Face of the Day with Laura Mercier Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic

Mon, 04/13/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Face of the Day (FOTD)

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After seeing Laura Mercier’s Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic eyeshadow palette ($35) in the Daily Beauty picture today, some of you gals suggested I try her in my face of the day.

That was all the prodding I needed… Here she is in all her shimmery turquoise, royal blue and golden bronze glory!

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For the eyes in this look, I added MAC Rollickin’ Paint Pot ($16.50; limited edition, but a good dupe would be Estee Lauder’s Sea Mist for $17.50), Chanel Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Delta ($32), Cargo Plant Love Eyeliner in Midnight Blue ($16) and MAC Mascara X in Black X ($12.50).

The Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic quad is probably my favorite eyeshadow palette so far this summer. The shadows virtually melt into the skin, pack intense color and blend with ease.

Don’t these shades look bangin’?

Laura Mercier Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic

If the makeup gods forced me to choose between this quad or coffee for a week, I’d give up the java — OUCH! I’d be totally cranky, but at least my eyes would look smokin’ hot. :)

The possibilities for this quad seem endless. My mind’s buzzing with ideas for eyeshadows and liners I could pair with Mediterranean Sea, like maybe Estee Lauder’s Double Wear ShadowCremes in Blue Velvet and Antique Gold, MAC Paint Pot in Indianwood, Estee Lauder’s Duo Tone Eye Pencil in Aqua or Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Underground.

If you can take a beauty break this week, try to swing by a Laura Mercier counter, and check out Mediterranean Sea.

But gird those loins, girl, because it’s *that* tempting.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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  1. 1. Meredith said, on April 13th, 2009:

    wow! i really love what you did with this palette. the shades are sooo pretty :)

  2. 2. Citrine said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Yup, the turquoise looks bangin’ on you!

    I am giving blue another go this summer, I always make it look so wrong on my face…

  3. 3. Paris B said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Ooh! I usually pass by Laura Mercier but not this time! I will have to see this one. I’m not really liking the bronze but the other 3 colors more than make up for it – gorgeous look as usual Karen!

    Paris B´s last blog post..Review: Etude House Peach Cheek Blusher

  4. 4. Kate & Zena said, on April 13th, 2009:

    The eyes are gorgeous! I love that deep blue. It’s beautiful!

  5. 5. Indian Girl said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Pretty Pretty ! Love that flower on your hair, super cute !

    Indian Girl´s last blog post..ZOYA Ooh – La – La Collection : Review

  6. 6. Karen said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hi Meredith,

    Thank you! I hope you check it out — it’s a good one!

  7. 7. Karen said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hi Citrine,

    That’s the spirit! You just never know… perhaps you just need to find the right blue to fall in love with.

    Hmm — how about starting easy with a super thin line of smudged navy pencil liner? You can ease your way into it.

  8. 8. Karen said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hi Paris B.,

    The bronze shows up as super cool… more goldish brown than bronze, I guess. But yah, the mix of shades is fantastic! You’ll have to tell me what you think after you see it in person. :)

  9. 9. Amy said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Wow what an endorsement!!! That works so beautifully for your coloring!!! I am more into neutrals and pale– I doubt I could get those blues to work. Is the other LM summer palette (mostly browns & golds) just as nicely textured? That’s more my speed… thanks!!

  10. 10. Karen said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hi Kate & Zena,

    Thank you! Yes, the deep blue is the stuff of good makeup dreams. I wish I could get an entire pan of it!

  11. 11. Karen said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hi Indian Girl,

    Thank you. :) That flower is faux — bought it in Hawaii a few years back! It’s a fun accessory.

    Hope you had a very nice Monday!

  12. 12. Karen said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hi Amy,

    Yes, the texture of that other quad is the same. You should totally get it so I can vicariously live through you. :) I am so in love with the finish that I might have to break down and get that one eventually. GAH!

  13. 13. Arianne said, on April 13th, 2009:

    I KNEW this was gonna look SO CUTE! Loves it.

  14. 14. Catherine said, on April 13th, 2009:

    This is really so pretty… I am just pretty sure I already have all those colors (or close enough)… *sigh* I’ll definitely have to give this a look though.

    Catherine´s last blog post..Yesterday’s Mermaid Eyes FOTD

  15. 15. Apple Diva said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Of course it’s banging!! lol

    Hope all is well.

    Apple Diva´s last blog post..Beauty Bubble : Top 20 Earth-Friendly Beauty Products

  16. 16. DanielleO said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Beautiful look!

  17. 17. Shefali said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Hey Karen! I swatched this palette over the weekend and DIED. It’s gorgeous. Decided to buy it and guess what?! SOLD OUT. I couldn’t believe it! I’m seriously waiting for it come back in stock and told the Laura Mercier MA to call me. I want it that bad…and your FOTD makes me want it more! Gorgeous!

    The item I did end up purchasing is my new HG lipstick – Boho Bronze. It’s seriously GORGEOUS.

  18. 18. Elena said, on April 13th, 2009:

    Ooh, Karen, I love you! You totally pulled out a face of the day for us so quickly!! Oh man, now I want to buy this, and I was trying to save up for Urban Decay’s Ammo Palette instead. But you look uber hot in blues, so I’m glad you went for it. Thanks for the FOTD!

  19. 19. tanya said, on April 13th, 2009:

    so tropical and exotic–I LOVE IT!!!

    tanya´s last blog post..charlize

  20. 20. Fie said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Wow very pretty. I saw this quad at the LM counter yesterday, was so tempted to pick it up. But after my epic haul at MAC, my dad might get a heartattack to see the CC bill if I did. :D

    Fie´s last blog post..Tutorial: Brown Green Eyes with Peachy Lips

  21. 21. Stacie said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Wow, it looks fantastic! Another thing to add to my wish list, I guess.

  22. 22. Miss QQ said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Karen. I passed by the counter last week without checking out this quad. Looks like I need to go back and play with the tester this weekend. :D

  23. 23. Milan said, on April 14th, 2009:

    This look is INSANE! Gorgeous! I need to get that palette

    Milan´s last blog post..Prescriptives Mineral Bronzer!

  24. 24. Nicole15 said, on April 14th, 2009:

    i love how the colors in the quad look like brushed suede. sooo soft. your look came out gorg! between this palette & cargo tahiti, it’s gonna be a rockin’ blue summer :)

  25. 25. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Nicole15,

    Oh yeah, it’s gonna be a blue summer indeed! Do you have some nice cheek and lip combos lined up? I’m all about the coral and pink. :)

  26. 26. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Milan,

    I hope you snag it! It’s awesome. :)

  27. 27. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Miss QQ,

    You definitely need to check it out! :) I hope you like it!

  28. 28. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Stacie,

    It’s a worthy palette for the wish list, for sure. Are you a Laura Mercier fan?

  29. 29. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Fie,

    Awww, he’d eventually come around. You’re daddy’s girl! He knows you need to look fly. :)

  30. 30. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Tanya,

    I know, right? Makes me want to sip on a magarita, and it’s not even eight in the morning here, ha ha ha!

  31. 31. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Elena,

    Sure thing! I vote that you get both. I’ve heard FAB things about that UD palette. :)

  32. 32. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Shefali,

    I swatched that lipstick and had a moment with it, LOL! I wasn’t sure if it would be too dark — is it sheer on you?

  33. 33. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi DanielleO,

    Thank you!

  34. 34. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Apple Diva,
    :) I hope you and my nephew are having a nice spring so far! Big hugs to you both!

  35. 35. Dao said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Wow, this look is so pretty! You look like an island girl :)

  36. 36. Stephie said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Omgsh. I love this look! Your eyes look so bright and your face so lifted. Can’t wait to try out something similar on myself. What lip color are you wearing here?

  37. 37. cloudburst said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Very, very pretty – definitely worth a looky at the counter.

  38. 38. Nicole15 said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hey Karen!

    Yeah, I’ve been totally swatching & trying everything pink & coral that comes out to find my summer staples. Right now I am still on the MAC Blow Dry bandwagon from BBR & have been using that as my coral w/ some MAC Pink Grapefruit lipglass on top. However, i am itching for a secondary coral fave. Still need to try Tangerine Dream as when I saw it on you I fell in love…with the lipgloss of course. HA! :) For a cool pink, i am anxious to try out the lippies in MAC’s Rose Romance collection with hopes something will work for me. For now though I have just been using Stila’s Lip Glaze in Ulti-”mate” Pink. I like it but not my fave. The scent is too die for though. I struggle with cool pinks at times because of my warm complexion. I look forward to seeing what you swatch and/or use in your looks for ideas. I get a lot of inspiration from your site. Thanks for all you do! :)

  39. 39. Shefali said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Karen! No, it’s not sheer on me. I has just enough color. Not too dark and not too sheer. It’s just perfect on me…hence it being my new HG color :)

  40. 40. Chamayne said, on April 14th, 2009:

    In a perfect world you’d say, Chamayne I hate these earrings. Please, please take them off my hands.

  41. 41. Annalise said, on April 14th, 2009:

    gorgeous!

  42. 42. Didi said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Wow! The blue looks soooo gorgeous on you! I’m so gona play with my blues and browns too!

    Didi´s last blog post..Kose Sekkisei and Seikisho

  43. 43. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Didi,

    Have fun playing with your colors! Do you have any favorite blues and browns?

  44. 44. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Chamayne,

    LOL! You are too funny. I got those awhile back from H&M for like 4 bucks! They still might be there…

  45. 45. Karen said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Shefali,

    Okay, I’m SO ON THAT! The coral shade initially caught my eye but honestly I need another coral lipstick like I need another pair of high heel shoes. :) I hope that it Boho Bronze works for me, too. *crosses fingers*

  46. 46. Cindyrella said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Thank you Karen! I’m one of the girls that requested an FOTD. I am now totally lemming this! BUT, nowtell straight up girl, are these too frosty for an old lady like me? I have TONS of beiges and bronzes but virtually no blues–usually only wear blue for liner since I have blue eyes. Thumbs up or down on my lemming? Anyone can chime in here! LOL

  47. 47. Camellia said, on April 14th, 2009:

    beautiful look (:

  48. 48. Adriana said, on April 14th, 2009:

    Hi Karen,
    Beautiful look! Please post a tutorial! =)

  49. 49. lexi said, on April 14th, 2009:

    lovely – it maybe a bit much for a day in the office but it’s definitely date night worthy! i’ll swing by LM counter and see how it looks in person…

  50. 50. Blovet said, on April 15th, 2009:

    I really love how the colors on your eyes complement your bronze skin!Do more looks like these…. :)

    Blovet´s last blog post..Concealing Imperfections – Office Look

  51. 51. redhead said, on May 24th, 2009:

    Unfortunately, my wallet will be pissed if I buy this. I did find a GREAT quad from L’Oreal, however, that’s a pretty good dupe for this! It’s the Wear Infinite Eyeshadow Quad in Out of The Blue (5 to 7 dollars at drugstores and supermarkets). The shades include: Metallic golden copper, rich metallic deep bronze, sky blue with a slight green tone and golden green shimmer (think of the shimmer as the same shade as MAC’S Gorgeous Gold eyeshadow), and rich dark blue with subtle aqua shimmer. It’s SO pretty, and the only differences between the Laura Mercier quad and this L’Oreal one is 1. The price 2. Laura Mercier’s quad has a gold shade and this one has a copper shade instead, and also the lighter blue in Laura’s quad is more teal than sky. They’re both gorg, though!

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