Laura Mercier’s Gilded Garden Collection debuted for the spring season with several fun, perfect-for-spring products. The collection included eyeshadows in Lilac, Marigold, Orchid, and Pink Tulip ($22.00 each); Stickgloss in Azalea and Tiger Lily ($20.00 each); and Lip Stains in English Rose and Hibiscus ($20.00 each); and the Gilded Garden Mosaic Shimmer Bloc ($38.00).
The Gilded Garden Mosaic Shimmer Bloc features a pretty flowery pattern in it, which just screams “SPRING!” to me. The two large flowers in a coral-pink and fuchsia-pink are slightly raised. They’re raised enough that I wasn’t able to swatch through to see if they go all the way through the powder. (But I’m hoping they do.)
This Shimmer Bloc is much like Bobbi Brown’s Shimmerbricks in the texture and finish–smooth, but still quite frosty. If you’re not a fan of noticeable shimmer/frost, then I’d definitely stay clear of this. If, however, you love Shimmerbricks, you’ll want to check out Laura Mercier’s Shimmer Blocs.
The overall color you get when swirling the entire Shimmer Bloc together is a almost neutral-but-slightly-cool, frosty pink. It can be used as a blusher or to highlight your favorite pink blushes.
Anyone else have this?
See close-ups and swatches…
sarahPUFFY
Sunday, March 29, 2009
FUZKITTIE has it; she has some GREAT FOTDs wearing it.
Erin
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Oh, that’s beautiful! Is it shimmer all the way through?
Anitacska
Sunday, March 29, 2009
It is shimmer all the way through.
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Yes, the shimmer is all the way through :D
Anitacska
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I have this, got it on Wednesday, but haven’t used it yet. I’m a big fan of Laura Mercier’s Shimmer Blocs, have all of them, and they are great. My favourite are the pink and orchid ones, but the peach and mosaic ones are lovely too. Less keen on the golden mosaic as it’s a bit too dark bronzy for my pale skin. I just had to have this new one too, it’s so pretty. Also got the Azalea stickgloss, which is lovely bright (but not too bright) pink. I love the eyeshadows too, but in the UK they cost £18 each (I think) and I don’t have the money for that right now.
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
I was always drawn to them, but they can be too shimmery/frosty sometimes :(
I haven’t been able to check out the rest of the collection yet. I’ll have to check out Azalea!
Bernie
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sorry bit late on the reply…this collection is just coming out in Australia now :) I use the Golden Mosaic as a shimmery eyeshadow Quad and highlighter. It’s perfect for summer and they colours are pigmented and easy to lay on. Its a really multi-use item cos I use mine as eyeshadows, highlighter and a subtle summery bush.
Christine
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Yay! Glad it made its way to you, Bernie!
Catherine
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I keep meaning to go take a look at this. It looks *so* pretty, but I’m thinking it’s too cool-toned for me… =/
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
It does seem to run a bit cool :/
Dominique
Sunday, March 29, 2009
WWWWWOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Like it? ;)
migzy
Monday, March 30, 2009
i’ve seen swatches of this. gorgeous!
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Will you get one, Migzy?
Vanbabs
Monday, March 30, 2009
I’ve seen this on the LM website but went to Spacenk (uk) and they didn’t have it out yet I wonder if it is out now? as I just love LM and love the look of this haven’t got any of her shimmer blocs but got Bobbi Brown one which I love but got the apricot one would love a pinky one this looks great wonder how much it is in the UK? anyone know? and when it is out?
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
It might be! I know it’s up on her site, too. I think it’s popping up in some stores now :) UK should have it soon hopefully!
Luda
Monday, March 30, 2009
Personally – i think Laura Mercier is way overpriced for the quality they offer. I’ll stick with my Bobbi Brown’s Shimmerbricks.
Christine
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
I’m blanking, but I thought the prices were similar!
julia
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
LOVE the bloc!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Glad you like it, Julia!
hikari
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
What do you guys mean by cool toned? it won’t look good on a olive complexion or something? I was planning on buying it after seeing it on the models tanned skin and feeling it suited her well…but now I am a little confused…Thanks for the swatches tho;0