Laura Mercier | The Mommy Insider

Like most women, I have a drawer (or two) full of makeup. I recently threw away any makeup products that I haven’t used in over 6 months and this is what was left.. plus a few items I come across recently. 🙂

My morning makeup routine usually starts with Covergirl foundation. I used to wear the Laura Mercier foundation (#6 below) every day but I really like the feel of the Covergirl foundation and realized that each foundation is great for its own purpose which is for special occasions now. I love the way the Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation feels on my skin but it doesn’t stay on as long as the Covergirl foundation.

Here are a reviews of some of my favorite cosmetics items and things in my makeup drawer. Please share your can’t-live-without makeup products with us in the comments below.

1. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation – $10 at Amazon.com or local store
This is my new-ish go-to foundation for days when I am going to be outdoors or in situations when I might break a little bit of a sweat. It stays on great, as the name implies. Despite that this foundation has a built-in primer, I still use my Sephora primer. I don’t know if I’ll ever not use primer now that I’ve started.

2. Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer – $28 for .02 oz or $42 for .5 oz
I have massive under-eye circles, so much so that my daughter asked me recently why the skin under my eyes was purple. This highly pigmented, super-emollient, water-resistant formula blends seamlessly into my skin, looks and feels natural, and stays on all day.

3. Buxom Full-On Lip Cream – $19 at Sephora
I have very sensitive lips. They look outlined in lip liner the second I put traditional lipstick on. Buxom is one brand of lip cream/ lipstick that doesn’t freak my lips out. I’m not crazy about their menthol-y tingle but since the lip cream goes on so smooth and doesn’t make my lips go into instant lip liner mode, I can easily say that Buxom is my new (for the past two years) favorite lip color brand.

4. GIVENCHY Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm – $31 at Sephora
I love this lip & cheek balm. The first time I put it on I thought that it looked sheer and I was a little disappointed. It felt great on my lips and like Buxom lip cream I mentioned earlier, it did not make the edges of my lips turn bright red. When I looked in the mirror again a few minutes later I was surprised to see that my lips were covered in a beautiful shade of pink. My sister got the same lip balm and because GIVENCHY Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm contains pigments that react with the skin’s humidity to create a personalized hint of color to the lips, it looks different on her than it does me. How cool is that?

5. Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara – $10 at Amazon.com
If I have to choose just a few cosmetics to wear in a day, mascara is one of them. I don’t usually do much to make my eyes stand out so much of the time mascara is it. This mascara has proven to be great for me, sliding on smoothly and not coming off easily, even on days when I’m on the hot soccer or lacrosse field watching the kids practice. I have experienced less clumping with this mascara than any I’ve tried. That doesn’t mean that I haven’t had any issues with clumping though. Given the nature of mascara I think clumping is naturally going to happen occasionally but not in such a severe way as with some other mascaras.

6. LAURA MERCIER Oil Free Suprême Foundation – $45 at Sephora

7. Benefit Cosmetics Eye Brightener – $20 at Sephora

8. BENEFIT COSMETICS Sugarbomb – $28

9. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer – $36
This is on my face everyday. That is one thing you can count on. I have some scarring from when I was a teenager and am self-conscious about it enough to wear a primer everyday. No matter what. This primer feels like silk and goes on smoothly to fill in fine lines and even out skin texture.

As you can see, there are plenty more items (and even more than in the photo above) in my makeup drawer than just what I listed above. More of my favorite makeup products are Kiehl’s Eye Alert, Olay Regenerist, Covergirl Olay powder, Bobbi Brown foundation stick, Sephora eye primer, and then to take it all off I use Neutrogena makeup remover wipes.

I’d love to hear from you!

What makeup products can you not live without using everyday? What is your favorite foundation, concealer or lip balm?

If you’re a busy mom who has little to no time on her hands but you still want to look fresh-faced and bright eyed with a flawless face, I recommend that you look into Laura Mercier’s cosmetics. I love Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer and most recently, their lip gloss, which you will find online at stores like Beautique UK.

Love! – Tinter Moisturizer

Laura Mercier is known for it’s signature trademark, a flawless face. The brand excels in creating perfect-looking skin in the matter of minutes with easy to use products. Busy moms who use this brand will have beautiful glowing skin that others will be envious of. One of the most popular items for mom’s of all ages is the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. Not only is this item a great multi-tasker, it provides just enough coverage and moisture to leave skin looking smooth with a natural dewy finish. This moisturizer also contains SPF 20 which is ideal for mom’s who enjoy taking their little ones out on play dates in the park. You won’t have to worry about your skin or reapply sunscreen while chasing your little ones.

Worried about aging skin?

Prevention of aging and damaged skin is also key when it comes to saving time on a beauty routine. By using products to prevent wrinkles and to repair skin, busy moms can save time when they do apply their makeup since they will not have to pile on foundation and concealer to mask imperfections. Laura Mercier offers an array of skin products that range from eye serums to decadent smelling body butters. By incorporating some of these items into a nightly routine before bed, you can wake up with a smooth, soft feeling face that will provide a smooth canvas for your makeup in the morning.

Laura Mercier also provides bright, fun colors for moms who want to brighten their day with makeup. There are assorted shades of lipsticks to choose from as well as beautiful baked shadows that are crease-proof and pigmented at the same time. Due to the quality of the brand’s items, a busy mom won’t have to waste time with constant reapplication of lipstick or worry if her mascara is running.

8 Busy Mom Beauty Tips From Alicia

Apply a tinter moisturizer or lotion with sunscreen on your face every morning.
Carry an extra supply of cosmetics in your purse. We’re busy and we never know if we’re going to be out all day and need to switch up our colors for the evening.
Keep dry shampoo on hand! Dry shampoo is great for times when an unexpected event pops up and you don’t have time to wash, dry, and style your hair. Just spray the dry shampoo on, style, and go!
Have makeup remover wipes on your nightstand. I have been known to forget to wash my face some nights. Now I just pull a makeup remover wipe out, use it, and toss it – in the garbage of course.
Keep nail polish remover wipes in the car, pull them out and use them to remove chipped nail polish while waiting in the carpool line.
If you have time to only apply 3 things, choose tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, lipstick or gloss, and blush.
Get a manicure once a month or so. It will make you feel good about your hands and nails for a couple of weeks; well worth the investment.
Get a good under-eye concealer. Parents don’t get sleep. Period.

You don’t have to let your beauty routine fall to the wayside to take care of your kids. All these items from Laura Mercier will help a busy mom achieve a flawless face without spending an hour in the mirror. With the proper skincare and a few select, quality products to use, you can be out of the door within minutes.