- Laura Mercier Women's Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur Tone-Up

Best setting powder I have ever used in my life. Its beautiful, blurring, looks even more expensive than it already is on cameras, not drying yet keeps makeup on, doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes when I accidentally get it in them, brightens face, softens face, And one container lasts a long time. Worth the splurge, I promise.

This is one of the best makeup powders I’ve used. It controls oil really well while still keeping the skin looking smooth and glowy, not dry or cakey. My makeup stays in place for hours without needing many touch-ups. I recommend the translucent shade because it doesn’t change the color of any makeup underneath and blends seamlessly into the skin. It works well over foundation and concealer and gives a soft, natural finish!

The finishing touch my skin deserves—soft, blurred, and never drying. As part of my self-care journey after skin cancer surgery, I’ve been leaning into products that enhance rather than mask—and Laura Mercier’s Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder fits beautifully into that philosophy. This powder sets my makeup without ever making it look cakey or flat. It leaves a smooth, natural finish that blurs pores and softens fine lines—especially in my T-zone—while still letting my skin shine through. I use it to set under-eye concealer, around the nose, and lightly across the forehead, and it never creases or clings to dry spots. The texture is finely milled and lightweight, and it plays well with both cream and liquid products in my routine. I love that it’s talc-free, which gives me peace of mind about long-term skin health, especially as someone who’s become more ingredient-conscious. Bonus: it looks so elegant sitting on my vanity alongside my vintage misters and skin mists—because yes, aesthetics matter too. If you’re looking for a setting powder that feels like skincare, this is a worthy staple. It’s gentle, effective, and worth every penny.

Good quality powder. I use this to lightly set my sunscreen. It evens out my tone and any shine from the sunscreen.

Best setting powder I’ve ever used!

It works very well at holding your makeup! I tested it at the gym once and slept in my makeup once. After the gym it was still perfect and in the morning I would say about half of my foundation and most of my highlight was still on my skin. I couldn’t see the bronzer/blush anymore. Please keep in mind one of the #1 ingredients is aluminum starch. If that’s not your thing, keep scrolling. I will say that’s what held my makeup so well from sweating. I will personally only use this for special occasions.

My first purchase of a more expensive powder. I figured one was just as good as the other… WRONG. I could tell the difference immediately! It’s a finer milled, lighter texture that goes on beautifully! It definitely blurs on mature skin, and I absolutely learned not all powder is made the same. I get it!

This translucent powder is amazing. It is very lightweight and blurs very well on my face. It leaves me looking like I have a filter on my face!