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Add to SafariLaura Mercier – Translucent Loose Setting Powder vs Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes
When comparing Laura Mercier – Translucent Loose Setting Powder vs Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes, the Slant community recommends Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes for most people. In the question“What are the best finishing/setting powders?” Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes is ranked 1st while Laura Mercier – Translucent Loose Setting Powder is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes is:
Has light-reflecting particles in it to brighten and illuminate the under eye areas
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Enhances the longevity of base products
Sets foundations/concealers/whatever to hold them in place and prevent migration or wearing off
Pro Blurs pores and imperfections
Visibly reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture
Pro Suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin
Oil-free formula and French "cashmere talc" help to set makeup and control oil and shine
Pro Ideal for special occasions and flash photography
Has no silica or SPF in it so it won't produce flashback or white cast under flash photography
Pro Illuminating
Has light-reflecting particles in it to brighten and illuminate the under eye areas
Pro Almost undetectable finish
As this powder has such a fine texture and has a silica base, it goes on with an almost undetectable finish apart from the illumination it provides
Pro Enhances the longevity of base products
Sets foundation/concealer in place to prevent them wearing off or migrating
Pro Doesn't settle into fine lines
As this powder has been designed specifically for the under eye area it is super fine to avoid settling into fine lines and appearing aging
Cons
Con Not ideal for under-eye area
This powder isn't as fine as some other setting powders (eg. rouge bunny rouge or anything with a silica base really) so it can settle into fine lines under the eye or at least be a bit more apparent - this will vary with skin type and prominence of fine lines
Con Illumination borders on shimmery
Designed to be brightening and illuminating, some people have found that it actually comes out slightly sparkly on their skin but this is not an issue for the majority of people
Con Illumination borders on shimmery
Designed to be brightening and illuminating, some people have found that it actually comes out slightly sparkly on their skin but this is not an issue for the majority of people
Con Illumination borders on shimmery
Designed to be brightening and illuminating, some people have found that it actually comes out slightly sparkly on their skin but this is not an issue for the majority of people
Con Illumination borders on shimmery
Designed to be brightening and illuminating, some people have found that it actually comes out slightly sparkly on their skin but this is not an issue for the majority of people
Con Illumination borders on shimmery
Designed to be brightening and illuminating, some people have found that it actually comes out slightly sparkly on their skin but this is not an issue for the majority of people
Con Not ideal for flash photography
As it's a silica based powder there is a risk of flashback or white cast with any flash photography. It doesn't always if applied carefully, but if you're unsure it's better to be safe than sorry (or at least do a few test photos before going out!)
