Laura Mercier Gel Lip Colour

I was up late when this email from Laura Mercier about new Gel Lip Colour hit my in-box. Being a fan of Laura Mercier, I was excited at the prospect of something new. Quite frankly, other than replenishing my concealer, I haven't been compelled to purchase anything since they introduced a few new shades of lip liners last spring/summer. I was quite happy to see the addition of a new lipstick formula.

Looking at the swatches online (which by the way are actually pretty decent), I could not decide on a color. So I bought all five. When they arrived, the first thing I noticed was that they were in the shorter tubes,like the Stick Glosses. They are all very pretty and very wearable. No shimmer or glitter bits. Just lots of shine. They are sheer enough to see your lips through the lipstick with one coat. But at the same time they are very vivid. With a few swipes they really pack a punch. I love them. They are juicy and remind me of popsicles. They feel great on - very light - just what I was looking for for Spring. They are easy to wear, and give me about four hours of beautiful color before needing to be touched up.

Pictured Below, from left to right: Dollface, Hibiscus Bloom, Sweet Cherry, Clementine, Rosette.

Dollface: Dollface is a soft, yet bright cool pink. It is a cotton candy shade of pink. It's the most sheer of all the colors, as well as the most cool. If you have a hard time pulling off cool pinks you might want to choose one of the other colors from the collection.

Hibiscus Bloom: I would describe this as a true rose color. Rich and shiny. Neither cool, nor warm. It will suit most anyone who likes to sport a fresh rosey lip. Not exactly original but definitely pretty, none the less. This particular color gave me the longest wear out of all five colors at around four hours.

Sweet Cherry: The website describes this one as a sheer burgundy red. I see the exact color of fresh cherry juice. The way the tips of your fingers looks after pitting a bowl of cherries. I don't see burgundy. I see red with a touch of purple. To me, burgundy is deep and dark. This is neither. Its very rich. Yet light.

Clementine: The website describes it as a sheer red-orange. I would describe it as a sheer orange-red. Not dark like a blood orange but bright and juicy. This will be a very pretty and easy way to wear this seasons orange lips trend.

Rosette: A pinky red. More pink than red. It almost looks like a "Hot" pink but with a layer or two you can see the red tones. I feel that Hibiscus Bloom should have been named Rosette and Rosette should have been Hibiscus Bloom. But that's just me. Rosette has the same great shine and comfortable wear as the other colors.

Bottom line: While the colors are not "new" they are fresh and pretty. The gel formula is nice. Compared to her other lipstick formulas, the gels are lighter than her creams and less slippery and sheer than her Stick Glosses. They have a very pretty sheen that keeps the darker colors, like Sweet Cherry, looking fresh, rather than fussy. They are scented, and they seem to retain their "cookie-ish" scent for awhile after application. If you are sensitive to smells you might want to check these out in person before purchasing.

These retail for 22.00 each and can be purchased at lauramercier.com and should be at counters soon.