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Loose powder for 40+ skin that doesn't leave a white cast/flashback?

17 replies

Wonderbug81 · 31/08/2026 17:33

Looking for a good loose powder. I see Laura Mercier recommended a lot?

No particular budget but as I have a mid tone skin I want to make sure it doesn't leave any white cast.

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Whatkatyforgottodo · 31/08/2026 17:38

I really like the Chanel loose powder. In a colour though, I’ve tried the translucent one and didn’t like it.

HorseandHeron · 31/08/2026 17:41

I used to use Laura Geller. The multicoloured powder gives a natural look.

I stopped as I have dry skin and using powder every day seemed to make it even drier, but it looked natural and I always got compliments when I bothered to apply it properly.

IDontHateRainbows · 31/08/2026 17:41

Givenchy prisme libre

Summerhillsquare · 31/08/2026 17:42

I had some nice stuff from Pixi. But this time I bought the pound shop stuff and it's just as good, bizarrely really.

Griselinia · 31/08/2026 17:43

Hourglass

CordeliaNaismithVorkosigan · 31/08/2026 17:49

Huda Beauty is good, although I don't like the scent.

Wonderbug81 · 31/08/2026 19:20

Thank you, will take a look at these.

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Tortephant · 31/08/2026 19:25

Hourglass, the loose one

BeaLola · 31/08/2026 20:38

Hourglass

Bringemout · 31/08/2026 20:40

IDontHateRainbows · 31/08/2026 17:41

Givenchy prisme libre

Yup love this, preferred it to hourglass.

Nitgel · 31/08/2026 20:46

I use the Laura Mercier translucent loose powder everyday. Think there are travel versions to try. I really like it.

Thatwaskindoffun · 31/08/2026 20:46

There’s a new Charlotte Tilbury one that looks like it might be good but I’ve not tried it yet

Wonderbug81 · 31/08/2026 21:22

Nitgel · 31/08/2026 20:47

Travel size you only need a small amount too

Oh this is great to know! I'll give that a try.

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Wonderbug81 · 31/08/2026 21:23

Thatwaskindoffun · 31/08/2026 20:46

There’s a new Charlotte Tilbury one that looks like it might be good but I’ve not tried it yet

I was just reading about this. Looks like they discontinued the CT loose powder a few years back and have just bought out a new one. CT seems to generally have a good rep for its products.

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Jk987 · 31/08/2026 23:07

Laura Gella

Janie934 · 01/09/2026 10:03

I use the Laura Mercier loose powder

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