Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder ($44.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a medium, yellow gold with warm undertones and a lightly sparkly, metallic finish. Anastasia Sunray (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior #003 (DC, $56.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Gold Bullion (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Idol (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cover FX Moonlight (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Nightlight (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Holly Gold-head (LE, $4.99) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Dior Midnight Wish (LE, $45.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Transatlantique (LE, $58.00) is darker (95% similar). Milani Sunglow (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Becca Prosecco Pop (P, $41.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). The Estee Edit 14K Glow (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever #02 (P, $39.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Prosecco Pop (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Precious Petals (LE, $4.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Whimsical (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Centerfold (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Yellow Topaz (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia 143 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Free (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

According to the brand, it’s supposed to be a “long-wearing, buildable” highlighter that gives a “natural-looking” glow. It had semi-sheer to mostly opaque coverage–so buildable, as billed–that was easy to apply and build-up without it becoming too intense with respect to the finish. The texture was fairly smooth, soft, and blendable on the skin, but there was a slight dryness present (something common to this type of formula, from my experience) that doesn’t impact the way it looks or wears from what I can tell. It didn’t emphasize pores, though it is a more obvious highlighter, so if you prefer something subtle, I would recommend using a feathery brush and a lighter hand. On me, it wore well for eight hours.

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Addiction Face Illuminator Powder