The iconic and cult-favourite Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder now comes in a glow finish. Infused with a custom blend of pearl pigments, this setting powder creates a radiant finish with a touch of sheer coverage that resists settling into fine lines and pores and locks in your makeup for 12 hours.
Just like the original Translucent Loose Setting Powder, this no-flashback formula, lightweight, innovative powder doubles the wear of foundation without adding weight or texture. Its non-comedogenic, non-caking and dermatologically-tested. It is recommended to apply with the specially designed Glow Powder Brush to set makeup flawlessly and prolong wear.
Two Shades for Virtually All Skin Tones:
Translucent: Perfect for fair to medium and tan skin tones.
Translucent Medium Deep: Ideal for medium-deep to deep skin tones.
How To Use:
- Sprinkle Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow into the product lid.
- With the top curve of the Glow Powder Brush, pick up product and desaturate on the back of your hand to distribute powder evenly through bristles.
- Sweep and buff all over the face to set.
PRO TIPS
Set with Dimension:
– Pat down to matte, brush up to glow. Set makeup and create dimension by artfully applying the two finishes of TLSP, matte to recede and glow to reflect, on specific areas of the face.
Set Down:
– Set makeup and reduce the look of unwanted shine and texture.
– Determine the areas you want to set down—these are typically places you want to recede, areas of texture, or areas of high shine.
– Using Laura’s Velour Puff, press and roll original Translucent Loose Setting Powder on those areas, including the forehead, lower cheeks, sides of nose, around the mouth and chin and lower jawline.
Set Up:
– Set makeup and reflect light on the high points of the face to create a natural glow.
– Determine the areas you want to set up with luminosity–this is typically where skin is naturally smooth or where you want to catch the light.
– Using the Glow Powder Brush application technique described above, apply TLSP Glow on the areas you want to set with luminosity – this can include the temples, cheek bones and apples, bridge of nose, and cupid’s bow.
I thought this glow version would be similar to the original Laura Mercier setting powder with a subtle hint of shimmer but I thought wrong. It’s a bit too radiant to be used as a setting powder, especially if you’re thinking of applying it all over the face. This powder would be great as a highlighter to be applied to the high points of the face and even to the body (shoulders, collar bone).
Overall, it still does a great job at setting makeup like the original. So if you want your full face to glow, this setting powder is just for you. Otherwise, I would recommend treating this setting powder as a highlighter and follow the Pro Tips guide (read above).
What are your thoughts on Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Glow finish? How do you apply setting powder – with a puff or a brush? Check out my review on Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder.