# Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

> Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a fragrance-free, matte loose powder in four shades, sold at £38.50 for 30g on Laura Mercier UK on 25 September 2026. Talc is its first ingredient; the separate Ultra-Blur version is talc-free, in five shades, at £44 for 20g.

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- Category: Setting
- Format: Loose setting powder
- Finish: Matte
- Best for: Setting and shine control without visible colour
- Official: https://www.lauramercier.co.uk/products/translucent-loose-setting-powder
- Reviewed: 2026-09-25
- Method: evidence-led desk review of official specifications — not an implied hands-on test

## Should you buy this?

The reference loose powder: a fragrance-free, matte, talc-based powder in four shades, £38.50 for 30g. Choose the separate Ultra-Blur version if you want a talc-free formula with a more natural finish.

Skip this if you avoid talc (choose Ultra-Blur), want a luminous finish, or prefer a pressed powder for touch-ups.

The reference loose powder: set only where shine shows, so the rest of the face keeps its light.

## The formula

The original Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a finely milled, talc-based powder with vitamin C and E powders and a plant-derived blurring powder, designed to set makeup with a matte finish. Laura Mercier says it avoids photo flashback; that is a brand claim, not a Cast Index test.

Ultra-Blur is a separate, talc-free formula with silica powders and hyaluronic acid, aimed at normal to dry skin.

## Who it’s for

Anyone who wants to control shine in selected areas without adding visible colour. Four shades, from Translucent to Translucent Medium Deep, cover more depths than a single “universal” powder.

## What should you check before buying?

Choose between the talc-based original and talc-free Ultra-Blur. Match the shade to your depth: a translucent powder can still leave a cast on deeper skin if the shade is too light. Apply sparingly on dry areas.

## How to use it

1. Tap a small amount into the lid and remove the excess from a puff or brush
2. Press onto areas that shine, such as the centre of the face
3. Leave the outer cheeks unset if you want to keep some glow

## Questions and answers

### Is Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder talc-free?

The original is not: talc is its first ingredient. Laura Mercier sells a separate talc-free version called Ultra-Blur.

### How many shades does Laura Mercier setting powder come in?

The original comes in four shades on Laura Mercier UK; Ultra-Blur comes in five.

### Is Laura Mercier setting powder fragrance-free?

Yes. Laura Mercier UK describes both the original and Ultra-Blur as fragrance-free.

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