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!
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’?
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
Meredith says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:09 pmwow! i really love what you did with this palette. the shades are sooo pretty 🙂
Karen says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:38 pmHi Meredith,
Thank you! I hope you check it out — it’s a good one!
Citrine says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:10 pmYup, the turquoise looks bangin’ on you!
I am giving blue another go this summer, I always make it look so wrong on my face…
Karen says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:39 pmHi 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.
Paris B says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:24 pmOoh! 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!
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Karen says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:40 pmHi 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. 🙂
Kate & Zena says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:32 pmThe eyes are gorgeous! I love that deep blue. It’s beautiful!
Karen says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:41 pmHi 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!
Indian Girl says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:37 pmPretty Pretty ! Love that flower on your hair, super cute !
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Karen says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:41 pmHi 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!
Amy says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:40 pmWow 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!!
Karen says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:43 pmHi 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!
Arianne says
April 13th, 2009 at 8:56 pmI KNEW this was gonna look SO CUTE! Loves it.
Catherine says
April 13th, 2009 at 9:02 pmThis 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.
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Apple Diva says
April 13th, 2009 at 9:28 pmOf course it’s banging!! lol
Hope all is well.
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Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:59 amHi Apple Diva,
🙂 I hope you and my nephew are having a nice spring so far! Big hugs to you both!
DanielleO says
April 13th, 2009 at 10:01 pmBeautiful look!
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:58 amHi DanielleO,
Thank you!
Shefali says
April 13th, 2009 at 10:04 pmHey 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.
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:56 amHi 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?
Elena says
April 13th, 2009 at 10:08 pmOoh, 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!
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:55 amHi Elena,
Sure thing! I vote that you get both. I’ve heard FAB things about that UD palette. 🙂
tanya says
April 13th, 2009 at 11:36 pmso tropical and exotic–I LOVE IT!!!
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Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:53 amHi 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!
Fie says
April 14th, 2009 at 12:47 amWow 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. 😀
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Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:53 amHi Fie,
Awww, he’d eventually come around. You’re daddy’s girl! He knows you need to look fly. 🙂
Stacie says
April 14th, 2009 at 5:41 amWow, it looks fantastic! Another thing to add to my wish list, I guess.
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:52 amHi Stacie,
It’s a worthy palette for the wish list, for sure. Are you a Laura Mercier fan?
Miss QQ says
April 14th, 2009 at 6:15 amHi 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. 😀
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:52 amHi Miss QQ,
You definitely need to check it out! 🙂 I hope you like it!
Milan says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:17 amThis look is INSANE! Gorgeous! I need to get that palette
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Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:51 amHi Milan,
I hope you snag it! It’s awesome. 🙂
Nicole15 says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:30 ami 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 🙂
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:50 amHi 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. 🙂
Dao says
April 14th, 2009 at 8:49 amWow, this look is so pretty! You look like an island girl 🙂
Stephie says
April 14th, 2009 at 9:34 amOmgsh. 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?
cloudburst says
April 14th, 2009 at 9:49 amVery, very pretty – definitely worth a looky at the counter.
Nicole15 says
April 14th, 2009 at 10:17 amHey 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! 🙂
Shefali says
April 14th, 2009 at 11:00 amHi 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 🙂
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 1:41 pmHi 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*
Chamayne says
April 14th, 2009 at 11:03 amIn a perfect world you’d say, Chamayne I hate these earrings. Please, please take them off my hands.
Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 1:40 pmHi Chamayne,
LOL! You are too funny. I got those awhile back from H&M for like 4 bucks! They still might be there…
Annalise says
April 14th, 2009 at 11:07 amgorgeous!
Didi says
April 14th, 2009 at 12:22 pmWow! The blue looks soooo gorgeous on you! I’m so gona play with my blues and browns too!
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Karen says
April 14th, 2009 at 1:31 pmHi Didi,
Have fun playing with your colors! Do you have any favorite blues and browns?
Cindyrella says
April 14th, 2009 at 2:55 pmThank 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
Camellia says
April 14th, 2009 at 4:52 pmbeautiful look (:
Adriana says
April 14th, 2009 at 4:54 pmHi Karen,
Beautiful look! Please post a tutorial! =)
lexi says
April 14th, 2009 at 7:39 pmlovely – 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…
Blovet says
April 15th, 2009 at 6:12 amI really love how the colors on your eyes complement your bronze skin!Do more looks like these…. 🙂
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redhead says
May 24th, 2009 at 5:37 pmUnfortunately, 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!