I met Tayaba Zehra Jafri the lead makeup artist for Laura Mercier backstage at the Pamella Roland Spring 2010 during New York Fashion Week last month. Tayaba was kind enough to give us a sneak peek to the makeup look and to some of her Laura Mercier must-have products she used on models at the Pamella Roland show.

The Show: Pamella Roland Spring 2010 Collection.
The Trend: A luxurious spring time look that is eye focused. There is definitely a strong amount  of smoky eye, but it is a smoldering smoke. A reminiscent of the cat eye bit a little softer.
The Inspiration: The luxury glam makeup of the 50’s and 60’s and the paintings of Georgia Totto O’Keeffe.

 
Tayaba touch up the lids with a highlight of a special product called the VIP to give a little texture. A little bit of corner lashes are added to lift up the eyes. And as the look is eye focused Tayaba kept the cheeks and lips subdued. On cheeks she used Second Skin Cheek Colour in Barely Pink by Laura Mercier. To highlight the cheeks she used Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer by Laura Mercier. To add intensity inside the lashes Tayaba applied Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner with a brush. On the lips: HydraTint SPF 15 by Laura Mercier was applied.

Wonder which makeup Alicia Key was wearing on Red Carpet Look from the 2009 BET Awards and how to get the look? Talking Makeup has the details!

At the 2009 BET Awards, celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff, created a Moroccan inspired look for Alicia Keys based on her recent trip for the Mawaline Festival. Ashunta gave Alicia flawless skin and coral lips reminiscent of a Moroccan Paradise.

Ashunta prepped Alicia’s skin with Laura Mercier Mineral Primer, a superfine, lightweight and translucent powder that primes the skin prior to foundation application for an even, mistake-proof surface ($30, available at www.lauramercier.com ).

Watch Marta’s video blog: Marta is out for dinner and is giving her tips for touching up makeup while you out. Products mentioned: Laura Mercier Foundation Powder, MAC Creamsheen Glass in Fashion Scoop from MAC’s Cremeteam makeup collection, and Dolce & Gabbana The One perfume.

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I usually don’t get on with liquid foundations. They can be sometimes too heavy, feel like a mask, and messy to apply. When I was first introduced to the Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation at my local Neiman Marcus store, I was a bit skeptical that I would actually use it. But to my surprise, I am loving it! It doesn’t feel heavy, greasy, and it makes my face look flawless and clean. Make sure you get your right shade, because it is crucial for getting that perfect complexion.

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foundation is a layerable, highly pigmented formula to be used only where needed & allows the user to determine the amount of coverage.

Complete range of yellow-based foundations created to accommodate most women & help them achieve the most natural, “no makeup” look. Never looks cakey or heavy because of the lightweight formula. Extremely long-wearing, stays colour true, & wears evenly. Vitamins A, C & E act as antioxidants to protect the skin from harmful effects in the environment. Oil-free, yet non-drying. In Style Best Beauty Buy – Best Oil-Free Foundation – April 2008. SRP: $42.

And to set my foundation, I use Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Translucent, it works amazing. Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder is an extremely lightweight, sheer & silky setting powder that contains the finest French “cashmere” talc & a unique light-reflecting ingredient that creates a “soft-focus” appearance for fine lines & imperfections. and it is also oil-free. SRP: $34.

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer is a lightweight, creamy gel used under foundation.  This foundation primer by Laura Mercier is specifically created for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin types. 

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer contains hydrating high water content and oil controlling ingredients to ensure long-wear and flawless application.  Cost: $30.