When I opened up the package I so generously received from Laura Mercier's PR I am certain I heard the angels singing when I took a glimpse at this little container... the Laura Mercier Holiday 2011 Illuminator.
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| look. at. this. gorgerousness!!!!
I am well aware that "gorgeousness" isn't a word but if it was, this picture would be next to it the the dictionary. I tried hunting this down every since Tali blogged about it but every counter I hit was sold out -- so imagine my joy when I opened the package and saw this baby.
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A refined rose gold highlighting powder. I am planning on using this as eyeshadow too. The texture is definitely on par with Dior Amber Diamond but obviously darker and more rosy.
You can build it up as eyeshadow or even to enhance the colour and dimension of an already rosy blush... or you can sheer it out on the cheekbones for a candle-lit glow.
I don't fall for highlighters often but when I do - it's gotta be amazing.
Next on the list is the Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel liquid illuminator but I am going to need a tan for that - so it's on the summer list.
Are you a fan of highlighting powders? Highlighters in general? I don't think they're a necessity but every once in a while a little gem pops up - akin to this one or the Dior Amber Diamond - and it's a beautiful treat for any collection.
xo
Sandra
that really does look gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletei got the chanel liquid highlighter thing that you want to buy next.
you don't need a tan for it. it isn't that bronzy. i'm quite a porcelain doll.. it just gives a lovely health glow on the cheeks :)
Wow! This is gorgeous! I need this highlighter.
ReplyDeleteHonstly-I want to try one, but I really don't know how to wear one... just on you cheekbones or what?
ReplyDeleteI am afraid that would make me look oily...
Tips?
Makay
www.thebirdssay.blogspot.com
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL! .... LOVELY
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - that looks almost too pretty to use.
ReplyDeleteomg BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteThats really beautiful..must try source it! I'm quite boring with highlighters and normally just highlight my brow bone and sometimes my cheekbones (rare). I use Nars Albatross mostly and occassionally whip out MAC Vanilla pigment.
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This is absolutely gorgeous! Must... buy... to look pretty....
ReplyDeletethis looks so pretty! I bet it would double as a super pretty eye shadow too!
ReplyDeletethat's the same print as in the guerlain gardenia highlighter! beauuuuutiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't like highlightwers, in fact, i don't own a single one and I'm not planning to. For me it's just too much, I even rarely wear foundation. But this is georg to look at !
ReplyDeleteI SOOO wanted to get this but it's always sold out. :( Can't wait for a FOTD from you using this!
ReplyDeleteWow! that looks gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletelol at "prettiest thing I ever did see." You are right it is simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Wow this highlighter is sooooo pretty, it would look gorgeous as an eyeshadow
ReplyDeleteOmg Sandra, you're breaking me lol I am always such a sucker for what you get! I havent been dissapointed! I have got to get this and tmi I think I drooled a bit when I looked at the swatch! I cant wait for you to feature it in a video I must see how it looks like on your skin and how you apply it! Xo
ReplyDeletewow! it does look gorgeous :D
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD!!!! This is so beautiful! I'm buying it right now (literally!). I love the Chanel liquid illuminator in sunkissed! It's my favourite all time highlighter and I have beyond a crazy amount!
ReplyDeleteGem x
www.twinklebug.com
it's sold out everywhere here in the US. I may have to hunt it down by calling the stores...wish me luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting this!
ReplyDeleteIve been on the hunt for a highlighter!
Im definatly going to try this out.
http://xfruitytooty.blogspot.com/
xxx
wow!!! lovely product!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW I absolutely love it!!! Seeing those pictures I think just gave me the boost to get out of my pj's and run down to Sephora :P Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Bella xo
http://www.chicinvancity.com/
It's stunning! x
ReplyDeletei love the pictures!!! aside from the pictures, the illuminator is beautiful too! that is how they get'cha, with that pretty little design lol
ReplyDeletewoooow that's a stunning colour!
ReplyDeleteI thought it looked beautiful when I saw it in Sephora but I passed on it because it seemed a bit too dramatic/frosty for my taste. I can't wait to see how it looks on you, though. I'm sure it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us more about this product! It is already sold out online - so hopefully I will be able to take a look at it in a local store!
ReplyDeleteChat soon!
Ava Roxanne @MySkinConcierge
www.AvaRoxanne.com
Out of stock already at Sephora, but I plan on getting mine from Nordstroms.
ReplyDeletevery nice - thanks for swatching xo
ReplyDeleteLove the color - absolutely LOVE it! And the packaging is beautiful.
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Its gorge ..i wonder if it'll look good on me...
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wow this is seriously beautiful. can't wait to see it on you! xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't wanted it until your post...I love anything rose gold...this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING.
ReplyDeleteNo other word for it!
Hey Laura Mercier, send me one :D
(Gotta love a trier)
http://theglossguide.blogspot.com
<3 your pics of it! you really captured how it looks on skin!!!
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