Ever Heard of Le Metier de Beaute?
Sun, 05/24/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup
Today Lina of The Beauty Look Book tells us about some of her favorite products from the exclusive Le Metier de Beaute cosmetics line.
The stunning Le Metier de Beaute cosmetics line, exclusive to Bergdorf Goodman stores and a few select Neiman Marcus, features a wide range of luxurious beauty products with gorgeous packaging, unique colors, and lovely textures.
NOTE: The lemetierdebeaute.com site has been down for days… I’m not sure if it’s a temporary glitch or signs of something more serious. -Karen
Here’s an exclusive look at some of the fun, modern, yet classic products Le Metier de Beaute has to offer.
Kaleidoscope Kits
Kaleidoscope Kits — “blending tradition and vision, creativity and innovation,” the kits are comprised of four colors presented in a unique stacking system with a flip-top mirror. They come in varieties available for lips, eyes, and face, each retailing for $95.
I have two — the Persephone Eye Kit and the Galatea Eye Kit.
Persephone Eye Kit
The Persephone Eye Kit features four medium pigment eyeshadows with textures ranging from matte to satin to shimmer:
- Rose Champagne: a soft shimmery pale rose-pink
- Alexandrite: a sparkly eggplant amethyst
- Canvas: a soft, satin, neutral fawn-cream
- Sequoia: a matte, cool, dark chocolate brown
Galatea Eye Kit
The Galatea Eye Kit features four unnamed shadows not available individually:
- a soft, satin pale buttercream
- a rich, shimmery golden brown
- a matte puppy brown
- a complex, shimmery nutmeg
Sheer Brilliance Lip Glosses
Left to right: Marsala (gift with purchase), Cap d’Antibes, Cannes, Dubai, Ibiza, Captiva, Bondi Beach
The Sheer Brilliance Lip Glosses are my favorite products in the line — pure luxury in a tube, and I want them all!
They have a sparkly, glossy finish and a non-tacky texture that’s lightweight yet moisturizing. Colors are sheer but substantial enough to show on the lips. They retail for $32 each.
Lip Creme Lip Gloss
Left to right: Sunset Boulevard (gift with purchase), Apricot Creme, Peche Creme, Papaye Creme, Sweet Creme, Fraise Creme
Hybrid lipstick/glosses, the Lip Creme Lip Glosses ($36) are super-pigmented, with a lightweight texture, intense color and a shiny finish. A little goes a long way, and they glide on the lips.
Color Core Moisture Stain Lipstick
Top to bottom: Marrakech, San Tropez
The Color Core Moisture Stain Lipsticks ($32) have a long-lasting stain-like formula with a surprisingly creamy texture.
They do feel more like a stain than the typical lipstick, but once applied, they remain blendable while still staying put.
Where to buy
The Le Métier line is sold online and at just seven stores in the US, making it pretty hard to see in person.
NOTE:Bergdorf periodically holds what are called Beauty and Incircle events at which time they include nice gifts with purchase.
Unfortunately, swatches don’t always capture true colors. I’ve placed orders both online and in person at three of their physical locations. Once you’ve seen them in person, I highly recommend calling a counter to place your orders. The company’s product specialists are very knowledgeable and patient in describing things and making product recommendations. 
This post was written by Lina of The Beauty Look Book. A lover of Chanel, Dior and Armani makeup, her beauty style is natural and classic with a modern twist. She’s also a second-year MBA student and pet mom to two Jack Russells and one Persian/Himalayan-mixed cat.
Nice brand and nice products! Yea, this is definitely my first time hearing of this brand. Wouldn’t mind getting some of their kits, like the way they stack the pans in ’swivel’….can it be called that way?
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I love the cream glosses I recently picked up the Papaya Cream gloss; it was well worth the price! The Neiman Marcus at King of Prussia Mall (right outside of Philadelphia) carries the full line. They also have excellent and attentive sales folks, so if you are in the area I recommend stopping by.
I’ve never heard of this brand, but it sounds wonderful! Galatea eye kit looks beautiful! I need to hunt these babies down! Thank you for this wonderful post
I’m dying over Sunset Blvd., Apricot Creme <3 and possibly Sweet Creme. I so want to order Apricot Creme right now.
ah, they look nice!
These colors are absolutely beautiful!!!!
Looks gorgeous! I saw these in a magazine, can’t recall, either Allure or Oprah. New lemming created!
i am going to Bergdorf to look this one up right away!
Michele
I have seen the whole line – I don’t love their summer stuff but all in all most other things are fantastic. They are expensive but I am definitely a BIG FAN!!!!!
the texture, packaging…ahhhhh….sigh…
Are these glosses (either type) sticky, or non-sticky?