Monday, April 18, 2011

Laura Mercier Sandcastle Shimmer Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches

Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
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.

Where to Buy: Nordstrom, $22

THE GLOSSOVER
PRODUCT : 9.5/10
PIGMENTATION : 10/10
TEXTURE : 9/10
LONGEVITY : 8.5/10
APPLICATION : 4/5
PACKAGING : 4/5

FINAL THOUGHTS

It really captures a great balance of shimmer, creaminess, and color to make for a very flattering, easy-to-wear shade. It's not warm or cool but neutral, which will make it appealing across skin tones.
OVERALL: A-

See more photos & swatches!

Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick

Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick

Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick

Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick
Laura Mercier Sandcastle Lipstick



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