Laura Mercier trained as a painter in Paris before embarking on a career as a highly sought-after makeup artist, and her artistic training is evident in her makeup and skincare products. The painterly philosophy of starting with a blank canvas led Mercier to develop cosmetics that create a flawless face. Her line, launched in 1996, accentuates and enhances natural beauty by using a modern, sophisticated color palette that focuses on flattering shades for all women and all seasons. When it comes to makeup, less is certainly more — and no one knows that better than Laura Mercier.