At last, Laura Mercier in Singapore!

I made my round at the Laura Mercier shelves at Sephora, Ion Orchard, Singapore this evening! Unfortunately I came back a tad disappointed. First off the SAs were not very helpful and does not seem to know much about the LM products that were on the shelves and unlike Sephora in the states, there were no samples. Due to the bad service and change in LM products since I last saw in the States, I only went home with LM's Translucent Loose Setting Powder.

So here's my first impression/quick verdict of the items I tried. 

(a) Laura Mercier's Oil Free Supreme Foundation - New in stores as at April 2012 - RRP S$68 at Sephora Singapore

Chanel's AquaLumiere Foundation -
pic taken from Chanel

I had tested LM's previous oil-free foundation in the States and was quite impressed with it. Unfortunately LM decided that they would get rid of it and replaced it with their 'Oil Free Supreme Foundation'. Like previously, I was matched with Sunny Beige. However this time round, it was alot tougher to test it out on my hands! The texture like spreading unmelted-almost-hardened cream cheese or butter feeling! I made a comment and the SA told me "oh oil-free products are typically thicker and harder to spread"! Imagine that statement! Don't buy into that. Just pop into Chanel (Beauty) at Ion and they will happily show you AquaLumiere, their oil-free foundation, which fyi, is a world of difference from LM's new product. Ok these statements does not consider the fact that LM's oil free supreme foundation is medium to full coverage as informed by SA while Chanel's Aqualumiere was sheer coverage. Still, I was disappointed with LM's new oil-free foundation formula. It is certainly not lightweight and doesn't glide on at all. I also took the formula outdoor, hoping that it does have some redeeming factors... unfortunately, I felt that it oxidised quite a fair bit and turned slightly orangey. I do not think that this is a foundation that I will purchase. I was utterly disappointed. 

Laura Mercier's Oil Free Supreme Foundation
- picture taken from hotbeautyhealth.com

(b) Laura Mercier's Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - RRP S$68 at Sephora Singapore

Laura Mercier's Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer - picture taken from miss wiggle.blogspot.com

This remains as I last saw it. You can see some swatches at Miss Wiggle's blog. While I'm not a fan of tinted moisturizer, this is what I call lightweight. It is sheer and doesn't settle into fine lines. It sort of leaves a 'glittery' finish when light shines at certain angle. This is something which you may want to becareful with especially if you already have oily-to-combination skin. More shimmers and glitter will make you appear more 'oily' if not well applied and combined with other facial make-up. 

Benefit's You Rebel Tinted Moisturizer

Well, this Oil Free tinted moisturizer is certainly better than Benefit's You Rebel Tinted Moisturizer which I feel clogs pores and provides an unnatural finish. (This product caused me alot of breakouts! sobs) 

(c) Laura Mercier's Translucent Loose Powder -- RRP S$58 at Sephora Singapore

LM continued to use the same formula for their translucent powder, whose main ingredient is Talc. Yes you didn't read wrong, that's powder. The texture is so fine that it will sit nicely on your skin. However the price tag is a little hefty for powder. Still it's 1oz in volume and it should last you for some time!

When I used it previously, it does help to keep my skin oil-free for most of the day. However, that was the period where I was largely in Australia. I'll try it out in humid Singapore and let you know if I see the same results. Look out for my review once I've tested enough! 

Laura Mercier's Translucent Loose Powder

That's all for now folks.. I doubt you'll be seeing much of me lurking at LM's shelves...