Swatches: my Laura Geller purchase from QVC

I ordered some Laura Geller products from QVC over the weekend and I received it yesterday!  Fast shipping eh?  Thanks QVC :)

Now let me show you some swatches!

Laura Geller Baby Cakes Baked Complexion Palette: 

This palette includes Balance-N-Brighten, a slow-baked powder foundation with corrective pigments that help conceal ruddiness, perk up sallowness, even out blotchiness, and blur away little lines and shadows; Ethereal Rose, a baked radiance powder with marbleized tones of pink and pearl blended together to give your complexion a fresh, dewy glow; and Bronze-N-Brighten, a powder that acts as a bronzer or tawny blush with rich tones of bronze and rose, swirled together, to create a radiant glow on your skin.

I ordered this because it comes not only with my FAVORITE BLUSH OF ALL TIME, the Ethereal Rose (which I've completely used up) but also Laura's best sellers: Balance-N-Brighten and Bronze-N-Brighten!  This is a great way to try new products that are packaged in such a convenient palette.

It comes with a small retractable brush too, perfect for travels and gym bags!

Now - some close ups:

Balance-N-Brighten in Fair: this is a foundation but in powder form.  You see the different colors that are swirled together?  Those are different pigments that are supposed to self correct once it is applied.

Ethereal Rose: Although Laura Geller formulated this as an all over complexion powder, this is my FAVORITE BLUSH OF ALL TIMES!  My Holy Grail blush!!  I am quite pale so this works well for me as an everyday blush, but  for those with normal/darker complexions, this is an all over brightening powder.

Bronze-N-Brighten in Fair: this is a bronzer, again there are different pigments swirled together for a natural warm glow.

A quick swatch on my fingers.  I've used it this morning and so far so good :)  Laura Geller claims that these baked products start their lives as mousse and then are baked for 24 hours - the result?  A creamy consistency but in powder form.  Sounds nifty right?  I can see what she means by "creamy", I've only used it once and I do agree that these don't make me look powdery.  I'll have more to say after I use it a bit more :)

Next - Laura Geller Bella Italia Collection

An Italian-inspired collection for the face, eyes, and lips.

The Baked Blush-n-Highlighter combines Como, a softly shimmered blush that blends shades of pink and peach for a warm, natural, radiant glow; and Portofino, a subtly luminescent shade that highlights your cheekbones and draws attention to your eyes.

Influenced by the warmth of the Tuscan sun, the Baked Eye Shadow Duo pairs Rome, a beautifully warm, golden beige shade, with Milan, a spectacular deep aubergine shade. Together, these opulent colors truly make eyes pop!

Shine-n-Shield SPF Lip Gloss in Fresco Berry provides high coverage with natural, ultra-conditioning antioxidants and a blend of vitamin E, cocoa seed butter, and pomegranate extract to help soften and moisturize lips. Plus, it helps shield against sun damage with added SPF 15.

I ordered this collection because I really wanted to try the Blush-N-Highlighter in Como, I am a big fan of soft brushes and lip products with SPF, and the shadow just looks so gorgeous so I had to get this kit =p  As you can see, this kit comes in a clear pouch, which I adore since I don't have cosmetic pouches that are transparent, this will make it very easy for me to find what I want :)

Blush-N-Highlighter in Como: This is a soft blush with a highlighter.  I love that the highlighter is baked in the same pan, how convenient!  Como is I think a warmer version of the Ethereal Rose.

Baked Eye Shadow Duo in Rome and Milan: These can be applied wet and dry, and they look so pretty!!!  Love the golden sheen and the shimmery purplish color!  Can't wait to wear this in my next look =p

Shine-n-Shield SPF Lip Gloss in Fresco Berry:  Yay SPF 15!!! I am on a quest to ONLY wear lip products with SPF in it!  This lip gloss is very moisturizing and LOVE the SPF!

And guess what - I got a free lipstick with my order!

Lipstick in Creme Nude: this one came for free with my order :)  No swatches because I am thinking of giving this away since I NEVER wear lipstick =p  

And that's it!  My Laura Geller haul + swatches :)  Hope you enjoyed it!