Laura Mercier Foundation Powder by Laura Mercier, Foundation Review

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Laura Mercier Foundation Powder 9.2 out of 10 based on 9.2 ratings. 9.2 user reviews.

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LAURA MERCIER FOUNDATION POWDER
TWMichello (160 reviews)

A few years ago I was searching for the perfect tinted moisturizer and powder combination. This powder gave a bit of extra coverage to the light weight foundations I tended to apply. Also didn't settle into pores or fine lines. Used on my t-zone with kabuki brush or sponge applicator provided. Afterward I lightly mist to prevent a cakey/powdery look. I avoided shade No. 2 because I feared it would play-up my skin's pinkness, and used No. 1 in winter and No. 3 in summer. Overall I like this product and it performed as intended. Seems more suited to oily-normal skin types, and now I prefer more of a dewy finish than this allows. I have been using this foundation ever since I saw my friends skin with it on. I love it! Yes it is expensive however I have oily skin and I only need to apply it in the morning and I don't have to worry about shine for the rest of the day! So given that I only use it once a day it lasts for a while. I just makes your skin look flawless. I also use cover girl liquid foundation underneath it so that probably helps make it really stay on. Love it and wouldn't use any other powder! Trust me I've tried them all! This powder is totally an HG for me. I discovered this last April after a Mac powder broke me out. My mother had bought this powder for herself, but gave it to me to see if it would help with my skin issues. There are just not enough good adjectives to describe how great this product is. For a powder foundation, the coverage is amazing and it has a really good staying powder on my combo skin. When my skin gets oily, rather than making me look shiny, this product makes my skin look like its glowing. This powder feels comfortable on my face and doesn't make me look chalky or too powdered. I use it dry and buff it into my face over concealer with a fairly dense kabuki brush (aka Mac 182). Various friends and family members of mine have more than once commented on how flawless my face looks whenever I wear this product. Another great plus is that this powder lasted me through an entire 6 months of everyday use!! I am now on my second compact, and will continue to buy it if it continues to be this amazing. I'm an NC25 in MAC, and got this powder in No 3, and I feel like it matches perfectly. The powder is very finely milled, and is so soft. My boyfriend even complements me on having a soft face! If a boyfriend notices, you girls know it's major! haha The staying power of this powder is great, and I have oily skin. I've even made it through a day of classes and afternoon lacrosse practices, in the south Florida heat and humidity, in the summer! That's impressive to me! I apply this with my Ecotools bronzer brush, and it gives me full coverage. I've found that swirling a brush in this compact does tend to kick up a bit of powder. I just tap the top of my brush into the powder and press it in without swirling and it gets me plenty of powder to apply. — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Love that Skin Stuff
OhMandy (199 reviews)

This product has changed my make-up life. Not sure if I consider it a powder or a cream but it goes on smooth and makes my complexion flawless. I cannot wear liquid or standard cream foundation and powder along is very dry looking but this product goes on smooth and does not irritate my skin. It also lasts thoughout the day and endures the elements and even sweat very well. For the first time I can have a polished look without heavy-duty maintenance. — 3 years ago

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Good for oily skin
rehanaida (1 reviews)

I really like this powder foundation because my face stay matte — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Light and Lovely!
Kamala_Kirk (43 reviews)

After wearing the Laura Mercier liquid foundation for years, I wanted to try a look that was less maintenance, as some mornings I'm running late and can't set aside time to blend and apply foundation. The foundation power has been a life saver: it blends easily, provides excellent coverage, and helps keep my skin in check on hot days. I can apply it on my face within 2 minutes. It gives me that natural look, and the compact fits perfectly into a purse or clutch when you need to do touch-ups. It's also lighter on your skin and gives it a chance to breathe. — 11 months ago

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ooohhh so natural
tinkerbella88 (34 reviews)

I've received a lot of compliment from using this powder. looks so natural & coverage is just perfect. a bit too pricey for me plus it may only last you for a few months. mine only lasted for 3months!!! but then again it can be addicting! — 12 months ago

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The Best Powder Foundation
lipstickaddict (5 reviews)

I got this as a gift from my sister last year when she travelled to Malaysia. I fell in love with this and ditched the rest of my powder foundation. This is love! I apply this dry and it can still cover most of my pores and other dark spots. I apply this on top of my liquid foundation and it still looks good on me. Never cakes, long-wearing, did not cause any breakouts on me, covers my redness well. You get the price you pay for. Two thumbs up for this one! — 1 year, 2 months ago

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Keeper
beauty_editor (5 reviews)

I have used many foundations over the years, but I always come back to this one. The coverage is perfect and super blendable and easy to use. It leaves skin radiant and looking natural and it is easy to apply. this is hands down the best foundation I have ever used. — 3 years, 4 months ago

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FOUNDATION POWDER
robin40 (5 reviews)

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT. VERY LIGHT WEIGHT AND COVERS GREAT, NO THICK HEAVY FEELING. I ALSO HAVE A OILY T ZONE. THE POWDER HELPS TO KEEP IT DRY. — 4 years, 1 month ago

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Excellence
emkay150 (17 reviews)

This is another one of those products that I think I'll be using forever. I see no reason to try another brand. It's fantastic. My only complaint...can't they make a cuter compact? — 4 years, 1 month ago

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perfect product to look perfect
Ishbernardo (3 reviews)

I worked as a flight attandant before moving to Italy. It was very important for me to look perfect--for hours and hours-- in front of my passengers, as the inflight lighting and atmosphere can be most "unflattering". This foundation was my holy grail at that time, I must say. It worked so good for me that every single time I would receive compliments on the "freshness" of my makeup despite hours of stressful work I would "advertise" this product to the passenger. I think I must have "sold" this product more than a hundred times at work!!! — 4 years, 2 months ago

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