Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Translucent Loose Setting Powder

I have been a longtime user of Laura Mercier’s original Loose Setting Powder. It was the second to last step in my makeup routine. For years I have finished my makeup routine with a very light dusting of the loose setting powder and then I spritz my face with makeup finishing spray.

I recently upgraded the original and best-selling setting powder to the new Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder and my makeup finishing routine has now changed — for the better!

Makeup Finishing Routine

The new Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder is a game-changer in the makeup finishing routine. With 16 hours (or more) of wear and an ultra-blurring finish, this talc-free formula sets makeup like never before.

Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder

For the first time, Laura made her iconic powder free from talc, but she did so without sacrificing any benefits. This translucent powder sets makeup for 16 hours of weightless wear with an ultra-blurring, soft-matte finish. Like the original, it is finely milled to deliver incredible staying power.

The powder is weightless and delivers a texture-free finish so skin looks and feels soft, smooth, and flawless from the second you put it on until you take it off. The powder blurs away the look of pores, fine lines, and any imperfections. It controls shine like no one’s business. With the perfect blend of ingredients including amino acids and hyaluronic acid, the powder is comfortable for all-day wear, even on the driest of skins.

Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder comes in three shades that work for virtually all skin tones.

• Translucent: Perfect for Fair to Medium Skin Tones.

• Translucent Honey: Sets medium skin tones with olive and golden undertones.

• Translucent Medium Deep: Ideal for medium-deep to deep skin tones.

I most often use the translucent shade, but when I have been going barefaced with my deeper self-tan, I do dust on the Translucent Medium Deep shade. It is much deeper than I thought, so I make sure to swirl a bit of the powder in the cap and then dust a bit of it in a tissue before applying it to my face.

Buy Ultra-Blur Talc-Free Translucent Loose Setting Powder for 44.00 now at lauramercier.com or Sephora.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty - Fall 2022

It’s here! The Fall 2022 edition of Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty. This shopping event is one that shouldn’t be missed. The event features new beauty arrivals and the hottest exclusives.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2022 Daily Beauty Steals

The 21 Days of Beauty event features 50% off must-haves beauty items with Daily Beauty Steals®.

This year’s fall 2022 event runs daily from August 28th through September 17th. You can see everything here: ulta.com/21days

Every day during the event, two 50% off beauty steals will be available in-store and then bonus steals available online only. You can see most of the beauty steals online now.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2022 Surprise Steals

Ulta Beauty always has a few tricks up its sleeve and has surprise steals every week. This season they have announced dates and brands but not the products. This week on Friday, September 2nd we will get a surprise steal from BUXOM and on Saturday, September 3rd, we will get a surprise steal from KVD. Surprise steals are available both online and in-store.

Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2022 My Picks

I always look at the entire calendar and plan out what I am going to buy; I set reminders so I don’t forget to pick up my favorites. Here is what I plan to pick up this year. I am sure I will buy more, as I always do.

• August 28th - MAC Lipstick -$10.50

• September 4th - Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner - $16

• September 6th - Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - $12.50

• September 10th - IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation - $22

• September 10th - IT Brushes for ULTA - 50% off; prices vary

• September 11th - Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Setting Spray - $16.50

• September 14 - MAC Blushes - $14 - $16.50

• September 16 - Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover - $11.50

You can shop the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty in the app, online or in-store for select deals.

Urban Decay Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette + 5 Tutorials

I shared how I love mini eyeshadow palettes and use them the most out of my vast eyeshadow palette collection. Urban Decay’s NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes are my latest love this summer.

My pick out of all three of the NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes is the Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette. The Half-Baked palette features six blazed, bronze-toned neutrals inspired by fan-favorite shade “Half-Baked”.

I like how the shades in this palette blend together and can flatter a variety of skin tones. I especially like how the colors can enhance eye color. Have you ever noticed that about eyeshadow?

I have blue-green eyes that can look hazel or bluer, depending on the eye makeup that I use. When I use shades like these in the Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette, my blue-green eyes really stand out and look more bright blue — I love that!

Half Baked shade lineup:

• Rollin' (golden beige satin)

• Half Baked (golden bronze shimmer)

• Rocky (gold to pink duochrome metallic)

• Buck Off (warm medium brown matte)

• Breadwinner (copper metallic glitter)

• Edible (deep brown matte)

This mini eyeshadow palette features the perfect mix of shades for highlighting, and contouring the eyes and lining. I use Rollin’ on the brow bone and Edible to line my upper lid. I use Buck Off on my lower lash line and smudge it out for a softer line; this really softens the look and enhances my eye color. For a nighttime look, I add a bit of Edible and mix it with Breadwinner and add it to the outer lower lash line and blend it out.

Are you looking for inspiration on how to use the Urban Decay NAKED Your Way Half Baked Mini Eyeshadow Palette? Check out the five tutorials below.

Don’t forget to check out all of the NAKED Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palettes. Each NAKED Mini Eyeshadow Palette sells for $29 each online and in-store at Sephora and online at urbandecay.com.