5 Reasons Beauty Insiders Are Obsessed With This High-Tech Blurring Powder

If makeup powder makes you think of cracked pans and a dull, flat finish, good news: They’ve come a long way over the years. These days, you can now find setting powders packed with high-tech ingredients and brimming with benefits for your skin and makeup alike. Leading the way in this comeback is Sisley-Paris Blur Expert Powder, which hit the shelves in 2019 as a fresh take on the category. Not surprisingly, it went on to rack up awards as well as praise from beauty editors and customers alike for its stunning #NoFilterNeeded finish.

It's hard to pinpoint exactly what makes this next-gen powder so good — maybe it's the weightless feel, or perhaps it's the natural, skin-like finish. Whatever it is, though, it's only getting better: Now you can find it in an additional shade to accommodate a wider range of skin tones. With that, here's what sets this powder apart — and how exactly it can take your makeup routine to the next level.

Its Texture Is High-Tech

The Blur Expert Powder is, in fact, a powder. (No surprise here.) However, once you dust it onto skin, it melts in as seamlessly as an airy gel, making it especially easy to blend and buff into skin (which, by the way, lends itself to that natural finish). This thoughtful texture gives skin a soft-focus effect that doesn't look dusty or feel cakey no matter how much you apply. And, while it does indeed mattify skin — which is an important feature of powder — the formula also features luminous mica, which helps diffuse light so that skin looks radiant, not dusty or flat.

It Fits Into Every Makeup Routine

True: Setting powder should be the last step in your makeup routine — since, after all, its job is to set your makeup. However, the beauty of the Blur Expert is that you can choose to wear it at any point in your routine. Applied after your skin-care routine or your makeup primer, for instance, it can subtly blur imperfections and leave skin with a luminous satin finish. (Think: Cloud skin at its best.) You can also layer it over concealer or foundation to set makeup and create a second-skin finish, which is ideal if you’re seeking more coverage. Finally, it can also be used touch-ups throughout the day, making quick work of shiny spots — and proving essential to have on hand if you're planning on being photographed at, say, a wedding.

It’s Brimming With Strategic Ingredients

To call Blur Expert Powder simply a "powder" would overlook some of its most important — and hard-working — ingredients. For one, it's infused with an emollient to soothe skin and offer lasting results. Inside are also spherical polymers, which are what allow the formula to glide seamlessly onto skin. (They also help reflect light, giving skin a radiant look without shine.) And finally, the hydrophilic pigments provide long-lasting yet lightweight coverage. Together, they contribute to the Blur Expert Powder's ability to diffuse and perfect your complexion in a matter of moments.

It Leaves Skin Looking Flawless — Naturally

The magic of an Instagram filter is that your skin looks like your own, but just a little better. And with the Blur Expert Powder, you can get the same effect in seconds. A single sweep with a fluffy brush can even out skin tone, smooth texture, and improve the look of fine lines, large pores, and other concerns. Consider it your one-step secret for flawless-looking skin.

It’s Now Available In A New Shade

While the original Blur Expert Powder is translucent, it still features a super-sheer tint that works for most skin tones. (That's what contributes to the subtle glow it imparts.) However, those with fair skin may prefer no tint, which is why Sisley-Paris has just debuted a second shade to accommodate lighter skin tones. Now, everyone can get the benefits of this do-it-all powder — and experience the magic for themselves.