Pressed powder White, pressed powder full cover foundation including mirror and puff applicator

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No roundup of the best setting powders would be complete without the mention of the iconic Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. You’ll find this in the makeup bags of celebrities (*cough cough* Lori Harvey, who has the smoothest damn skin I’ve ever seen), makeup artists, and editors alike.

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Editor Tip: As we said, this product leans more toward a foundation than a setting powder. It's quite buildable and full-coverage but it also comes in a transparent hue that works on all skin tones. Editor Tip: For those with dry skin, this one's for you. The formula contains vitamin E so it's silky and moisturizing on the skin. Editor Tip: Ali presses it into her brows with a dry Beautyblender and brushes it through before applying her go-to brow product." It helps them stay on longer in the heat," she says. The Bye Bye Pores line is full of gems, and this setting powder is no exception. As the name suggests, it blurs pores, diffuses blemishes, then delivers a mattified, airbrushed effect and an all-around smoother complexion.Wash your face with a mild cleanser. Use one pump of facial cleanser and lukewarm water to wash your face. [1] X Research source Focus on areas of oil build up, such as the forehead and nose, scrubbing with your fingertips to deep clean. Rinse your face with cool water to close your pores, and dry with a clean towel. [2] X Research source

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Why It's Worth It: There are quite a few drugstore setting powders that give their costlier counterparts a run for their money, like the E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder. This formula comes in five blendable shades that minimize greasiness and prevent smudging, fading, and smearing throughout the day for long-wearing results.Blotting sheets are a tried-and-true on-the-go solution for folks with oily complexions. Fenty transformed the concept into a powder, and we're here to tell you it's damn good. Formulated with inclusivity in mind, the universal translucent finish is truly invisible on all skin tones. We love a formula with sunscreen, and this powder helps you mattify skin with 100% mineral, SPF 35 protection. The powder is non-nano setting powder that works great to banish shine as you reapply SPF throughout the day.