Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur.

Powder & Setting

About this product

A translucent loose powder designed to blur imperfections and set makeup with a long-wearing, transfer-resistant finish.

Full ingredients

Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, C13-15 Alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbic Acid, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)

Guru Score

76%

Approved

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

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What they liked

Lightweight and breathable on all skin types
Transfer resistant

What they flagged

Can look drying and aging near the eyes

What the gurus are saying

The blurring effect is visible even with light application, but the matte finish it creates can look aging near the eyes, especially for those who prefer a glowy aesthetic. It's lightweight, breathable, transfer-resistant, and works well across all skin types, lasting a long time. Those seeking shine might want to apply it only to the T-zone rather than the entire face.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026

Type

Powder & SettingPowder

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidVitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Approved

"Thanks to the Amazon Prime kerfuffle I finally got to try out the Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur from Laura Mercier, and I've got to admit, I see the blurring effect even as somebody who uses a very light dusting of powder."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

140k subs

✓Mixed

"The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur is really lightweight and very breathable. I think it's suitable for all skin types, it'll work well in oily, combination, dry, and sensitive skin. It's also transfer resistant, so if you are going to hug somebody and you're worried about your makeup getting on their clothing, this will help with that. [...] I like it, I don't love it. [...] If I do use it, I will not apply it to my entire face, it really just goes into the oily T-zone, because if I apply it too close to my eyes, it tends to make my eyes look almost more aging. I'm just not loving the dry look; I tend to like the more glowy look. [...] This is going to last you a long time and it's going to make your makeup look amazing and be transfer free."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur?

A translucent loose powder designed to blur imperfections and set makeup with a long-wearing, transfer-resistant finish.

Is Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur's Guru Score?

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.