70%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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description

This cult classic, loose setting powder locks in makeup for long-lasting, 16-hour wear without adding weight or texture. Ultra, finely-milled formula absorbs oil and controls shine for 24 hours, while creating a flawless, matte finish with no photo flashback. Does not clog pores. Dermatologist-tested. Suitable for all skin types, including oily skin, dry skin, and combination skin. Non-comedogenic. Fragrance-free.

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).

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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15 years ago

I haven't tried too many setting powders and thanks to this product I don't have to look any further. It is amazing! I first tried this in the Undercover Pot from LM and had to buy the full version...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



5.0
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15 years ago

I love this! It's finely milled, easy to buff into skin with a fluffy kabuki brush (it doesn't come with any kind of applicator) and the tiny holes dispense just about the right amount for me. I...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

"You get what you pay for" is really true on this wonderful finely milled powder that is absolutely transparent, no trace of yellow, no trace of pinky pink, etc. It never settles into my pores!!! ...

About reviewer (183 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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15 years ago

This is the best! Leaves your face looking smooth with that airbrushed finish. I use MAC Studio Tech and then this powder. Love it and lasts all day. The key is to PRESS this powder into your...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


2.0
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15 years ago

OK translucent powder, it kinda looked cakey. and wasnt exactly translucent, made me a little pale. i liked it cause it controlled my oil. i usually apply it with the laura mercier puff or my...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

Used the powder years ago and loved it! The powder is high quality and very fine in texture (it feels great on the skin). But just like most Laura Mercier products, it is soooooooooooooo ...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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15 years ago

THIS PRODUCT BROKE ME OUT......NO GOOD. I started noticing "congestion" on my chin....lots of little clogged pores that soon turned into worse looking bumps. It also made me very shiny/oily...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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15 years ago

I really liked this powder, but I like Marcelle's even better, and especially the price! Like all the other reviewers said it did leave a very nice finish paired with LM TM. But because of it's...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

FINALLY! A translucent powder that's ACTUALLY translucent. Before I discovered the wonderful world of Laura Mercier powders, I was stuck using powders that were allegedly 'translucent'...but in...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Coarse

EyesGreen


2.0
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15 years ago

I did not feel like it really help set my make up. Also I felt it made me look a lot paler.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This powder is amazing! I use it to set my liquid foundation and this makes all my pores less visible! I tried the pressed version of this powder but it wasn't as good as the loose one.

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

love this loose powder, before it i used benefit powder and i hate that. it is easy to apply and even after you apply it ,you feel nothing but looks great. it can last long and traslucent is great...

About reviewer (90 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

i use this powder to set my liquid & cream foundation...goes on translucent and gives me a beautiful matte, polished look...prefer this over blot loose...only have to blot once.

About reviewer (1301 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

i dont generally use loose powder but i figured maybe it would help with shine. my first impression was that there was no fragrance - except maybe a slight "talcum powder" (baby powder) scent which...

About reviewer (122 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

I read so many great reviews on this, but it just didn't work for me! I found that it left a cast on me and didn't do anything for my skin. I've never had the best luck with powders, but I was...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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15 years ago

I love this stuff. I have been using it for years after my step sister turned me on to it. I put it on over my foundation and it gives my face such a nice natural looking finish. I really freak...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

Used to be my HG. Doesn't work as well anymore. Did the ingredients or something change?

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

My first loose powder,based on these reviews, works perfectly on my skin,my foundation lasts longer with this loose powder.

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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16 years ago

I really gave this powder a chance. I've used it exclusively for about a year because I'm cheap and didn't want to buy another face powder when this one did an okay job. But that's all it does, an...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

I first bought this more than a year ago to go with my LM oil free foundation, and like with that foundation, I have had a love-hate relationship with this powder. When I bought it I felt it fell...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue