I’m Not Saying I’m a Gold Digger

May 13th, 2008 by ninabee

…but I do love Laura Mercier’s Gold Digger collection. This new collection is a limited edition for spring/summer ‘08, so be sure to check it out! As the name suggests, the Gold Digger collection contains several sleek, metallic shades — but they are far from tacky or gaudy. The colors are warm, rich, and look and feel very luxe. I had the chance to try a few of the products, and here are my faves:

• Lip Glacé in Bronze ($22): This is a copper-bronze shade that is very shimmery. My lips are a slightly darker pink, so on me this really brought out pinkish-brown undertones with a lovely shine. The consistency is not too sticky, and the gloss has a lot of staying power.
• Nail Lacquer in 24 Karat ($15): 24 Karat is a pretty, shimmery gold color. One coat gives you a soft gold and two, a shiny champagne-hued shade. I honestly don’t vary my nail colors much (always sheer pinks or dark reds and plums), but this shade changed my mind.
• Eye Colour Pot in Bronzed Gold and Solid Gold ($32): The Eye Colour Pots are little double-deckers — the top is a cream color and the bottom is a loose powder. I liked both the Bronzed Gold (a copper/bronze color) and Solid Gold (a more yellow-gold color) shades. Make sure you have the right brushes and you can use both to a sleek effect.

Take a look at the entire Gold Digger collection at lauramercier.com or fine department stores near you!

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