I hand wash mine with a mild soap and let it air dry overnight. Once it's completely dry, I "fluff it up" by rubbing a clean towel across the surface (works kind of like a fabric softener and restores the puffiness).

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

honeywheat

(Arlington, VA)

answer 2

You can wash anything if you do it gently enough! You can use baby shampoo, Dr. Bronner's baby scentless, or a brush cleaner with conditioner. Find a way for it to gently hang dry from the ribbon that says Laura Mercier though, so it doesn't mold.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

katevt802

(Burlington, VT)

answer 3

I washed this puff with warm water and Johnsons Lavendar baby shampoo (that I use for the majority of my brushes). It was definitely clean after I finished washing it, but the application side felt stiffer and was not nearly as soft as before. The puff still works the same, but I miss how soft it used to be.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

natureseyes

(Portland, OR)

answer 4

This puff is completely washable--that's one of my favorite things about it. You just wash it with mild shampoo and let air dry and it's as good as new. It will last a very long time.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

tracig

(San Clemente, CA)

answer 5

This is great, you can wash it with no mis-shape, will work well after washed and comes clean. I believe you can put it in the washer but I wash mine by hand.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

sketchgal

(Ridley Park, Pa)

answer 6

Yes, washable with soap and water, is just like Bobbi Brown's

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

wendylyned

(Sellersville, PA)

answer 7

I just got my puff, but other reviewers stated that they wash theirs. Some said it shrunk on them and others stated that it was like brand new. Because of the even coverage and wash ability, I decided to try it.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

littlagirl

(Honolulu, HI)

answer 8

This puff is washable but didn't wash well. It shrunk a lot in the washing machine even though I washed it in a net bag on gentle and didn't use the dryer.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

Carrol

(Jacksonville, FL)

answer 9

Yes!

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

KDZK

(Lubbock, Texas)

answer 10

It is washable, but I would not recommend washing this puff. I washed mine because I accidentally dropped it in my bathroom sink while it had water. I carefully washed it with my makeup brush shampoo, and I let it air dry. The velour ended up a bit stiff, and I noticed that I needed to add more powder than usual. I ended up buying a new puff as a result.

answered 3 years ago

beautyjunkie1

(Oklahoma)

answer 11

Washable, but do not put into dryer. Let air dry.

answered 3 years, 8 months ago

CSue

(The Woodlands, Texas)

Question

What is the size of this puff?

I have been searching for a large puff for my grandmother- how big is this one?

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

nicchic024

(Albuquerque, NM)

on Velour Puff

8 answers

Answers

answer 1

It's the size of a small hand's palm, not large like classic vintage ones.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

katevt802

(Burlington, VT)

answer 2

The puff is 3 1/4 inches in diameter.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

hanusha

(Long Grove, Illinois)

answer 3

It's about 2 1/2 inches across, not huge but bigger than what you would find in a drug store

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

sketchgal

(Ridley Park, Pa)

answer 4

fits in the palm of your hand - not small, would not fit in a compact. i use it at home.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

wendylyned

(Sellersville, PA)

answer 5

It is about 3 1/2 inches.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

macdown

answer 6

Mine is at home, but I'd say it has a 3-4 inch diameter... a pretty good size.

answered 3 years ago

Keekes

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 7

I can fit the strap comfortably around the palm of my hand. It is approximately 3 inches in diameter.

answered 3 years ago

beautyjunkie1

(Oklahoma)

answer 8

It's pretty large - about 3 inches in diameter

answered 4 years, 2 months ago

kirksfolly

(Huntington, New York)

Question

what size is this?

what is the diameter? and do you have replacement puffs for L Mercier Foundation powder #6 in a square box? Thanks.

asked 3 years, 4 months ago

tmears

(benton , ky)

on Velour Puff

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

Not an exact diameter, but I have tiny hands and it's the size of my palm only. There are no replacements.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

katevt802

(Burlington, VT)

answer 2

The diameter is 3 1/4 inches. It is not huge but adequate.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

hanusha

(Long Grove, Illinois)

answer 3

fits in the palm of your hand - not small, would not fit in a compact. i use it at home.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

wendylyned

(Sellersville, PA)

answer 4

It is about 3 1/2 inches.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

macdown

answer 5

The size is about 3" in diameter.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

starstrong

(Boulder, Colorado)

answer 6

The diameter is about 4 inches, so it's a generous size to cover your entire face fast.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

beautyjunkie1

(Oklahoma)

Question

Does it work well with pressed powder?

I keep reading that it works great with loose powder. How does it work with pressed powder?

asked 6 months ago

Kittiesaurus

(Chattaroy, WA)

on Velour Puff

2 answers

Answers

answer 1

I use it with pressed powder and love it!

answered 3 months ago

abrock

(Columbia, SC)

answer 2

I've used it with BB pressed powder with great results. For the most natural application, Would use this in conjunction with a big fluffy face brush if you like brushes. For instance, I use BB's face brush to do a light dusting everywhere, especially on my cheeks. And I use the velour puff under my eyes and on my forehead where I have creases. For some reason (and it depends on the makeup as well), this puff puts the makeup "on top" rather than "inside" my lines.

answered 3 months, 1 week ago

lafreshfrash

(Los Angeles)

Question

what is it filled with?

Is this a foam-filled puff or other material?

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

cmck

(anderson , SC)

on Velour Puff

1 answer

Answers

answer 1

I'm not sure, but I don't think it's foam. It's really super soft and flexible and washes well.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

joziegurrl

(Kirkland, WA)

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