I picked up 3 of the Sateen Eye Colours (£18 each): Sable (cool taupe), Haze (sheer slightly greyed blue) and Pewter (smoky grey/green ).All the shades have a subtle shimmer. Pigmentation is average and then need a primer to last all day.
I also bought the eye basics (£20) in shade Linen (pink toned cream). I have mixed feelings on this, what I really like is that the coverage is high and acts almost like a concealer (probably why you need to make sure you pick a good match) and covers up any little veins/redness. I find I do not have to use an eye shadow all over to even out the discoloration to create a blank canvas as this does it for me.
My only downside is that I find this too drying and I have to make sure the area is well moisturised before application otherwise it can look a bit crinkly.In terms of performance it makes shadows last as long, stay as vibrant as with my Too Faced shadow insurance. Where it not for the dryness this would be a re-buy for me.
Although I really like the Holiday Colour Wardrobe I reviewed a while back, Laura Mercier is not a brand that excites me. However, I foresee buying more items as I do have a tendency to venture towards the cosmetic counters in a mindless "must buy" state on my lunch break, now if only they had put a Trish Mcevoy counter there instead. I consider the brands are aimed at the same audience , have a similar style but Trish Mcevoy has a more interesting edge to it.
I totally agree about the proximity thing. When MAC opened a counter near me it definitely got me more into the brand. I was really into LM base products a while back and think the foundations are excellent but haven't really explored the colour products and at the moment don't own anything from them.
ReplyDeleteThe pewter shadow looks pretty! :) I do like a few LM lipstick and glosses, but don't really have any favorites from them.
ReplyDeleteI adore my LM Eye Basics in Linen! It's a HG and I've probably gone through half a dozen! It makes my eye area look great with and without shadow on. I haven't noticed any dryness--maybe you got a bad batch?
ReplyDeleteThe e/s look pretty!And the package is almost the same as Korres e/s!I was confused for a second!!!;)
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I really like the look of Pewter. I don't buy LM often as it's a bit of a drive to the SpaceNK. In fact, it's pretty fortunate for me that nothing high end is nearby at all! It's very annoying at the same time of course. ;)
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I agree with the Laura Mercier eye basics being drying- I haven't really used mine very much since I bought it because the texture isn't as nice as other eye primers I've used.
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ReplyDeleteI tried the eye basics a few years back and it was more drying on my lids than say UDPP. Your swatches really have me wanting to order both Sable and Pewter.... or should I just save my pennies for more LMdB or RBR? Decisions decisions??? x jeanie
Hi Meeta,
ReplyDeleteFunny you should say about MAC as I have a store near me now as well and that is another brand I buy more of now that its near, somewhat unfortunate given the amount of collections they bring out :)
Hi Makeup Magpie,
Pewter is the more unique one, I just find I don't tend to reach for them much.
Hi SB,
You know I never thought to check the box to see if it has a date on it, just assumed that was the way it was, but perhaps it was an older stock, although not sure I would want to re-buy again just in case!
Hi Blushingloves,
Yes it is a bit Korres style, actually you remind me that I did like the Korres shadow I had, might have to pick some more up ;)
Hi Jane,
I'm sure you would show as much control as I have if they were near you, I'd hate to think what I would be like in a SpaceNk, probably would be skipping around with a crazy smile x
Hi Jen,
It is annoying as if its not right for you its not really something you can make much use of, I've just bought the NARS one so will see how I get on with that.
Hi Jeanie,
I found UDPP drying as well. The shadows are nice but not really must haves, I think they are ones to go on your list and if an offer/sale comes on to pick them up. I do however think you may need more LMdB and RBR, have you seen those pictures of the LMdB holiday Kaleidoscope, http://thenonblonde.blogspot.com/2010/12/le-metier-de-beaute-holiday-2010-eye.html
Looks so nice. x