Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier

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4.0

695 reviews
70%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Set, don’t settle with the original Translucent Loose Setting Powder, now with 24HR Shine Control! Cult favorite and winner of major awards, Laura Mercier’s “Best in beauty” Translucent Loose Setting Powder is beloved for its 16HR wear and iconic soft-focus finish with zero flashback. Truly translucent, the #1 Setting Powder* is Laura’s makeup must-have to set and maintain the color of your Foundation. Exceptionally milled to deliver incredible staying power without weight or texture so skin looks and feels soft, smooth and flawless from day to night. It’s no wonder, 1 Translucent Loose Setting Powder is sold every 20 seconds!** In 3 shades for virtually all skin tones including dry skin, combination skin and especially oily skin. *Source: Circana/U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Department/Specialty, Makeup Product Dollar Sales, Makeup Form: Loose Powder and Pressed Powder Compact Combined, 12 Months Ending December 2023

ingredients

TALC, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, NYLON-12, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, LAUROYL LYSINE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, METHICONE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/(+/-): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007)INGREDIENTS: TALC, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, NYLON-12, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, LAUROYL LYSINE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, METHICONE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/(+/-): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007).

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    4.0
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    Iamkinza

    5 years ago

    Worth the hype! The smallest quantity is required to set the foundation so this lasts a long time Prolongs the staying power of makeup Doesn't highlight dry, acne patches Doesnt look...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Tygerlilee84

    5 years ago

    I waited a long time to try this powder because it has talc in it. Talc in face powder makes me soooo itchy. For some reason I don’t understand, this powder does not irritate my skin. And it’s...

    About reviewer (695 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    lilykat99

    5 years ago

    Where was this stuff back in the day!? Thanks to the beauty scene blow up on youtube, we all now know the secrets of the makeup artists! If I am going to be taking tons of pictures at a party,...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Cat1995

    5 years ago

    Wasn’t that impressed with this product as I am with all the other Laura Mercier products I have used. Mainly because I can’t tell the difference between this free powder and any other brand. I...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    monitza

    6 years ago

    I resisted the urge to buy what I thought was an overpriced powder that was at risk of overexposure by Youtubers. But when I saw that Sephora was selling a smaller size of along with the glow...

    About reviewer (112 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Tan, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Deandra

    6 years ago

    This is not a horrible powder but I won't buy it again. I have been spoiled by Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Finish Pressed Powder, which I can even use under my eyes because the finish is...

    About reviewer (835 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    mka87

    6 years ago

    COMPLETELY OVERRATED/OVERHYPED!! Gave me the WORST acne I’ve ever had!! And had piss poor oil controlling properties. Plus, it’s the least finely milled powder you’ll ever find. An absolute no...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jjoyce310

    6 years ago

    This is my first setting powder ever because I never really wore face make up except for mascara and brows. This set my foundation really well, and the packaging is really pretty, actually.The...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lindenrempel

    6 years ago

    LOVE it. This is the first loose setting powder I have purchased after switching from pressed powders and I'll never go back. Makes the under eye very smooth and sets my foundation all day. The...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Goodwis

    6 years ago

    This product looks great on, and is in easy to use packaging, however I am very allergic to it. It caused my whole face to itch intensely, including eyes and I got very dark under the eyes during...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    PalmerEldritch0

    6 years ago

    This powder is one of the best I've tried to make sure my concealer & foundation NEVER CREASE or BUDGE (I don't bake!) It's very finely milled and just makes everything come together on my face....

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    grapegrape

    6 years ago

    Broke me out in tiny itchy bumps from one use. I have oily acne prone sensitive skin. I think my skin hates most of the products with talc. Maybe you want to stay away from this if we share the...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    handfulofgoo

    6 years ago

    I would buy this over and over, above any other powder. It's worth the price. This makes my makeup look amazing and flawless all day, even when I've been sweating!! I use a dry beauty blender to...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    1017

    6 years ago

    From a distance, I thought, wow...this looks really polished and nice. But when I looked closer (especially where I really need to set, my under eye concealer), it looked really dry and aging (I...

    About reviewer (1287 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    mktyrrell

    6 years ago

    Everyone raves about this powder so I thought I’d try it. At first, I used my NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer and baked with this powder. It went so cakey and patchy, even boys at work noticed. I...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    triste3030

    6 years ago

    Best setting powder ever! My skin is very, very oily and this takes my makeup to the next level. I apply this after applying my foundation (Estee Lauder Double Wear) and it totally sets my...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Kate234

    6 years ago

    I love this powder. It does everything a powder does except it doesnt look cakey. It’s almost invisible. It’s expensive but it will last you years. Highly recommend.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    dawndie23

    6 years ago

    I didn't want to believe the hype! This powder is fantastic. I have both the Translucent and the Medium Deep and love them to bits! I use Medium Deep to set my primer and foundations. I use I...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

    HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Haxdhh

    6 years ago

    I am really loving this powder, literally helped me with my oily T-zone, and also helped with the creases I had under my eyes. It keeps your skin soooo soft, one of the best powders I have ever...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    philosophin

    6 years ago

    I see what all the hype is about. It mattifies and provides a slight coverage (I do follow with UD All Nighter Setting Spray, so I can’t really comment on wear time except the combo seems to wear...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

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