Reviews: Laura Geller Filter Finish Setting Powder

By M.C. -
About a month and a half ago, Laura Geller released their new Filter Finishing Setting Powder. I was really excited to try it because I've had positive experiences with Laura Geller products in the past and I think, in general, it's a solid brand. So, I bought the setting powder from Ulta and I've now been using it for a few weeks.

First, let me talk about the negative aspects. To be honest, I was a little disappointed by this product. In general, I'm a big fan of setting powders; I think they do wonders for your makeup, but this product didn't live up to my expectations. It's supposed to be a translucent powder, that's true, but this product didn't really do anything for me. I found that I had to layer on a huge amount of the powder in order to get any real results. That being said, once I put enough on, it did give me a bit of a dewy look. However, it's no where near as "flawless" or "radiant" as the product description describes. All in all, for $32 I expect a lot more.

On the positive side, it does do a fairly good job of setting your makeup. If you put enough on, your makeup will hold up quite well over the course of an eight or nine hour day. Although, I will say that it doesn't hold up as well on oily areas of the face. So, in that sense it does what it's supposed to do.

In terms of packaging and appearance, it's a very attractive product. As you can see, it looks like a pastel checkerboard, which is quite pretty. I also like that the lid is clear, which makes it instantly recognizable when you're digging through your makeup drawer in the morning.

All things considered, however, I probably won't be repurchasing. For my money, it's much more worthwhile to purchase Bareminerals Finishing Powder or Bareminerals Mineral Veil, both of which are $22. If you ask me, both these products are far, far more effective, plus, you could save yourself $10.

Final rating: 7/10

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