This is my favorite make up base in the whole world. I've always preferred a lighter coverage, so tinted moisturisers work better for me on a daily basis than heavy foundations. The coverage is light, but I find it evens me out really well, without feeling like I've got anything on at all.
You can either use your hands to apply (Laura Mercier make up artists are all about the hands!), or a buffing brush like my Models Own Kabuki (pictured). Using a brush gives more coverage, but whichever way you choose to apply gives a very natural finish. And it's foolproof - I've applied in the car on many occasions. Because the coverage is quite light, I use concealer to cover up any blemishes. I also like to prime before applying and set with powder afterwards, to give it as much longevity as possible.
Another great thing about this tinted moisturiser is the choice of shades available. I flip between Caramel and Almond, depending on the time of year. It can sometimes be quite difficult to find shades to suit my skin tone, and even when they do match well, they often end up looking ashy. In the UK, counters tend to be less well stocked with darker shades than in the US, but Laura Mercier has it covered!
In terms of formula, I like the "original", but the Laura Mercier tinted moisturiser is also available in an oil-free and an illuminating version. The oil-free offers slightly more coverage, but I find it less blendable. I like a dewy finish, so I considered buying the illuminating one. I tried it out at SpaceNK and it had a very pearly finish, which I found it little too much for me. I prefer to pair my version with the LM radiance primer, and some illuminating powder on my cheek and brow bone for a natural glow.
It costs £33 from Space NK, so not the cheapest, but I don't find myself buying it very often at all. A bottle lasts around 6 months of everyday use (I use a pea-sized amount each time).
Have you tried this and what do you think of it? What do you like to use as a base?
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