

The Laura Mercier offers a heavier texture that makes it optimal for baking.Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder.The BY TERRY leaves a more airbrushed finish.The BY TERRY is a bright white shade, making it less user-friendly and more prone to leaving a white cast.Both powders have the same ultra-fine texture, but the BY TERRY is drier in texture.For those NC15 and lower, La Prairie can alter the tone of your foundation.Hourglass is better at preserving the wear of makeup.The Hourglass powder is more finely-milled, but they perform comparably in terms of blurring power and being forgiving on dry patches.So, how does it compare to other loose powders in my collection? I suspect it’s really in line with many mid-range powders if we’re looking at true cost per gram. But, I will say that the amount of product you need is far less than your typical setting powder to accomplish the same results. And, the lid is molded so that the powder can’t escape more than a single use’s worth during travel, which I very much enjoy.Īt $46 USD for 10.5 grams of product, it’s a splurge.

I find the spacing and size of the holes perfect for dispensing the right amount of product. The jar is sleek and elegant, featuring the Hourglass “H” as the sifter. It buffs with ease, leaving a soft matte finish that blurs pores and fine lines. The translucent powder has a golden tint, but it does not alter the tone of my foundation. It’s so finely milled that it goes airborne quite easy, so a gentle hand is an absolute must. The formula is talc-free and light as air.
