Backstage at Pamella Roland Spring 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the look was all about the cheeks.

A gorgeous, flushed face that looked fresh and clear was the goal of makeup artist Louis Soto for Laura Mercier. To create the look, he used the new Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer (love, love, LOVE ) just in the center of the face for a highlighted effect.

The flushed cheeks were created with Laura Mercier Cheek Colour in Blushing Apple which was applied to the apple of the cheek (go figure!) and then blended slightly down and in (toward the chin).

The overall look, including an elegant, old-hollywood-glamour-at-the-beach pony, created by Paul Labreque, was gorgeous. And flushed. And fresh.

Did we say that already?

If you love Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer (which you do, because everyone does) you are going to love her new Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 .

With all the same greatness of the regular and oil-free formulas, this new version has micronized pearls and a dewy complex to leave your skin hydrated, protected and beautifully radiant.

Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 ($42) comes in three shades, Bare Radiance , Natural Radiance and Warm Radiance and is available online at lauramercier.com .

The springtime colors in this flower-embossed Laura Mercier Eye Colour Quad are soft and flattering with a hint of shimmer to make it feel special.

Available in Shy Violet and Wild Violet, the crease-resistant, long-wearing shadows are just what we need to update out Makeup Bag for spring.

Whether you’re looking to create drama or sport a fresh neutral look—Laura Mercier’s Holiday Face Palette combines a selection of versatile hues to suit your holiday mood.

• Black Forrest Eye Colour - Shimmer (exclusive), Gild Eye Colour - Shimmer (exclusive) and Suede Eye Colour - Matte (exclusive)
• Golden Glow and Winter Bloom Cheek Colours
• Passion Fruit Lip Colour - Shimmer, Fig Lip Colour - Creme and Marquise Lip Colour - Creme

There’s also some wonderful Body & Bath gift sets like this French Vanilla Trio:

See all the Laura Mercier holiday products here.

Thank you to loyal reader (and die-hard Laura Mercier fan) Betsy for the scoop!