Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes vs Rouge Bunny Rougue - Impalpable Finishing Powder
When comparing Laura Mercier - Secret Brightening Powder for Under Eyes vs Rouge Bunny Rougue - Impalpable Finishing Powder, 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 Rouge Bunny Rougue - Impalpable Finishing Powder is ranked 3rd. 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
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Pros
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
Pro Mattifying and reduces shine
Silica and evermat (from Enantia Chlorantha tree bark extract) act to reduce sebum production and absorb shine without looking matte to the point of being pancaked
Pro Blurs pores and imperfections
Visibly reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven texture
Pro Enhances the longevity of base products
Sets foundations/concealers/whatever to hold them in place and prevent migration or wearing off
Pro Undetectable finish
Goes on with an invisible finish and is truly undetectable even when layered on (not that you would want to - just for experimental purposes)
Pro Softly illuminating
Due to the silica base of this powder it is softly illuminating without being shimmery
Cons
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!)
Con Not ideal for flash photography
As it's a silica based powder there is a risk of flashback with any flash photography. It doesn't always if applied carefully - but must be careful so it's safer to avoid if you know there will be cameras flashing!