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February 17, 2006 5:04 PM
Laura Mercier Eye Color
I went to the Laura Mercier counter looking for some new eyeshadow colors, but came away with a modern take on some classic colors. With a fair complexion and blue eyes, I've been enjoying the brighter pastel colors that have been popular this season. But what to wear with the new khakis and trenchcoats that I've been seeing for Spring?
Laura Mercier's Metallic Creme Eye Color ($22.00) is the start to this totally modern neutral palette. Metallics are very trendy right now, and these eye creams will help give your eyes dimension without being overly shiny. Platinum is my base color for most occasions. It's a slightly pink-y beige color that helps to even out the darkness in my eye and give the main eyeshadow colors a base to really make them stand out when I apply it to the entire eye area all the way up to my eyebrow. For evening, their titanium looks great with or without another eyeshadow color. Cream eye shadows often don't last throughout the day, but applying on top of a foundation base and really setting it with powder make Laura Mercier's eye cream from morning throughout the day flawlessly.
Over top of the cream eyeshadow, I have two Laura Mercier Shimmer Eye Colours in Sable and Star Fruit ($20.00/ea). I apply the Sable (much darker than it appears on their site) on the area of my lower lids. I use my eyeshadow brush to bring the color above the crease on the outer edges of my eye. Finally, I take a little of the Star Fruit and put it on the apple of my eye lid, just for a little extra dimension.
You can easily bring this look into the evening by taking some dark grey eyeshadow, such as Laura Mercier's in Black Smoke and use it to line the edges of the eye on the top and bottom lashes in a very thin line. Then, blend the line you've created on the top lids upwards to create a smokey effect that is understated and elegant.
Not only am I in love with the colors, they're clearly high-quality products. The texture is very creamy. They apply easily and without creasing. Plus, they last throughout the day. These Laura Mercier eye colors are my best make-up purchase in quite a while.
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