What it is:A lightweight mineral powder that provides sheer coverage and a radiant soft-focus effect that perfects any look.What it does:Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Powder imparts a natural, healthy glow with the help of pure pearl powder and a rich Gemstone complex of diamonds, emeralds, and other precious and semi-precious stones. The Gemstone Complex captures and reflects light making it the perfect complement to eyes, cheeks, or face. The formula's weightless texture provides sheer coverage and a radiant soft-focus effect that perfects any look.

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Questions & Answers for Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Powder

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When do you use this?

Is this supposed to be used over your foundation?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

stellagirl

(East Brunswick, NJ)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

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answer 1

I use it alone or over foundation. It depends on my mood and what Im doing.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

glamjackie

(Tampa, FL)

answer 2

You could definitely use this over your foundation. That's how I use it. Just don't put all over your face. I only apply a hint of it on my cheeks or under my eyes.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

meinca

(CA)

answer 3

Yes. I use it as a setting powder over my foundation.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Anonymous

(Nashville, TN)

answer 4

Yes, it is supposed to be all over your foundation but it does shine so you might want to use it just in the upper are of your cheeks and under the eyebrows. Does not provide coverage, but rather gives you that luminous glow that reflects with the light. I used it as highlighter in the upper cheek and works wonders.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Bella80

(Fairfax, VA)

answer 5

Yes. This should be the top layer of make-up so you would apply it lightly over your cheekbones, right under your eyebrows, and on the inner corners of the eyes to really brighten up the face and look radiant. It should be applied after foundation and concealers. Remember, a little bit goes a long way.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

lmneal

(Michigan City, IN)

answer 6

I put this powder over Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer for a bit of highlight and to absorb some of the shine of the moisturizer. Make sure you blend this powder well as it can gather in fine lines/large pores or any other blemish you definitely do not want to highlight. Also, I was surprised when I ordered this that it did not come with anything to put it on with - no brush, no pad, no powder puff, nothing.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

prettycoco

(Jacksonville, Florida)

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ingredients

Is their talc or bismuth oxychloride in this product?

asked 4 years ago

mia2

(Riverside, CA)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

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answer 1

This is the list according to the Mercier website: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Pearl Powder, Diamond Powder, Emerald, Nephrite Powder, Ruby Powder, Moonstone Powder, Quartz, Topaz. (+/-): CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 75470 (Carmine).

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

stilljustme

(Cali)

answer 2

Not sure.

answered 1 year, 8 months ago

Anonymous

(Nashville, TN)

answer 3

Does contain Bismuth Oxychloride

answered 3 years, 7 months ago

snickitybot

(San Francisco, CA)

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Color Selection

I am using the LM tinted moisturizer in the nude color and would like to know which powder color would work best Starlight or Candlelight?

asked 3 years, 10 months ago

Punky79

(San Diego, CA)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

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answer 1

I think either color will work for you. They are both pretty sheer powders.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

meinca

(CA)

answer 2

I have quite fair skin and I use Candlelight and I love it. Starlight has a more yellow-y look to it, which I don't really like. If the yellow would compliment your skin, I would suggest it, but for nude/fair I would definitely recommend Candlelight.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

rainville

(Vancouver, BC)

answer 3

If you have fair or light skin, I would go with the lighter shade. I have the lighter shade & the "glow" was a bit much for me, so I mixed it about 1/2 and 1/2 with my translucent Estee Lauder loose powder. This is really a great powder. Very sheer and light, gives a radiant, light reflecting finish.

answered 3 years, 9 months ago

MonkeyB

(Las Vegas, NV)

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Is this a good powder for aging skin?

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(captiva, FL)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

I use this powder on areas that I DON'T want to be noticeable, like under my chin and at the top of my forehead at the hairline. Don't know why, but it works for me.

answered 2 years ago

aanna

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 2

this powder will make large pores look the same or bigger esp if applied to the nose. It is very moisturizing, so it won't have that cakey look (and throughout the day, you will notice it tends to moisturize even more), so it depends if you have large pores and how dry, normal, oily your skin is.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

whimsicalgirls

(New York, NY)

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oily/acne prone skin

is this product oil free and does it clog your pores ?

asked 3 years, 7 months ago

dlfgg

(winnipeg, CA)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

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answer 1

I have WAY acne prone skin and this product never makes me break out. Just adds amazing subtle glow!

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

cbrgerl

(Chino Valley, AZ)

answer 2

I have adult acne and this product has not broken me out at all!

answered 3 years, 4 months ago

motherof4girls

(Salem, OR)

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What happened to Laura Mercer Star Dust?

I purchased Laura Mercer Star Dust in one of your stores last year and loved it. I am almost out and now I want to buy more, but no longer find it on your list of Laura Mercer products. I do see a product called "Illuminating Mineral Powder" by Laura Mercer, but it comes in shades...... Candlelight and Starlight. Which of these shades is the closest to the original Star Dust? I have fair skin, hazel eyes and strawberry blonde hair (my natural color). I am 52 years old. Please advise and thanks very much for the help.

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

Anonymous

(Brownwood, TX)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

I had the SAME problem! After trying both colors, the starlight closest matches the old star dust. The candlelight is VERY nice too- it has more of a very subtle pink tone to it rather than silvery shimmer like the original stardust.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

cbrgerl

(Chino Valley, AZ)

answer 2

Star Dust has been discontinued by Laura Mercier, however the product below is comparable:

Starlight
(golden nude radiance)
Item # 1140318

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

MakeupMaven

(San Francisco, CA)

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Which brush should I use with L.M.'s illluminating powder?

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

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answer 1

I would use an overall high quality face powder or blush brush.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

suselew

(Michigan)

answer 2

You can use a few brushes just depending on where your applying the illuminator-- use Sephoras Complexion Brush #53 for an easy way to blend powder all over the face or in a concentrated area. Use Sephoras Rounded Powder Brush #49 for lightly buffing out the powder to get a sheer application. Or you can use a fan brush like Sephoras Platinum #43 for a beautiful dusting over the cheekbones.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

ReysGirl

(CA)

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Candlelight or Starlight?

I am using Laura Mercier's mineral powder in natural beige.. which one would be best for me? I was sorta leaning towards Starlight....

asked 4 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(San Diego, CA.)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

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answer 1

I'm using the Starlight, its blends with everything and doesn't alter the color of my skin or makeup. Just fabulous shimmer.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

cocodl

(Baton Rouge, LA)

answer 2

I have tried both, and here's my verdict: the candle light has more of a pinkish undertone, and the starlight has more of a golden undertone.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

whimsicalgirls

(New York, NY)

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How pigmented is Starlight?

I have a light complexion with yellow undertones (which I don't like) I am wondering how dark the Starlight appears on the skin? Is it golden or more neutral beige? Also, wondering if the Candlelight might work better to brighten my skintone and take away some of the yellow? Thanks.....

asked 4 years, 1 month ago

eastcoastgal

(East Coast)

on Mineral Illuminating Powder

2 answers

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answer 1

Starlight looks quite yellow in the little jar, whereas Candlelight is much more rosey and if you want to balance out the yellow tones already in your skin, I would recommend Candlelight.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

rainville

(Vancouver, BC)

answer 2

Starlight is a sheer light gold highlight color, Candlelight is a light rose gold shimmering highlight color... If you just want to add a little shimmer to make skin glow, go for starlight, it looks great with blush or lightly dusted all over the face.. If you are looking for more of a "wear alone" type of shade, go for candlelight for a beautiful skin pick me up.

answered 4 years, 1 month ago

ReysGirl

(CA)

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