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Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Powder

What it is:A superfine, sheer loose setting powder.What it does:Mineral Finishing Powder is the final to step to setting the flawless face with its superfine and completely sheer powder formula. Ideal for setting other mineral formulas and liquid foundation, the Mineral Finishing Powder helps to prolong the wear of makeup, protect the skin, control sebum production and visually minimizes pores for a fresh look.

Average Rating: 4.5 of 5 4.5 out of 5

Questions & Answers: 7 Questions |  11 Answers

Reviews for Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Powder

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Nicurl
location Seattle, WA
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 03.13.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I am trying this powder as a replacement for Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil. With Mineral Veil, I became oily within an hour of application and I went through it very quickly. I was hesitant to purchase LM's Mineral Finishing Powder because of the cost, but decided to give it a try after seeing all the good reviews. This powder DOES keep my shine to minimum for most of the day, but I still get shiny eventually. I don't being makeup to school/work with my so I don't touch up. When I notice the oil/shine, I use blotting papers. This powder seems to work better than Mineral Veil for shine/oil control.
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Trinagrrl
location New England
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Light
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Nice diffused look... - 03.05.10
Quick Take: diffuse look

I like this powder over Bare Minerals. The #1 does lighten up the color a bit, but in a nice way. I worry a little about the aluminum starch in it... I try to avoid cosmetics with aluminum. I may try to find something else instead of repurchasing.
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sephoraddictmom
location Scarsdale, NY
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Fair
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
FLAWLESS FACE IN SECONDS - 02.25.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, hides pores

This finishing powder is absolutely amazing. If you like bare minerals--you will LOVE Laura Mercier! It gives your entire face an airbrushed look instantly.
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Dunkie2012
location Tucson, AZ
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Light
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 02.09.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I LOVE this finishing powder, it blends my foundation and blush so perfectly it's like getting my makeup done by a pro every time. I simply adore it.
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Ellie50
location Durham, NC
Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Light
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 2 of 5 (2 out of 5 )
Mineral Finishing Powder - 02.07.10
Quick Take: not matte enough

Disappointed in the colors available; either too light or too dark.
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LisaF1163
location New York, NY
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Fair
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Lovely stuff! - 01.18.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I"m a huge mineral makeup fan, and this is one of the best! Flawless and quick coverage.
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LesleyK
location Dallas, TX
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Medium
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
- 01.10.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sets makeup flawlessly

I put this on my wishlist for Christmas b/c my BE mineral veil was running low, and the lady who did my makeup for my wedding set my makeup with this Laura Mercier powder. I have been using this for about 3 weeks now, and I am pretty happy with the results. I think it does a pretty darn good job of keeping the shine at bay even after 8 hours of running around at work (and compared to BE's mineral veil, I don't know why I didn't think to switch sooner!!). I have not tried other finishing powders, but all I can say is I'm loving this for now and don't plan on switching soon! Btw, the translucent looks a little yellow-y, but no worries, it is translucent (:
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Scout1989
location Oklahoma City, OK
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Medium
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Just a Dusting - 01.06.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, gives a soft glow

I love this product it sets the rests of your makeup or just gives you a sheer dusting to even out.
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hollymaybe
location vancouver, BC
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Fair
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
best one there is - 01.02.10
Quick Take: sheer coverage

i like to combine it with my mineral powder - keeps it looking non cakey. much better than the bare escentuals line.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Wathsala
location Tampa, FL
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Olive
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Great Product - 12.26.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

My skin color is hard to mach and most powders made me look ashy. This powder is great and gives a great finishd look. The container is also nice because you can close it off so the powder does not all come out, it's great for travelling.
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ChristieN
location Los Angeles, CA
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Olive
Age 18-24
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Works pretty well! - 12.20.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

This stuff does a pretty good job at keeping oil at bay. I find that after 3-4 hours it's no longer working and I have to a reapply. It's pretty typical that I have to reapply but this stuff requires that I reapply less. The coverage is sheer and helps my makeup stay on even better. The container is huge so I can only imagine how long it's going to last. Don't let the 35$ intimidate you for this reason because it's much larger than the BE mineral veil container. I've never really found finishing powders to make a huge difference, but this stuff is worth the price.
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CHARLB
location HODGENVILLE, KY
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 45-54
Overall Rating 2 of 5 (2 out of 5 )
LAURA MERCIER/MINERAL FINISHING POWDER - 10.28.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing

I LIKE THE PRODUCT OK, EXCEPT THAT IT DOES NOT SMELL VERY PRETTY.
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EvieJane
location Houston, TX
Skin Tone Olive
Age 13-17
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Oil absorbing - 10.20.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

This is a great powder i love the color though it might seem orange its not. I put this on before i went to school and by the time i got home (about 8 hours) i had a matte look not oil its great!
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AnnetteC
location Stoney Creek, Canada
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age over 54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
LM Mineral Finishing Powder - 09.08.09
Quick Take: sheer coverage, softens fine lines, great for dryer skin

Simply stated: THIS IS THE BEST FINISHING POWDER I HAVE EVER USED! I have looked forever finding one that provides the finishing touch to makeup by giving a difused, creamy finish to my skin. This one accomplishes it perfectly!
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Sunny0620
location Tucson, AZ
Eye Color Brown
Skin Tone Olive
Age over 54
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Laura Mercier, Love It! - 08.27.09
Quick Take: blends well for flawless look

For me to buy a beauty product for the second time is a miracle! I am a former cosmetologist and have a ton of beauty products, but I really like the way that the mineral finishing powder blends with my foundation to give a nice flawless look.
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MicheleMc

Eye Color Green
Skin Tone Fair
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
love this - 08.10.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I love this powder and I've gone through quite a few. I wear it over my tinted moisturizer or with the LM mineral powder. Sets it but isn't too much. Absorbs oil to make my skin smooth and healthy in the summer. I have normal to oily skin.
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GlitterBaby

Skin Tone Olive
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Works for me! - 08.07.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I don't like the over made up look so I put this on over my sunscreen (basically, I use it as a faux-foundation). It works well for my needs: reduce shine without looking too powdery, does not look clumpy after a few hours, does not have talc, does not make my skin lighter/ghostly or looking like I am an orange 'oompa-loompa'.
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MemphisBelle5
location Memphis, TN
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age 35-44
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
Best loose powder for shine control - 07.20.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

I've tried various types of loose setting powders, and none of them stands up to 95 degrees with 50% humidity as well as this brand. I dust it on in the morning, and I don't even have to touch-up mid-day with pressed powder: it's that good at controlling oil and shine! It has a wonderful texture, provides flawless coverage, and isn't chalky.
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Paradisegirl
location Asia
Eye Color Hazel
Skin Tone Medium
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 4 of 5 (4 out of 5 )
Absorbs oil very well - 07.03.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, super fine

This is the 1st poweder that I use which really claims what it does - abosrbs oil,keep shine at bay. The only problem ---it's so fine that it settles into my pores, creating a "pokka dot" look on my nose! How do I resolve this problem?
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AMarlina
location Austin, TX
Eye Color Blue
Skin Tone Fair
Age 25-34
Overall Rating 5 of 5 (5 out of 5 )
- 06.12.09
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage

This powder is excellent and lasts a long time! Never cakes and I have oily skin.
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