Expert Makeup Tips: Laura Mercier Anniversary Collection arrives in Singapore

The complexion authority celebrates its 20th anniversary with new lip and eye sets, revised classics and a stunning 15-piece lipstick vault

Do you remember your first Laura Mercier product, mama? Mine was the Foundation Primer – Oil Free, which still remains a staple in my beauty arsenal till today. There’s nothing in my makeup kit that compares to its long-wearing, lightweight and blurring properties – all the essential factors that matter in creating a flawless makeup look that lasts, from the moment I step out in the humidity to when I’m heading home from a night out!

The Foundation Primer was the first ever primer introduced to the beauty industry in 1996, so just from that you can get a sense of Laura Mercier’s level of genius when it comes to base makeup products. Other classics include the Translucent Loose Setting Powder (perfect for setting makeup all over the face and baking), Secret Camouflage (for those pesky purple veins, zits and dark eye circles!) and Tinted Moisturizers. Chances are, you might already own any one of these or are looking into making a purchase!

To add on to your wish list mama, Laura Mercier is celebrating 20 years of catering to makeup lovers worldwide and celebs from Madonna (did you know that Laura was the artist behind the makeup look in Take a Bow and continued to be the Material Girl’s go-to makeup artist for years after?) to Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts with brand new items in store. Click through our gallery for more!

Keep an eye out for the new Candleglow Concealer & Highlighter, available in seven different shades in a luminous, versatile formula that can be used to both conceal and illuminate. This will be great for mamas with darkness on the undereyes, nose and mouth areas!

Find it: Available at all Sephora stores from 13 October 2016 and Laura Mercier counters from 1 November 2016 for $55.

Containing the must-have essentials for maintaining and rejuvenating the eyes, along with iconic products that bring out natural beauty, the limited edition Wink Of An Eye Artist’s Collection includes two full-sized products (Repair Eye Serum and Full Blown Volume Suprême Lash Building Mascara) and two travel-sized products (Eye Basics in Wheat and Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rosegold). Skincare and makeup all in one – the perfect combo.

Find it: Available at Takashimaya Department Store from October 2016 for $138.

Get perfect puckers with Laura’s Leading Ladies Duet, which includes a high-shine and perfectly pigmented Lip Glacé lip gloss and a matching Velour Lovers Lip Colour lipstick that offers a satin matte finish. Available in three sets: Sophia, Catherine and Vivien.

Find it: Now available at TANGS at Tang Plaza, Takashimaya Department Store, Robinsons The Heeren and Robinsons Raffles City for $65.

According to Laura, lips are one of the best features to experiment with makeup. You’ll find two of her favourite hand-selected lip essentials in the Twist & Pout Collection sets: the Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm, a three-in-one balmy formula that provides the comfort of a lip balm, the coverage of a lipstick and the shine of a gloss; and a perfectly textured Lip Pencil designed to outline, define and enhance the natural shape of the lip. Available in two shades: Roses and Nudes.

Find it: Now available at TANGS at Tang Plaza, Takashimaya Department Store, Robinsons The Heeren and Robinsons Raffles City for $42.

The most exciting launch of all, everyone from hardcore Laura Mercier fans to casual makeup wearers will fall head over heels in love with this one! The exclusive single piece features 15 stunning lipsticks and glosses honouring five of Laura’s iconic inspirations such as Vivien Leigh and Sophia Lauren. The set includes Lip Glacé, Crème Smooth Lip Colour and Velour Lovers Lip Colour in five distinct shades each, all housed in a gorgeous box with the Laura Mercier signature design.

Find it: Exclusive one-piece now available at Raffles City counter for $480 on a first come, first serve basis.