LANEIGE Neo Blurring Powder: Korean Oil-Control Compact with Pore Blurring, Smoothing Finish & Travel-Friendly, No-Spill Packaging

The Laneige Neo Blurring Powder is a terrific new product. I was initially hesitant because my skin is super fair, I don’t wear a lot of makeup, and I recently entered the over 60 realm. But their lip sleeping mask has long been part of my evening ritual—I actually can’t fall asleep if I’m not wearing it, so I wanted to give this a try.My experience with this blurring powder has been equally iconic. I have tried similar products that left my skin pasty and sticky, but this one goes on like magic.Laneige provides VERY detailed instructions for its use and care.The puff is huge—expanding even further when you pop it open. The surface is covered with a sticker explaining everything about the use; it can also be reapplied to help keep the surface clean.The surface covered the powder is covered in tiny slits in alternating directions; you have to gently press the puff into it to release very small amounts of the powder. You don’t need much but can add coverage as needed.And it definitely does what it claims—it works subtly to blur pores and has a matte finish that looks great all day. I have never used a powder that works so well that it needed no additional application—my shiny t zone remained under control until I washed my face in the evening.The instructions specifically state that the rubbery surface has to be kept clean, I suppose so the slits don’t become clogged. As I wrote earlier, the instruction sticker really helps with this.The case itself is excellent; the hard plastic top opens with a mirror, then another the puff with another layer separating it from the powder. The case itself is very sturdy, so you can easily toss it in your bag and not worry about it breaking or spilling.My one issue is probably unavoidable. Because you apply this over moisturizer, base, or foundation, the puff picks some of that up, which is very noticeable after even the first use. I imagine that while the compact itself is low maintenance, the puff is going to require more cleaning than your typical brush.The Laneige Neo Blurring powder at $25 is not inexpensive, but it works well and seems to have a gracious amount of product. Its delivery time on Amazon is listed at one to three weeks. I imagine other users are spreading the word!PS I just washed the puff with a little face soap and cool water. The makeup washed right off and it dried quickly, almost good and new.

Mrs K here: after a lot of back and forth with myself I decided to try this Laneige powder. During the Chicago winters I don't use much powder (52 year old, very dry, post menopausal skin) apart from an afternoon touch up on my nose. In every other month my skin goes full combination (yet remains dry, with all sorts of challenges). I do use powder to set my BB cream, and I've tried so many. This is a really exceptional powder. While I think the sort of Sputnik 60s retro/futuristic compact is almost too much, it's cute, and would look cute on a vanity, if that's your thing. I don't really care about the look of it. The silicone "mesh" inside the compact is pretty slick; the included powder puff is as soft as a kitten's fuzz, and again, secondary to the product itself, though quite nice. The powder is very, very finely milled, and whether applied with the puff, a mini triangle or a brush, only a tiny bit is needed to set your look or to touch up, and it vanishes into the skin. It absorbs excess oils and leaves my skin feeling like actual silk. It lasts for what seems like forever (I went to the gym and did a lot of cooking and other active stuff on a hot day, and I wasn't shiny when I got home, neither did my skin look flat or one-dimensional).Because so little powder is required to buff my skin I expect it to last for months and months; it's not irritating or drying, and I can't believe that I could love a powder at this age, but I do. It also gives that desired airbrushed effect; I feel like I'm walking around in good lighting. Just a really delightful and pleasant product that does what it claims to do, and very well. I recommend it highly.

I have combination skin that is prone to getting oily throughout the day and in humid/hot weather. I always have to lightly dab my face throughout the day to avoid shine, especially when I am outside all day. I had heard of K-beauty products for blotting shine before but have never really looked into it. But I recently went to Disneyland and it was super hot, so my face was shiny all day and I was constantly blotting. So I began researching for products to help with this.I absolutely hate feeling anything on my face. I don’t wear foundation, I don’t wear skin tints. I only wear sunscreen and moisturizer and occasionally blush and mascara. I heard the Kosas translucent powder was really good, but I thought it might be too cakey or heavy for me. I tried this and it instantly exceeded my expectations. It is absolutely invisible. You cannot see it at all and it leaves the skin super soft and matted, but not overly matte. It slightly blurs, just enough to keep it looking natural. You seriously can’t tell at all. It does not leave a white cast, and the packaging it perfect and includes a powder puff separated from the actual powder. You press down on it to release the powder, which is perfect for traveling because it prevents spillage and powder flying everywhere. It is seriously the perfect product.

Honestly this product is FINE. It’s a powder. I don’t think it works miracles, just sets your make up and makes you look less oily.

What A Surprise!Item comes in a really nice case, the likes of which I haven’t seen in quite awhile. Great size and easy to just pop into your bag.It doesn’t take much to smooth. I used it on my face on my neck and chest. It gives just enough coverage to give a blemish-free, poreless look. Really love it.I wish it came in colors, as it is a bit light for my complexion. I intend to see what other products from this company I can try.