Laura Mercier Sandcastle Shimmer Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick (left)
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Shimmer Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Shimmer Lipstick
($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a pink-tinged peach beige with pale champagne micro-shimmer. It delivers opaque color, and it looks a bit creamy, though it doesn’t have a lot of slickness when applied. The color reminded me of Guerlain Giny Rouge G Lipstick, but it’s a touch pink (and yet, it’s also not pink enough to be like Guerlain Gillian).
Laura Mercier’s Shimmer Lipsticks have a rather strong floral scent to them, while several of her other lip products are heavily vanilla scented (not sure why these are different). I get three to four hours of wear (about average), and I find these neither drying nor particularly moisturizing, but they are comfortable to wear. Sandcastle applied evenly and easily without having to layer on a lot to get opaque color.
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Shimmer Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
I love this colour on you 🙂 What eyeshadows, blush would you pair with it?
Anything really, it’s such a neutral shade!
Ooo, pretty! I wish it WAS more pink like Gillian because it would suit my skin tone better. The texture looks really nice and while $22 is still a lot for a lipstick, it’s way better than Guerlain!
Pretty, but what’s the other lippie? The one on the right? That one grabbed my attention… 🙂 I love LM!
St. Tropez!
This is super pretty, but I feel like I own this color a few times over. I’m trying not to buy anymore neutral pinky nudes until I go through the 5 or 6 that I have. Will be putting this on my wish list for the future. Thanks you for swatching!
MAC dupe from the permanent line?
Sorry, I don’t feel that there is one!
Love this color, it’s beautiful. i’m a sucker for nude colors; i feel like i could buy so many different shades.
It reminds me of Strange Potion lipglass from the photo, what do you think?
Beautiful flattering shade! I neeeed it!
What blush are you wearing in this photo? it looks so natural and glowy!
I don’t know 🙁 These photos were from months ago :/
Oh, very pretty! It looks great on you Christine. Too bad it is limited edition, as I don’t really need another lipstick right now, but if it is as pretty on me as it is on you, I may have to buy… I wish it was more moisturizing as my lips are not in great shape (despite much effort), but it may work over a good balm.
Thank you so much for all the work you put into these reviews. The honest reviews and great images are very much appreciated.
Beautiful!
your lips but better.. pretty!!
What is the other color in the first picture? I think I like it better.
St. Tropez! 🙂
Christine, if you don’t mind, could you tell me, what would you consider to be the best dupe for this lippy? Thanks so much for your time, I do so value your opinion.
Brand/price range?
Price isn’t an issue, just getting my hands on either this or one very close to it, lol, I’m not picky! Thanks so much.
Shannon
This shade is still available on Laura Mercier’s website? http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Lips_Lipstick_l_cat180068
Or is LM not available in your country?
Christine, may I ask what you’re wearing on your cheeks? It’s gorgeous!
The photos are about 6 months old, so I have no idea 🙁 Probably Benefit Sugarbomb, though.
I love your blog! You give amazing reviews, tutorials, and advice. your foundation matrix is my go to when I need to find my perfect color. And if I want to try out a new product, I always check to see if you have reviewed it first. You’re awesome! And I love this lipstick, I’m going to get one lol.
Thank you, Roza! 🙂
this is gooooooooooooorgeous. Also–I love what is on your cheeks–what is it?
I don’t know – sorry! These photos were already several months old when I actually got to them!