Laura Mercier

The pared down beauty was simple, but thoughtful at the Jenny Packham Fall 2013 show. Because the pieces in the collection — from the clothes to the jewelry and handbags — were so ornate, the team of hair, makeup, and nail pros left the beauty look a little understated yet elegant.

The look: A loose ponytail with a ribbon, glowing skin, and a gradient glitter manicure
The inspiration: 17th century opulence
Trends: Nail art

Makeup: "We wanted the makeup to look expensive," said lead makeup artist Talia Shobrook, who created the minimal look using Laura Mercier products. There was an emphasis on a glowing complexion, which was attained by using the Mega-Moisturizer Crème all over the skin with a touch of foundation. Shobrook accented the dewy look with lipstick as blush, while Tawny Eye Basics was swept on lids and Caviar Stick in Seashell was drawn along the crease.

Hair: Jeanie Syfu for TRESemmé created a simple, loose ponytail. First, she applied 24 Hour Body Blow Dry Lotion for lift and hold and blow-dried with a flat brush to achieve a straight look. She parted the hair in the center and gently teased the midlengths for a little shape in the back of the ponytail. She let any face-framing layers fall out, and tied the look with a ribbon for that 17th century feel.

Nails: The sparkling nails were created by Gina Edwards for Essie. To complement the lavish jewelry and handbags in the collection, Edwards decided to paint on a gradient nail art design using Essie Luxeffects in Set in Stones. She applied the glitter polish at the center of the nail and then tapped the brush back and forth to the tip to form the cascading look.

In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, cult beauty brand Laura Mercier is unveiling the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund. The fifth leading cause of death by cancer in American women, ovarian cancer is known as the silent killer because symptoms often don't appear until the disease has progressed significantly. But you can make a difference.

With each purchase of the brand's Bonne Mine Healthy Glow palette ($48) or the Lip Glacé in Rose Hope ($24), 100 percent of the profits will go directly to the fund to aid in financing research and educational efforts. You can also help promote awareness of the cause by wearing teal tomorrow, Sept. 7, National Wear Teal Day. Here's to getting the conversation started.

Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer already has a cult following, and now the brand has wisely created a compact rendition. The new Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20 ($45) with broad-spectrum protection can be worn alone or on top of the original for added coverage. Unlike some powder compacts, however, this creamy product melts into skin without leaving a chalky finish behind. While the compact includes a sponge applicator, you can use your fingers to apply it if that's your preferred method. So say farewell to airplane makeup spills and powder cracks, this is the on-the-go evolution of a Laura Mercier fan favorite. Available in the same 12 shades as the liquid formula.

When a primer can do more than just create a smooth canvas on the skin, that's well and nice. But when it's so good it practically replaces your foundation and gives you a dewy finish, that's when it moves into must-have territory. Laura Mercier's Foundation Primer in Radiance ($30) achieves the ultimate balance. It subtly diffuses imperfections and brightens, all while leaving a level base for which makeup to lay.

Because it's thick in texture, a little goes a long way. That means not only will your foundation (if you even need it) last longer, but the primer itself will, too. Don't let its radiance claims conjure up images of glittery bits or excess shine, however. This primer's pearl tint lends a sheer, healthy-looking glow to the skin. And that's exactly why it's been described as "candlelight in a tube."

Feminine, delicate beauty reigned backstage at Pamella Roland with a china doll aesthetic combined with an Audrey Hepburn twist. Get the backstage report when you keep reading.

If you're blemish-prone, wearing foundation or tinted moisturizer can raise a bevy of questions. Will it break you out? Will it make your skin look greasy? And will you look like you're wearing a mask? For the following three tinted moisturizers, the answer to those questions is no. Plus, each one gives skin a pretty, I-just-happen-to-have-gorgeous-skin glow. For the rundown, keep reading.

Whether she's decked out in a sophisticated bob (which the majority of you were loving), wearing an intensely inky eye, or sporting dark brown strands with bangs, Keira Knightley has emerged as one of the most stylish celebrities around. And her makeup look at the opening of the International Rome Film Festival definitely did not disappoint. To complement a beautiful caramel-toned dress, Keira's makeup artist chose an amped-up palette of neutral shades with a black penciled-in eye to top it all off. Find out how to get the look when you read more.