Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer

0.23 oz for $28

Where to purchase: Sephora, Laura Mercier, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus,

Laura Mercier recently launched their new Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealers. The brand claims this concealer has full coverage, weightless, seamlessly conceals under-eye darkness, crease resistant and blurs with up to 12 hours of wear. There are a total of twelve shades available and Laura Mercier was kind enough to send all twelve shades for review purpose. 

The concealers come in a sleek tube with a flexible doe foot applicator. I love the consistency, it's very creamy and it does have medium to full coverage finish. The finishing is very natural and it has a slightly tacky feel to it which gives it a flawless, dewy look and it's almost undetectable on the skin. I do have dark under eye circles and this product does a phenomenal job of concealing them. I also have some fine lines, so I have to prep my under eye area really well, before applying the concealer to avoid any creasing. I like to use my fingers to apply the concealers, the warmth of my fingers help blend out the product seamlessly. I did notice some creasing on the days I went heavy with the application so I like to apply a few small dots and once blended I lightly dust LM Translucent Powder to set the concealer. If I do notice any creasing throughout the day I just use my ring finger and gently dab on the area, it doesn't take off any product it just helps smooth out the creasings. I also love using the shade 4N to spot conceal it really blurs and conceals any imperfections. The shade 4N is a little bit dark for me but once on the skin, you can't detect the color difference especially after I set it with a powder. Flawless Fusion Concealer is very long lasting, I didn't get the chance to test out for full 12 hours but I did wear it for 8-9 hours and it stayed put all day long without oxidizing. For everyday looks, I like to mix the shades 3W and 4N and occasionally when I want to go for a lighter and brighter under eye area I like to mix the shades 3N and 3W.  There are three different undertones-

C for cool undertones-1C, 2C, 3C.

N for neutral undertones- 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N.

W for warm undertones- 2W, 3W, 6W.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer

I feel the shade range just jumped from medium to dark undertones leaving a huge gap in the middle. Even for my tan warm skin tone, I have to mix a few shades. For everyday looks, I like to use a concealer that's closer to my skin tone. So I hope they'll add more shades to the medium and darker undertones in the future.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer

Full Ingredients:

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Heptyl Undecylenate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Silica, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tribehenin, Boron Nitride, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Sulfate, Laureth-7, Propylene Carbonate, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Serica/Silk Powder, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499).

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer with flash

Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer without flash

The first photo is taken with flash and the second is taken without flash so I hope this gives you an idea about the shades and undertones. As you can see, the shade just went from medium to dark. I think that can be an issue for some, like me, you might have to mix a shade or two for a good match. 

Here are a few other concealers, my most used ones are the Nars Radiant Creamy, MUFE Ultra HD, and Wander Beauty dual concealer. All three of them are very creamy and it doesn't crease as much. I do have a review for both Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (here) and the Wander Beauty Dual Matte & Illuminating Concealer (here). When it comes to concealers I do prefer a lightweight, dewy, hydrating finish cause I have very dry under eye area and Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Concealer is just that! 

Final Verdict:

This concealer instantly brightens up my under eye area, it's not cakey, it's very easy to blend and it's highly pigmented. I've been testing this out for the past few weeks and I like that you can use this for day to day natural looks and evening party looks. Even though I noticed slight creasing, I blame my dry skin for that. Due to the weather, my skin has been extremely dry for the past few months specially, my under eye area. I would highly suggest prepping the skin with a hydrating cream, prior to applying the concealer. However, I'm curious to see how this concealer will hold up during summer. 

Overall, I love the packaging, the formula is superb, and it performs really well but I hope they'll expand the shade range in the future. If you like a full coverage finish concealer, you'll definitely enjoy this one.

Did you try the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer? If so, how'd you like it?

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*Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Concealer was provided by the brand for review.

What's In My Bag | Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag

Today I will be sharing what's in my Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag and how I pack the essentials. I remember the very first bag that my dad bought me when I was 12 years old, it was a mini backpack, and even back then I knew I love mini bags. Many years later, not much has changed whenever I spot a new bag I always go for the size-mini and the crossbody option is an added bonus. I do have a few large totes, which I mostly reach for when I travel but on a daily basis, I prefer the minis. I love having my hands free specially after I had my daughter. I purchased the Gucci Dionysus bag about 1.5 years ago and I haven't stopped using it ever since! 

Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag is a structured bag, it has a Beige/ebony GG supreme canvas with taupe suede trim and a textured tiger head spur closure. There is a pocket under the flap it's not that spacious but I can keep some cards or cash. The antique silver-toned chain strap can be worn in multiple ways, it can be worn on the shoulder with 15.5'' drop or it can be worn as a top handle with 9'' drop. It's 7.5'' in width x 6'' in height and 2'' depth. This bag has hand stitched details and hand-painted edges. 

At first, I wasn't sure about the monogram canvas but once I've seen the bag in person I quickly fell in love with it. The canvas is only on the exterior and the interior is fully lined with the suede fabric which you can see peeking through the flap and on each side of the bag. I love the suede trimming and the neutral earthy tones make this bag very easy to style. The snap closure is another thing I like about this bag it's nicely secured and it's very easy to open and close. The chain straps can be a little heavy but since the bag is very small and you can only pack a few things it never gets uncomfortable. The grainy texture of the canvas makes this bag very durable. It's scratch resistant and you don't have to worry about color transfer, I've worn this bag during rainy, snowy days and it still looks brand new! 

I'm 5' 3 and when I use it as a crossbody it stops right below my stomach which is the perfect length for me. Although it's a trendy bag and it might go out of style in the future but I can still see myself continue to use and love this bag. Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme comes in a few other colors and sizes. 

Keep scrolling for close up shots of the bag, how I styled the bag and what fits inside the bag.

Click to enlarge the photos. 

As you can see, it's very compact so I just have to be strategic about how I pack the bag so that way I can close it without any issue. The only thing is when the bag is open and if you place it down the weight from the snap closure can lean forward and tip the bag over. 

I never carried a full sized wallet I just never felt the need to lug around a huge wallet. I prefer card cases I'm currently using the Chanel card case which is one of my favorite card cases. This card case has been in my collection for years now it's still in the pristine condition, it has 4 pockets if you count the front slot. I like to pack the makeup items in a Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette. My iPhone 7 fits easily in the bag but not when I have the card case and the mini pochette in the bag. I usually keep my phone in my hand or coat pocket so it's never been an issue. 

I always carry Lancome Dual Finish Powder compact and blotting sheets so I can touch up throughout the day, which is a must for me since I have very oily t-zone. I'm currently carrying the Fenty Beauty Blotting Paper and it's the cutest little thing ever! I've been loving these two new lip balms I've already reviewed the Kjaer Weis Lip Balm (here). Few other lippies in my bag are NYX Cosmetics Natural lip liner and Tom Ford First Time Lipstick- it's a peachy pink shade with a satin finish. Also in the bag, I have mini YSL Lip Tint Oil no. 5 and Cle De Peau Beaute Radiant Liquid Rouge in the shade 11. I always like to have a hand cream available cause I constantly wash my hands, the one I'm using now is a mini L'occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream. I've recently discovered a new brand Phlur and I'm loving this scent called Hanami it has notes of white florals, fig, hazelnut, and sandalwood. 

That's a wrap for my very first What's In My Bag, I always get questions on how I pack my mini bags so I hope you enjoyed a peek into my Dionysus Mini. 

What's in your bag? & Which do you prefer- a mini or a large handbag? 

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Byredo Discovery Set | Vials Of Iconic Scents

Byredo Discovery Set

Byredo:

BYREDO was founded in 2006 by Ben Gorham. Ben began to be intrigued by scent and memory after traveling to his mother's hometown in India, where he was stirred by the aromas of spices and incense. Inspired by this trip, BYREDO's scented candles and perfumes have been developed with an understated approach, using simple composition of the highest quality raw materials.

Byredo launched two new sets of Discovery Service, I picked the one that features their (6x2 ml Eau de Parfum) vials of iconic scents: Bal D'Afrique, Blanche, Gypsy Water, La Tulipe, Mojave Ghost, and Rose of No Man's Land.

I love collecting little vials of perfume samples it's the perfect way to test out the fragrances before committing to a full-size bottle. So even though I'm familiar with Byredo fragrances I haven't had the chance to explore all the scents. I started off with their hand creams and slowly I've accumulated quite a few. This set includes a few of my favorites from the brand- Blanche, La Tulipe, and Mojave Ghost and I also owned a full-sized bottle of the Blanche. 

This discovery set is redeemable against any Byredo fragrance purchase within 6 weeks. Once your discovery set purchase is complete, you will receive a unique voucher code of $20 via email. This offer is exclusive to Byredo.com.

Byredo Discovery Set

Byredo Discovery Set

This set comes in a beautiful sturdy white cardboard box and the samples are nicely wrapped and sealed. Each vial (2ml) has a considerable amount so you can get at least 3-4 uses out of it depending on how many spritzes you use.

Byredo Discovery Set

Rose of No Man's Land- "is a tribute to the nurses (often referred to by soldiers as "Rose of No-Man's Land) who saved thousands of lives on the front lines of WWI, their story is one of selflessness and compassion."

I'm not a big fan of heavy floral scents especially roses but this is not all rose it has a hint of sweet, fruity scent as well. I sprayed once on the back of my wrist and I realized its a bit overpowering for me this is my least favorite one out all six fragrances.

• Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose Petals. Middle Notes: Raspberry Blossom, Turkish Rose Absolute. Base Notes: Papyrus, White Amber.

La Tulipe- This is another floral scent but it's not as intense as Rose of No Man's Land. It's very easy to wear it has a gentle, clean and fresh feel to it. I also have the La Tulipe hand cream which I really like. 

I love Byredo's description of the scent- "Walk along the stone path, through the gate, under the trellis. Sit on the marble bench. Feel the cool grass under your feet, the warm rays on your back. Do this every morning till sudden variegated glints of red or purple or pink or orange catch your eye. They'll be the first bloom of the season. I'll know Spring has come."

• Top Notes: Cyclamen, Freesia, Rhubarb. Middle Note: Tulip. Base Notes: Blonde Woods, Vetiver. 

Mojave Ghost- "is inspired by one of the most arid regions of the world where life still persists. The scent is an homage to the bewitching, rare and beautiful ghost flower which develops in the extreme climate without pollination or plentiful water."

I love Mojave Ghost I purchased the hand cream which is currently in my makeup bag.  This is such a beautiful scent it's light, airy and it lasts all day long! 

• Top Note: Ambrette. Middle Notes: Magnolia, Sandalwood, Violet. Base Notes: Cedarwood, Chantilly Musk, Crisp Amber. 

Blanche- "The idea for Blanche is, as the name suggests, built around my perception of the colour white. For the first time, I actually made a fragrance for and with a specific person in mind. I wanted to capture her innocent and untainted side, with a fragrance almost transparent in nature. Blanche also represents an appreciation for classic beauty. The fragrance is pure and simple in structure but extreme in character."- Ben Gorham 

This was my first purchase from the brand, Blanche is the reason I fell in love with Byredo. As I mentioned, I'm not a big fan of floral scents but this is floral but with a twist. It reminds me of my childhood like when I used to play in my grandmas garden full of beautiful white roses. I can't get enough of Blanche I have the hand cream and I had finished up an entire bottle of this perfume. I will most likely use the $20 voucher to replenish a full-size bottle of Blanche. 

• Top Notes: Aldehyde, Pink Pepper, White Rose. Middle Notes: Neroli, Peony, Violet. Base Notes: Blonde Woods, Musk, Sandalwood. 

Bal d'Afrique- "A warm and romantic vetiver inspired by Paris in the late 20's and its infatuation with African culture, art, music, and dance. A mix of Parisian avant-gardism and African culture shaped a unique and vibrant expression. The intense life, the excess, and euphoria is illustrated by Bal d'Afrique's neroli, African marigold, and Moroccan cedarwood."

I've been meaning to check out Bal d'Afrique and I'm so glad it was included in this discovery set. I don't know how Byredo does it but it's another scent I quickly fell in love with. This is such a unique scent, it's sophisticated, intoxicating and you only need one spritz which will last you all day. 

• Top Notes: African Marigold, Bergamot, Bucchu, Lemon, Neroli. Middle Note: Cyclamen, Jasmine Petals, Violet. Base Note: Black Amber, Moroccan Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver. 

Gypsy Water- "Gypsy Water is a glamorization of the Romany lifestyle, based on a fascination with the myth. The scent of fresh soil, deep forests and campfires evoke the dream of a free, colorful lifestyle close to nature."

This has a mix of sweet, vanilla scent it's a bit heavy for me but I do like the hand cream. 

• Top Notes: Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Lemon, Pepper. Middle Notes: Incense, Orris, Pine Needle. Base Notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla. 

Byredo Discovery Set

Final Verdict:

I think fragrances are a very personal thing you have to find one that speaks to you. Before you find "the one" there is a lot of trial and error, I've had my fair share of those. As I grew older, I realized what works for me and what doesn't. That's why I love Byredo, they just have a way with fragrances and this set was the perfect way to sample more of their beautiful, intoxicating, and unique scents. I also love that you can use the $20 towards any Byredo fragrance. This is a luxury brand so it's definitely pricey but I think this set can help you determine which one of their iconic perfume can be your signature scent.

Have you tried Byredo fragrances? If so, let me know which one is your favorite, in a comment below, I would love to hear your picks. 

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