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Loose Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

What it is:A silky, sheer setting powder.What it does:Infused with the finest French cashmere talc, this powder looks and feels natural. A unique light-reflecting ingredient creates a "soft-focus" appearance that smoothes fine lines and imperfections as it sets your makeup.

Average Rating: 4.64 of 5 4.6 out of 5

Questions & Answers: 16 Questions |  20 Answers

Reviews for Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

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sillyme132

Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Ugh!! Love but hate the parabens! - 11.19.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

i love it but i wish it did not
have any parabens
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KulGal115
location Washington DC
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
BEST of BESTS - 11.16.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I needed a loose powder for my bridesmaid makeup last weekend. I've been shopping for it for almost 3 weeks and settled down with Laura Mercier loose powder... It became my HG for daily makeup or any special day makeup!!
TRY AND FEEL IT YOURSELF!
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3Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

mrsogni
location Lake Worth, FL
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Medium
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
The Only Powder to Use!!!! - 11.15.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, translucent

I normally have not used face powder. Yes, it sets your foundation but it made my face look like a pancake in my opinion. Not Laura's. This powder is so finely milled that it glides on the skin giving a flawless finish without settling into fine lines and wrinkles. It's the only powder I use. I think I like the finish better with my Laura Mercier puff than a brush for daytime. Also is great over your Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer if you want a more natural look. I refill my Undercover Pot with the large size for travel. Sephora has Laura Mercier Flawless Face kits for $65.00. Do yourself a favor and get one. They are a bargin and you'll be in love with Laura Mercier products once you try them.
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Shoshannah
location Chicago, IL
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Pashmina for skin - 11.11.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, silky, soft

This product is exactly as described. The powder is incredibly soft, silky, and sheer. I wear it over LM's illuminating tinted moisturizer to simultaneously set my makeup while maintaining the glow from the other product.
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5Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

barbiedoll1
location Austin, Texas
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age over 54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 11.11.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage

I've been looking for a powder that wouldn't migrate into every winkle that I have. This is it. It gives me a soft even base for the rest of my makeup. I love it.
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6Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

bonanza
location Portland, OR
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
My holy grail. - 11.11.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, long lasting, natural matte finish

I found the best way to apply this powder is to press it into my skin with a powder puff and then brush off excess with a big brush after my foundation is set. It controls my oil like no other. This is seriously the only powder I'll ever use!
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7Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

pjfrch
location Sacramento, California
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Great Powder - 11.11.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I've been using this powder for years. It goes on very smoothly without clumping or creasing or being too cakey. It's light and doesn't end up in my "smile" wrinkles!!! Good stuff.
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8Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

budapest
location New York, NY
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Colorless foundation setter - 11.09.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, translucent

I use this powder in translucent and love it over foundation for daytime - it does not shift the color of my foundation at all, which can be blaringly obvious in daylight. I prefer Nars loose powder over foundation at night because I prefer the extra coverage and oil control, but noticed that it makes my foundation look orangey in daylight. I'm very impressed by LM's setting powder and will continue to use it everyday.
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JenJenOl
location Tulsa,ok
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Fair
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Laura Mercier Powder - 11.06.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, oil free

Fab! Non-dring and doesn't settle into line and wrinkles. Love it!
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10Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

FLmakeupjunkie
location Gainesville, FL
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Love LM Setting Powder - 11.03.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, silk texture, not chalky

The powder is soft, translucent in color, and without perfumes. The result when applied is a perfect setting powder without "chalkiness" or excessive whiteness that some powders leave behind. The silk texture of the powder is perfect. I look flawless, my foundation is set and I'm ready to go.

Also, regarding the dispenser - I shake the container with the lid on and this gives me just enough powder on the surface to pick up with my powder brush.
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MPS1
location Long Island, NY
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 11.02.09
Easy to apply and great color for everyday wear.
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Mimi612
location West Palm Beach, FL
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Fair
Age over 54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Silky sheer! - 11.02.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage

Great powder that just glides on and stays. Sets any foundation perfectly.
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fuzztoons
location Hebron, CT
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 11.01.09
Very light powder. Directions are to press it into the skin but I found that this method accentuates fine lines. I prefer to dust it on very lightly. Transparent color does not affect color of foundation.
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Haps1
location Cleveland, OH
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Love It! - 10.28.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

This setting powder does a wonderful job of setting make up. I use it over my concealer and it keeps my concealer in place AND keeps my mascara from smudging onto the under eye area -- this has been a big problem for me in the past but hardly ever happens any more. Also put this over my make up and it keeps my blush, etc. lasting and my face from getting oily. In the past I wouldn't leave the house without concealer, powder, etc. in my purse but my makeup is now staying in place so well that I've been venturing out with only lipstick in my bag.
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15Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

snooziedoll

Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
I LOVE IT - 10.20.09
This is the first setting powder I have used that didn't leave my skin greasier than it started. It actually leaves my face really matte and makes it look so fresh without looking cakey. Also, for once, this is the first powder that actually is translucent and doesn't make my face look pastey and ghostly. The container is quite large and worth the price
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ChocolateBlonde
location woodinville, wa
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Light
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Beautiful and Sheer - 10.18.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I love this loose setting powder. It goes on colorless and very sheer. It feels really natural over my foundation and makes my face look stunning and matter all day long. There is so much that I don't think I will run out EVER!!!
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17Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

Patricia46
location Calgary, Alberta
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Light
Age over 54
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 10.18.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage

Very good. Does the job that the beauty consultant who looked after me said it would.
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yiwhyi

Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 10.18.09
Fantastic product. The quality and coverage is excellent.
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19Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder

emward
location Bentonville, AR
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 10.17.09
I've used Laura Mercier loose setting powder and the mineral powder for a few years now and I love them. I use the setting powder to set my concealer and it works perfectly.
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SusanMK
location Montreal, Que.
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 10.09.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

Love this powder. Feels light on my face with great coverage. Minimizes pores and shine really well!
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