Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Setting Powder Veil — Translucent Medium, Oil-Control & Sheer Blur Finish

This compact from Estée Lauder is a pressed setting powder formulated to deliver sheer, translucent coverage while absorbing excess oil for up to 12 hours. Its ultrafine texture layers over foundation and bare skin without caking, offering a natural matte finish that keeps makeup in place and skin appearing smoother. The compact includes a soft puff for easy, on-the-go application.

How does this powder reduce shine without looking flat?

The Tri-Micro Fusion blend combines micro-diffusing optics, micro-absorbing powders and micro-minerals to mattify skin while keeping dimension. Light is softly reflected, so the result is matte but not lifeless—pores and fine lines are visually softened rather than highlighted.

• Micro-diffusing optics blur texture and even skin tone.
• Micro-absorbing powders attract excess oil to reduce shine.
• Micro-minerals reflect light for a dimensional matte effect.

Will it change or move my foundation during wear?

The powder was designed to layer over makeup without lifting or shifting base products. Its airy, ultrafine particles adhere smoothly, helping lock makeup in place while maintaining a lightweight feel throughout the day.

• Ultrafine powder structure prevents cakey buildup.
• Applies evenly with a puff or brush for seamless blending.
• Helps set foundation and prolong wear up to 12 hours.

How do I apply it for different coverage levels?

Use the included puff for a pressed, long-wear finish or a fluffy brush to diffuse coverage and maintain translucency. Press gently for more control and oil-absorption; sweep lightly for a sheer veil that preserves natural glow.

• Press application: tap puff into powder and press onto T-zone to control oil.
• Sweep application: use a large brush to dust across the face for light setting.
• Layering tip: reapply sparingly throughout the day only where shine reappears.

What skin types and tones work best with Translucent Medium?

Translucent Medium is formulated to be adaptable across undertones and offer sheer coverage rather than color correction. It’s intended for those who want oil control and a softened skin finish without adding noticeable color.

• Ideal for normal to combination and oily skin needing shine control.
• Sheer translucency suits a range of undertones and foundation shades.
• Non-acnegenic and tested by dermatologists and ophthalmologists.

Who is this for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Setting Powder Veil in Translucent Medium is for anyone seeking a durable, lightweight pressed powder that tames oil, softens texture and secures makeup through the day. It’s especially useful for those with oily or combination skin types who want a natural matte finish, plus anyone who appreciates a portable compact with a puff for quick touch-ups.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cellulose, Silica, Boron Nitride, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, [+/- Titanium Dioxide (ci 77891), Iron Oxides (ci 77491), Iron Oxides (ci 77492), Iron Oxides (ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (ci 77163), Bronze Powder (ci 77400), Chromium Hydroxide Green (ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (ci 77288), Copper Powder (ci 77400), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (ci 77510), Manganese Violet (ci 77742), Red 6 (ci 15850), Red 7 (ci 15850), Red 27 (ci 45410), Red 30 (ci 73360), Ultramarines (ci 77007), Blue 1 Lake (ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (ci 45410), Red 30 Lake (ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (ci 19140)] ILN54038 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.