyal to Maybelline until I started listing all the stuff I've tried. I think it's about time for me to branch out a little more..

Heather - posted on 05/06/2010

I dont usually wear powder, not because I dont like it, but I have a short neck and when I wear any shirt with a collar it rubs off on my shirts...so I stick with just foundation and I love cover girl clean # 120...and its cheap :) I like to try new mascaras and shadows and I'm not brand loyal to anything other than my foundation...I did just get the stiletto mascara, and I love it...but it is a bit on the pricier side.

Good Day! - posted on 05/05/2010

I like Mary Kay when I can afford it. I have a friend in the neighborhood that will sell it to me at her cost, but I don't like to take advantage of her too often. So I buy cheaper makeup for day to day use and wear Mary Kay when I dress up. Right now I have Covergirl and I'm not too happy with it.

Nikki - posted on 05/05/2010

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sheer cover! It is the best foundation I have ever used, works out quite cheap as well because it lasts for so long, I always have people comment and ask what make up I wear. For my wedding I had my make up done professionally, I wiped it all of and did my own with sheer cover!

C. - posted on 05/05/2010

Haha! Me, too! Partly why I started this group, but also b/c I love to give/hear reviews for just about anything.

I've used a couple pressed powders, one was that Rimmel Stay Matte and the discontinued one (OMG, I LOVED that one.. Still sad about it an it's been a couple years :( ) and I think I had tried a CG one, but it was when I first started wearing makeup.

OH!!! I forgot to add, I really like the Physician's Formula Mineral Wear powder and the Talc-free Mineral Wear Mineral Concealer stick.. But I am using an Avon concealer now, which is a better match for my skin tone and it's cheaper. And I've used several other mineral makeups, but they aren't quite as good as PF, IMO.

Katarina - posted on 05/05/2010

LOL Christina, I find myself always looking for make up reviews!



I LOVE covergirl Pressed powder(the one in the greenish compact). I've used Almay products and love their liquid concealers.



But I'm a Covergirl!



I always use a lush brush to apply my powder, and luckily haven't had to use a foundation since having my son, so any powder is okay since I don't put much on anyways. I find CG very light and doesn't even feel like I have anything on.



Of course I prefer the natural glow of the summer months.