Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Light Catcher

I have used the Longware setting powder from Laura Mercier for years and thought that I would try something new. After putting this on my face, I felt like a Las Vegas showgirl. It's not dewey but more like my face is covered in highlighter. I am also pretty fair and the lightest shade was still too dark for me.

I bought this product on a whim and I am so happy that I did. (Especially after reading the reviews) While, I can see where this product can be a bit much, it comes down to how you apply it. This should ONLY be applied with a fluffy brush with excess knocked off. This creates a beautifully luminous yet blurring glow. No you won't look like Edward Cullen. I rarely wear setting powder because it looks so dry on skin and i have to pour setting spray on to reduce that. This sets well and gives that dewy look with minimal setting spray needed. I thought I'd just offer a different perspective since the reviews air on the negative side. If you can get it for a sample or a good price it's worth a try. Also of note…I am very very very pale. Ghostly pale. Celestial was a little dark in pan and kinda worried me but it did not show up dark on skin. New staple in my routine.

Ive used this powder for the past couple of years and i cant go without it! I mix it with a regular setting powder and use it to set my face all over. It gives such a dewy, blurry effect! If you're more of a matte girly, steer clear! LOL

I've tried countless setting powders, and the only ones that work for me are the laura mercier ultra blur, and original translucent. I LOVE a super glowy luminous finish, so I'm usually bummed that I need to use powder in the first place, but I like to make sure everything is set in place. This powder is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Everything I've been looking for in a setting powder. It's extremely glowy and a little bit sparkly, however it's important to mention that a little goes a LONGGGGG way and you need to blend it out. I love dramatic makeup and anything sparkly or glittery, so this is right up my alley. If you're looking for something less shimmery and more of a natural luminous look, try hourglass. But this powder is amazing. It doesn't settle into fine lines or exaggerate pores or imperfections. I have very pale, dry skin and this does not alter the color of my foundation nor does it accentuate dry patches. It's perfect. Thank you for creating this product!!! My new holy grail :)

This is a product that must be used a certain way. Tap a small amount into the lid, use the largest, fluffiest makeup brush you own, swirl into the cap to pick up all the product, then tap brush vigorously. Then sweep brush over forehead and on cheeks first, then the rest of your face. Then buff like crazy! I'm talking wax on/wax off buffing. Once you think you buffed enough, buff again. I promise, you will not look like Edward Cullen, or a disco ball. You will have the most beautiful glow. This is an amazing product.