75%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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ingredients

TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, NYLON-12, SILICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DIMETHICONE, LAUROYL LYSINE, PANAX GINSENG / GINSENG EXTRACT, AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, GINKGO BILOBA / GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, ALUMINA, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, CETYL DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, [ /- MAY CONTAIN CI 15850 / D & C RED NO. 7, CI 19140 / FD & C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, CI 42090 / FD & C BLUE NO. 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CI 73360 / D & C RED NO. 30, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CI 77289 / CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET ]

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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12 years ago

I know this product has been discontinued for sometime now,so why am I writing this review? Because this is my Hg powder and I have spent months trying to find a replacement to no avail. I used to...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen



5.0
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14 years ago

I too loved the Photogenic Loose Powder by Lancome and discovered yesterday that it has been discontinued. I bought the new Absolute powder, but am not impressed with the coverage that it gives...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

The BEST powder, love it. Whenever I wanted to try something different, it never was as sheer, brightening, or non-reactive as this powder. I've used it for over 10 years and when I went to buy...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Love this powder. I've been using it for over 10 years. I tried other loose powders before (like Estee Lauder and drug store variety), but they didn't do much of anything. Some even turned...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I love this powder! I had acne at the time and once I started using this it started to clear up, which is really weird. I'm upset at Lancome for discontinuing this product, it was a HG for me! :(

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

This powder's incredible texture brings out my inner poet: shall I compare thee to a summer's day? angel wings? baby bottoms? call it what you will, this product is SERIOUSLY smooth! Texture - I...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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15 years ago

This is a lovely finishing powder that goes on smooth and silky, giving your skin a soft, velvety, semi-matte finish. The particles are milled very finely and does not leave your skin looking...

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


2.0
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15 years ago

Not impressed! I was recommended the Translucent, Skin-Illuminating Natural Finish for my pale skin. I used it only once, but it looked chalky. Maybe because it did not match my skin? I did give it...

About reviewer (220 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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15 years ago

I really like this product actually, I'm probably just bitter that it isn't the right color for me. But, one thing I must give it credit for, is that this powder truly does keep your skin looking...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


2.0
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16 years ago

This powder makes me look like an oil slick in less than 2 hours. Initially it goes on smoothly but after a short period of time it becomes patchy and it comes off in some aread. My forehead, nose...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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16 years ago

Bought this to set Color Ideal liquid foundation and just to wear over moisturizer. My complaint is that even though the shade is Translucent it STILL has a slight skin shade to it. So I noticed...

About reviewer (651 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesOther


5.0
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16 years ago

I bought this powder in translucent and use it as a setting powder for my foundation in the morning, It does not look cakey or make me look washed out like many powders especially translucent...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I purchased this product for $32 USD in translucent, as I was looking for a powder that left a dewy finish. I absolutely love how natural this looks and it is perfect for my pale, sensitive skin. I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Photogenic Loose Powder is a wonderful, finely milled finishing powder that I love just as much as my HG Laura Mercier Translucent Loose. The difference between the two is in the finish; LM's...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOther, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

I use the translucent one, which I personally recommend to everyone. This powder: (1) gives you a beautiful healthy glow, (2) very fine and soft, (3) so natural. BUT, it is not for people with...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this powder. I agree with the reviewer who says you have to apply it correctly. Firstly, I don't use the puff that comes with it. I use a big powder brush and swirl and tap into the lid. It...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is my holy grail powder. It has been for SEVEN YEARS. It gives a perfectly airbrushed, soft focus finish- sets makeup all day long and looks totally natural WHEN APPLIED CORRECTLY. The...

About reviewer (219 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesOther


2.0
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18 years ago

I heard good things about this so I had to get it. I'm not sure if I expect too much or something, but I'm not all that impressed with this. It's just powder to me. It's not exactly chalky but...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

I love this powder and although it doesn't stay on my skin all day it looks GREAT when I first put it on and the tub lasts forever. Edit- 3 years later. I put this powder on again after about a...

About reviewer (248 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I use this product everyday. It works ok but I am in search of another powder, I think for the price I can find something better.

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown