Lovely Laura

Arrrrggghh I tried to stay away, really I did but when I saw everyone talking online about their summer foundation routines I just had to share the success I’m having at the moment! Its an illness!

If you’re in the UK you’ll know that right now we’re experiencing a gorgeous heat wave, and I don’t mean warm”ish”… it is scorching!!! (….for us)

This for me as a mummy means a lot of play time at the beach, where obviously I go makeup free, sand and foundation just don’t go
However the rest of the time I’m running to and from schools, doing errands, working… and I still want to feel the security in my face routine that the likes of Revlon Colorstay gives me, without feeling overly made up and caked in slap on a sunny day!

I have A LOT of foundation and a few tinted moisturisers but my absolute holy grail in this weather is Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moistuizer SPF 20 in Nude.

I use this in conjunction with her Foundation Primer, which sadly I am almost out of

IMO summer is the season for primer, I simply couldn’t do without it, it makes the difference between my face lasting eight hours, or sliding off within three, and thats from someone with not particularly oily skin. There are cheaper versions out there such as GOSH however I’ve only ever had heart break with these options, namely a chin full of spots, I’m guessing the silicone content is sky high. Not good.

I like this tinted moisturiser for one very important reason… “coverage”. I have always been put off in the past as offerings from Clinique & Revlon were so un-impressive in that particular department. I have quite noticeable dark circles and broken veins around my nose, which meant that I was having to go back in with a ton of concealer and in my opinion that completely defeated the purpose of a tinted moisturiser.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer is creamy and dare I say it, buildable. With cheaper offerings I’d say its about 80/20 in regards to the balance of moisturiser/ foundation. With this its about 50/50. However that said it is still not heavy or as stifling as a full on foundation would be. It offers the best of both worlds, a medium coverage that copes well with normal imperfections, yet light enough to let your skin breathe even on the hottest day.

I use the colour Nude which is inoffensive and blends in well with a light tan. The scent is much as you would expect from a daily moisturiser, lightly perfumed, however once on the face that smell is completely undetectable.

To set my Tinted Moisturiser I use Dior Pressed Powder in 002, although any pressed/ translucent/ loose powder will do. Rimmel Clear Complexion is great if you’re in the middle of a break out.

I think this is an all too often skipped step in summer foundation. Its makes the world of difference in finish and longevity. Without it you will inevitably get quite a bit of transfer from a tinted moisturiser base too! Don’t be afraid to pop your compact in your bag and top up to minimise shine throughout the day!

So there you have it, thats my summer skin routine for foundation at the moment, Laura Mercier products may be pricier but you really are paying for the quality. Nothing in her range has ever broke me out, and the results are always fabulous. Why not drop by your local counter and ask for a tester or trial?

xox

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