Glow from the Get Go with Laura Mercier's Foundation Primer Radiance.

Long gone are the days of shimmer and sparkle for me. Shimmer powder may give me the glow that I crave, but they do something I don't want - they accentuate my fine lines. Ugh. It sort of defeats the purpose, especially as glow = younger. I want to look lit from within.

Laura Mercier must have heard my call as her newest foundation primer, Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance gives me the perfect lit from with in look while prepping my skin for my foundation and the rest of my makeup.

This primer applies clear, but diffuses any lines and wrinkles on my face while making it simply look better with a slight glow.  When I apply my concealer and foundation, my skin still looks diffused and radiant. A pearl sized amount is all I need to do my entire face and throat. Yes, I apply this on my throat (neck) as I definitely need the light diffusing help here. I do not look sparkley or shimmery. It is more of a mother of pearl looking type of glow. My skin is left silky smooth and primed for makeup application.

After my makeup is on, I can even dab and blend a tiny amount of this primer on the tops of my cheekbones and on my brow bone for an extra bit of light. Who would have thought a foundation primer could give me such a beautiful, soft glow from the get-go? Plus, help my makeup go on smoother and last longer, looking perfect throughout the day? Thanks, Laura! This product is certainly going to keep a spot on my vanity.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance sells for $30 and is available online at lauramercier.com as well as Sephora and Nordstrom.

Laura Mercier On Sale Today at Gilt Groupe.

I just found out that Laura Mercier Cosmetics from make-up powerhouse Laura Mercier will be available on Gilt Groupe beginning today, Thursday, June 10 at noon EST.

Laura combines her Parisian beginnings and New York expertise to create a beauty and skincare line that is praised by fashion and beauty insiders the world over. Known for her signature flawless face, she brings effortless chic to makeup with expertly crafted shades and palettes designed to help every women achieve her ultimate beauty potential.

You know you love her products, now get some exclusive ones at ridiculously low prices! Gilt Groupe will help bring Laura Mercier’s  touch to your daily beauty routine by offering a variety of products from the coveted line. From lip and eye collections, to delicate bath and body combos, they have your beauty regimen covered! Check out some of what will be up for sale.

Luxe Lip & Eye Collection 5 Piece Kit & Case Original Retail: $75, Gilt: $37.50

Eye Color Pot& Brush Bronze Gold Original Retail: $66, Gilt: $34

Spring Blooms Collection 6 Piece Set and Tote Original Retail: $114, Gilt:$48

Body & Bath Duo Crème Brulee Original Retail: $40, Gilt: $24

Gilt Group is an invitation only private sale site, so if you are not already a member, you can get your invite through this special link:  Invite to Gilt Groupe

Let me know what you score from this sale.

5 Pretty Palettes for the Holidays.

Holiday parties are here. Whether you celebrate with that special someone or your whole office, go from day to night simply with the perfect palette. Plus, these palettes are perfect for travel, as they feature your must-haves that will help you travel a bit lighter. These are my five favorite pretty palettes.

Estee Lauder Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette - $32.50
This palette is just for the eyes, but the colors are so pretty and universal that I consider them  must-haves in my book.The shades included: Sugar Cube, Roseberry Duo Light & Deep, Mocha Cup, Cinnamon and Mink.

BECCA Cosmetics Showgirl Palette - $65.00
A scintillating confection of glamorous shades for eye, lips, and cheeks, the convenient mirrored palette offers everything needed to get gorgeous on the go.The classic colors come complete with a feminine pink lip gloss, a sultry flushed cheek and lip cream, and a lid, crease and liner combo of shadows to give your eyes a classy showgirl look.

NARS Everlasting Love 15th Anniversary Bold Makeup Palette - $75.00
This very limited edition anniversary palette from NARS featured the perfect dark, dramatic shades for the ultimate smoky eye, paired with a neutral cheek and never naughty nude lip. The eye shades: Edie, Underworld, Underworld, Night Breed. For the cheeks: Orgasm Blush, South Beach Multiple. For lips: Belle du Jour, Chelsea Girls, Promiscuous and Dolce Vita lipsticks.

CHANEL Multi-Use Makeup Palette - $85.00
The perfectly fitted classic palette from no other than CHANEL would do. This palette features must-have colors only found ih this limited edition.For the first time in their palette, there are two cream concealers and one cream blush. The exclusive colour collection, named 'Paris-New York,' also includes two shades of lipgloss, one cream lip colour, three powder eyeshadows, and applicator brushes.

Laura Mercier Colour Wardrobe - $98.00
The ultimate all-in-one palette, this features essentials you need and want - plus more.  The two-tiered compact holds 6 Eye Colours, 3 Cheek Colours, 6 Lip Stains and 2 finishing Lip Glazes, along with expert tools for infinite colour combinations that take you from day to night.