From the Beauty Top 100: the finest setting powder from Laura Mercier
In our Amayzine Beauty Top 100 we have looked at our all-time favorites with our team. No TikTok hype that disappears in your drawer after two weeks, no sponsored talks, but: products that we use ourselves. Every day. For years. And one of those products is the Translucent Loose Setting Powder by Laura Mercier.
This powder has been in our cabinet for years, and not just this variant by the way. Laura Mercier has since released a whole range in different shades and finishes, such as a matte variant or one with a bit more of a glowy finish. The setting powder in our Top 100 is exactly in between: it is neither matte nor glowy, but rather super natural and provides a finish that doesn't feel heavy or cakey. Thanks to the fine texture, you can easily apply the powder with a sponge (Laura Mercier has its own special Powder Puff) or with a brush. I wouldn't apply it with my fingers too quickly, but if we are to believe Hailey Bieber, that can work too.
What is very nice for glasses wearers like me: if you wear foundation or concealer, it can sometimes sit on the inside of your glasses (this also applies to sunglasses, by the way). By applying a thin layer of powder, that becomes a lot less. Very handy. This also applies to the edge of your winter coat or turtleneck: you prevent stains by applying such a thin layer of the Laura Mercier Translucent Powder over your makeup. And it works, really. It ensures that your makeup stays in place all day, your skin remains beautifully matte (without looking dry), and everything becomes just a bit more one beautiful whole. If you were a bit too enthusiastic with your blush or bronzer, a thin layer ensures that it all looks just a bit more subtle and natural. What more could you want?
And if you want to complete your makeup look, use the new setting spray from Laura Mercier. This setting spray contains about 98.5% skincare ingredients and a super thin layer of powder, which ensures that your makeup gets a natural, caring finish. Why is this different from, for example, the Fix+ spray from M.A.C Cosmetics or the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Setting Spray from our Top 100? This ultra-fine mist sets your makeup as a setting spray should, but it also provides that typical Laura Mercier natural soft-focus blur that the brand is so well known for. An unintentional shiny face that you might have at the end of the day is virtually impossible, and your skin looks calm and more relaxed without a sticky or tight feeling.
A must-have in your makeup bag and a lovely gift to give yourself, or to put on your wishlist for the holidays. It is the finishing touch that completes your makeup routine.
