7 Setting Powders That Will Actually Keep Your Makeup Looking Fresh
Some of us at Sweety High have oily skin, so wearing setting powder is a must to give us a matte look. Even so, setting powder can be a game changer for all skin types—if you've never felt you could achieve that ethereal, blurred glow, you're probably missing that final imperative step.
Below, find seven of our favorite setting powders that will make your makeup look fresh all day for every skin type and tone.
Airspun Loose Powder: $6.99
If you wore makeup around 2016, you'll remember how popular the Airspun Powder was. You can feel confident that this powder won't give you flashback, and its spun formula makes it extra soft and fine. It's also one of the most affordable choices—only $6.99!
Maybelline Fit Me Loose Powder: $7.99
Anyone with medium and dark skin tones will know—finding a powder that fits your skin color can be challenging. When we struggled to find anything that wasn't for fair tones, we opted for the Maybelline Fit Me Loose Powder. It has eight shades, which is essentially unheard of for the product.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Halo Glow Setting Powder: $8
As people who've worn makeup for nearly a decade, it's fascinating to watch how e.l.f. has elevated its brand over the years. Once upon a time, we probably would have never thought to shop there to find a powder, but here we are in 2023, and we love it.
This powder gives you the most beautiful finish for a drugstore item, likely due to the infused sapphire particles, which will give you a dreamy, subtle glow.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder: $34
We first fell in love with ONE/SIZE's setting spray and are just as excited about the loose setting powder. The key to using this product is keeping a light hand. It will give you a soft, blurred look. As people who are over yellow (banana) powders, we were so happy to try the pink shade. It looks gorgeous over medium skin tones!
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder: $36
Rihanna can do no wrong. That's why it's an understatement to say the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder is one of the best we've tried, namely the lavender shade. You'd expect this cool, light shade would look good with only fair tones, but it looks beautiful on everyone, especially those with a neutral undertone. It says it's meant for retouching, but this product only needs one application to last you hours.
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Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: $43
Laura Mercier's setting powder is a classic, and it makes sense, because this product is a miracle. Sometimes, setting powder can be iffy for dry skin, but this never dries out your skin or emphasizes skin texture. And our favorite part? This translucent powder has vitamins in it—so not only will you be covering up your "imperfections," but it will also improve your skin's condition over time.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: $48
For anyone who prefers pressed powders, we didn't forget about you. Charlotte Tilbury is the only one you should ever consider. Beyond mattifying unruly oily skin, it will give you a glow thanks to its light-reflecting pearls, similar to the e.l.f. Halo Glow. It never feels drying or cakey, and you can believe this will look flawless under every type of lighting.
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