What Makes It Special

Unlike many loose powders that can feel drying or chalky, Sisley’s version is infused with their Ideal Skin Complex. This trio of botanical extracts (cucumber extract + glyco‑complex, green lentil, and buckwheat‑peach blossom) works behind the scenes to hydrate, smooth, and refine your skin.

Thanks to a clever micro-emulsion technology, Sisley is able to deliver hydration in a powder format—micro-droplets carry the skin-active ingredients deeper for long-lasting moisture. Over time, skin feels plumper, pores look less visible, and texture improves.

How It Looks & Feels on Skin

Shade 2, “Translucent / Beige,” is designed to mattify the skin without flattening it. According to Sisley, the finish is natural and airy, not overly powdery. It helps blur imperfections and control shine, especially in the T-zone. Plus, the texture is silky and delicate—use a powder puff for full-face application or a soft brush for lighter coverage.

How It Fits Into A Routine

I love using this powder after applying my foundation or tinted moisturizer. A quick tap across the forehead, nose, and chin keeps my makeup in place all day, without a heavy “cake” feeling. On more humid days, it’s my go-to for shine control. On dry or cold days, the hydrating aspect feels like a little skin treat.

My Verdict

If you want a loose powder that’s as much skincare as it is makeup, this is one of the best. Shade 2 (Translucent) gives a soft matte effect, but doesn’t sacrifice comfort or skin health. It’s an elegant choice for anyone who cares about skin texture, hydration, and a refined, natural finish.

Also, check out my thoughts on the new Phyto-teint primer (review here) and the Phyto‑Eye Palette (review here). The new Sisleya L’Integral Anti-Age Longevity Essential Serum (review here) is a must-have if you want to invest in your skin’s long-term health and beauty

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What makes it great?

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder is a loose powder protected by a minimalistic, sculptural case. Available in 6 different shades, it offers a skin-perfecting result for all skin carnations. The powder delivers an even complexion with a transparent, second-skin finish. Also, this works well with the current trend of the fresh-faced, mo makeup look. The loose powder comes with a fluffy houpette cushion, making applying the soft, airy powder easier. Although it mattifies shiny zones on the skin, this powder leaves a radiant, glowing finish that lasts up to six hours. What better way to set your makeup and sublime the skin?

Why choose Givenchy's Prisme libre powder?

Put aside the stunning design of the product. Givenchy offers an excellent powder for your everyday looks. Unlike your regular beige powders, this one also helps colour correct. What does that mean?

Inside today's selected shade, N.4 “Mousseline acidulee“, you will find green and purple/ lilac shades.

Green = Hides redness on the skin.

Purple/lilac= Fights dullness and yellow tints in the skin.

Overall, they ensure an even-looking result by adding a colour correction to their powder.

Loose powder or compact?

Need help to decide if you should go for loose powder or compact? We listed a few tips to guide you to the right product.

Today many people use loose powder to fix their makeup—buildable coverage.-Loose powders: Offer a lightweight, mattifying effect. They can be applied using a brush, houpette, or beauty blender.

-Compact powders: Tidier than the loose powders, they are also used to mattify skin by adding a generally thicker layer of powder. A compact powder is a way to go if you want extra coverage. It can also be an excellent solution for those who want to avoid wearing foundation. The compact powder can be applied in many ways, using a brush, or they generally come with a sponge or cushion.

My Review

I enjoyed discovering this powder. Givenchy has always fascinated me, and I regularly use their “mister healthy glow bronzer”. I did not feel like it was “cakey “, and I would even recommend this to those who use the meteorite powder from Guerlain. Also, it has more coverage with a similar perfecting effect.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder is very light and smells divine. I applied it with the houpette over my foundation and got a silky smooth finish to my skin. The powder helps to blur out the skin whilst mattifying any shiny spots. The prisme libre feels excellent on the skin but is messy, so pick up only a little. All in all, this powder gives excellent results and looks stunning in the makeup bag.

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With the natural, fresh-faced skin look trending finding a product that provides as much correction as possible with as little thickness has become a must. Laura Mercier has just released her ultra-blur powder with some promising actions.

The Ultra-Blur Powder

This best-selling loose Setting Powder was reformulated to be talc-Free without losing its excellent results. Weightless to the touch, this loose powder has a soft-matte look. The skin tone is blurred and feels exceptionally soft. It offers a 16H skin-smoothed finish thanks to its blurring power.

What’s Inside?

• Talc-Free Formula: Keeping its original qualities but without the talc.
• Amino Acid and Silica Powders: Ultra-blurring, they give a soft-focus effect on fine lines, pores, and imperfections.
• Hyaluronic Acid: The comfort factor keeps the skin from feeling tight, even dry.
• Super thin powder pigments: Blend into the natural skin tone and don’t mark lines, dry skin or scarring.

Benefits

• Feels Breathable
• No Photo Flashback
• Comfortable
• Long-lasting results
• Skin perfecting

Shades

This lightweight powder comes in three shades. Matching virtually every skin tone, nobody is left out.

• Translucent: Fair to Medium Skin Tones
• Translucent Honey (swatched below): Medium skin tones (olive and golden undertones)
• Lastly, Translucent Medium Deep: Medium-deep to deep skin tones.

My Review

When reading about this powder, I wondered how such a light, fine product could offer many actions. I decided to try the powder in the shade “translucent honey”.

I have been skeptical about loose powders for a very long time. Although they give off a natural matte finish, I find them too messy.

The ultra-blur powder gives off a small amount of mist when applying it. Using a brush, the powder glides onto the skin, leaving a smooth and blurred-out skin tone. My pores and fine lines appeared reduced. The powder is ideal for a no makeup/ makeup look.

The medium honey shade matched my skin perfectly, but I recommend trying it out in-store. All in all, this powder gives a beautiful finish and a long-lasting look.

Another new favourite from the brand is Petal Soft Lipstick Crayon, launched recently. It is a perfect hydrating tint for this time of the year.

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Come Closer Skin Perfecting Serum Foundation

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The only foundation created by Orcé. Camouflaging imperfections smoothes and adds a youthful glow to your skin. A light texture that is buildable gives you different options depending on the coverage you would like. Its silky finish looks and feels like a second skin, enhancing your beauty. The foundation itself is oil-free and enriched in well-known skincare ingredients.

Let's take a look:

• Tahitian pearl: The skins treasure. Targeting and preventing dark spots, to leave you with even skin. It stimulates your collagen cells.
• Hyaluronic acid: time to plump it up. Capturing moisture and holding it in the skin for longer periods. It plump's and smooths fine lines.
• Evodia rutaecarpa: glow up. Bringing a boost of light and a smooth skin texture. This is the perfect finish.

To apply the foundation. We recommend a sponge or brush. You can buy the foundation with the Orcé sponge, so you are ready to go.

Come Closer Perfecting Setting Powder

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This ultrafine, invisible loose powder is the finishing touch to your make-up. Mattifying any excess shine without absorbing your skin's moisture or natural glow. It is a light and natural powder that was created to match Asian complexions and works amazingly for all the others. It is a talc-free composition, meaning no pale face when having photos taken. The powder offers smooth skin, with pores and fine lines reduced. It is contained in a pot it is easy to use and manage the quantity of product you apply. Apply it with a brush for a natural matte finish or a sponge for a more powdered look. Also, you can wear it after your foundation or alone.

Perfecting Makeup Sponge

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Speaking of sponges, Orcé has its own. When applying makeup, good tools can change the result you achieve.

This ultra-soft and bouncy make-up sponge will become the most used tool in your makeup bag. Its water drop shape makes it easy to hold and control. It is easier to reach smaller zones with a bigger slanted edge than usual sponges. The latex-free foam makes this sponge suitable for all skin types. You can use it for different products and techniques such as blending and contouring (If you apply too much product simply flip your sponge it will absorb the excess). To keep a soft, flexible sponge, wash it regularly with soap and water. Also, make sure to leave it to dry on a towel before popping it into your makeup bag.

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