Laura Mercier's Silk Creme foundation is so appropriately named. While offering full coverage the cream glides on with the lightness of air, very much like slipping into something shimmery and soft. For me, the application is so much smoother than a liquid.
With this cream skin seems to have an added luminosity, a glow that other foundations don't provide, and skin feels hydrated rather than covered over. You know the kind of "covered over" feeling I mean - those foundations that you can't wait to wash off so that your skin feels fresh again.
The texture of this product makes it easy to blend so that you can add coverage to certain areas if necessary. While many recommend applying with fingers, I've had the best of luck using a sponge. The narrow end of the sponge is especially useful around the eyes.
I like to wear it over Mercier's Foundation Primer (an indispensable), and then especially if it's going to be one of those morning thru evening days I set it with Translucent Loose Setting Powder. No need for touch-ups!
Thank you, Laura!

by Gail2 on Jul 21st 2006