Laura Mercier: The magic of mineral

MANILA, Philippines - Haven’t you heard? Minerals are good for you. In cosmetic terms, mineral makeup is 100-percent-natural, oil-free and water-resistant. It isn’t absorbed into your skin so it doesn’t cause reactions. In Laura Mercier’s terms, her new Mineral Collection forms a faultless veil over your skin, in keeping with the makeup artist’s Flawless Face philosophy.

Mineral Foundation Primer

What it does: Smoothes and preps skin

What it is: This liquid-to-powder mineral foundation primer is a good-for-you blend of vitamins and minerals that visibly improves the appearance of your skin, preparing it for the application of loose Mineral Powder Foundation or Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation SPF 15. Helps makeup stay fresh and color-true.

Price: P1,550

Mineral Pressed Powder Spf 15

What it does: Provides flawless coverage.

What it is: The same good-for-your-skin formulation as Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 is now available in a portable, creamy, pressed-powder version. Coverage is natural and buildable with a unique, flocked-sponge applicator — perfect for setting foundation and quick touchups. Oil-free and dermatologist-tested, Mineral Pressed Powder SPF 15 comes in eight shades for natural matching.

Price: P1,450

Flawless Face Mineral Kit

What it does: Creates a flawless, healthy glow.

What it is: Laura unites her star mineral complexion products in one kit, complete with professional tools. “Mineral powders are the most natural way to keep that healthy glow and is an essential addition to the Flawless Face,” she says. Extremely gentle on the skin and finely milled so it’s easy to apply, Mineral Powder makes your skin glow from the inside out. Laura’s exclusive combination of pure pearl powder, minerals and amino acids promotes healthy skin and helps fight the aging process.

Kit contents: Mineral primer, mineral powder, mineral powder in Warm Bronze, mineral illuminating powder, mini-mineral primer brush, mini-face brush, and blending brush.

Price: P3,350

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Exclusively available at Laura Mercier counters in Essenses Makati, Shangri-La Plaza, Alabang, Robinson’s Place Manila and Cebu.