Setting powder

[LivingDeadGirlUK]

So I have a lovele medium coverage foundation from lancome that is such a great colour match. I've been wearing it bare but it gets very shiny paticually on my nose. So I have got s setting powder from rimmel but its making me look like a ghost :( i've got olive skin and was wondering if anyone can recommend something less ghostly?

sorry for all the typos!

Laura Mercier translucent hands down THE BEST!

Does translucent mean no colour or very pale?

Laura mercier translucent is absolute best. It doesn't alter the colour of the foundation and is so finely milled it doesn't look cakey. You also need such a tiny amount so it lasts a long time so it worth the £30.

Depending on your skin tone it comes in translucent and medium deep.

I use the Laura Mercier translucent too and find it excellent. I have not got olive skin though.

The Laura mercier powder and the hourglass powder are both nice. I've had both in travel sizes and they lasted ages.

thanks everyone is this a brand that is sold in store so I could try and see which shade I need?

It's sold in John Lewis

Laura Mercier? Sold in most Department Stores I believe but not all Boots stores.

laura mercier is brilliant but if you also want a little colour/glow i highly recommend hourglass ambient light powders too, i have one of their palettes and use it every single day. very fine, no huge chunks of glitter, gorgeous sheeny skin

RMCA is fab!

@LivingDeadGirlUK SpaceNK stock Laura Mercier and hourglass also mentioned.

Sorry to jump on your thread @LivingDeadGirlUK!!

I have been think about getting the Laura Mercier powder for a while and I am now defiantly going to buy it this weekend! What does everyone use to apply ? Thank you

@AlwaysTryingToHelp I use it to set my whole face so tip some into the lid and apply with a big fluffy brush. My current favourite is a Superdrug B cosmetics one.

Another one for laura mercier...it's really worth the money...and gram for £ actually not bad value. You get a lot in a full size tub... I've been using a mini I got in a beauty box for 3 months which is about 3g and I've Got loads left despite using it every day you really only need the tiniest amount - you don't need the puff you get with it though a brush is much better.

I should be on commission...

On the brush btw I use a smaller highlighter type size brush to set under my eyes then a bigger face brush.

Another vote for Laura mercier. It really works wonders and is worth the price tag. It helps alot with my oily skin, plus the powder doesn't set in creases or fine lines.
I use a beauty blender to dab it on my chin, forehead and under my eyes, leave it for a few seconds/minutes to set then blend it out.

I use a fluffy puff to dab it all over my face, it looks like I've put talc on but I leave it a wee while then swipe the excess away with a fluffy brush

No7 loose powder is great few shades

Yet another recommendation for LM. I use this one which comes with a pad to dab over any shiny bits.