Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder — 1 oz, Long-Wear 24HR Matte Finish, Blurring Pores & Oil Control

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

This cult-favorite loose powder creates a smooth, matte finish while remaining breathable and color-true. Formulated for normal to oily, sensitive, and mature skin, the powder is available in four tones to suit a wide range of complexions. It absorbs excess oil, softens the look of pores, and settles invisibly over foundation so photos stay natural-looking.

How does this powder keep makeup matte all day?

The formula combines oil-absorbing ingredients with a botanical blurring powder to minimize shine throughout the day. It helps makeup stay put for extended wear without building up or looking cakey.

• Controls oil and shine for up to 24 hours of shine control and 16-hour makeup wear.
• Lightweight particles prevent a heavy finish and avoid emphasizing fine lines.
• No flashback in photos—stays color-true under different lighting.

Will this suit sensitive or mature skin?

This powder is fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested, and formulated to be gentle on delicate skin types. Its soft, finely milled texture helps blur imperfections without drying or settling into expression lines.

• Vegan and gentle formula designed for normal to oily and sensitive skin.
• Contains vitamins C and E plus amino acids for skin-compatible support.
• Does not cake or emphasize texture when applied correctly.

How should I apply it for the best result?

Use the signature press-and-roll method with a velour puff for even, long-lasting coverage. Light pressure distributes a thin, even veil of powder that locks foundation and concealer in place while maintaining a natural finish.

• Saturate the velour puff, tap off excess, then press and roll across the face.
• Focus on the T-zone and areas prone to shine; use less product on dry areas.
• Can be layered lightly over makeup throughout the day to refresh finish.

Which shade should I choose and will it look white on photos?

The powder comes in four options from fair to deep and is formulated to read translucent on skin. Because the particles are finely milled and color-correcting, you get a matte, photo-friendly finish without a white cast.

• Truly translucent effect—designed to remain color-true in flash and natural light.
• Available shades to flatter a broad range of skin tones.
• Sheer coverage that won’t alter foundation color when applied properly.

Who this is for: If you want a reliable finishing powder that mutes shine, softens pores, and keeps makeup looking fresh in photos, this is a go-to option—especially useful for those with oily, combination, mature, or sensitive skin who prefer a breathable, non-cakey matte finish.

Ingredients

Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, EthylhexylPalmitate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylparaben, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Methicone. May contain: Ultramarines (Cl 77007), Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499).