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Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder Review, Photos, Swatches

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder ($44.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a very light, rosy pink with warmer undertones and a luminous sheen. MAC Love This Bitch (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Gleam (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Laura Geller Pixie Pearl (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Spellbound Glow (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Devotee (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Worthy (LE, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Air (LE, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Upgrade (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Halo, Goodbye (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever H102 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Wicked (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior #002 (DC, $56.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Burberry No. 03 Pink Pearl (P, $68.00) is cooler (95% similar). Dior Pink Glow (002) (P, $50.00) is cooler (95% similar). Laura Geller Charming Pink (P, $26.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever #01 (P, $39.00) is lighter (95% similar). Becca Rose Quartz (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Smashbox Petal Metal (LE, $39.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). ColourPop Poker Face (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Perles et Fantaisies (Right) (LE, $80.00) is less shimmery, darker (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, buildable coverage (to mostly opaque) with a texture that was slightly dry to the touch, but it still had a very smooth, blendable consistency that sat well on the skin. I really expected this to emphasize the natural texture of the skin, but once blended, it produced an illuminating sheen that was moderate rather than metallic. I think this would work really well paired with a slew of blushes to brighten and add sheen. I noticed signs of the powder fading on my skin after eight hours of wearing it.

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder
Laura Mercier Devotion Face Illuminator Powder

Makeup Look
On face:
  • Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foundation
  • Guerlain Les Voilettes Loose Setting Powder
On eyes:
  • Kat Von D Plum Shade + Light Quad
On lips:
  • MAC Finally Free Lipstick

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Monica Avatar

Hi Christine! I love a really obscene highlight (I practically bathe in the NARS Copacabana liquid Illuminator). Do you think this product is buildable to that level of shine? Thanks 🙂

Nancy T Avatar

I have to tell you, I absolutely love your entire FOTD you did here! It’s do perfectly springy and fresh!
As for this highlighter…Even though I am medium olive, I would love wearing this! Sometimes I will do an unnaturally light cheek. Yesterday, for instance, I wore Colourpop Rain topped with Monster. It looked oddly radiant and beautiful due to it having a well blended contrast!

Mariella Avatar

Given that UD Aura is less sparkly and also costs less, I think I’d prefer it but this looks lovely. Christine, do you have it all over your cheek area (cheekbone and cheeks, in place of blush) or all over your face? (I see you also have Guerlain setting powder so I’m just curious about the best way to use this to look glowing, as you do, rather than like a disco-ball).

Arpita Avatar

This looks lovely; very subtly radiant; exactly the way i like it. I would wait for ur reviews on the other 3 highlighters before deciding which one would suit me the best.

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