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I'm kicking off summer with a very sweet smackdown!  Because it involves macarons (or as MM staff calls them, "fancy French cookies"), I've selected the Museum's education specialist, Cookie Dreamer Babo, to serve as referee.  I also needed to keep an eye on him and the others to make sure they didn't eat the makeup as I was taking pictures.  đŸ˜‰

LM Ladurée vs. Lancome

"What have we here?"

Given LM LadurĂ©e's fight with BĂ©same, you can guarantee that she's one of the feistier combatants the Museum has had in the ring despite being a relative newcomer to the makeup world.  But more importantly, the current battle is not the first time LM LadurĂ©e has squared off against LancĂ´me…and now it's time to see which of these venerable French brands wins their second bout.  Let's get ready to rummmmbbbblllllle!  *ding ding*

LM Laduree vs. Lancome

LM LadurĂ©e gets off to a strong start with eyeshadows and cheek colors encased in illustrated macaron packaging a variety of delightful shades.  While they are mini sized – although not with a mini price tag, mind you, which is why there are only 3 compared to LancĂ´me's quartet – LM LadurĂ©e's prowess lies in the details.

LM Ladurée summer 2018

LM Ladurée summer 2018

Blammo!  That's the sound of the adorable border of macarons on the side of each box delivering a sharp upper cut to LancĂ´me.

LM Ladurée summer 2018

In addition to macarons, there are what appears to be profiteroles in the lineup.  LM LadurĂ©e is really bringing the heat! 

LM Ladurée summer 2018

LM Ladurée summer 2018

Finally, each color is embossed with LM Ladurée signature "merveilleuse" silhouette.

LM Ladurée summer 2018

But what LancĂ´me lacks in detail it makes up for in size and authenticity.  This blush set comes in a cheerful patterned box with two generously sized cushion blushes and two macaron-shaped application sponges. 

LancĂ´me Le Teint Macaron set

Ka-pow!  LancĂ´me's very realistic packaging packs a strong left hook to LM LadurĂ©e's daintier collection.

LancĂ´me Le Teint Macaron set

Looks like LM LadurĂ©e is getting a tad bit overcome with the size and durability of LancĂ´me.  While the sponges are soft, the plastic packaging of the blushes is way sturdier than LM LadurĂ©e's cardboard. 

LancĂ´me Le Teint Macaron set

LancĂ´me Le Teint Macaron set

LM LadurĂ©e is down!  Cookie Dreamer Babo is giving the count…six, seven…no, WAIT!  There's been a breaking development!  LM LadurĂ©e is getting up and retaliating with quite the unexpected weapon: a beautiful face powder shaped like an elaborate pink cake, complete with delectable embossing.

LM Ladurée summer 2018

LM Ladurée summer 2018

Another development! LancĂ´me just called for a timeout and claimed LM LadurĂ©e was fighting dirty since the cake is much bigger than the other items, but Referee Cookie Dreamer said it's fair play because it looks so tasty.  Not sure I agree with his rationale, but Babos aren't known for being bright and he is the referee, so back at it they go.

LM Ladurée summer 2018

We have a fight for the ages on our hands!  Will LancĂ´me's incredibly realistic and more economical set come out on top?  Or will LM LadurĂ©e's attention to detail and last-minute cake surprise triumph over her fellow French foe?  Tell me in the comments!

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