Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder ($44.00 for 0.30 oz.) is a medium-dark, coppery-brown with warm undertones and a gold, frosted sheen. By Terry Light & Tan Vibes #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Estee Lauder Topaz Chameleon (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Golden Age (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Jolie (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #21 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Glorify (LE, $42.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior #004 (DC, $56.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC I'll Hold My Breath #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Salt New York Bronze (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Royal Vibrancy (LE, $42.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Santos (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Divine (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Poolside (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Benefit 10 (Bronzer) (DC, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Go With the Glow (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Glo Up (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Bronzed (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Becca Topaz (P, $38.00) is lighter (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Chocolate Dipped (P, $39.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Bronze Glow (P, $48.00) is lighter (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 color coverage (once built up). The texture was just like the others in the line: smooth, soft, blendable, but there was that slight dryness to it if you put your finger against the surface–it just didn’t seem to translate in a negative way on the skin. It was easy to diffuse the color along the cheek bones, and the more shimmery nature didn’t emphasize my pores. Of all four shades, this one had the most metallic sheen applied, so if pore emphasis is a big concern, you might want to test-drive this prior to purchasing. The color was a bit of a chameleon on me; there is a rosier undertone that became more present the more it was blended out, which made it look like bronze/copper against my skin tone. I will be curious to hear how it works on other skin tones and undertones.

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder

Laura Mercier Seduction Face Illuminator Powder