Unlike a good blush or incredible lipstick, the best setting powders aren't made to be noticed—which is why they're an easy step to skip in your beauty routine when you're pressed for time or money. Its bad rap for making your face look dry and cakey certainly doesn't help either. But with the latest face powder formulas, your makeup could last twice as long and stay put without smearing, smudging, or feeling heavy. Show Think of setting powder as a tool (and a highly underrated one at that) that can vastly extend the life of your makeup, like the way a topcoat does for your manicure. And unlike makeup setting spray, a single dusting can lock your makeup in place, keep shine to a minimum, and soak up sweat and oil—qualities that are undeniably useful in the sticky-sweaty dog days of summer. “In the heat, your cream or liquid foundation will not set without a setting powder,” explains Natasha Moor, makeup artist and founder of Natasha Moor Cosmetics. “It keeps your foundation locked in throughout the day and ensures that your skin looks smooth with an allover clean finished—never shiny or oily.” Tinted face powders can also offer translucent coverage, while other formulas are souped up with SPF and hydrating and brightening ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid. “Sometimes I just use a tinted SPF with a powder over top of it because I love my freckles and don’t want them to be completely covered,” Kenna Ehman, makeup artist and co-owner of Kenna Kunijo. “It’s a great way to control a shiny face all day without looking super ‘done up.’” From Cover FX's talc-free formula—perfect for those with sensitive skin—to Ilia's SPF-enhanced powder, we compiled a list of the best of the best tinted and translucent options. All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Nicky J Sims/Getty Images No matter whether your makeup routine is a complex, multi-step process or a simple, swipe-and-go situation, a finishing powder is an invaluable asset. “The most immediate benefit is shine reduction, while the long-term benefit is enhanced staying power of your makeup,” says New York-based makeup artist Shayna Goldberg. And if you equate powder with matte skin, guess again. “Finishing powders come in a variety of finishes, and don’t necessarily have to result in mattified skin, so they really can work for all skin types,” explains Goldberg. To that point, there are a variety of formulas out there that can offer the above-mentioned effects, plus blur blemishes and spots and enhance radiance. We conducted hours of research to find the very best finishing powders on the market, evaluating them based on their finish, coverage, and staying power. We also made note of their format, whether that be pressed or loose powders; matte or radiant. After considering multiple formulas and consulting an expert, we landed on these 12 top-rated picks. Here, the best finishing powders you can find on the market today.  Sephora What We Like
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Who else recommends it? Allure, Glamour, and WWD all picked the Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder. What do buyers say? 1,800+ Sephora reviewers rated this product 4.5 stars or higher. Many of the finishing powders on the market are translucent, which can sometimes be tricky. Because let’s be real: translucent doesn’t always mean undetectable. Many translucent options we’ve tried leave behind a weird cast or chalky finish—but not this one. "It has the most natural finish and actually works on the widest range of skin tones of any of the other translucent powders I’ve tried," says Goldberg. Plus, it’s also infused with diamond powder for the perfect amount of light reflection without any flashback. Reviewers love that it feels light on the skin, doesn't crease on dry skin or settle into fine lines, and that its long-wearing no matter what foundation they use underneath it. Many commented that it has become their new holy-grail powder, and that it's the only powder they've tried that was actually effective in prolonging their face coverage and giving them a soft, airbrushed look. Another added benefit is that it's free of talc, which is a controversial ingredient that some say can contain the known carcinogenic asbestos. Price at time of publish: $46 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Mica, synthetic sapphire | Size: 0.36 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes Nordstrom What We Like
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It should come as no surprise that this formula basically has its own fan club. True to its name, the ultrafine particles create an Instagram filter-esque effect, magically blurring away the look of lines and blemishes with one fell swoop. It’s also incredibly lightweight and feels great on the skin, thanks to the addition of ingredients such as rose wax and almond oil. It’s a favorite of Goldberg’s, who lauds it for the soft matte finish and buildable coverage. Price at time of publish: $46 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Rose wax, almond oil, and light-reflecting pearls | Size: 0.28 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No Byrdie / Khera Alexander What Our Testers Say "The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish setting powder is fantastic; it will keep your makeup in place, give your skin a natural glow, control shine, and give your skin a velvety finish." — Khera Alexander, Product Tester What We Like
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Affordable, yes. But lacking in quality, definitely not. Dust it on solo to minimize the look of prominent pores and excess shine, or over makeup to boost longevity. Either way, the mattifying formula gets the job done. Price at time of publish: $14 Skin Type: Oily | Key Ingredients: Silica | Size: 0.28 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes Courtesy of Walmart What We Like
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There are so many things we like about this drugstore staple. There’s a great range of shades to choose from (eight to be exact, a lot for a powder of any kind), it has a gentle mineral formula, and its shine-controlling, skin-smoothing effects, just to name a few. The wallet-friendly price tag is the cherry on top. Price at time of publish: $9 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Silica | Size: 0.7 ounces | Cruelty-Free: No | Byrdie Clean: Yes What We Like
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Goldberg recommends using this pressed option to help set the foundation. “It absorbs the perfect amount of excess oil so that skin ends up looking just slightly dewy, never shiny,” she says. Super-fine powders and a featherweight texture also make this feel insanely light on the skin, always a good thing in our book. Price at time of publish: $89 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Silica| Size: 0.31 ounces | Cruelty-Free: No | Byrdie Clean: Yes What We Like
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“This is by far my favorite loose powder, allowing the skin to look like skin while eliminating shine and leaving behind a perfect, soft glowy finish,” says Goldberg. Dust it on all-over or just on areas prone to sheen; either way, it never looks chalky or settles into lines. Goldberg adds that it also behaves beautifully with flash photography. Also nice: It’s talc- and fragrance-free and dermatologist-tested, so it's great for those with sensitive skin. Price of time at publish: $22 Skin Type: All| Key Ingredients: Diamond powder, kaolin clay, and vitamin E | Size: 0.25 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes Courtesy of HSN What We Like
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Powders can pose some serious issues for those with darker complexions; many are too light, which ends up coming across as chalky and results in flashback in photos. Happily, while this option only comes in three colors, two of those are geared towards deeper skin, and they all offer great shine-control and, indeed, a silky smooth texture. Price at time of publish: $25 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Vitamin C | Size: 0.92 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes What We Like
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Prefer to keep your routine simple and streamlined? Reach for this two-in-one, another one of Goldberg’s favorites. “It’s iconic because it has such a wide range of uses,” she says. "Wear it alone as a foundation over moisturizer (use the included sponge for that) or dust it on with a fluffy powder brush if you want it to act as any other loose translucent powder would," she suggests. Either way, you get up to 12 hours of wear-time and a gorgeously velvety finish. Price at time of publish: $39 Skin Type: All, especially oily | Key Ingredients: Silica | Size: 0.52 ounces | Cruelty-Free: No | Byrdie Clean: Yes What We Like
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In case you missed it, you really should be reapplying your sunscreen every two hours. It’s an admittedly lofty goal, which is where an SPF-infused powder, like this one, can come up huge. Dust it on in the A.M. as a little extra layer protection, but then reach for it throughout the day to not only absorb shine and touch up your makeup but also add back some of that needed sunscreen. This particular one also has the added benefit of blurring away spots and blemishes and is filled with skin-soothing, plant-based extracts, too. Price at time of publish: $34 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Non-nano Zinc Oxide 14 | Size: 0.24 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes Courtesy of Sephora What We Like
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True to its name, think of this as the powder version of those annoying to deal with blotting papers. It’s completely undetectable (on all skin tones, we might add), instead simply stopping shine in its tracks, without ever settling into pores or lines. And if you use it over the foundation, it will up its staying power, too. Price at time of publish: $34 Skin Type: Oily | Key Ingredients: Silica | Size: 0.3 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes What We Like
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Price at time of publish: $52 Skin Type: Dry | Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid | Size: 0.35 ounces | Cruelty-Free: No | Byrdie Clean: Yes What We Like
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Generally speaking, powders tend to contain fewer chemicals than other products, but this one really takes the clean beauty cake with a minimal ingredient list that relies on natural ingredients. It comes in one universal shade, a sheer, glow-enhancing tone that is ideal for anyone who doesn’t want the classic matte finish. But yes, it still does all the standard finishing powder duties—think stop shine and up the staying power of other makeup. Price at time of publish: $22 Skin Type: All | Key Ingredients: Organic squalane, magnolia bark, and lactic acid | Size: 0.26 ounces | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes Final Verdict Meet the Expert Makeup artist Khera Alexander works with celebrities and bestselling makeup brands and is a frequent Byrdie contributor. Shayna Goldberg is a New York-based makeup artist and consultant who often works on editorial as well as brand campaigns. What to Look for in a Finishing PowderLoose vs. PressedDon’t get too hung up on this difference, as it really is a matter of personal preference, says Goldberg. (Also, depending on your application technique, you can usually score both types of effects from either product.) Makeup artist Khera Alexander points out that "the difference between loose and pressed powders...is that loose powders tend to be much lighter in texture and are more finely milled." FinishAgain, not all powders are mattifying, so Goldberg recommends checking the description to see if it describes the finish as matte or natural/radiant. Matte makeup has been trending for some time, so if you've been on the fence about trying it, know that you'll be in good company if you take the jump. CoverageMost of the finishing powders out there are pretty translucent (even if they do have a tint to them), but some may pack more pigment than others, so check on that as well, suggests Goldberg. Knowing how heavy the coverage will be can prevent you over applying your powder, as can being well-versed at powder application. If you’re looking to use it instead of any other makeup, you may like the more pigmented, opaque options. FAQ
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What is the best Pressed powder for aging skin?Below is my list of the top 10 contenders for the best setting powder for mature skin.. By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder.. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Powder.. Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder.. RCMA No Color Powder.. BareMinerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder.. Estee Lauder Perfecting Loose Powder.. Should powder be used on mature skin?Should Mature Skin Use Face Powder? Absolutely! There are several setting powders in the market by brands like Clinique, MAC, Dermablend, and more, for mature skin. With benefits like blurring fine lines, wrinkles, pores, and imperfections, these face powders are worth a try.
Should setting powder be lighter or darker than skin?The color of the setting powder you use should match the color of your foundation, or it can be slightly lighter. What is this? Since the setting powder is applied on top of makeup, it can get darker during the day; choosing a color one shade lighter than your foundation is a good option.
What is the best drugstore face powder for mature skin?10 Favorite Setting Powders for Mature Skin. Poudre De Beauté Mat Naturel Beauty Setting Powder, Gucci. ... . Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder, Maybelline. ... . Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder, Huda Beauty. ... . Perfect Light Loose Powder, No7. ... . Velvet Finishing Powder, Nikia Joy. ... . Photofocus Loose Setting Powder, Wet n Wild.. |
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