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RCMA Powder VS. LAURA MERCIER Translucent Powder

5/7/2017

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 The first time I witnessed a makeup blogger use  the RCMA powder on themselves, I knew I had to try it. They described it as being the best "new" translucent powder on the market for an affordable price of $8.99 USD for a 3 oz bottle.   I've been using the Laura Mercier translucent powder for a few years now and I couldn't find a product to replace it.  With that being said, paying the $55.00 CAD for a 1 oz jar was definitely starting to put a dent in my wallet. When I realized how much I was paying for this HG powder, I knew it was time to start looking at other options. People have raved over this product for years now! I've seen it in so many beauty guru flat lays and popular makeup bloggers advertising it like nobody's business. In time, I knew I had to get my hands on a bottle.
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I purchased the RCMA translucent "no color" loose powder off of beautylish.com. I received the package in roughly 10 business days,  and couldn't wait to bake with it! 

I typically wear my Loreal Pro Matte foundation , then set it and bake with my Laura Mercier translucent powder right after I apply my foundation.  I wanted to write this review a month after receiving he product because we are currently in the middle of a seasonal weather change and my skin tends to go bipolar during these weeks.  It was the only way of doing a fair review on the two products.

Verdict:  The RCMA no color powder DOES NOT compare to the Laura Mercier translucent powder in my personal opinion.  It may make as a great every day powder to bake with especially when you don't want to waste your LM powder,  however I did not find that my face looked flawless in this powder. After 5-6 hours after I've applied it the oils in my skin overpowered the powder with shiny spots on my t-zone. I also found that the although it states it is "no color" , I found that the white powder shows as white on my skin and not so much translucent if not strategically dusted off.  I don't usually have a problem with dusting off my LM powder after I bake but I find that if I do wear my RCMA powder, it's imperative that I need to be careful and really go in with brushes to dust off every  bit of powder off my face, or it'll leave a white streak. I've baked with the Laura Mercier powder at 8am in the heat of summer, and has my makeup stayed flawless until midnight.  

Overall, I'll still continue to use my RCMA powder because frankly I don't want it to go to waste. Will I purchase it again?  I'm actually not too sure....I guess we'll have to see how I feel when I finish or if I finish the bottle I already have.

Have you tried the RCMA powder? Maybe I'm doing something wrong and not getting the results I should be getting? Please share your experience with it, I'd love to hear your techniques!! Thanks for popping by! 

xo,

- S

12 Comments
Kristine Villa
5/8/2017 07:00:47 pm

Great blog! I love my Laura Mercier powder and I find nothing compares to it, except for maybe the Airspun loose face powder! What are ypur thoughts on that one??

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Annonymous
5/23/2017 09:57:05 am

I recommended the Airspun loose powder as well

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Helen Chik link
5/9/2017 11:36:24 pm

I've actually tried neither of these products but I've always heard Laura Mercier has amazing products and thankful you gave an honest review of your experience with the product! I'm going to have to try the LM powder now for myself.

Helen xx
https://helenchik.com/wardrobe-staples-country-road

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Paige
5/10/2017 02:21:23 pm

Interesting! I find a lot of products that work beautifully for my friends just don't work on me. It could be the user (lol) or it might just be skin difference.

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Portia @ Obsessed by Portia link
5/11/2017 10:43:52 pm

OH my goodness these sound amazing! I love Laura Mercier, but have yet to try this powder. I appreciate your review and how honest you are - definitely valued!

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Joti link
5/13/2017 01:11:10 pm

Thank you so much for your honest review! I don't use my Laura Mercier powder enough, but it is great!

www.stylebymemory.com

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Kyla
5/13/2017 10:34:46 pm

Thanks for the review! I've never tried a translucent powder if you can believe it! I've seen people "baking" these days and I definitely want to give it a try!
Kyla
Wanderlustkyla.com

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Sharon Wu link
5/13/2017 11:11:20 pm

honestly i've heard great things about this laura mercier translucent powder but haven't had the pleasure of trying it myself yet! ever since moving out to the desert i barely wear makeup because it's always so hot here i feel like my makeup will melt right after i put it on LOL. but i'll definitely have to give this one a shot soon because i do still wear makeup for my shoots :) hehe xo, sharon

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Ariel link
5/14/2017 09:35:20 pm

This is so good to know. It is disappointing that you don't get to save that money, but at the same time there are certain instances where you totally get what you pay for. I have never used setting powder, but it sounds like I need to. Hopefully you find something that is a bit more wallet friendly!!

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Nadia
5/19/2017 09:13:48 am

I have never tried anything from RCMA so I can't vouch for the brand or against it. But acc to this comparison post, Laura Mercier wins in a big way!! :) I need to repurchase it as I haven't used it in ages but remember loving it!!
xox Nadia
www.mielandmint.com

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7/3/2018 02:27:36 pm

These are the same beauty products that I have been using because they are applicable easily for my skin. Such products are not having the side effects for which they are being on the top of selection.

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Big Utah link
3/1/2021 07:53:32 pm

Appreciiate your blog post

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