Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder — Medium Deep, Ultra-Fine Matte Finish, Oil Control (1 oz)

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in Medium Deep is a lightweight finishing powder that controls oil, sets makeup for long wear, and leaves a smooth, matte, photo-friendly finish without flashback.

This cult-favorite loose powder provides a refined, airbrushed look while remaining barely there on the skin. Formulated to be ultra-fine and true-to-color, the Medium Deep shade blends with deeper complexions to reduce shine, soften pores, and keep foundation looking fresh from day to night. The formula layers easily, won’t cake into fine lines, and is fragrance-free and dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin types.

How does this powder keep makeup in place all day?

The powder sets liquid and cream foundations by absorbing excess oil and creating a soft barrier that reduces transfer. Its lightweight, silky texture helps makeup resist movement and shine for extended wear without appearing heavy or powdery.

• Locks makeup for up to 16 hours of wear.
• Ultra-fine particles prevent cakey build-up while providing oil control.
• No visible flashback in photos—maintains true color on camera.
• Works over any foundation type: liquid, cream, or powder.

Will Medium Deep shade work for my skin tone?

Medium Deep is designed for medium-to-deeper complexions while maintaining the translucent, blurring finish the line is known for. The shade blends subtly into skin rather than depositing opaque pigment, so it preserves foundation color and evens out tone.

• Part of a four-shade range to suit fair through deep skin tones.
• Provides true-to-tone finishing without turning ashy or white.
• Light-reflecting minerals soften the look of pores and texture.

What ingredients help the powder feel soft and gentle?

The formula combines skin-friendly amino acids with vitamins C and E and a botanical blurring powder to offer a velvety feel. These components aim to help make skin look smoother and more even while remaining breathable throughout the day.

• Antioxidant vitamins C and E to support the skin’s appearance.
• Amino acids that mimic natural skin components for comfort.
• Botanical blurring powder to diffuse pores and fine texture.

How should I apply it for the best finish?

Use the signature press-and-roll method with the Laura Mercier velour puff for a refined, long-lasting finish. Tap off any excess, press the puff into the powder, and roll over the face to set foundation and target oily areas.

• Saturate the velour puff, tap to remove extra product, then press and roll.
• Apply heavier in the T-zone if you have oily areas; use sparingly under the eyes to avoid settling.
• Compatible with all foundations and concealers for touch-ups throughout the day.

Who is this for: Ideal for anyone wanting a lightweight, non-cakey matte finish—especially those with normal to oily or combination skin, people who take photos often, and makeup lovers seeking a reliable setting powder in a shade that complements deeper complexions. Because it’s fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested, and designed to be breathable, it’s also a strong option for sensitive skin types that still want strong oil control and a soft-focus effect.

Ingredients

Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, EthylhexylPalmitate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylparaben, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Methicone. May contain: Ultramarines (Cl 77007), Iron Oxides (Cl 77491, Cl 77492, Cl 77499).