Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact For A Radiant, No-Makeup Look

Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact

Though I am not a very highlighter kind-of person, when my friend offered to give me this Powder Compact, that she received as a bonus gift with one of her cosmetics order, I couldn’t refuse it and since it was from Laura Mercier, it was even more attractive for me! I had high hopes from this product as it’s my first Laura Mercier…please read on to find out how it fared.

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Product Description: When fashion and beauty insiders were asked to name one of the most talented makeup artists today, without hesitation it was Laura Mercier. A world-renowned painter-turned-makeup artist, Mercier is known for her trademark ‘Flawless Face,’ and her makeup line that enables you to achieve your full beauty potential.

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What It Is: An ultra-smooth baked face powder that provides natural color with soft matte radiance.

What It Does: Wake up the skin, and provide natural color with a radiant, healthy glow for a flawless, no-makeup look. Sheer, buildable coverage lets you customize your glow, while the modern, multidimensional matte finish imparts a hint of soft luminosity. The bronze shades provide a neutral warmth in varying intensities. The ultra-lightweight formula feels weightless on skin and applies smoothly and blends effortlessly. The smooth, silky, velvety texture feels comfortable, while the long-wearing formula lasts up to eight hours and stays color-true without oxidizing for an even wear. Each tile is hand-mixed with a unique design.

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What Else You Need To Know: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect skin against the effects of free radicals. Jojoba oil is moisturizing and helps soften skin. Spherical powders allow for increased comfort and bendability. This non-dusty, non-drying formula is dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free, and suitable for all skin types, even sensitive ones.

Ingredients: Mica (Ci 77019), Talc, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Hexylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Sorbitan Oleate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica. May Contain (+/-): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides).

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Packaging: The highlighter comes in a brownish-black compact container, as most compact powders do and has the shade name and other details at the bottom.

Texture: The highlighter is very finely milled and doesn’t look outrageous even during the day as it reflects lights and adds a healthy glow to my dull and ageing skin.

Price and Quantity: $38 for 0.26 oz @ Sephora.

How To Use: Suggested Usage – Using the Angled Cheek Colour brush, lightly tap onto domed highlighter covering all edges of brush. Tap off excess product. Using the tapered head of the brush, apply over the high points of the face: cheekbones, center of nose, Cupid’s bow, and top of forehead.

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My Experience With Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact:

I have always felt that highlighters and bronzers do not complement our Indian skin-tones, so maybe because of that most of the leading brands shy away from releasing them in India. I have used the Inglot Luminous Fluid which is very similar to Benefit ‘Moonbeam’, but I do not reach out for it that often.

When my friend told me that she had ordered a lot of products and she got a couple of gifts with the purchase, this product was one among them. She said that it’s no use for her, as it would never be used and be thrown away and so, I came to her rescue.

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The baked power is very finely milled and luminescent without being OTT. I was a bit concerned by seeing lot of products cling on to the cap but I assume it might have been caused during transit. I have used this on my high points of the face, as well as a brow highlighter and it works amazingly without any issues, gives a silky glow to the skin.

The wear time ranges from 4-5 hours and fades evenly, but goes away with any creamy cleanser. There is no smell to it and that’s good for sensitive noses. I have the shade #1 and I can see in Sephora website that there are all total 4 shades of it and that’s really good for all skin-tones. So far I am liking it and using it often. I use the RT expert face brush to apply this and it blends in no time giving a healthy glow to my skin, since it is so fine without any chunky shimmer it an never look loud…I love it.

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Pros of Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact:

  • Gives a healthy glow to the skin.
  • Very fine milled.
  • Look’s very natural on skin.
  • Can be used as a brow bone highlighter or center of the lid illuminator.
  • Has added vitamin E and jojoba oil.
  • Great for all skin types.
  • There are 4 shades to choose from.

Cons of Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact:

  • Expensive.
  • The box does get messy with powder inside (any tips are welcome)

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IMBB Rating: 4/ 5.

Do I Recommend Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact?

Yes, it is a great product to look good with natural makeup as well as parties and evenings.

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20 thoughts on “Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder Compact For A Radiant, No-Makeup Look

  1. Seems like a lovely product Parmita! To avoid the powder messing up the entire compact, see if a thin round cotton swab (with which you remove makeup) fits in the compact. That should keep the powder in check and keep the compact neat.

  2. I’ve been searching for a good highlighter that suits desi skin tones and I think I’m going to try this out in a store soon!! Thank you for giving such a lovely review 😀

    1. Thanks Umaimah 😀 I got this for free and its shade 1 and is a bit light on my skin there are 4 shades so I would suggest you try all four instore first 😀

  3. Thats looks like something that would actually give a beautiful glow.. we can make that out from the pictures only.. the pictures are superbly clicked by the way 🙂

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