First, I will review Laura Mercier's Oil-Free TM. Then, I will compare it to the regular TM.
Product: $42 for 1.7 fl oz/50ml, squeeze tube. Active Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Water (Aqua), Disiloxane, PEG -30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Boron Nitride, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Squalane, Laryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetradibutyl Pentaerithrityl Hydroxyhydrocinnammate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearrate, Disodium Edta, PPG-15, Stearyl Ether, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. (May Contain) +/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77492), Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Iron Oxide (CI 77499).
Shades: 5/5 I am using Porcelain, which is the lightest shade. It would work for NC15-20. It is a bit yellow-toned.
Sorry, the lighting on these isn't very good. No flash.
Coverage: 4/5 Coverage is better than most tinted moisturizers out there, but not as good as foundation of course.
Lasting Power: 4/5 Lasts a good 10 hours, no oxidation. I do have to blot every few hours, but I get oily/shiny even if I am bare-faced. :(
Finish: 5/5 This is the most important aspect of base makeup for me, and Laura Mercier doesn't disappoint. It's your-skin-but-better! If you have dry flakes/acne scarring/pores, this will smooth over those imperfections. Still, if you have dry skin, hydrate well before applying.
Overall: 5/5 Another fantastic product from LM!
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Comparison photos for Porcelain and Nude:
Top: Nude, Bottom: Porcelain. By the way, my hands are a bit darker than my face.
Nude, on top, darkens a little after it settles in. It's not completely blended in this photo though.
Easter weekend is coming up! Although it's not really a free-weekend for me, since I have an exam next week. Bleh. Have fun everyone! :D
I started this blog on May 10, 2009 - right before a major exam (which is the best time to blog, no?). There's no particular reason for the 'Miss Wiggle' pen name. My full-time job = medical student. This blog serves as both an outlet for my wayward thoughts and an anchor for my sanity.
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Add Commentinteresting! it used to oxidize on me all the time.. perhaps they changed the formula now.. ive tried the normal formula too (as a sample) but does nothing for me now that ive switched to my bb cream. thanks for the review!
I LOVE the LM oil free TM! Just recently discovered it and it's my new love. Unfortunately I got it a shade too dark, but no worries since summer is coming :) and plus with a sheer coverage blended out really well it's been alright. Great review! <3
Great swatch comparisons of nude and porcelain. I wear porcelain and agree with you nc15-20 could pull it off.
I just purchased this tinted moisturizer due to your review~~~ Im so excited to try it out tomorrow. i also have a problem with the Lancome Miracle Teinte in which it settles on my face like a mask around some parts of my face. When I tested out the LM one at sephora, it had a great, non-thick consistency. LOVE ITTT! Thxss so much for the review. :)
I use the regular formula. <3 it!
Hi!
if i have combination to oily skin, do i still have to moisturize my face?
And do i have to apply a primer before this? :)
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Thanks for sharing reviews. Actually, I was about to buy this product. I will take care of mentioned tips of suggestions. Thanks once again.
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