Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 0.21 oz — Blurring & 24HR Matte Finish

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a lightweight finishing powder that mattifies, blurs pores, and locks makeup in place for long wear without flashback.

This cult-favorite loose powder delivers a soft-focus, shine-free finish while remaining practically invisible on the skin. Designed to sit lightly over foundation or bare skin, it absorbs excess oil, smooths the look of texture, and is available in shades that suit fair to deep complexions. The formula combines skin-supporting vitamins and amino acids with a botanical blurring powder to help your makeup look fresh and color-true from day to night.

How does this powder keep makeup looking fresh all day?

The powder controls shine and reduces the appearance of oil, helping makeup maintain a matte, balanced appearance for extended wear. Its finely milled texture adheres to makeup to prevent sliding or settling, and it avoids the heavy, cakey feel some powders create.

• Absorbs excess oil to reduce midday shine.
• Fine-milled formula that layers invisibly over foundation.
• Helps makeup stay in place up to 16 hours without shifting.

Will it show up in photos or emphasize lines?

The formulation is created to deliver a photo-friendly finish with minimal flashback, so photos remain color-accurate. It’s also designed to avoid settling into fine lines or creases, offering a smooth surface that reflects light naturally.

• Low flashback for true-to-tone photographs.
• Does not cake or gather in fine lines.
• Blurring particles soften the appearance of pores and texture.

What skin types and tones suit this setting powder?

This powder is formulated for normal to oily, sensitive, and mature skin types and comes in options to match a range of skin tones. Its lightweight feel makes it comfortable for daily use, while being gentle enough for reactive skin.

• Four shades accommodate fair through deep complexions.
• Fragrance-free and dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin.
• Vegan formula with skin-supporting ingredients for a soft finish.

How should I apply it for the best result?

For a seamless finish, use the Laura Mercier velour puff: press the puff into the powder, tap off any excess, then press and roll the puff across the face. This technique helps the powder meld with foundation and minimizes any powdery appearance.

• Use a light press-and-roll motion to set concealer and foundation.
• Focus on oily zones like the T‑zone, and lightly dust across the rest of the face.
• Layer minimally to keep the finish natural and breathable.

Who is this for: Ideal for anyone seeking a reliable, invisible finishing powder that tames shine and blurs pores without altering color—especially those with normal to oily, sensitive, or mature skin who want long-lasting, photo-friendly results. If you want a non‑cakey, lightweight mattifying finish that performs from morning through evening, this Laura Mercier powder is formulated to deliver.

Ingredients

TALC, DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, BORON NITRIDE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR/(+/-): IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499).