Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, Fair to Medium — Talc-Free Ultra-Blur, Long-Wear Matte

This award-winning loose setting powder combines a soft-focus finish with skin-friendly ingredients to control shine, minimize the look of texture, and keep makeup in place without flashback. Formulated with silica powders and skin-compatible amino acids, plus hyaluronic acid for hydration, it becomes virtually undetectable on the skin while delivering a matte-but-natural finish suitable for a range of complexions in the fair to medium spectrum.

How does this powder blur pores and fine lines?

The Ultra-Blur powder uses ultra-finely milled silica to diffuse light and create a soft-focus effect over imperfections. That scattering reduces the visual contrast of pores, fine lines, and uneven texture, producing a smoother appearance that photographs well.

• Silica powders scatter light to soften texture
• Ultra-fine milling creates a seamless, veil-like finish
• Works over foundation or bare skin without settling into lines

Will it keep my makeup in place all day without drying my skin?

Yes — the formula is talc-free and includes hyaluronic acid to offer lightweight hydration while controlling shine. Amino acids in the blend help the powder adhere comfortably, so makeup stays put for up to 16 hours with a natural, non-cakey feel.

• Hyaluronic acid provides moisture retention for comfort
• Amino acids enhance blendability and adherence
• Matte finish that still reads natural on skin

Does this powder show up in photos or cause flashback?

Formulated to be truly translucent, the powder is designed to become one with your skin and avoid white cast in flash photography. Its ultra-fine particles and balanced pigments render a soft-focus veil without reflecting camera flash.

• No photo flashback when applied correctly
• Translucent shade suitable for fair to medium tones
• Ideal for everyday wear and image-sensitive settings

How should I apply the Ultra-Blur setting powder for best results?

For lightweight coverage, lightly dust with a large powder brush to set foundation and control shine. For targeted mattifying or longer wear, press a small amount with a puff into areas that tend to crease or shine, then blend any excess for a seamless finish.

• Use a fluffy brush for an overall, airbrushed look
• Press with a puff in the T-zone or under eyes for longevity
• Layer sparingly to avoid over-matte or cakey appearance

Who is this for? The Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Translucent Loose Talc-Free Setting Powder is ideal for anyone with fair to medium skin tones who wants a long-lasting, photo-friendly finish that blurs texture without drying the skin. It suits all skin types — including combination and drier complexions — for everyday wear, special events, and photography, and it’s especially useful for those seeking a refined, undetectable setting powder with hydrating benefits.

Ingredients

Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, C13-15 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbic Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).